March 31, 2008

Glazed Ham With Country Dijon Pineapple SauceScore ham, stud with cloves. Place on rack in shallow baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 2 hours. Combine sugar, syrup, and mustard to make glaze. Use 3/4 glaze to baste ham every 10 minutes during the last 35 to 40 minutes of baking.

 

Heavenly OnionsSlice and separate onions. Add margarine and cook in microwave 6-8 minutes. Mix cream of chicken soup with milk and soy sauce. Mix with onions. Slice small French bread and butter on both sides.

 

Dill DipRecipes for Dill Dip.

 

Bavarian Apple TorteCream together sugar, butter, and vanilla. Blend in flour. Pat into bottom and 1 1/2 inches up sides of greased 11x7 inch pan. Pare, core, and slice apples; turn apples into shallow pan.

 

Chicken Salad DelightDissolve gelatin in hot broth. Add mayonnaise and onion. Combine chicken, celery, and pepper; add to gelatin mixture. Chill. Garnish with eggs and/or sliced olives.

 

Never Fail Hard Boiled EggsTake cold eggs from fridge and set carefully into a small pan with tightly fitting lid. Cover eggs with COLD water (just to the very top of the eggs)

 

Easy Salad DressingMix mayo, sugar to taste, salt, to taste and pepper, to taste. Pour over mixed salad ingredients:

 

Bar-B-Que BeefCombine all ingredients, except meat, and boil for 10 minutes. Pour over meat in roasting pan. Bake 1 hour at 400 degrees F, basting occasionally.

 

Using Aleppo PepperAleppo Pepper is named after where it comes from Aleppo, Syria, which is one of the oldest cities in history. This pepper is somewhat fruity and cumin like in flavor with moderate spice level.

 

Keeping Track of Logins, Websites and Phone NumbersI use a spiral notebook to keep tips, website addresses or phone numbers for companies I might use at gift buying time by the computer. I also write my passwords for different logins on the back cover. It is quick and I don't need to memorize all the different logins.

 

Using Anaheim Chile Peppers (New...Anaheim peppers also known as New Mexican chiles, can range in heat level depending on where they are cultivated, maturity level, and how they are prepared. These chiles range in color from light green to red. These peppers are commonly used in decorative chile hangings called ristras.

 

Chair Pad For SchoolMy daughter complained about how hard the chairs were at school and requested I make a cushion for her. I warned her she might get picked on for having a seat cushion. She said she didn't care.

 

Have Confidence To Face The WorldI guess this could be called a 'confidence in myself' tip. Like probably nearly all women, I tend to worry about appearance before I leave the house. I stand in front of the long bathroom mirror and agonize over things.

 

What Religion is Your Bra? - A JokeA man walked into the ladies department of a Macy 's and shyly walked up to the woman behind the counter.

 

First Apartment GiftWhen my son moved into his first apartment, my gift to him was a box full of things he would need, but not necessarily think of getting. Simple things like napkins, paper towels, dish and laundry detergent, scouring pads, pot holders.

 

Save and Start Tomato Plants Using a Paper TowelWhen saving tomato seed for growing your own plants, simply put the wet seed on a paper towel and let them dry. When you are ready to plant them. Cut the size you want to plant and cover with soil.

 

Use a Vinyl Coupon Sorter for ReceiptsI have a vinyl coupon sorter that is divided into categories (Grocery, Target, etc. and family members names and receipts awaiting reimbursement or rebates) Each time I purchase an item, I place the receipt in the corresponding file.

 

Triple The Life Of Bar SoapBuy the 8-bar package of soap, remove individual bar wrappings and place bars in an open (mesh if available) container and let set for a minimum of 30 days. You won't have a shower that looks like a 'bubble bath'...

 

Use Powdered Sugar to "Flour" a PanWhen a recipe for a desert or sweet item calls for you to grease and flour a cake pan, instead grease and powdered sugar it. It adds just a hint more sweet!

 

Perky Bra PursesMost of us have a not-quite-right bra or two loitering in our lingerie drawer. Now you can turn that scrap of fabric and lace into a fun purse that's sure to be an attention-getter!

 

Nanuk (Siberian Husky)Nanuk is an 11 month old Siberian Husky. I got her on CraigsList People were moving and could not take her. Some people took her and brought her back. She was too much trouble. I took her the day after they brought her back. She does get into a lot of trouble.

 

Get Sale Calendars For The PicturesCalendars are expensive, but some have very beautiful pictures in them. I wait until January and they instantly become half price, then choose one or two that I like for the beautiful pictures in them.

 

Bread Bag Melted On Stove Top?My daughter melted a bread bag on top of my conventional oven and now the print from the bag is on the metal. Please help me find a way to remove it. I've only had it a week and don't want to buy a new one

 

Getting Rid Of Solvent Smell In Dryer?I washed a blanket in my washer dryer. Stupidly, I dried it as well, without checking the label which says "do not tumble dry". The blanket was fine but this really strong solvent-type smell was in the dryer afterwards. I can only describe it as being like petrol but more of a strong glue/dry cleaning fluid type smell. It made me feel sick and dizzy and I was really quite concerned.

 

Starry, Starry Night Themed Wedding?I am getting married July 11, 2009. I'm not sure what colors I should use. My favorite colors are purple and pink, his is blue. We are having an evening/night time wedding so I'm not sure if those colors would be good.

 

4th Birthday Pajama Party?My daughter is turning 4 this Saturday and she wants to have a pajama party. I don't have any clue of what to do and how to decorate our place for this. Plus I want something not to expensive since I'm on a budget. I hope you guys can give me some ideas and help me out with it since its a short notice.

 

Hotel Suggestions In Atlanta?We are going to Atlanta in June. We are going to see the Braves and to Six Flags to take my 4 yr. old who loves Thomas to see Six Flags' new Thomas Town. I need a CLEAN and REASONABLE hotel maybe one with a pool in close distance to both. Just don't know anything about Atlanta. Can anyone help?

 

Looking For Banana Cream Pie Recipe?Looking for an amazing banana cream pie recipe!

 

Filling Cracks in a Laminate Countertop?What can I use to fill in cracks in a laminate counter top before I paint it?

 

What Bird Chirps At Night?What bird chirps at night?

 

Starting Trumpet Vines After Winter?I was advised to bring my trumpet vines inside for the winter as we live in a very cold climate. I had them in pots so this was no problem. I let them dry out and have cut them back. Will they grow back now that I have started watering them?

 

Recipes From North Carolina?Does anyone here have any recipes that are specific to or well known in North Carolina? Am a northern girl and would like to try to make some comfort food for my fiance who comes from there and misses the down home stuff.

 

Removing Water Marks on Lampshade?I have a cotton lampshade that has what looks to be a water stain on it. How can I clean it?

 

Science Lab Themed School Event?We are doing a Science Lab theme this year for VBS. I always do the food, the food plans are already laid out every year (thank goodness!). But I need decorating help! I usually make an apron every year that goes along with the theme. This year I'm going to buy a lab coat (for when I chat with the kids that are helping make the snack and then to the 150+ kids about the theme for the day etc.). Ok, it's not really a party, but it's close!

 

Do Training Collars Really Work?Do training collars really work?

 

Economical Dishwasher Detergent?Which is the most economical dishwasher detergent?