January 26, 2006

Parmesan Cheesy Garlic BreadPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut bread in half lengthwise. Place, cut sides up, in shallow baking pan. Mix margarine and garlic until well blended. Spread evenly onto bread halves; sprinkle with cheeses.

 

Cheese and Salsa DipMix cheese and salsa in 1 1/2 qt. microwaveable bowl. Microwave on high 5 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring after 3 minutes. Serve hot with tortilla chips or crackers.

 

Diabetic Oatmeal Raisin CookiesThese cookies taste great and are good for anyone on a special diet for diabetes.

 

So Easy Lemon BarsHeat oven to 350 degrees F. Slice cookie dough as directed on package. Arrange slices in bottom of ungreased 13x9 pan. With lightly floured fingers press dough evenly in pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until light golden brown.

 

Cinnamon RiceBring to a boil rice, water, milk and raisins; stirring occasionally lower heat. Cover with lid. Cook 15 minutes on low heat until water is absorbed. Mix sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle over rice.

 

Olive Oil and Sugar for a Clean FaceFor a good clean face, dip a cotton ball into olive oil and a bit of white sugar.

 

Stopping the Burn from Spicy FoodIf you cook something that is very hot and spicy, I suggest that you serve it with some milk to drink with the meal.

 

Baby's First Christmas Tree DecorationsWe had our first child in August. Christmas came the next day (it felt like it!) I had saved the baby shower cards and ribbon from the gifts. So I got creative like I always do and decorated my tree.

 

Keeping Coffee Grounds out of the PotI've been having problems with coffee filters collapsing and letting grounds into the coffee pot, plus gunking up the filter basket. The following solution has worked well for me and I haven't had a problem since...

 

Saving Money with Banking OnlineA great way to save money is to work with a bank that has online banking. You can see where your money is going almost immediately...

 

Organizing with a Three Tier BasketSome time ago, I purchased a wire, 3 tier hanging basket for my kitchen with the intent to put onions and potatoes in it. Finding that it was too long for the spot I intended it to go, I found the perfect place to use it, in my bathroom!

 

Chino (Barn Cat)Chino is supposedly about a year old and is a plain old barn cat.

 

Louie (English Springer Spaniel)Louie is 12 weeks old and is an English Springer Spaniel.

 

Dealing with Children at a Rehearsal DinnerRehearsal dinners can be a boring affair for children in the wedding; at my son's wedding rehearsal dinner in our Hospitality Room at our church, I designed a child's table for the four children in the wedding...

 

Marriage Counseling Joke"My husband won a trip for two to Hawaii,"

 

Finding Phone Numbers without Directory AssistanceCalling directory assistance is very expensive and we live in a small town where we have very little access to the larger phone books for neighboring cities...

 

Using Gallon Milk Jugs and Preventing CutwormsMy husband is an avid gardener, and has come up with a great use for those empty plastic gallon milk jugs. Cut the milk jug in half underneath the handle...

 

Bumper Sticker Joke"Don't honk....

 

Decorating With Indian Decor?I want to decorate my bedroom in an Indian theme (as in Asian Indian), could somebody please give me ideas on the paint color for the walls, bedding and decor ideas?

 

Clotted Cream Recipe?Does anyone have a recipe for "Clotted Cream"? It is used to spread on scones.

 

Removing the Paint Smell from a Newly Painted Room?I just finished painting my son's bathroom and was wondering if there was anyway to expedite the removal of the paint smell? I tried a bowl of vinegar but that didn't help. I've been running the air cleaner to help expedite. It's kind of tough to leave the windows open due to it being frigid out this time of year.

 

Paying for a Surprise Birthday Party Without My Husband Noticing?I need help. I am going to throw my husband a surprise 30th birthday. I am going to hire a DJ, we have joint accounts. How do I give the DJ a deposit without him noticing and how can I pay for any of the party supplies without him noticing?

 

Baked Rigatoni with Sausage?Years ago, i had a recipe for Baked Rigatoni with Sausage. I am not sure if it was on the back of a jar of sauce or where I got the recipe. It was very easy to prepare using a jar of spaghetti sauce. I cannot locate the recipe. Does anyone have a recipe like this?

 

Isopropyl Alcohol Stain on Wood Furniture?How do I get out a small stain left by isopropyl alcohol on my wood table?

 

Bad Odors When Our Furnace Turns On?Can someone help? We bought an older home that once housed 3 small boys. Now, whenever my furnace kicks on, there is a terrible urine odor in my bathroom. How do I get rid of this?

 

Nascar Birthday Party?I am throwing my first party and it's for a 40th Birthday for a male. I need Ideas that relate to Nascar and his driver which is #17. I have included children since we have a large back yard. We are going to have a bouncy race car for the 6 year olds. Any more ideas would be good.