September 17, 2005

T is for Turtle BreadMix 1 1/2 cup flour, yeast, sugar and salt in bowl. Heat water, milk and butter to 125-130 degrees F. Stir in yeast mixture.

 

Fruity DelightPlace crushed pretzel pieces in bottom of a 8 or 9 inch square baking dish. In a small bowl, mix melted margarine and sugar and drizzle over pretzels. Bake in 325 degree oven for 10 minutes. Mix cream cheese, whipped topping and powdered sugar.

 

U Is for Upside-Down Pineapple CakeHeat oven to 350 degrees F. Heat butter in 9x9x2 pan until melted. Sprinkle brown sugar over butter, arrange pineapple slices on top. Place cherry in center of each pineapple.

 

Cool Yogurt SaladMix all ingredients together. Chill for several hours or overnight before serving.

 

Chicken GyrosCombine all of the sauce ingredients and stir to mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

 

Chocolate Crunch ClustersIn a heavy saucepan, on low heat, melt baking chips with the sweetened cup milk. In a large mixing bowl, mix nuts and chow mein noodles. Stir in chocolate mixture. Mix well. Drop by teaspoon onto wax paper, Chill for 2 hours or till firm.

 

Applesauce RiceBring water, applesauce, margarine, salt and cinnamon to boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in rice. Return to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 minutes.

 

French DressingOne year for Christmas, after saving different jars thru out the year, we made several batches of this dressing and gave as gifts to my husband's co-workers. So many compliments we received!

 

Scallion and Olive HummusServe this delicious hummus with wedges of warm whole-grain pita bread, whole-grain crackers, or fresh veggies.

 

Buying an Environmentally Friendly BoatI am moving down near the water and I would like to buy a boat, ideally a motor boat. I was wondering if there is an eco-friendly way to go about this. Are their eco-friendly boats with motors? Any info or tips would be appreciated.

 

An Angel Among UsAudrey, an angel among us!

 

Vacationing Close to HomeWith gas prices so high, consider taking a vacation somewhere close to home. You not only spend less money on gas, but you will also spend less time on the road and more time at your destination.

 

Shep and Adria (Border Collies)My Border Collies' names are Shep (6 years old) and Adria (9 months). They are both full blooded and rescued from the Great Lakes Border Collie Rescue. I adopted Shep as a 3 year old (could NOT have asked for a better dog!) - and I recently adopted Adria as a two month old puppy. Shep loves to help me around the barn, to accompany me while horseback riding, and to play! (Frisbee is his favorite!) Adria loves to rough house, to play with any toys possible, explore, dig holes, and cuddle.

 

Watch for Cheap or Free Exercise EquipmentLooking for cheap or free exercise equipment? Visit garage sales. After a weekend or two of going to garage sales in your area you probably could outfit your own gym for as much as it cost to buy one treadmill at a sporting goods store.

 

Broom Foot CleanerIf you have an old bristle broom that you are about to retire, put it to good use as a boot and shoe cleaner by your front or back door. Cut the handle about halfway and bury the remaining handle in the ground. Leave the bristles pointing up in the air for people to wipe their feet on.

 

Princess MaiLing (Birman Cat)This is MaiLing my georgous Birman cat. She is 7 years old and totally rules this household. MaiLing was a gift to me from a dear friend. We had seen the breed at a cat show. MaiLing likes to sleep for fun (lol.) She very much wanted her picture submitted to help the Red Cross donation fund. She says "meow" to all.

 

Start a Book ExchangeMost people know that libraries are a great way to save money on books. Another way to save money is a book exchange with friends and family. An easy way to do this is to set up an email list with everyone that wants to participate and post the books you have available to share to the list.

 

Fix Leaky ToiletsA leaky toilet can waste 50 gallons or more per day. Sometimes leaks can be unnoticeable. To test to see your toilet is leaking, put drops of food coloring into the toilet tank. Wait 15 minutes and look in the bowl. If color has made it's way to the tank you have a leak. Try replacing the flush valve in the tank to correct the problem.

 

Puff Quilt Pattern?I want to make a puff quilt for a baby's pram. Does has anyone have pictures of how it's done. Also, I've seen one that has a plain square in the middle with the puffs around the edge and at the bottom How is this done?

 

Brewster Kitchen Great Mornings V book, page 277, pattern #330-71430?I am looking for a double roll of discontinued Brewster Kitchen wallpaper. It is from their Great Mornings V book, page 277, pattern #330-71430. We bought 2 rolls last year - then I had major back surgery - and we are just now starting to decorate again.

 

Pen Ink Stains on Wood?Any ideas on how to remove pen stains from wood without damaging the wood?

 

White Clothing Dull and Brownish?My white clothes become dull and brownish after several rounds of machine wash. How do I prevent it or make them white again?

 

Names for a Huckleberry Business?I am picking Huckleberries and selling them and I would like a snappy name for my business.

 

Stove Top Chicken?Do any of you have a recipe where you cook dark (chicken) meat, rice, celery and canned tomatoes in a pot on the stove top? My family member who used to cook it is gone but I remember that the chicken would just pull right off the bone.