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June 21, 2007

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Crab Quiche BakeIn a bowl, combine all ingredients. Transfer to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

 

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Cucumber Fruit SaladIn a bowl, combine the cucumber, apple and grapes. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, sugar and parsley. Pour over cucumber mixture and toss to coat.

 

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Basil Cherry TomatoesIn a bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, oil, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

 

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Strawberry Snow ConesStir boiling water into gelatin in large bowl 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Add strawberries, corn syrup and ice cubes; stir until ice is completely melted.

 

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Wind Up Flashlights For CampingI purchased a wind up flashlight to use, never have to worry about if I bought enough batteries or if they will last long enough. A minute of cranking will last about 20 minutes and that's usually enough time to get to the shower house/restrooms.

 

Mount Saint HelensMount Saint Helens in 2006 with steam rising from the newly forming dome. Beautiful place and anyone that gets a chance should visit.

 

Bridesmaids gift basket.

Bridesmaid Gift BasketsFor bridesmaids gifts for my daughter, I made up a "mix" for gourmet muffins and put the mix in a zip-lock bag and wrapped it up in some white silk-like material, put a silver bow around it and tied the baking instructions around the top.

 

kittens

Kittens in a Paint TrayMy four kittens are nine weeks old. They chase each other and they love to tussle. They also attack a piece of soft plastic I leave dangling on a string.

 

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Cheaper Wedding PicturesWhen I got married, I had a college photography student take the professional pictures, so I paid less. Then I asked 6 friends if they could spend the day taking pictures they thought were interesting.

 

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Making Cookies in a Toaster OvenLast week I wanted some home made cookies. I had all the ingredients for my cookies but I just hated to heat up my gas oven. I had not turned on the A/C yet for the season, did not want to heat up the house and I did not want to use any gas I did not have to.

 

Grow a Living Clubhouse

Grow a Living ClubhouseDo your kids want a clubhouse this summer but you would rather have a garden? Well, here is a solution to both your problems. Grow a living clubhouse your children will love to play in. Here, I will give you step by step instructions for growing your clubhouse and two different ideas on what to use.

 

Miniature Soap Bible

Miniature Soap BibleThis is a great project for Vacation Bible School. Fun for the little ones. It is a Bible made from a bar of Ivory soap. Wrap ribbon around edges of soap, beginning midway on a long side. Tuck in corners and pin in place.

 

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Attach Interfacing For Long Lasting Sewing PatternsMy subject is sewing patterns. I was making a lot of hats for my granddaughters so what I did was I took iron on interfacing and ironed it onto the pattern to make it last longer.

 

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Swap Out Incandescent Bulbs With Compact FluorescentSwapping 16 incandescent bulbs for compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL) saves emissions equivalent to taking a car off the road for a year.

 

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Waffles, Sausage and SauerkrautI have a 101 year old friend who passed this idea down to several generations. When she was a teenager, their basketball team got stranded in a snow storm in Iowa.

 

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Juice For Getting Rid Of Fruit FliesIf you are plagued by those pesky little fruit flies and do not want to use chemical sprays in your kitchen, try this. Pour grape juice or red wine in a small container - about 1/3 full, cover the top with plastic wrap and punch holes in it large enough for the flies to enter.

 

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Buying Starch in Mississauga, Ontario?I live in Mississauga, Ontario and have been trying to find starch that is available in a pump bottle instead of the aerosol can. Can anyone tell me where I can purchase it and if there is a brand name that I should look for?

 

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Jell-o Strawberry Pie Recipe?I need a recipe for fresh strawberry pie made with some strawberry Jell-O sugar, and cornstarch.

 

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Dill Pickles with Garlic?I need a recipe for jar dill pickles with garlc cloves.

 

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Cleaning a Metal Screen on a Pastry Conveyor?I have a conveyor that uses a metal type screen to carry pastries and sugar has burnt on it. I have tried using a HEAVY degreaser and a type of steel pad which tore my hand up, is there an easier method?

 

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Help With My Grocery Budget?It seems like our grocery bill (family of 2) is growing out of control. We shop off a list and get only what is needed, generic mostly, and also split our time between the surplus store, farm market, discount stores and our regular grocery.

 

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What type of roller do I use for melamine paint?What type of roller do I use for melamine paint?

 

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Buying Organic Clothing?I have a strange request. My father just discovered after years of a terrible rash that he is allergic to everything that is used in clothing, ie. the formaldehyde used in permanent press and most dyes.

 

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