Mickey's Private Care Home

11/07/2025

Onita Norris is constantly running the numbers to figure out the answer tosolve a problem with no good answer: Figuring out much her two children, both under 5, will have to eat, and how much she will have to go without.

11/06/2025

I bought these two huge packages of chicken breast for $7.64 at the Elk River Market. I cut one package into 5 pieces and the other into 6, enough for 4 dinners for us. The pieces were still large.

11/06/2025

I made the Hot Pepper Cranberry Jam this afternoon. I think it is delicious and it filled 5 small jelly jars.

11/06/2025

Hot Pepper Cranberry Jam
Ingredients:
4 cups fresh cranberries
2-3 hot peppers (jalapeños or serrano), finely chopped
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
4 cups sugar
1 pouch (3 oz) liquid pectin
Instructions:
Prepare the Cranberries and Peppers:
Rinse the cranberries and finely chop the hot peppers (remove seeds for less heat). Set them aside.
Cook the Mixture:
In a large pot, combine cranberries, chopped hot peppers, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
Add the Sugar:
Once boiling, add the sugar gradually, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves. Continue cooking for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the cranberries to burst and the mixture to thicken.
Add the Pectin:
Stir in the liquid pectin and return the mixture to a boil. Boil for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.
Jar the Jam:
Carefully ladle the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Wipe the rims clean and seal the jars with lids and rings.
Process the Jars:
Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Remove and let them cool on a towel, undisturbed, until the lids seal.
This jam is perfect for serving with cheese, crackers, or as a glaze for meats!@

11/04/2025

Delicious cheeseburger with meat from the new Elk River Market. I think Sewell and Hazel liked them too.

11/04/2025

Today, Sewell and I took a shower unit down in the downstairs bedroom bath, to be replaced with a new one. We did a great job. I was afraid at first it would be too hard a job for us, but NO we aced it.

11/04/2025

Watching the lines for food. It’s looking a lot like the Great Depression days!

11/03/2025

We have personal hygiene items like soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, tampons, pads, hairbrushes, toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, shaving cream, and more. We also have canned meats, soups, and vegetables. We do have a 2 item limit on the hygiene box and another 2 item limit on the food items in order to serve more families. If you are struggling stop by and pick up a few items. We would also love to tell you about all of the services we offer at the health department while you are here.

11/03/2025

Please donate to the blessing box. I have donated not for recognition, but because as a small child I too went hungry. No child should endure this!

The Braxton County Health Department has a blessing box in our lobby for anyone in need. It is almost empty. If we cannot find more donors for the box, the box may go away. There is a real need for this box in our community. Now with the government shutdown it's needed more than ever. We just have more people coming in to get things than we have making donations. Any donations of new items would be appreciated. Help us help our community!

11/02/2025

November-2-2025