July 18, 2007

Baked Onion RingsCut onions into 1/2 inch slices; separate into rings and place in a bowl. Cover with ice water; soak for 30 minutes. Drain. In a small mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. In another bowl, combine the bread crumbs, thyme, salt, paprika and pepper.

 

Berry SlawIn a large bowl, combine the vinegar, apple juice, sugar, salt and pepper; add the cabbage. Toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally.

 

Swiss Alpine QuicheRoll dough to 1/8 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Place in a 9 inch quiche dish; trim off excess pastry along edges. Set aside. Cook broccoli according to package directions, omitting salt; drain well.

 

Cauliflower SouffleWow your guests with this wonderful souffle. If you love cauliflower, then you will love this recipe.

 

Pumpkin Pudding (Microwave)Spread pecans in a single layer in a pie plate. Microwave at high 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. Chop pecans, and set 1/4 cup chopped pecans aside. Combine 1/4 cup chopped pecans and next 4 ingredients, mixing well.

 

Pecan SticksCream shortening and sugar together. Add egg yolk, vanilla, cinnamon and flour. Mix thoroughly. Spread 1/4 inch thick in a well greased 15x10 inch pan.

 

Garlic Lime SalmonIn a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first five ingredients; shake well. Broil salmon, skin side down, 4-6 inches from the heat for 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork, basting every 5 minutes with lime mixture.

 

Stuffed Tomato Tuna SaladCut tomato tops of and spoon out seeds. Use only one can at a time. Spoon 1/2 into first tomato, then remainder into second tomato.

 

Scrapbooking When You TravelTips from the ThriftyFun community about collecting items for your travel scrapbook. While on vacation, pick up free brochures advertising 'things to do' in that area - and then correlate them with your photos for that vacation page.

 

Buy Store Brands For Big SavingsWhen grocery shopping, watch for store brands. They're usually always cheaper than national brands. On a recent grocery shopping trip, in the store sales flyer, I spied a name brand saltine crackers on sale 2 for $4.00.

 

Chandelier Light CoversDo you have old chandelier light covers that give you a headache when you look at them? With a little paint and ribbon, you can have brand new covers!

 

Elder's Fabric Advice Paid OffI've seen others make things that looked great and with which they seemed very proud. However, I have not ever been totally pleased with everything I have sewn, usually because of the fabrics chosen.

 

Prescoop Ice Cream For Fast DessertsWhen having people over for dinner, this is a fast way to serve ice cream for dessert along with cake or pie. Earlier in the day, scoop ice cream into individual paper muffin papers, place each on a cookie sheet and freeze in the freezer.

 

Spray Water Bottles To Beat The HeatTo stay cool outdoors in hot weather, I use clean spray bottles bought from the warehouse store. Fill with cool clean water and use the nozzle set to mist.

 

Soak Towel in Cooler Ice for Working Outside This is a tip for keeping cool while working in the yard or garden when the temps and humidity are high. Years ago, we operated a lawn business. Arkansas is really hot and humid in the summer, so we carried a big cooler with plenty of ice, bottles of water, tea, etc.

 

Hanging Planters From Paint CansIf you have empty cans of paint left after a project, don't throw them away! Turn them into hanging planters. Take off the lids and let any remaining paint dry, you will not need the lids.

 

Daddy's BoyHe's definitely a daddy's boy, camo hat and likes Nascar!

 

Hibiscus PlanterA large pot of flowers become a piece of gardening decor when the flowers captivate the eye of the beholder and "tickle" the sense of smell by the fragrant aroma that the blossoms emit.

 

Swiffer Loves MokiMoki is a 3 year old Siamese, Swiffer is a 6 month old Pom. Swiffy is lovingly watching over Moki as she sleeps. Is this true love or what?

 

What Can I Make With Frames?Uses for old wooden frames that are missing glass. These tips are from the ThriftyFun community. Decorate a picture frame using paint and found objects. You can decorate a frame with a nautical theme by painting a lighthouse and birds on it.

 

Covering a Roll-up Shade?I need instructions for covering my roll up shades with fabric to match my comforter. I'm sure it can be done, I'm just not sure what adhesive to use that will remain soft and not crack up when the shade is rolled up and down.

 

Hash Browns and Black Bean Casserole?I am looking for a recipe! I ate these wonderful potatoes at a party but can't find a recipe for them. They had hash browns and black bean and cheese in the casserole. Does anyone have a recipe with at least these three items in it?

 

Kim Anderson Wallpaper Border (Boy Meets Girl)?I created a tribute to my family using the Kim Anderson wallpaper border (Boy Meets Girl) and now we have moved from that home. I want to do the same thing at my new house and I desperately need 4 rolls of the wallpaper border.

 

Problems Getting Pregnant?I am trying to get pregnant and having a really hard time. I do not have a menstrual cycle like a normal woman. Looking for people out there that have gotten pregnant after having the same issues as me.

 

Sweet and Sour Sauce - Tips and Recipes?Tips and recipes for making sweet and sour sauce. What are your favorite Sweet and Sour Sauce recipes?

 

"SIMMER - ON" Model 439 Crockpot Manual?I am searching for a manual for a "SIMMER - ON" model 439 crock pot made by Hamilton Beach Scovill.

 

Degenerative Disk Disease Remedies?I've been diagnosed with degenerative disk disease. I want a natural substance for restoring my bones. Any suggestions?

 

Wearing Makeup With Contacts?My beauty question: I can't wear eye makeup when I wear my contact lenses--too irritating. What brands are best for contact wearers who have sensitivities?

 

Keeping Cat Hair Off Black Clothing?I bought a pair of Cabin Creek brand black pants (elastic waist "leggings" with flared legs) that were supposed to be jeans. They are 96% cotton and 4% spandex, and they attract EVERYTHING: cat hair, dust, lint, etc.

 

Fly Deterrents that are Safe for Dogs?I have outside dogs in a grass floored compound. I have a serious fly problem. I've tried sticky fly traps. Are there any natural ways to treat the ground to deter flies, but not hurt dogs?

 

Kitten Chewing on Wires?I have a kitten and she is chewing up wires. How do you stop that?

 

Good Products for Urine Smells?Can someone recommend a product to use to permanently remove urine smells? I want to eliminate any trace of smell so my pups don't go back to the same spot to do their business.

 

Pink Stains on Blue Jeans?My son did a load of darks and he also had a brand new red shirt in with the load. The red shirt turn all his blue jeans shorts pink. Well I should say pink stains. They were washed in cold. So I'm wondering how would I get this red or pink stains out.

 

Homemade Candle Scents?Homemade scents for candlemaking. My best suggestion is to use a few drops of essential oil. Find the scent you like best and use that. Essential oils should mix with the wax and retain their scent.

 

Recipe For Healthy Cookies?I decided to make some high protein cookies for DH's lunch box. Any suggestions for something that's not loaded with fat and sturdy enough to be in a bag in a lunch box?

 

Kitchen Counters To Go With Ivory And Beige/Gray?We have ivory painted cabinets and a new laminate floor that looks like stone tile- with beige and gray colors. We are having difficulty deciding whether to go light or dark-gray or brown/beige. Any suggested granite colors?

 

Keeping Oxygen Tubes On At Night?My Dad is on oxygen 24/7 and has a canula in his nose, and the tubes go around his ears to hold it on. Does anyone know of any tips to keep the thing on at night other than taping it to his head?

 

Toilet Ring from Silicates?I have a toilet bowl ring that nothing will remove, not even hydrogen chloride 23%. I was told it was silicates in my water. I don't want to use a pumice stone. Anything else I can use?