November 21, 2006

Raspberry SwirlRecipe for Raspberry Swirl. Combine crumbs, butter, and sugar. Press into greased 7x11 inch pan. Bake at 375 degrees F for about 8 minutes. Cool. Beat egg yolks until thick; add cream cheese, sugar and salt. Beat until smooth and light.

 

Dinner RollsRecipe for Dinner Rolls. Soften yeast in water. Add rest of ingredients, adding only half of the flour. Let set a few minutes then add more flour to make a soft dough.

 

Whole-Wheat Soda BreadI got this recipe from a newspaper insert and gave it a try. It is a very heavy type bread, but was quick and easy.

 

Cherry Mini Pound CakesRecipe for Cherry Mini Pound Cakes. Drain cherries, cut into quarters. You should have about 2 cups. Drain again on paper towels. Set aside. Put butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla in mixing bowl.

 

Zucchini CobblerIn a large saucepan, cook and stir zucchini with lemon juice, over medium-low heat for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until zucchini is tender. Add sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg; simmer another minute...

 

Sherry's Elegant and Quick ChickenRecipe for Sherry's Elegant and Quick Chicken. Lightly EVO a baking dish. Place chicken breasts in baking dish. Lightly pour a little EVO on chicken breasts. Slice roasted peppers in to strips and place strips on each chicken breast at an angle.

 

Purse from an Underwire BraThis is an old underwire bra. I got the idea from another site and made my own.

 

Poll: What level of car insurance do you have? Today's poll asks: What level of car insurance do you have?

 

Watch Out for Pets When PaintingA few years ago, my friend and her hubby started painting their newly acquired house. The only thing was they didn't think of was putting their cats in a room with the door closed.

 

Saving Overtime MoneySaving Overtime Money. Don't spend your overtime money. Any and all extra money made should go into a separate account (savings account or investment).

 

Keep Bedding Sets TogetherKeep Bedding Sets Together. When I fold the sheets from the dryer, I always fold the fitted sheet and then I fold the pillowcases together and put both inside the fold of the top sheet.

 

Fill Your Bird FeedersFill your bird feeders. Just a little reminder to fill your bird feeders this winter. Many birds may fly south, but those in the northern states have birds come in the winter, too.

 

Muzby (Cotton Ball Breed)Muzby (Cotton Ball Breed). Muzby is about 4 months old and is a Cotton Ball breed. My 10 year old daughter brought him and his sister home one early September afternoon. She found them in a box.

 

Watson Mill State ParkPicture from Watson Mill State Park, Georgia

 

Grass is Growing!Grass is growing! Hooray! I've finally got the most beautiful green grass where there was almost no grass, thanks to all those used coffee grounds I put out last month!

 

Coffee Filters for Cleaning EyeglassesCoffee Filters for Cleaning Eyeglasses. I've found that using round basket type coffee filters to clean my eyeglasses leaves them sparkling, and without any of the smudge or lint residue that comes from paper towels, tissues, or napkins.

 

Cure for Slow Filling WasherCure for Slow Filling Washer. To save yourself the cost of a repairman, if your washer is filling slowly. Turn off the water at the valve, and take the hoses off and be sure that the connection is clean. When my washer was filling slowly, I did this and found that the hose was partially blocked by sediment.

 

Cat Tea CozyCat tea cozy craft with photos and instructions. This cat tea cozy is a great gift to make for cat lovers who also like tea.

 

Turpentine Odors?I spilled a turpentine based cleaner on the cement basement floor. The stain came out with water (actually the area is cleaner) but the smell still remains.

 

Leather Stains on a Woolen Cardigan?My woolen sleeveless cardigan has got stained from leather buttons when washing. How can I remove the stains?

 

Cookie and Cake Recipes Using Honey?I am looking for an easy cookie or cake recipe using honey.

 

Toning Down My Red Complexion?How can I tone down my red complexion with a home remedy?

 

Gift Ideas for an Artist?What homemade gift do you make for your boyfriend for christmas if he's an artist? Anything that he can use as a tool while painting, drawing, etc. Or any other ideas at all?

 

Installing a Large Amp Circuit Breaker?I have a a question about installing a bigger amp circuit breaker. During Christmas, after putting the lights up the C/B keeps tripping after 15 minutes. I heard that I could put a bigger amp C/B in, I think they are all 15 amp breakers now, how big can or should I go?

 

Party Game Ideas?I desperatly need games that are not to childish for a party. I am having a party with 12 highschool (kind of richy stuck up) girls and I need good games.

 

What does starch look like?What does starch look like?

 

Direct Foam Refills?Can I make my own using Dawn dishsoap? I love the pump! I tried just adding water to the dishsoap, but it didn't turn out quite right. Any ideas? I would surely appreciate it!

 

Organizing Mugs?I have several mugs taking up my little cabinet space. Does anyone have an idea for a neat mug rack. I did see the beautiful rack from a garden rake, but I do not have a rake like that.

 

Newspaper Stain on a Wood Table?I have a question about repairing wood tables. I placed a hot pan on a piece of newspaper that was laying on the dining table. When I realized what I'd done I jerked it up and took the paper up, leaving a circular ridge on the table.

 

Keeping a Crochet Project from Rolling Up?I am crocheting a coat using an afghan hook. How do I stop the project from rolling up? Or, how can I flatten it out?