May 24, 2005

Crustless Crab QuichePreheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Melt butter in a frying pan and saute mushrooms and onions until tender. Put all other ingredients except cheddar cheese & crab in a blender and mix until well blended.

 

6 Minute Pecan PieStir together first 5 ingredients until blended. Stir in nuts. Pour into shell. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50-55 minutes.

 

Fast And Easy, Low-Fat Dinner1. Prepare one box of Zataran's red beans and rice following the package directions (leave out the butter for low-fat)

 

Easy M&M CookiesMix first 5 ingredients until well mixed, add remaining ingredients. Mix until well blended, drop by tsp onto cookie sheet bake at 350 degrees f for 10-12 minutes.

 

Travel Safely this SummerYesterday morning I heard news that a friend and beautician who cuts my hair had been killed in a car wreck. Normally I wouldn't post an article about something of this nature, but in spite of the tragedy and loss to her family, there is a valuable lesson for drivers which should be passed along.

 

Before Using BeatersSpray beaters with Pam or nonstick spray before mixing cake batter for easy cleanup.

 

Idea For Reusing Tidy-Cat Kitty Litter ContainersThe Tidy-Cat 27 lb. plastic container with the handle, when empty, and washed out, makes a really sturdy catch all for small toys to store!

 

Prioritizing The Easy WayAnytime you are taking notes from a speech, making a grocery list, or just getting you chores organized, use any size paper that's handy, divide into four sections by either folding in it or drawing a line down the center and one line across the middle.

 

Reusing Aluminum FoilIf you choose to reuse aluminum foil, consider buying the new "nonstick" variety. Yes, it definitely costs more initially, but I've found that the heavier, nonstick sheets are easier to clean, and hold up remarkably well after repeated uses.

 

Jessica and MuffThis picture was taken when after my daughter was sleeping my kitten Muff went and snuggled with her and Jessica snuggled with Muff.

 

How to Detect a Two Way MirrorWhen we visit toilets, bathrooms, hotel rooms, changing rooms etc, how many of you know for sure that the seemingly ordinary mirror hanging on the wall is a real mirror, or actually a two-way mirror?

 

Preventing Drawers From StickingMake sure the wood is very dry and sanded well. Shellac them and then rub with paraffin wax in order to lubricate them so they slide easily. Do this to all surfaces of the drawers.

 

Cleaning Hummingbird FeedersTo clean the test-tube style hummingbird feeder, get a cotton bore mop from a gun store cleaning section. It fits perfect in the tube to get out gunk and is reusable, costs about $1.00

 

Poodle On Safari JokeA wealthy old lady decides to go on a photo safari in Africa, taking her faithful aged poodle named Cuddles, along for the company.

 

Using a Zester for CheeseWhen I only need a small amount of grated cheese, instead of getting out my grater which is a pain to clean, I use my zester.

 

Greasing BakewareA quick and cleaner way to apply grease to bakeware. Put your hand inside a small sandwich baggy and apply the grease. When your done turn the baggy inside out and throw away. No clean up!

 

Quitting Smoking Tips?Tips to help someone quit smoking. Post your ideas.

 

Cleaning Mirror Tips?Tips for cleaning mirrors. Post your ideas.

 

Washing White Tablecloths?I bought 30 white tablecloths for my daughter's wedding. Now that the event is over, I would like to store the tablecloths for later (she has a twin sister). The tablecloths have some barbeque sauce stains and stains from red candles. How can I remove these stains?

 

Replacement Rings for Umbrella Table?Where can I buy replacement plastic rings for an umbrella table?