August 7, 2009

Frozen Whipped Cream 'N StrawberriesMix first flour, brown sugar, nuts, and margarine. Sprinkle in a 9 inch pan and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until brown. After baking, remove 1/3 of the crumbs and set aside. Spread remainder in 9x13 pan.

 

Polish Peasant RecipesJust wanted to share a real "peasant" side dish that I started making again as it is cheap and just plain good! My grandmother was Polish and would make this for us.

 

Quick Coffee CakeBlend shortening and salt. Add sugar gradually. Add eggs; beat well. Add flour, nutmeg, and baking powder, which have been sifted together, alternately with milk.

 

Peanut Butter and Hot Fudge Cake (Crockpot)Easy to make, doesn't heat up the kitchen and tastes wonderful. In a bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup sugar and baking powder. Add milk, oil and vanilla extract; stir until smooth.

 

Looking for Easy Low Calorie Recipesl am looking for low calorie dishes that taste good and use easy to find ingredients. I really like five ingredients or less recipes.

 

Sculpture PaintingAn unusual painting technique to get that 3D effect.

 

Reuse Hand PumpsI love to pick up the pump hand cleansers when I find them on sale, but I hate to throw them out. I reuse them for simple things like placing dish washing liquid in them.

 

Send Text Messages From Your ComputerIt does not cost you anything to send text messages to a cell phone from your computer, simply type your friend's cell phone address into the "to" box in the e-mail header.

 

Cooking "Salad Beans"Oh my goodness, since discovering salad beans just a week ago and having used up my packet, I am now craving them again. Next time I'll get two or three bags. (1 pound each in Asda supermarket). I bought them because they looked nice.

 

Gator (Australian Shephard)Gator is a two year old Australian Shephard. Gator got to ride on an airplane from New Orleans when he was 11 weeks old. My sister has the mom and dad and she brought me one of the puppies. He got to ride in her lap most of the way here.

 

Cooking Two Things At Once In The MicrowaveI needed to cook some fish and spuds in the microwave. I was running out of time before guests arrived, so I thought of a way to cook them both.

 

Product Review: NuWave Infrared CookerIt seems pricey on the surface, but has saved us time and electricity. it cooks quickly and well. much, much more quickly than a standard stove, and the cooked meat is moist, tender, juicy and is cooked right.

 

Add Ham Hock When Cooking Beans and PeasAdd a ham hock to the pot when cooking beans and peas. This brings so much flavor; whether it is fresh vegetables or frozen.

 

Making Cake Mixes Taste BetterTo make a basic cake mix (white) taste delicious, add a teaspoon of flavoring. My favorite addition is coconut in the batter. Be sure to mix well before baking.

 

Summer Education TipsThese are my tips for continuing your child's education throughout the summer. Play Math BINGO, I made mine from the plain (inside) cardboard on cereal boxes. I made squares and put numbers in each square.

 

Place a Wet Washcloth on Neck To Stay CoolI worked for years in a very hot environment. I found the best way to stay cool, is to buy new dish towels or hand towels. The reason I say buy some is the dish towels you already have might have a grease smell to them. I would take a supply of them to work with me.

 

Maggie May (Boston Terrier)This is Maggie May. Just like the Rod Stewart song. She is almost two years old. Maggie is a Boston Terrier.

 

Ginger Ale MarinadeThis is super easy. A friend told me that if you marinate your poultry/pork/beef etc in ginger ale, not only will you have a tasty result but it also tenderizes even the most tough bargain cuts of meat.

 

Chick Peas for Extra Servings and NutritionAdd chickpeas to virtually any stew or crockpot meal to extend the number of servings, and add nutrition.

 

Removing Bathmat Adhesive from Tub?How to get the adhesive left in the bath tub, when you remove a bath mat, off?

 

Adopting an Adult Dog?I would like information, on a Shih tzu dog, 5 years of age. A lady that has to move to another state is giving him to me in a week. Will this dog take to me, being that he has been with this family for 5 years? Thanks for any info.

 

Helping Improve a Child's Concentration on Studies?I have two kids studying in 8th and 6th standard respectively. My elder son has no interest in studies, due to lack of concentration. He has no sincerity. I have taken them in UCMASS studies through abacus, but the level of concentration has not increased.

 

Crabby Joe's Smoothie Cake?Does anyone out there have the recipe for Crabby Joe's Tap and Grill's Raspberry Banana Smoothie Cake?

 

Cleaning Coffee Stain Off Plastic Carafe Lid?Anyone have any suggestions for removing coffee stains from a white plastic coffee carafe lid?

 

Building a Privacy Fence?I need to know if l need longer posts, if I step off on a privacy fence with a drop of about twenty inches from point a to b? I also need to know that if I place the panels on center won't there be a partial reveal of the post at the top when the next panel is dropped in place?

 

Cleaning Siding with Plant Safe Soap?I need to wash my house. I got the sprayer to put soap in. My question is what kind of soap do I use that won't hurt my plants? Thanks. Judie

 

Determining Sex of Guinea Fowl?Does anyone know how to tell which of my guinea fowl is male and which is female?

 

Correct Way to Sharpen Scissors?Is there a method to sharpen your own scissors?

 

Suggestions for Camping With a Dog?I have a German short haired pointer and lab mix. He's about 7 years old, but still acts like a pup. We're trying to go camping with him next summer, but we are to afraid that he will either run after some animal, tip our cannon over (and he does not really like water), or get hurt.

 

Dyeing a Coach Purse?I bought a purse; it is cream colored with silver Coach letters all over the purse. When I ordered it, I thought it was all silver. I don't like the cream color. I was wondering if I could dye it black, but still keep the letters silver?

 

Need Help Purchasing "Pink Solution"?Do they still sell Pink Solution cleaner at Costco? Do they sell it anywhere else? Is it worth the cost? What are your reviews of it?

 

Tomato Not Ripening?My tomato is still green, is this normal or there is something wrong with mine?

 

Ice Maker Not Working On KitchenAid Side-By-Side Refrigerator?I have a side by side water and ice in door 5 year old Kitchenaid refrigerator. The water comes through door, but it will not make ice.

 

Homemade Hypoallergenic Laundry Detergents?I need a cheap, hypoallergenic, recipe for powdered laundry soap.

 

Replacement for Eddie Bauer Pure for Men Cologne?I have used the men's cologne, Pure by Eddie Bauer. Now they have discontinued it and I am looking for a replacement. The reason I liked Pure so much was because it had a clean scent and I had many compliments from women, so looking for something similar. Thanks. Lary

 

Climbing Rose Advice?I have a climbing rose bush that I have had for 4 years and it is doing wonderful at growing, but it doesn't flower. I have never seen a bloom on it, does anyone have any suggestions how to get the bush to flower?