July 27, 2009

Pepperoni BreadSpread bread dough out on cookie sheet (greased). Mix eggs and Parmesan cheese and spread half on center of bread dough. Put 2 rows of pepperoni down center.

 

Italian Eggplant Roll-UpsCut stem from eggplant and slices lengthwise into 12 slices, about 1/8 inch thick. Dip slices into mixture of egg and milk, then into crumbs.

 

Cucumber JellyA nice and colorful condiment. Boil juice, sugar, and vinegar for 2 minutes. Add certo and bring to a boil again. Remove from heat.

 

Frozen Mocha Drinks With a Snow Cone MakerI like to make really delicious coffee mocha frozen drinks in the snow cone maker.

 

Chipotle Chicken Soft TacosQuick and easy and chipotle is another of my favorite flavors :-) This recipe serves 2. In a large, deep skillet fry the bacon over medium-high heat until evenly brown.

 

Rocky Road Fudge CookiesSift together flour, sugar, and salt; add shortening and eggs. Mix until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add vanilla and melted chocolate; beat thoroughly and stir in nuts.

 

Rhubarb Apple CrumbleA delicious way to use up some fresh apples and rhubarb while in season!

 

Harry (Golden Retriever)Harry is a 2.5 year old Golden Retriever. My fiance and I got him when we bought our first house, we got him as a puppy from a shelter.

 

Scenery: Twin Falls, IdahoPrinne Bridge over the Snake River in beautiful Twin Falls, Idaho

 

Recycled Yarn OrganizerI get these wonderful shoe bag hangers for cheap at thrift shops. When I wanted to organize all the bigger skeins of yarn in my craft room, I began to save 2 liter bottles.

 

Perfect Grilled Corn on the CobFor each cob you need to cook, tear off a piece of aluminum foil large enough to wrap the cob in. Lay out all the foil on the counter. Clean your cobs to get rid of all the stringy pieces and soak them in cold water for about 20 minutes.

 

My Frugal Life: Saving on ElectricityI started being conscious of energy use via lighting in the 70's. The first thing I did was train my 2 children to turn off the lights when they weren't using them.

 

Freeze Extra Veggies for LaterWhen you have leftover fresh carrots, celery and others veggies from parties or maybe are just sick of eating them before they'll spoil, try this. Chop them up, give them a quick dip in boiling water and vacuum seal them.

 

Store Extra Blankets in Cushion CoversTo save space I made large cushion covers and folded my extra doonas up in them. Make the covers to match your lounge or sofa, and no one would guess. It's great if you have limited space, especially if you live in a small flat or unit.

 

Terra Cotta LighthouseThis terracotta lighthouse is just 2 large plant pots cemented together and painted, with a lantern on top.

 

Hallway Picture LedgeThis is a ledge/shelf you attach to the wall in the hallway between your doors to sit picture frames on. It's easier then nailing a lot of nails in the wall. It's easy to rearrange pictures and change them as the families grow.

 

Garden: Decorative Wooden FenceTo give our goldfish pond a little color and country style, my husband added this little fence and a cheap bird bath. Our little paradise in our backyard.

 

Homemade Recycled Cat ToysI saw my foster kittens were entranced by an empty Juicy Juice box that had a hole cut in the box and both ends taped shut and covered with paper, to where it made a box that looked just like a tissue box.

 

Buying An Efficient HVAC System?I need a new HVAC system for my house, about a 3 ton for a 2200 sq ft. I would like a system that is very efficient and which uses the new freon. I don't know the name of it. I would like to buy at a good price, someone has suggested an American Standard.

 

Cleaning Rubber Shoe Soles?How do I clean and restore rubber around the soles of my shoes. I have not worn them for a while and the rubber on the sides has an almost white cast on it, similar to water marks.

 

Aloe Vera Gel Stain on Wooden Table?My daughter set a container of Aloe Vera Gel on her light wood nightstand and it apparently leaked, and left a green ring on the finish. Does anyone have any idea how to remove the stain without refinishing? Thanks.

 

Discontinued Wallpaper: Kitchen Settings III, #KT28910?I am looking for a discontinued wallpaper out of "Kitchen Settings III", pattern #KT28910.

 

Treating Dog With Lung Congestion?My toy poodle has white phlegm from her lungs that complicates her breathing. Antibiotics from vet did not help. How can I help her clear it out?

 

Substituting Sparkling Water for Soda in Diet Cake?I am going to be making a diet cake (or maybe you call it soda cake) soon. I want to know if instead of the can of soda, if I can use 12oz. of sparkling water? It is flavored, carbonated water, so pretty much like diet coke. Would this turn out the same?

 

Painting Laminate Walls?I was reading all the great updates on laminate counters. Has anyone painted laminate walls? I wasn't sure if the varnish would run on a vertical surface.

 

Substitute for Canned Cream Soup?I would like a recipe to use in place of canned cream soups such as mushroom, celery, and chicken that tastes like Campbell's or store brand.

 

Maples Leaves Turning Brown?What causes browning leaves on variegated maple trees? I originally thought it was sunburn, but we have had very little sun this summer.

 

Drying Tub Mat Between Uses?Any ideas on a simple way to hang my tub mat so it can dry and stay clean?

 

50th Anniversary Get Away Ideas?We need tips for our 50th wedding anniversary. Perhaps a nice getaway or bed and breakfast, but something that is really special.

 

Finding Slimming Bathing Suits?Where can I find bathing suits that appear slimming?

 

Instructions for Making a Tank Top?I have been searching everywhere for a good tutorial on how to make a tank top out of a t-shirt but none of them are what I have in mind. The tank top I want to make is open on the sides and has a wide stretchy band at the bottom.

 

Magnesium Sulfate's Effect on Aerobic Respiration in Plants?What is the effect of magnesium sulfate on aerobic respiration in germinating plants? If this is kind of hard then can you please give me references where I can find it? Please do not include wikipedia.org in your suggestions. Thank you very much.

 

Reheating Pancakes?I have a gang coming for the weekend, I am planning buckwheat pancakes. Can I cook them ahead of time and then reheat when we have breakfast?

 

November Birthday Decorating Ideas ?We are doing everybody's birthday at church and we have the November Table. Any interesting ideas for decorating the table? Ideas pertaining to November celebrations other than Thanksgiving.

 

Getting Rid of Nut Grass?For some reason my garden is full of Nut Grass. They seem to have a long root system which I can't pull out. How can I get rid of the grass? Is there any type of spray I can use?

 

Cherry Cola Jello Recipe?I'm looking for a cherry cola jello recipe.

 

Buying a House With Back Owed Taxes?How can I acquire the tax owed home list?

 

Make Your Own Vanilla Extract?I want to purchase vanilla beans to make my own vanilla extract. I do not like imitation vanilla. I'm not sure of the quantity of beans to purchase so I was wondering what are other uses for these beans?

 

Separating Plastic Drinking Cups?How do you pull apart two plastic tumblers, that are stuck together?

 

Using Tea Tree Oil for a Skin Fungus?Can I use tea tree oil on my neck for a fungus?

 

Peas Dying From the Bottom Up?My peas are dying from the bottom up. Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

Raising Honey Bees?What is the best way to begin raising bees for pollination and honey?

 

Does Dog Urine Stain Hardwood?I'm getting a new puppy and have all hardwood. It is an old house so the hardwood is real wood not the new laminate they have. Will urine cause any stains on the floor? Even if I should get it up quickly? I can't potty train her for another month because she is only 2 months old.