October 8, 2009

Pepper RelishGrind peppers and onions. drain off juice. Mix ground or powdered mustard with vinegar. Mix all ingredients together and cook for 1/2 hour.

 

Chocolate Caramel BarsCombine group 1 ingredients; press 1/2 of mixture in a 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 6 minutes. Melt together group 2 and 3 ingredients. Layer on baked crust.

 

Potato Cabbage SurpriseThe surprise is that even people who normally shun cabbage, will enjoy this dish. I love potatoes but try not to overdo it. The potato taste dominates and makes this such a great comfort food.

 

Lime and Jalapeño ChickenTastes yummy served on a bed of rice that was drizzled with the remaining basting juice from the baking dish. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a small bowl mix the marmalade, mustard, oil, jalapeños, lime juice and lime zest.

 

Mashed Potatoes Without FatI discovered a great way for making mashed potatoes, and I don't use any fat in it. While making the potatoes for mashing, I put a can of vegetable broth into a pan, and just simmered it while the potatoes were cooking.

 

Apple Crisp PuddingThis is not your typical Apple Crisp recipe. There are no oats or brown sugar. Just pure, simple, deliciousness. This recipe has been handed down through the generations in my family.

 

Hearty Mince and Macaroni CasseroleI'm only 19 but have a great (quick and easy) recipe that's really tasty! You can vary your own measurements to taste.

 

Hunter's Delight SoupEasy, quick recipe to warm those hunters. Combine and heat through.

 

Beef in a LoafCut a slice from end of a loaf of bread. Stand the loaf on end on a cookie sheet. Cut out inside, leaving the crust intact, removing as much as possible.

 

Frozen PassionHeat water, salt and sugar to boiling. Simmer for 5 additional minutes. Remove from heat; stir in passion fruit juice. Cool to room temperature.

 

Drilling in WoodMake the job easier and prevent splitting the wood. Drill a pilot hole, and apply liquid soap to the screw. The screw will go in as 'greased' and the soap will dry to help prevent it from coming loose in the future (a drop or two on the screw is sufficient).

 

Titanic CakeI am looking for a recipe for a titanic cake.

 

Super Frothy Body WashI like this because it works just as good as the fancy stuff and the ingredients are super cheap.

 

Squirrel FeederHere's a picture of a squirrel feeder I built. I didn't like the commercial model, and I'm a carpenter, so I did what comes naturally.

 

Make Pumpkins from Plastic Milk JugsThis is a fun Halloween craft you can help your kids with. Instead of buying real pumpkins to use for your Halloween, decorations, why not use plastic milk jugs instead.

 

Scenery: Cedar Keys, FloridaThis was taken at Cedar Keys in Florida. I wonder what it used to be.

 

Childproofing Your Home OfficeMy two year old granddaughter was here overnight and after finding her trying to open a bottle of liquid paper, I decided to childproof our home computer room.

 

Preparing for the First FrostFor gardeners in most zones, the end of the growing season is signaled by the onset of the first frost. No matter when it arrives, it always seems painfully early.

 

Beaded Christmas OrnamentsLovely beaded Christmas Tree ornaments or package decorations. Great for reflecting the many colors from your Christmas trees lights and very easy to assemble. Start now and have enough to share with friends and relatives.

 

Gigi (Chihuahua)Gigi is a one and a half year old Chihuahua. My husband got her for me for Christmas, 2007. She loves to chase the rooster, carry an egg to the house and eat it raw, play with her stuffed animals, and play with the cats.

 

Process Leftover Roast and VegetablesNo one at my home likes dark meat or leftovers for that matter. I learned to get around that by taking leftover dark meat, or any leftover vegetables from a roast, and throwing them in the food processor. This is a great way to "fool" the family, and add flavor at the same time.

 

Halloween Ghost BrowniesThis is a simple Halloween project you and your kids can do together. They make a super treat for home or a class at school. Simply make brownies, following the directions on the package.

 

Alice Avalon Bay (Spitz/Border Collie)Alice Avalon Bay is a 4 year old half Spitz and half Border Collie. I got Alice from a "friend" (coworker) that used to abuse her. Really, I saved her from an evil monster. She didn't want her anymore and was going to put her outside to fend for herself.

 

Tips for Cleaning FloorsWhen I wash my floors, I fill a bucket with clean water for rinsing my microfiber mop. In a spray bottle, I add a cleaning mixture. I spray the floor and damp mop.

 

Store a Rechargeable Flashlight in Your CarMy husband mounted a rechargeable flashlight to his floor board right under his dash. He used regular screws to hold in place. The rechargeable part fits into his cigarette lighter for his recharging.

 

Using Smaller Amounts of ToiletriesA dime sized shampoo works great for me, even when my hair is long, and it saves money too. Just put a dime sized plop of shampoo in your hand, rub it, and spread it over your damp hair, and nope, it does not usually lather in your hair.

 

Homemade Solution for Removing Hair Products from Hair?I am looking for a homemade solution to cleanse hair of hair products.

 

Preparing Plants To Bring Indoors?I need to bring the pot flowers inside home now. How can I wash out the bugs hidden in the pots? Maybe I need to change with the new pot soil. Thanks. Any suggestion or comments highly appreciated.

 

Removing Ink from a Velour Chair?My 1 year old got black pen on a velour chair. Someone said to use Tide in the wash. I am assuming that the Tide can be diluted or just used directly on the pen mark on the chair to remove by rubbing lightly with a clean cloth. The cover can't go into the washing machine.

 

What Breed is My Dog?Can someone tell me what breed my dog is? I've been told he's a Pekingese or that maybe he's a Tibetan Spaniel. He is the most wonderful dog. He has one brown eye and one blue eye. Thanks for your help.

 

Glass Top Range Cleaner?I have a black range top for cooking. What is the best cleaning product to use for this type of surface? I have tried the standards, 409K, Fantastik, special wipes, but it doesn't really clean the range.

 

Freezing Swede (Rutabaga)?Can you freeze swede (rutabaga)?

 

Inexpensive Protective Storage for CDs?Do you know of a cheap way to protect the surface of CDs? I don't want to spend the money or add to the unnecessary plastic in the world by buying jewel cases. Any ideas?

 

Apple Noodle Kugel Recipe?I am looking for an apple noodle kugel recipe.

 

Cat is Aggressive Towards Kittens?Yesterday my cat had 6 kittens. In June she had a litter of 5 kittens and only one survived. Now that kitten is sniffing the newborns but then hisses. Will he every warm up to the newborn kittens or will he stay aggressive?

 

Freezing Cooked Cabbage?Can steamed cabbage be frozen?

 

Pattern for Small Felt Mice?I lost my pattern for making little mice. They were about 4-6 inches high and had a round bottom. Their body was cone-like and felt. They had hands, feet, a tail, ears, button eyes, and a button on the tip of the nose. I would love to find this pattern to make nursing home favors.

 

Curtains Made from Comforters?Has anyone ever made curtains out of comforters?

 

Cleaning a Toaster Oven?How do I clean the inside of a toaster oven window? Is there a home remedy? I can't take the man-made chemicals. Does anyone know of any tried and true stuff that works? Thank you so much.

 

Using Remote Control with Curtis LCD Model 1924?We bought a Curtis 1924 LCD TV and were wondering how to work the remote. We can't enter 2 digits and we can use the arrows down from channel 9 down to 6, but not up. Let us know what we need to do.