January 18, 2007

Pineapple-Banana Deluxe SaladRecipe for Pineapple-Banana Deluxe Salad. Dissolve gelatin in hot water. Add 7-Up. When partly congealed, add drained pineapple, marshmallows, and sliced bananas. Refrigerate. When completely set, spread on topping.

 

Italian Pork ChopsBrown chops in butter on both sides; remove to platter. Add remaining ingredients to skillet and bring to a boil. Return chops to skillet; reduce heat and cover. Simmer for about 30 minutes.

 

Dried Beef FillingRecipe for Dried Beef Filling. Mix well. The dried beef should be finely chopped and the cream cheese should be room temperature. This is great on crackers and on English Muffins, too!

 

Turkey-Rice CasseroleRecipe for Turkey-Rice Casserole. Add the rice to the melted butter or margarine in a large skillet and brown over medium heat, stirring. Add soup and water, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes.

 

Fish CasseroleRecipe for Fish Casserole. Put soup into a saucepan. Add cheese and heat until it has melted. Stir in one egg yolk at a time and mix thoroughly. Remove from fire and add the soft bread crumbs and fish.

 

Choc-Oat-Chip CookiesRecipe for Choc-Oat-Chip Cookies. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Beat together margarine and sugars until creamy. Add eggs, milk and vanilla; beat well. Add combined flour, baking soda and salt; mix well.

 

Leftover Turkey PastaRecipe for Leftover Turkey Pasta. To use cooked turkey leftovers: shred turkey, chop 8 fresh tomatoes, slice 6 spring onions (I think they are called scallions in USA) and cut up 10 mushrooms.

 

Scruffy the CatScruffy the Cat. Scruffy is 2 years old. She likes to chase a laser pointer and has a Z shaped tail.

 

Ten Perennials For A Variety of UsesTechnically speaking, a perennial plant is a plant that has a life cycle lasting longer than 2 years. But for most gardeners, perennials are more like old friends. When given the proper care, we can look forward to seeing them return to the garden year after year.

 

Saving Money On Prom DressesTips for finding inexpensive prom dresses. Prom can cost a fortune but it doesn't have to.

 

The 2007 Perennial Plant of the YearThe Perennial Plant Association is a trade organization made up of nurseries, landscapers, and other garden industry experts, dedicated to educating gardeners on exceptional perennial plants.

 

Solutions for Slippery SidewalksWinter weather can quickly make sidewalks and footpaths difficult and dangerous for pedestrians to navigate. Over the years, several effective and economical deicing products have been developed to give us a safer foothold.

 

Dogs Digging in Flower BedsHow do I get my 3 month old Rottweiler puppy to stop digging up my flower beds?

 

Removing Drink Rings From FurnitureCan anyone give advice on how to remove the ghost-like white hazy marks glasses with cold drinks, or perhaps a mildly hot pan leave on solid wood furniture like the dining table?

 

Make Your Own Diaper WipesMake Your Own Diaper Wipes. This is great to wipe off puppy paws AND keep in the car for sticky fingers. Just pull the towels from the center and re-use the receptacle over and over!

 

Laundry Stain Remover RecipeMix all together and fill spray bottle for all types of laundry stains.

 

Buying Confetti Ribbon?Does anyone know where I can purchase confetti ribbon you use for almonds for wedding at a wholesale or discount price?

 

Hostas Damaged By Bugs?This summer, something got at my hostas. It looked like a squash bug. We powdered them, but overnight, these little buggers ate the leaves off, right to the vein. They look so sick and just awful. Should I cut them back this fall?

 

My Terrier Eats Plastic?Every once in a while my terrier will eat plastic bags and then vomit them back up, in pieces, of course. Does any one have a clue as to why he does this?

 

White Flies on African Violets?How can I control white flies on my African Violets?

 

Growing Madagascar Grapes?Does anyone have information about Madagascar Grapes? Information about the seeds, growing instructions, can it grow in Texas heat and black soil, etc.?

 

Frying Chicken Livers?Can anyone tell me how to fry chicken livers without having grease pop all over. My husband and oldest son love them but I hate fixing them because I get splattered on every time I fry them.

 

Preparing Sunflower Seeds?1. Are sunflowers annuals or perennials? 2. How do you prepare seeds for re-planting?

 

Pineapple Pruning?I need help with my pineapple plant. I grew a pineapple and just removed it to eat. But what do I do with the stalk it grew on? Do i cut it out of the center of plant or just leave it?

 

Cutting Things Out?I evidently failed cutting things out in kindergarten. I am trying to cut out, traced cardboard template, shapes of flowers, etc. but can't seem to get them to look good.

 

WestBend Bread Machine 41026 Manual?I am looking for the manual or setting explanation for WestBend 41026 Breadmaker. My mother inlaw misplaced hers. I have searched and found the one for just a meal.

 

Collecting Red Worms?Has anyone in a climate like mine had any luck collecting red worms in the wild? I have read that a manure pile is a good place to look. But it is getting colder. Will they have dived for the center of the earth by now?

 

Inexpensive Birthday Gift Ideas For Children?I am looking for suggestions for inexpensive gifts for school age children. My daughter is 4, and in preschool. We're starting to receive lots of invites to Birthday parties, which I love. I want her to make lots of friends.

 

Are My Apples Safe to Eat?My dog has been using the area under our apple tree as her toilet. Are the apples safe to eat?