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Mexican PozoleOnly a small amount of oil is needed to saute meat. In a large pot, heat oil. Saute beef.
Rockport Fish ChowderLow fat milk and clam juice are the secrets to the lower fat and saturated fat content of this satisfying supper soup.
Easy Cinnamon BiscuitsI really loved the cinnamon biscuits that I use to find in my local grocery stores, but the company stopped making them. So I now make my own by taking a can of biscuits and rolling them in a mixture of cinnamon sugar before baking... They are out of this world and easy.
Bavarian BeefThis classic German stew is made with lean trimmed beef stew meat and cabbage.
Minestrone SoupRecipes for making Minestrone Soup.
Write Down Phone Card InformationI lost a 200 minute phone card after only using 15 minutes. I was bummed. Now I write down the 800 number, the PIN number and the customer service number, so if I lose the card I can still use my minutes and they always tell you how much you have left.
Toby & ScooterToby & Scooter are best buddies. Toby is 1 1/2 yrs old and Scooter is 9 months old.
Mushrooms, Lily Pads and MoreThese are a few pics I took walking around the yard.
Woobie the CatMy cat's name is "Woobie" He is 8 years old and is a Domestic Medium Hair Orange & White. We got him from my brother-in law who had a barn cat that had kittens and he needed a home. I work for a Veterinarian, so I HAD to take him home with me. For fun "Woobie" likes to chase our Welsh Corgi "Tucker" out of his bed so he can take a nap. As you can see, it works everytime!
Substitute for White SauceMy talent for making a tasty white sauce is bad, no talent. Hollandaise sauce to the rescue! It is perfect over potatoes, asparagus, chicken fingers, salmon, etc.
Homemade Spooky Halloween SoundsBefore they were on the market for sale, my family and I would make our own spooky sounding tapes to be played during Trick or Treat hours on Halloween.
A Fluorescent Bulb for your Garage Door OpenerIf you have to constantly replace the light bulbs in your garage door opener, use a fluorescent bulb(s) instead of an incandescent bulb(s). The vibration from the garage door opening and closing often causes the filament of incandescent bulbs to break.
Hypoallergenic Bubble BathMy son loves bubble bath but has very sensitive skin. I have found that I can use the cheap store brand baby shampoo, which is hypoallergenic, and it works great and doesn't irritate his skin. Plus you get a lot more for less because it makes so many more bubbles!
Flower/Snowflake Bed CoverI used this motif because it can be used year-round. In the spring, summer and fall I call them flowers and in the winter I call them snowflakes!
"Fruit" Growing on a Jasmine Plant?I have a Jasmine plant that I have had for two years. Last summer it bloomed beautiful little white flowers that were waxy to the touch - almost felt artificial. I brought it in during the winter and it lost quite a few leaves on the lower half.
Surprise Birthday Party for My Daughter?My daughter never had a Sweet 16, so I thought I would make her 17th birthday special by possibly surprising her. I have no idea what to plan... or what theme. We could do it outside and or inside... I want it to be fun but not over-done! Any ideas would be awesome!
Dealing With Pigeons and Their Droppings?I live in an apartment complex where there is a bunch of pigeons and no nest but lots of droppings. I noticed there is an owl statue and the pigeons must have realized its fake because they are still coming back. What can I do?
Morning Sickness Remedies?Does anyone have a remedy for morning sickness? The kind of morning sickness I have thinks the morning is from 2am until about 8pm.
Paint Color to go with Bright Red Furniture?I own a bright red living room suite (couch and chair) and I do not know what color to paint my living room walls. Does any one have any suggestions?
We have a Mouse!Last night my husband woke me up to tell me that we had a mouse. Now, I don't leave food out, and I consider my house to be clean but some how we have a mouse. So we put out several mouse traps with cheese on them and much to our suprise this morning the cheese was gone but we had no mouse. Now what do we do?
Problems With Sweating?I have a real problem with sweating and it is really embarrasing. I take dance lessons and within the first 2 minutes my clothes are wet and sweat is running down my face, it seems like anything I do causes this. Has anyone else had this problem and what can be done about it?
Hearth Tile Cleaner?I am looking for a cleaner to shine hearth tile around a fireplace.
Where to find a Wringer Washer in Toronto?Does anyone know where I can find a good wringer washer in Toronto that I won't cost an arm and a leg? I see them on ebay, but they are all in the US and the thought of shipping something that heavy makes my wallet sad!
Matching Cabinets With Knotty Pine Walls?I am currently putting knotty pine on my walls. My kitchen and dining room are one room. I have (med color) oak kitchen cabinets and I would like to know what can I do to the cabinets to make them match the knotty pine (amber shellac color).
Wood Stove Draft Inducers?I am looking for a draft inducer for a wood stove, homemade or other.
Teacher of the Year Gift?Any suggestions for a novel, very special gift for a Teacher of the Year who is also a niece?
