MOLASSES CAKE 1/2 C. shortening 1/2 C. sugar 1/2 C. Molases 1egg 1 C.sour milk 2 1/2 C. flour 1 t. baking soda 1 t. baking powder 1 t. salt 1/3 t. cinnamon 1/3 t. ginger 1/3 t. cloves Mix in order given Bake in 9 x 13" pan at 350 for 30 min. This is a very old recipe from my Grandmother. You can see by the use of shortening and sour milk. You can use substitutions for these ingredients if you wish.

Black strap molasses from pure cane sugar A thick dark syrup produced by boiling down juice from sugar cane- Especially during sugar refining Consist of sucrose,water and inorganic components       Excellent source of minerals including         IRON, POTASSIUM, MAGNESIUM,          PHOSPEROUS, ZINC, CALCIUM

Molasses Praline Bar 1/4 C. butter                 1/2  t. salt 1/2 C. sugar                 1 1/2 t. vanilla 1/4 C. Molasses            1 1/2 C. nuts 1 egg                             3/4 C. flour Melt butter in sauce pan, blend sugar and molasses. Add egg,salt,vanilla and beat well. Stir in nuts and flour. Pour into greased and floured 11 x 7" baking pan. Bake 350 for 30 min. Cool slightly and cut into bars.

Blackstrap Molasses from pure cain sugar contains high concentrates of C6 + Sugar and other fermentable carbohydrates as well as significant concentrates of "B" Vitamins, especially BIOTIN,Which enhances fermentation rates. Molasses contains high carbon and nutirent content.

Taken every morning is said to ease and even eliminate pains in joints.   (add to coffe as a sweetner)

CARROT CAKE 3 C. flour               2/3 C. oil 3 t. baking soda      1 1/2 C. MOLASSES 2 t. cinnamon         3 eggs 1/2 t. salt                8 1/4 OZ. can Pineapple in 1/2 t. nutmeg                  heavy syrup,drained 2 C. shredded carrots    3/4 C. golden raisens 1 1/3 C. flaked cocnut   1/2 C. chopped Pecans          CREAM CHEESE FROSTING 4 C. powdered sugar      2 T. SHEEP BUTTER 8 oz. Pkg.cream cheese   1 t. vanilla ( home made cream cheese from fresh sheep milk makes this a delight.)  Heat oven to 350 spray cake pan with PAM (use 2  9x1 1/2 "  round pans or 1 13 x 9" pan) Dust pan with flour.In large bowl combine, all ingredients, except nuts and raisins, at low speed until well blended. Stir in raisins and nuts. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake for 35 to 45 min. Or until cake feels firm when touched lightly. Cool 10 min and remove from pans If using round cake pans. Cool completely. In large bowl, combine all frosting ingredients. beat until smooth.

SYRUP- for coughing,laryngitis, sore throat or tonsillitis. 1/2 C. peeled, finely minced cloves of garlic placed into a small stainless, glass or enameled cooking pot. Add enough raw dark molasses to cover the garlic and very slowly simmer on low until the garlic seems to have disapeared into the syrup, about 20 min. Cover pot to lessen the evaporation of essential nutrients. Stir frequently with wooden spoon. While simmering, syrup can be diluted with distilled water if you wish. Strain( if you don't like garlic bits left in) store in refrigerator. This syrup can be used frequently as you want. Taken as needed or every hour in teaspoon doses for small children and tablespoon dosses for teens andadults.

Good Recipes here to try For Us humans and below I have listed how I use Molasses on our flock and the dangers to be aware of with our LAMBING SEASON fast approaching. You can see how molasses can be safely used as a preventative for some dangerous situations.

MASTITIS- KETOSIS-MILK FEVER   Hypocalocemia,(calcium deficiency, called Milk Fever) Pregnancy Toxemia,( pregnancy disease,twin lamb disease, Ketosis)   Mastitis, (Bluebag)

The use of Molasses for our 4 legged friends

MASTITS-Inflamation occurs when bacteria, viruses invade the Udder or Mammary glands. If not diagnosed early and treated aggressively can result in permanent damage to udder,decreased milk production and in severe cases, even death. SYMPTOMS- The affected gland may look discolored and dark, swollen, hot. You may notice flakes or strings on the strip cup screen,if you are milking you may even see blood in the milk. With Acute Mastitis, Your ewe may seem reluctant to walk, or may even hold one rear foot up as if she's lame and will not let her lamb nurse.    In the cronic form of Mastitis may not have a visible effect on the ewe other then a "spoiled" bag. (or the loss of that udder) TREATMENT- If you suspect mastitis call your vet immediately. This will need to be treated with intrammary infusions of antibiotics and injectible systemic antibiotics.  Apply hot packs twice a day to udder and massage with Pepperment Oil.. This will help with circulation. If you can milk out this udder it will need to be done at least 3 times a day. Catch this contaminated milk if you can and dispose of it away from your flock because it will be full of bacteria. There are many antibiotics on the market for this also.You may have seen these medications in your farm store or catalog. "Today" is an antibiotic in a tube used for lactating cows and they have one that is called "Tomorrow" This is used for mastitis treatment during the dry period. You should consult your vet as what to use but they are safe for sheep.  These tubes are also great to keep on hand for any kind of cut or topicle infection because it is  an antibiotic. Prevention- The best prevention is CLEANLINESS, Always offer a clean dry place for your sheep to lay with fresh clean straw for bedding. After I clean my lambing jugs I always splash a little bleach water around and let dry thoroughly before I add new straw.  Enviromental sanitation and stress are thought to be likely causes of mastitis. Stress to the udder can result from ewes lying on frozen ground which may cause frostbite of the teats. Nursing lambs may transmit contagious (soremouth) to teats and udders of their dams, causing secondary mastitis in the ewe. Weaning lambs from ewes whose milk has not declined sufficiently also causes stress to the udder which may result in mastitis after weaning.

MILK FEVER- ( blood calcium lost in calfing) 1) CALCIUM - need to replenish blood calcium that is lost in calving 2)  ENERGY - animal looses energy and is week. They need an ENERGY BOOST 3) APPETITE - animal doesn't want to eat, They need B VITAMINS to stimulate the appitite. You can buy calcium gel. and many other products to maintain proper blood levels of calcium for before and after calving.    Molasses added to water 30 days prior to  calving?lambing can prevent milk fever.

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Cows-Sheep-Goats KETOSIS- (Niacin is needed to counteract Ketosis, which is also found in the B Vitimins and stimulates appetite) at risk are all first calf heifers, after freshening Use on cows at first sign of Ketosis and on Overweight cows  before freshening to help counteract ketosis. Sheep at risk are older ewes carrying multiple lambs and in extreamly thin or over weight ewes. Irregular feeding due to inclement weather may contribute to an out break of pregnancy toxemia. Occurs within the last few weeks of pregnancy. Symptoms-Loss of appetite,twitching ears, spastic motions, inability to stand. Labored breathing , coma and death can occur.   There are many oral suppliments you can purchase from farm stores and catalogs. (to be administered at first sign of trouble)  and also Ketosis Urine strips you can test for ketosis in sheep and cows.   Since ketosis occurs within the last few weeks of pregnancy, I always start adding Molasses 30 days prior to lambing. (1/3 Cup to 5 gal. bucket water) You should always keep something like this on hand for when spring time babies are arriving. Whether it is the Nutri-Drench ketosis preventitives purchased form your farm store, or the MOLASSES warm water mix. Don't wait for a problem to arise, the preventatives are much easier than the cure.