December 23, 2008

Maple FudgeYummy, yummy in the tummy ;-) Combine sugar, milk, butter, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.

 

Oh So Good Gum Drop CookiesCream sugars, shortening, eggs and vanilla. Shift flour, salt, and soda together spoon into the creamed mixture and mix well. Add the cut up gum drops and chopped nuts.

 

Lamb Chops in Cheese JacketsRoll the chops in a mixture of the flour, and salt and pepper. Dip in the egg mixed with the water and toss in a mixture of breadcrumbs and cheese.

 

Caramel PopcornMix together brown sugar, syrup, margarine and cream of tartar. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from fire and add 1/2 teaspoon soda. Pour over popcorn, mix good. Put in oven at 250 degrees F for 1 hour. Stir every 15 minutes.

 

Honey Granola BarsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Heat 4 cups quick cooking oats until brown, approx. 10 minutes. Add coconut, sesame seeds, salt, nuts, and wheat germ. In a saucepan, heat together the honey, oil, and vanilla.

 

Zesty Italian Green BeansMix the green beans, tomato sauce and the Italian dressing in a pan and simmer on low heat until the green beans are done. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese before serving.

 

Cookie BrittleA recipe for children to make. Mix together the margarine, sugar, salt and vanilla. Mix in chocolate chips. Add flour. Press into ungreased 15x10x1 inch jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes. Let cool and break into pieces.

 

Orange Fried ChickenIn frying pan, mix the olive oil and add butter together. Dredge the chicken in the breading and add it to the pan to brown. Slice the orange in 1/2 and squeeze the juice over the chicken. Let this brown and turn the chicken.

 

Frozen Lemon SquaresMix the graham cracker crumbs and margarine together. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9 inch square pan. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, on medium speed, beat the yogurt and lemonade concentrate together until it is well blended.

 

Vitality BreadDissolve yeast in 1/2 cup water. In pan place flour, oatmeal, All Bran, salt, cornmeal, molasses, oil and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add 1 cup warm water and 1/2 cup white flour.

 

Ideas For Handmade Christmas CardsNeed some inspiration for your handmade Christmas cards? I came up with these clean and simple cards which can be reproduced in minutes to give to your friends and family. The materials used: cardstocks, decorative papers, embellishments, ribbons, and rub-on sayings. Tools: decorative scissors, scissors double-sided adhesive, and paper trimmer

 

Angel Lapel PinThis pin is a recycle pattern with a Christmas theme. It is a tiny angel lapel pin using gold safety pins, pearls, and beads. It is appropriate for casual wear or for dressy occasions to Christmas parties.

 

Have A Christmas Card Swap PartyMost of us end up with Christmas cards left in the box because we don't send them all out and we don't usually like to send the same cards out the next year, so each year a friend of mine tapes a letter on the front door of all the apartments in her complex. She invites everyone to the clubhouse for a Card Swapping Party.

 

Christmas Angels MobileReuse an old angel tree top or cut out a large angel from a magazine or hand draw one. Cut out and glue to white card board. Make stars out of white poster board.

 

Christmas Bowling Ball OrnamentsAn old bowling ball painted and decorated as a Christmas Ball Display Ornament

 

Winter WonderlandChristmas decoration made from wood and clay pots

 

C.C Boy (Candy Cane) The CatC.C. Boy, C.C. is short for candy cane. He is approximately 8 months old. With those blue eyes, there has to be some Siamese in there, the only color he had at 1st was a red-and-white striped tail, and a little bit of color on the ends of his ears.

 

Making Christmas WreathsI love to hang wreaths all around my home for the holidays. I decorate with any and everything!

 

Freeze Lemon Peels to Freshen Garbage DisposalI appreciate the tip on saving lemon peels in the freezer for future recipes, that call for lemon rind or zest. I would like to add that by saving lemon peels in the freezer, you can use a few of them in the garbage disposal periodically. This will freshen the smell, and cleanse the disposal.

 

Craft: Photo With Holiday CharactersI got the idea from your site. I decided to add some of our favorite holiday shows to the picture.

 

Getting Rid of Dog Urine Odor From Microfiber Couch?I have a micro suede couch and my dog peed on it. We took the cushions out of the zipper case and I'm waiting to find out how to clean it up? Any answers?

 

25th Wedding Anniversary Party Ideas?My friend has requested that I help with the arrangements for her 25th wedding anniversary. She is expecting 300 guests and wants a sophisticated party. I want to make this a memorable event for her. Even though I have done this type of event before I am at a loss with regards to decorations, etc. Please help me asap.

 

Easy, Soft Sugar Cookie Recipe?Does anyone have an easy, soft sugar cookie recipe?

 

Activities for the Elderly and Disabled?My mother is legally blind and handicapped with a left arm she is unable to use and a right arm and hand that will work but on a limited basis. She has been active all of her life and now sits in a nursing home where she is bored and wants something to do so that she feels like she is accomplishing something.

 

Curtain Rods That Swing Open and Closed?I am looking for a unique curtain rod which allows two curtains to hang on two rods, one on each side of the window frame. They can swing open and swing close. I am looking for the these types of rods made of hardwood. Could you help me find these rods? Thank you.

 

Melting Butterscotch Morsels?I am trying to melt butterscotch morsels in a microwave using a double boiler. They will not melt like semi chocolate chips. What do I need to do?

 

Winterizing Windows?Can someone give me a very easy way of winterizing my windows? I just have to save some money this winter! Someone told me you can do it with thick painter drop cloths. Anyone have some really good ideas?

 

When Can Puppies Go in the Snow?I have a litter of 10 puppies that are 5 weeks old. When can they go out in the snow?

 

Repairing Grout in a Tiled Shower?How do you clean grout in a shower?

 

Round Plastic Knitting Looms?I want to know the name of the round plastic knitting looms that are sold at Hobby Lobby. I was just there 2 days ago, but can't think of the name. Thanks.

 

Waverly "Garden Room" Dishes?I'm looking for Waverly Garden Room, Garden Lane dishes.

 

Fussy Shih Tzu?I have a very fussy Shih Tzu. I am desperate for any tips.