Helping small businesses stay alive

One of my favorite sites is Victorian House Scones . I buy their scone mixes all of the time. They are awesome, not dry and crumbly like some scones, but moist and delicious. My guests love them. I have, of course, subscribed to their news letter, and today received the following recipe and information which can help small businesses stay alive. To order scone mixes or subscribe to the newsletter, click on the following link: http://www.victorianhousescones.com

Apple-Cinnamon Oatmeal Scones (yum!)

We did it!!! I've been on a quest to find the perfect Apple Cinnamon Scone. Over the years I've played around with fresh apple, diced apple, shredded apple--and never was happy with the results--until now. Enjoy! Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Scones: **The recipe is given for a retail size bag of mix. If you are using a commercial bag of mix, please double the recipe** If you prefer, you may substitute Original Recipe for Original Oatmeal scone mix. A recipe card will be posted SOON on our directions page! You will need: 1 bag (16 scones/bag) Original Oatmeal Scone Mix 1 1/2 sticks butter 3/4 C chunky applesauce ~1/4 C buttermilk 2 tsp ground cinnamon (more or less to taste) 1. Pour contents of bag into mixing bowl. Cut in 1-1/2 sticks chilled butter until mixture is fine and crumbly. 2. Add ground cinnamon to bowl. 3. Measure applesauce into measuring cup. Add sufficient buttermilk so that combination measures 1 cup **You actually may need to add an additional 1-3T buttermilk, if dough seems to be too dry.** 4. Stir in buttermilk/applesauce mixture. Dough will form a soft ball. Turn dough out onto floured board, and knead gently 3-4 times. 3. Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a flattened circle, 6-7" in diameter, approximately 3/4 inch thick. 4. Using a sharp knife, cut circle into eighths (or quarters if larger scones are desired). *Dough may be frozen at this point for later use. 5. Place scones on parchment lined cookie sheets. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Bake in preheated oven at 425 degrees for 13-18 minutes (time will vary with scone size). Top should be very light golden brown when done. 6. Serve warm and enjoy!

The 3/50 Project for Small Businesses

A small business owner and friend sent me this today--and while I do not have a bricks and mortar business, many of you do. The 3/50 Project is an organization to promote small, locally-owned independent brick and mortar businesses. The origin of the name being that if you spent $50/month (total) at 3 LOCAL small businesses, you would help them prosper and stay in business--thus helping to keep your local economy alive and thriving. Check them out--and if you choose--register. It is completely free of charge. Small businesses supporting small businesses--what a concept! The 3/50 Project

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