May 22, 2007

Chris' CrockPot ChiliIn a large skillet, brown and drain 2 pounds Ground Round. Saute together until vegetables are tender. Transfer to Crockpot.

 

Carolina Barbecued PorkPlace onions in slow cooker. Combine paprika, salt and pepper; brown sugar, and rub over roast. Place roast over onions.combine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, sugar, mustard, garlic salt and cayenne.

 

Lemon-Oat Streusel SquaresPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. For crust, beat butter and sugar in large bowl until well blended. In medium bowl, combine flour and oats. Add to butter mixture; mix until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

 

No Name SaladBeat dressing ingredients together. Mix salad ingredients together. Pour dressing over the salad and thoroughly mix. Refrigerate overnight.

 

No Sugar Rhubarb SaladCook rhubarb and water until done, add gelatin and stir well. Add pineapple, nuts and sweetener. Stir and refrigerate. You can use strawberry gelatin or any other flavor.

 

Almond Butter CookiesCream butter and sugar. Add almond extract. Add salt and flour and mix well. Chill dough. Form on-inch balls and roll in granulated sugar.

 

Marinated VeggiesThese marinated veggies are so delicious! You could also serve them warm, tossed with pasta.

 

Italian Spaghetti SaladCook spaghetti as directed on package, drain. Prepare Italian salad dressing according to label directions. Add to hot spaghetti along with seasonings.

 

Diabetic Cake or BarsBoil fruit and water 5 minutes. Add 1 stick margarine and salt and set aside to cool. Chop nuts (handful) and add all the rest of the ingredients including the beaten eggs and vanilla.

 

Children's Book Wall ArtI created this book art when decorating my son's farm bedroom. Since we went with a down on the farm theme, I wanted to incorporate some of his favorite books in artwork.

 

Tabletop Christmas TreeSpray a tomato cage gold for Christmas. Turn it big side down, tie the legs together with wire or a twist-tie at the top, and there's a quick and easy tabletop tree.

 

Homemade Drain DeodorizerTo keep sink drains smelling good: once a month, sprinkle 1/4 cup baking soda into drain, follow with a cup of white vinegar. Let this bubble up and work for about 5 minutes.

 

Rainbow Baby AfghanThis is a quick and easy baby afghan to make. I just love worsted weight yarn so I try and make most of my baby projects in it. It makes for a warm and heavy blanket. But this could also be made in sport weight or baby weight yarn for a lighter blanket.

 

Frozen White Sauce CubesInstead of using canned soup in casserole recipes, I use frozen white sauce cubes I make from a book called "Make Your Own Groceries" by Daphne Metaxas Hartwig.

 

Angel (MinPin) And Billy's (Chihuahua) PuppiesMy dogs' names are Angel and Billy. Angel is a two year old MinPin and Billy is an 18 months old Chihuahua. Angel was 6 weeks old and billy was 4 months when I got them.

 

Ms. DimplesMs. Dimples

 

Sell Your Stuff On CraigslistIf you have a few items that are in good shape and want to sell, try Craigslist. It's a community based website where you list your items with photos for free and people in your area look for items.

 

When is the best time to transplant Lilac Bushes?When is the best time to transplant Lilac Bushes? These are young small bushes.

 

Recipes for Yorkshire Terriers?I am looking for homemade dog food recipes for Yorkshire Terriers.

 

No-Fat White Sauce?I remember having a recipe once for a no fat white sauce. Does anyone have that recipe? It was great because you could use it with vegetables or fish, etc.

 

Recipes Using Blueberries?I have several quarts of fresh blueberries. While we love to eat them as they are, we'll never eat that many before they go bad. I would really appreciate recipes and ideas.

 

Recipes for Someone With Colitis Disease?Colitis Disease? A friend came to visit me over the long weekend and informed me that she had Colitis. She could not eat anything with Fibre. We live on fibre. I asked her how she copes?

 

Making Rock Planters?Lately I have seen planters that look like rocks with a hole in it for the plant. They are rather costly but I think I've figured out how to make them EXCEPT for one thing that I'm hoping some can help me with.

 

Fading Jeans?I would like to fade a jean jacket but I do not use bleach. I've looked for the RIT fabric fader but I can't find it. Any suggestions?

 

Taking Big Pills?How do you take pills that are as big as a baseball? (Well, okay, not that big, but big enough.) I have to take a certain pill every day, (Actually, 3 of them a day) and each one is HUGE! Any advice?

 

Reconditioning A Dry Erase Board?How do I recondition a dry erase board?

 

Glasses With a Broken Bridge?The bridge of my glasses is broken near right lens and nothing seems to hold it together. Is the situation hopeless?

 

Bachelorette Party Ideas?I am throwing my best friend a bachelorette party. We want to make it a night out. gentlemen's clubs are common but what about the ladies. Any one know where to go for a fun night out?

 

Stains on My Cuffs?I would like to know if anyone knows how I can get set in stains out of my different colored blouse cuffs.