May 1, 2007

Hot Beef and Cheese DipBrown and drain ground beef. Cube cheese. Add all ingredients to crock pot. Turn on high 2-3 hours or low 4-6 hours. Keep on low while serving.

 

Gingerbread CakeMelt butter, then add next 7 ingredients and mix well. Dissolve baking soda in buttermilk. Then add to other mixture and stir well. Add beaten eggs and stir in flour.

 

Citrus Mini CakesIn a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, water, eggs and oil. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Fill well-greased miniature muffin cups two-thirds (2/3) full.

 

BreadsticksThaw dough, but do not let raise. Spread out on lightly greased 15x10 inch jelly roll pan. Spread melted margarine on bread and then sprinkle on the seeds, bouillon and cheese.

 

Dried Beef Garden PizzaUnroll crescent rolls in a 9x13 inch pan, sealing seams with fingers. Bake 8 minutes or until golden brown at 375 degrees F. Combine beef, cream cheese and Miracle Whip and spread over cooled crust.

 

Berry Patch Brownie PizzaPreheat oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. Spread batter onto bottom of greased 14 inch pizza pan. Bake 18-20 minutes or until set.

 

My Famous San Diego TacosCook your ground beef, add onion, salt, pepper, garlic and anything else you like. Set it aside in a bowl near the pan. Clean the pan or use a clean frying pan. Put about a Tbsp. of oil in the pan and let it get hot enough to sizzle if you flick a drop of water at it (stand back, lol).

 

"Keep Moving" To Exercise DailyExercise without really trying. I hate exercising. To stay in shape I "keep moving". This means chores (they are a great source of calorie burning), playing physical games with my toddler (games running through the house), dancing to my favorite tunes and best of all: talk while you walk!

 

Fat Free Corn Tortilla Chips or StripsTortilla chips are typically fried and laden with fat. Corn tortillas, on the other hand, have NO fat. Make your own chips by cutting the tortillas with kitchen shears into wedges or strips, scatter them on a shallow pan and bake at about 300 degrees F until crisp.

 

Nviro Potter For SeedsI discovered a nifty tool for starting my seeds. It uses newspaper and is a wooden form that you wrap and tuck the paper around. It is called "The NviroPotte" and is made by a family business in Eastern Canada.

 

Cinco de Mayo PartyWe are having a Cinco de Mayo party at school on Tuesday and were having a taco bar, lemon-lime drinks, and crafts for the kids. The kids will love to make their own tacos.

 

Apple Pie-like DessertPeel, wash and dice up 3 to 4 Gala red apples. Place apple pieces into small square casserole dish (about 8 x 8). Stir in some cinnamon-sugar mixture to taste. Add a pinch of nutmeg and a pinch of cloves (if desired).

 

Save Pepperoni from Sale PizzasWhen pizzas go on sale and I stock up, I always buy pepperoni. The kids only like cheese pizza though, so I've started plucking off the pepperonis and saving them.

 

Lilies as Wedding FlowersSaw an old movie the other night and in it a bride was walking down the aisle with a bunch of 3 or 4 large lilies. Looked like those day lilies you often see reproduced, tied with a bow and worn sideways cradled in the bride's arm.

 

Max the CatThis is Max. He is 1 year old and is a Domestic Long Hair. I got him from a free kitten ad. He likes to play with our feet as we walk by. He also likes to play with toys and the kids.

 

Mothballs To Boost Mileage?Old school drag racers can tell you - to boost your gas mileage and power by adding 1-3 mothballs, which are pure ether, to your gas tank!

 

Glow-in-the-Dark MobileThis is a very simple project that packs a lot of punch. Your kids will love the glow-in-the-dark effect. Crafting Time: 30 - 45 minutes, plus paint drying time.

 

Gluten Free Cornbread?Does anyone have a recipe for gluten free cornbread, cake or any gluten free recipes?

 

Low Fat Chocolate Cake?Does anyone have a recipe for a chocolate cake with icing that is low in fat and sugar free that tastes pretty good?

 

End of School Year Gift Ideas?I'm trying to think of new teacher, teacher's aide, and bus driver gifts to give at the end of the school year. My child has had some of these same people helping her out for a number of years, so I've used up many of my old standby ideas already.

 

Bugs Eating My Collards?Several unidentifiable 'somethings' were crawling up the stems of my collards and there were a number of holes in the leaves. I made sure the leaves weren't touching the ground. What to do now?

 

Weed Killer That Won't Kill Ice Plants?What weed killer will not kill ice plants?

 

Putting a Microwave on a Washing Machine?I have a small sized kitchen. I wish to know whether it is safe to keep microwave oven on top of front-load washing machine? I intend to use only one appliance at one time.

 

What Is This? Unknown Pupa (Crane Fly)We found this in our backyard this weekend when we were taking out a chain link fence. It was on the ground but might have fallen off of some plants (mint, clematis, morning glory or other weeds). Anyone know what it is?

 

Hunting Theme Party?I am trying to plan a SURPRISE 40th Birthday party for my husband. I am not very creative and I am having trouble with decorating ideas and food.