August 12, 2005

Vegetarian "Meat" BallsIn a bowl, combine 1st 7 meatball ingredients. Add crackers, walnuts, and cheese, mixing well. Coat hands with nonstick cooking spray, shape mixture into 1 inch balls.

 

Beer DoughnutsI have been asked to make doughnuts by my husband. I have made doughnuts in the past but he wants "beer" doughnuts this time. I have never heard of them. My mother-in-law used to have a recipe her mother had given her but can not find it. Can anyone help me with this special request?

 

Homemade TacosBrown about 1 pound of Hamburger. Boil about 6 large potatoes.

 

Fresh Peach DessertMake a graham cracker crust and press into bottom of 9x13 inch pan. Reserve a small amount of the crumbs for the top, if desired. Mix together the Jello and boiling water. Add the vanilla ice cream, stirring until smooth.

 

Rhubarb CrunchMix first 5 ingredients for topping. Spread a thick layer of rhubarb in 9x13 inch pan. Sprinkle with sugar.

 

Rhubarb CobblerPreheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut rhubarb into 1/2 inch pieces and line bottom of greased 9x13 inch dish. Sprinkle 1 cup sugar over top.

 

Fruit Panne KoekenMelt margarine in 8x8 inch cake pan. Mix milk, flour and eggs until smooth. Pour into pan.

 

Juli and CalliePet's name is Callie, she is 2 year old tricolored calico. Our daughter was wanting a cat for a very long time. Then one day I went to PETCO and they were having a cat adoption day. Callie was the only one that was tricolored. Callie likes to chase flys and paper balls. She also likes to be next to you if you're sick and like most other cats she LOVES to be petted!

 

Inspect Your GuttersSpring (and summer) is a good time of year to check your gutters. If you are in an area with snow, sometimes the weight of the snow can pull your gutters away from the fascia of your house. Nail any droopy gutters back to the fascia. The next time you get a good rain, make sure the gutters are draining correctly and that water is being channelled 3 to 4 feet from your house.

 

Parmesan Cheese on SpaghettiIf you like to add Parmesan cheese to your spaghetti or other pasta dishes, add the cheese to the pasta and mix well before adding sauce. The sauce will cling better to the pasta that way.

 

Rusty and Sam (Terrier ?)This is Rusty a mix of terrier and ?. He and his brother Sam were dropped on a road leading to our house which is on a dead end. He and his brother are the best. Rusty especially guards he will scan the whole front yard all day from this bench on the front porch.

 

Buchart GardensFrom the beautiful Buchart Gardens in Victoria, British Columbia.

 

Keeping Pies from Spilling OverIf you have trouble with pies going over while they bake and making a big mess in your oven all you have to do is sprinkle a little powdered lemon-flavored gelatin on the top crust. It helps it not to bubble over that way.

 

Keeping Tote Bags in the CarKeep linen tote bags in your car. They can fold up nicely and can be stashed in a console or under a seat. Instead of having arm loads of things to carry in and making several trips to the car to clear it out.

 

Adding Frozen Peas and Vegetables to SpaghettiGetting my toddlers (and my husband) to eat their peas is always a hassle. Getting my ravenous son to wait two seconds for his spaghetti to cool so he doesn't scorch his mouth is even harder.

 

Buying Shelf BracketsIf you need to hang a shelf, weigh it first and then buy brackets that will hold at least twice the weight of that particular shelf to hang it from. You will never have to worry about it falling off the wall.

 

Inspecting Your FoundationCheck the grading around your house and make sure that the ground is sloping away from your house. Make sure that no plants or dirt comes into contact with the wood siding of your house. Inspect your foundation for cracks and patch any that you find. Also, check the siding of your home for mildew.

 

Parental Visitations - Easing a Child's StressMy oldest child was 9 years old before he began a relationship with his biological father. It could have been a very stressful situation for everyone involved, but from day one ground rules were laid out and a healthy relationship began.

 

Olive Oil for FleasI had feral kittens dying from a flea infestation. They were too young for treatment with commercial remedies, and tea tree oil can KILL cats at any age.

 

Mother Earth News Chicken and Egg Page?Mother Earth News has done testing on free range chicken eggs vs. the normal store bought eggs and the differences are remarkable. Their new chicken and egg page has test results and information on raising chickens. Basically free range chickens are chickens that are allowed to walk around, peck, eat grass, weeds and insects plus chicken feed as opposed to those that spend their lives in a tiny pen. How many of you out there have your own chickens?

 

Boy Dressed as a Crow Painting?I saw a print of a painting (a contemporary one that looks almost photographic) about 10 years ago at a market stall selling framed prints. It has a boy dressed as a crow (you see him from behind) running down the street with crow birds on either side of him.

 

How do you make loud shoes quiet?This site is great! I have mid-heel shoes with a chunky heel that makes a loud clunk when I walk on hard floors. Is there a way to quiet them down? I tried putting layers of masking tape on the bottom of the heel, but it made the shoes slippery and the tape wore off pretty quickly.

 

Imperial Blossom #1B32121V (or IB3212IV)?We are remodeling a portion of our kitchen and need 3 or 4 rolls of Imperial Blossom #1B32121V (or IB3212IV) which is found in Imperial Gardens book #15 by Charles Barone.

 

Inspect Your Roof Without A Ladder?Inspect your roof for loose shingles and remove any large branches. Its good to do a thorough cleaning before summer and you will want to repair any broken tiles or shingles as soon as possible. If you are inspecting from the ground, use a pair of binoculars to get a better view.

 

What Colors Go With Sage?I have a cotton sage duvet cover and shams. They are solid sage. I got them cheap and wanted to dress it up a little bit with other colors. What other colors go good with sage on a bed?

 

Removing Hair Without Shaving or Waxing?Every girl at my school shaves their legs and I'm not allowed to! I've asked my mom, tried to make a deal, even asked my dad! I have alot of hair on my legs!

 

Aunt Martha's Flour Sack Towels?I am doing lots of hand embroidery for friends, gifts both baby and weddings. I am in search of the Aunt Martha's Flour Sack Towels that can be embroidered.

 

Whiskey Rebellion Float Ideas?We have a parade and need to make a float for a Whiskey Rebellion (America freedom thing) we have a lot of room but don't have much money.

 

Credit Card Offers?How do I find out which credit cards I have offered me so I can reconsider?

 

Supporting Yourself While Acting?Are there any work at home jobs that pay well? I don't mean some get rich quick rip offs or "start your own business at home" job. I mean something that pays you to work from the internet at home.