August 23, 2005

Easy Chocolate Butter PieMelt the chocolate squares. Cream butter; add sugar and cream well. Add the melted chocolate to the creamed mixture and mix well. Add eggs, one at a time. Beat 3-5 minutes after each egg at high speed. Pour into 8 inch pie shell. Chill for 2 hours. Serve with whipped cream.

 

Cherry Topped Easier PieLine a 9 inch square pan with whole graham crackers, breaking crackers if necessary to fill pan. Combine pudding mix and milk in bowl. Beat slowly with rotary beater or at lowest speed of electric mixer until well blended, about 2 minutes.

 

Seafood Salad SandwichesRecipe for making seafood salad sandwiches.

 

Chocolate Pie FillingSift together sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt. Add egg to the sifted mixture and a little bit of the milk to it. Beat until smooth. Add the rest of the scalded milk gradually.

 

Beef Stir FrySlice beef into thin strips. Mix cornstarch, broth, soy sauce until smooth. Set aside.

 

Chili SpaghettiCook spaghetti according to package directions. While spaghetti is cooking. Brown hamburger and chopped onion in skillet over medium heat.

 

Southwestern Skillet BakeThis is all cooked in the same skillet you used to cook your hamburger so there isn't a lot of mess to clean up afterwards.

 

Blackie (Toy Poodle?)Blackie absorbing a little knowledge.

 

Jolee (Jack Russell Terrier)My name is Jolee. I am 2 years old and I am a Jack Russell Terrier. I love to play with my friend RJ. She's a 2 1/2 year old Persian cat. She's goregeous. I also love to hunt frogs, play ball, do tricks, dig holes in my mommy's yard and sleep well. I hope we win. We would love to see our mommy smile!

 

A Fix for Loose Dresser KnobsFor loose dresser knobs that will not remain tightened, you might consider bow or ribbon ties. This will work best in children's rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms, since the look is rather feminine.

 

Beaded Game Night ShirtAn eye-catching shirt to wear to your next family or neighborhood game night.

 

Growing Sunflowers in PotsIf you don't have much time or don't have a green thumb try growing sunflowers. They area very easy to grow and fast growing. This one is in an old cast iron pot on my porch. They come in a large variety of colors. I purchased my seeds from eBay.

 

Tatami Wall HangingNatural materials give your rooms a comfortable, casual feel that's in keeping with today's lifestyle. Bamboo and reeds have a long tradition in Oriental and Polynesian design. They're used to make floor mats, wall hangings, and screens.

 

Stretched Out Suede Sandals?The other day I got caught out in a heavy downpour while wearing a pair of suede sandals - Birkenstock style. Now they are all stretched out! Is there any way to shrink them back to their original shape?

 

Printable Shopping List?Links to sites that offer free printable grocery lists.

 

Freezer Odor?There is a bad odor in my freezer. I have emptied the ice maker, and have checked all of the packages, but cannot find the source. The regrigerator is only a couple of years old. Does anyone have any advice?

 

Spray Bottle For Cleaning Products Stop Spraying Before It's Empty?I love your Clorox Cleanup and don't use anything else for all my cleaning needs, however, I am getting a little tired of the nozzle not working when there is still at least a half an inch of the product still left in the bottle, I feel like I am being cheated of some of the product, any comments will be appreciated.

 

Small Wildlife Getting Into Trash?I recently moved to a new apartment. They are supposed to be putting dumpsters in. Until that time, what should I do to keep animals out of my trash? I am getting tired of cleaning up garbage on my back porch every morning.

 

Yellow Zucchini?I had a huge Yellow Zucchini given to me. Do I wait for it to get green? If so, how do I green it up?

 

Slipping Wedding Rings?Having become engaged and married, I'm having a problem with my ring set twisting on my finger. Resizing them is not an option as my finger joints are smaller than my knuckles, and if they were any smaller, I could not slip them over my knuckes. Does anyone have any ideas to keep them together once I'm wearing them?

 

Cheap Indoor Fun for Wintertime?I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for cheap inside fun in the winter. I have a 2 year-old son. So I'm looking for things to do with him, as well as things we can do as a family. I know it's still summer, but I'm trying to hatch a good plan now, before the snow flies!

 

Attracting Wild Birds?Tips for attracting wild birds. Post your ideas.

 

Crochet Football Afghan Pattern?I would like to make my boyfriend a football afghan. But I can't seem to find any pattern but the granny square one. If anyone can help, that would be great.

 

Healthy Beverages?I am looking for some healthy beverages. I know what is healthy, I try to drink a lot of that. But what else can I drink as I try to cut out coffee and soda pop?