March 19, 2007

Homemade Ready To Bake CookiesI've found a way to re-use the plastic tube canisters that Wyler's lemonade and other brands of sugarless fruit drink mixes come in. They are the perfect size for cookie dough.

 

Chinese Pork ChopsTrim excess fat from pork chops and place in crockpot. Combine brown sugar, ginger, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, salt and pepper; pour mixture over pork chops.

 

Golden CornbreadPreheat oven to 425 degrees F. In large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In small bowl, whisk egg, milk, and oil. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened.

 

Cranberry-Orange RingFor ring, combine relish and cinnamon in medium bowl. Unroll crescent dough; separate into triangles. Spread 1 tsp. relish mixture over each triangle. Roll up triangles starting at wide ends and curving to form crescents.

 

Green Chile Deviled EggsPerfect for St. Patrick's Day or a great way to use up some of your Easter eggs.

 

Creamed Corn FrittersCombine corn and egg in a bowl. Sift in flour and beat until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Heat sufficient oil or fat in a frying pan to cover base.

 

Garden Fresh Basil ChickenIn small bowl, combine broth, chopped basil, lemon juice, pepper and garlic; set aside. In medium nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat.

 

Dry Ranch Dressing Mix Combine all ingredients in the container of a food processor or blender and process on high speed until well blended and powdery smooth.

 

Corn Mushroom Scallop (Microwave)In 1 qt. casserole dish mix 1st 3 ingredients. Stir in only 1/2 cup of crumbs, chives and pepper. Spread evenly in dish and add remainder of crumbs.

 

Bunny Hat from Cereal BoxHere's a fun project for every "bunny".

 

Recycled Pencil HolderRecently, I took one old oil container, wrapped it with a beautiful coloured paper and decorated it with flowers, glitter and other pretty things. Now my pencil holder is ready.

 

Suave Green Apple Shampoo for Urine OdorsI have three males in my household. I had tried everything to get rid of the smell of urine in the toilet area. Scrub, scrub, scrub with every known cleaner. Not even vinegar would do the job.

 

Itemizers Can Deduct Certain TaxesDid you know that you may be able to deduct certain taxes on your federal income tax return? You can receive these deductions if you file Form 1040 and itemize deductions on Schedule A.

 

Muffin At Six Months (Papillon/ShihTzu/Poodle)Muffin is 6 months old. Her mother is Papillon, her father is a ShihTzu/Poodle cross. She has the front feet of the ShihTzu and small back feet, so we call her 4-wheel drive! She is so playfull, but a little minx.

 

Clap To Get Cat's AttentionWhen I catch my cat, "Smokey" scratching where he shouldn't or doing something he shouldn't, I used to yell his name, but that didn't work.

 

Link For Cheapest Gas StationsNow that gas prices are going up again, you might want to check out listings of lowest gas prices per zip code.

 

Use Lettuce To Reheat BeefThis tip is for reheating beef in the microwave, really great for prime rib! Wrap the meat in lettuce leaves and reheat as normal.

 

Sale Of Your HomeIf you have a gain from the sale or exchange of your main home, you may be able to exclude from income all or part of the gain.

 

I Don't Want To!Just had to share my grandson's famous "I don't want to" face.

 

Ask Dairy Farmers For Free ManureIf you're doing some gardening this spring planting season, check with your local dairy farmers for free cow manure. It's great fertilizer. Most farmers will allow you to come and take all you want.

 

Print Your Own InvitationsDon't bother buying printed invitations, when you can do just as well at home on your computer! You can get plain colored paper or special invitation packages at the large office supply stores.

 

Cleaning Microwave Popcorn Stains and OdorI am writing to thank the person who said acetone free nail polish remover would remove the yellow stain in my microwave oven left after seriously burning a bag of microwave popcorn. She was absolutely right on!

 

Craft Uses for TextbooksOld text books are good to use in making any number of hand crafts: paper beads, envelopes, cutouts for use in scrapbooking, etc.

 

Weeping Cherry Tree Not Flowering?I've had a weeping cherry tree for about three years now. It was transplanted, and it was about 8 or 9 feet tall then. There were leaves on the tree, midsummer, I believe.

 

What is Matzo?Can anyone tell me, what is matzo?

 

Mold In a Washing Machine's Detergent Dispenser?How do I prevent mold from growing in my washing machine detergent dispenser. I clean it about every 2 weeks but it is still there and there are spots that I just can't get to.

 

"Pinch a Penny Till It Screams" Reviews?I would like to ask if anyone has read the book "Pinch a Penny Till It Screams" and if they could give a recommendation as to whether it is worth purchasing or not.

 

Mallard Duck Laid Eggs?Mallard ducks have laid 2 eggs but the female and male both just left them there. What do I do?

 

Substitution for Self-Rising Flour?Can I use plain flour and baking powder instead of self rising flour?

 

Bugs on Geisha Girl Plants?I have 2 geisha girl plants that seem to have got what looks like tiny black bugs on its leaves. How do i get rid of them and will it spread to other plants?

 

Cleaning CD and DVD Players?I need to know how to go about cleaning DVD's and DVD/CD players. I am afraid dust or some kind of particles may have entered mine since it does't want to play. It is not very old.

 

Honey Maid Graham Cracker Chocolate Cake Recipe?There used to be a recipe for chocolate cake on the Honey Maid Graham Cracker crumb box. I think it included a mocha frosting. I would love to have the recipe, if anyone knows of this.

 

Hunter Green?I want to redecorate my kitchen using paint. I have a hunter green counter. The cabinets are currently white with white/brass hardware. The floor is also hunter green vinyl tile. I want to replace the floor and paint the cabinets and walls. The counter must stay.

 

Buying a Koolaid Purse?I am in desperate need of a koolaid purse. I'm looking to purchase a green, or turqoiuse, 3x5x2 bag. I'm willing to pay anything under $30. If you can know where I can get one, let me know.

 

Making Canvas Wine Bags?I've seen some canvas wine bags with handles. Does anyone know how to make them or any suggestions?

 

Restoring Yellowed Laminate Furniture?How can I restore old "white" laminate furniture that has turned yellow?

 

"Quiet Waters" Border?I am looking for discontinued wallpaper by blonder titled "quiet waters" with sailboats in blue upon a white background.

 

Cleaning My Labs Ears?My black lab has dirty ears! She does not have mites or an infection, just lots of dirt. Does anyone know any good ideas to get her ears clean and keep them clean?

 

Boiling a Perfect Egg?How do you boil the perfect egg? I never can do it, either I don't boil them long enough, or to long and the shells peel off easily.

 

Scuff Marks on Pergo Flooring?What do I use to remove scuff marks from Pergo flooring?

 

Refrigerator and Freezer Advice?I am in the process of planning a major remodel of my home. I am working on my kitchen plans now. I can't decide which style of refrigerator to choose. I've always had the basic top door freezer/bottom door cold fresh food style.

 

Cat Spray Under My House?A cat has gotten under my house and sprayed. I don't have a cat. The odor is awful in my kitchen and living room. How do I get rid of the smell?

 

Cleaning Leather Clothing?How do you clean leather? I have some older leather jackets and chaps that have mold on them. Is there any way to get them clean?

 

Dog With a Yeast Allergy?Has anybody heard of apple cider vinegar to rinse a small dog that has skin itch due to yeast allergy. Also recipes, for homecooking for a small yorkie that has this problem. I was told that broccoli is not good for her. Does anyone know anything about this?

 

Painting a Room to Look Bigger?Do I paint a small room with one wall darker or a different color to make the room look bigger?