September 7, 2004

Cleaning Up Grease Spills in the KitchenClean up grease or oil spills by sprinkling flour over the spill. The flour soaks up the spill and can then be easily scraped up and disposed of. This prevents the grease or oil from being spread around while trying to wipe it up with a paper towel or rag. By Lisa Trudeau

 

Marketing with MuffinsI own and operate a bed and breakfast. Since there are people in my town that will never need to stay at my bed and breakfast I still like to offer them a taste of what I have to offer in the event that relatives and/or friends might need lodging.

 

Keeping Kitchen Food Staples StockedIf you are tired of running out of kitchen staples, buy two and instead of putting it on your grocery list when you run out, put it on your list when the first one is gone.

 

A Boiled Egg Tip My Father Taught MePut eggs in a water filled pot on the stove and bring the water to a boil. When it is at a boil, turn the water off and leave the eggs in for the length of time that you would normally boil them.

 

Liven Up Canned Baked BeansIf you want to liven up a can of baked beans, try adding some honey and some fresh, chopped coriander. Yum!

 

Lemonade Iced TeaFor a different refreshing summer beverage try making iced tea with an equal portion of lemonade. Add ice cubes and a fresh sprig of mint. Happy drinking.

 

Removing Glue from Contact Paper?I have some contact paper on kitchen wall I am going to remove, (been there forever) does anyone know how to get the sticky stuff off after the contact paper is removed? Has to be something non toxic, as we have a parrot and do not want to harm him. Thanks for any info. Rose

 

Making a Cake in the Shape of a Car?I want to make a cake that is in the shape of a car or race car for his 1st birthday party! I am going to use the little diecast cars as the theme and I am needed some ideas on how to make a cake in the shape of a car! I have never done this before and I would love to have any ideas that you have to give me! Thanks!! Erricka

 

Recipes Suitable for Diabetics?I'm also interested in recipes suitable for diabetics. Anyone else? Many Thanks, Susan from Edmonds

 

Grease Stains on Beige Pants?I have grease or oil from a pickup truck on my beige 100% cotton pants. How can I get this stain out on the first try without ruining my pants? Ann

 

Removing Truck Grease from Cotton Pants?I have grease or oil from a pickup truck on my beige 100% cotton pants. How can I get this stain out on the first try without ruining my pants?