November 4, 2009

Cake BallsThis is a delicious recipe you can use with leftover cake scraps if you're a baker. Or just whip it up as a dessert anytime. Very simple!

 

Soya Mince And Potato CasseroleA dish that yummy and good for vegetarians. Heat oil and fry onion and ginger and garlic. Add your spices and herbs. Add tomato, salt and soya mince, peas and cook for 10 minutes.

 

Company TunaSaute' onion and celery in butter until soft but not brown. Add remaining ingredients reserving 1/4 can noodles. Mix lightly and put in greased casserole.

 

Crockpot Pumpkin ButterThis is my own recipe. I didn't want to make one using refined sugar and this came out so yummy and creamy. If you are making this for diabetics, replace the maple syrup with more agave nectar.

 

Cream Cheese Pound Cake Cream margarine and cream cheese together. Add sugar and mix. Add eggs, 1 at a time. Add flour, vanilla and lemon juice. Put in cold oven.

 

Blueberry-Rhubarb JamCook rhubarb in water until tender. Add sugar and cook a few minutes longer, stirring constantly. Add pie filling and cook 6-8 minutes more. Remove from heat and add gelatin.

 

Traditional Greek SaladThis is the way my Papa (Grampa) from Greece would make a salad and would occasionally toss in a few pitted Kalamata olives, too ;-)

 

Parmesan Tilapia with Tomato Basil SauceI use Tilapia because it's less expensive than Sole or Snapper but cooking any of these with this recipe is yummy. Serve with a butter lettuce, coated with a light vinaigrette, salad and rice on the side.

 

Mark One Side of Electric PlugAdd a dash of White Out to a black electric plug or a black marker to a white plug, and you will always know the correct side to stick it into the wall outlet.

 

Gracie (Cat)Gracie 6 years old. My husband and I had one cat and decided our Elsa needed a buddy. So 4 years ago, we went to the Humane Society, where we also found Elsa, and we saw Gracie who looked like she could be Elsa's sister.

 

Popeye and Olive Oyl CostumesPopeye's arms are two pairs of tights (one inside the other) stuffed in the middle with stuffing and sewn to the sleeve of his shirt. I used some red material to pin around his neck for his collar and his yellow karate belt for his waist.

 

Watch PayPal For Fraudulent ChargesThis is a warning to anyone who uses PayPal in conjunction with your bank account. Watch your bank statements closely! PayPal has been making fraudulent charges for online dating and other things and charging it to their customers.

 

Ice Cube to Remove Blood StainsIf you get blood on anything fabric, the easiest way to remove it is to put an ice cube on the stain as soon as possible. Don't worry about washing it in hot water, as long as it is loosened by icy water right away, it will come out.

 

Chopping Hard Boiled EggsUse an egg slicer to chop eggs for egg salad, dip or salad topping. First, place the egg in the slicer and slice it one way. Next, turn the egg so the slicer can cut the egg across the slices you already made to create little squares or rectangles of egg.

 

Best Anti Aging CreamBest Anti Aging cream in the world, and completely natural. This recipe is brilliant as a moisturizer and if used after bathing, leaves the body very soft and moisturized. Basically it has all the benefits of oil but in the form of a cream so is very easily to apply.

 

Putting Tights on a DollWhen trying to get tights on rubbery doll legs, first sprinkle a bit of power on legs and the tights will slide right on. There is no need to roll the tights, as women usually do when putting hose on.

 

Planting Spider Plant BabiesWhen you want to propagate those baby spiders, you may wonder what to use if you use the method of cutting it off and growing the roots in water. I am doing this all the time with my big spider plant.

 

In Memory Of HatchetHatchet was about 3 or 4 in this picture, she was a Heinz 57 mix. My daughter brought her home from a free puppies sign.

 

3-D Paper OrnamentFold the paper in half to make a triangle, then fold again. Starting from the folded edge, but parallel to the long side of the triangle, make 5 equal cuts, stopping about 1/4 inch from the opposite side.

 

Use Warm Oven to Dry Pots and PansWhen you have used your oven for cooking or baking and have pots and pans that have to be hand washed, place them upside down on the rack in the warm oven to dry. Do not forget to remove them before you preheat the oven.

 

Children's Play DoughThis is lots of fun for kids to make and play with! My kids used to love it! Combine ingredients. Knead well. Add desired food coloring. Store in tight container.

 

Check Refurbished Printer Cartridge Expiration DateI was told to look at my cartridge for a date. There is evidently a microchip in the ink cartridge that tells the printer when that date has arrived. When that date gets here, it is considered to be an expired cartridge and will no longer work.

 

Use Baking Soda for Wet ElectronicsIf you have ever dropped your cell phone in water, you know how frustrating that can be! Try this tip next time. Put the phone in a ziplock baggie with baking soda. I have never had to try it, but it sounds logical.

 

Make Drawer Sachets With Excess PerfumeI like to use up old perfumes and colognes by spraying them on a folded up stack of kleenex then inserting them in a shoe polish rag that fancier hotels give out in their rooms. I pin it with a safety pin and place it in drawers or closets to help underwear and lingerie smelling nice.

 

Grate and Use Parmesan RindWhen buying Parmesan cheese, do not throw away the rind. Just grate it and use in cheese sauce it tastes great. You won't know the difference as long as its cooked.

 

Keeping Makeup From Rubbing Off On Clothing?How do I keep makeup off my collar during the day or at night when I go out? No matter what kind I use, it rubs on my collar. Is there something I could spray on my collar so that it will not rub on it?

 

Repairing Lid on Kitchen Craft Pot?I have Kitchen Craft pots and pans and love them. One problem is that I need to have the middle part of the lid fixed. Please help. Thanks.

 

Growing a Cardinal Climber Vine?I would like information about the cardinal climber flower. It has a red, trumpet-shaped flower on a vine. It is attractive to hummingbirds.

 

Kitten Trying to Nurse on Older Cat?My kitten trying to nurse on my older cat, is that okay? How do I get her to stop?

 

Cleaning Antiques and Collectibles?I have furniture, dishes, etc. inherited from my father and grandparents. How do I get the built up over 50 years of thick, sticky, brown smoke, and dust residue off of everything without hurting them? I am especially concerned for the antique furniture?

 

Pattern for Hat With Earflaps?I am looking for a free pattern or tutorial on how to make a bomber hat or winter hat with ear flaps. I want something that will cover the neck and attach under the chin with velcro.

 

Making Hot Granola?I have bought some homemade granola and wondered if anyone has ever made hot cereal with it? Do I do it just like oatmeal?

 

Will Mayonnaise Kill Fleas on Pets?Does mayonnaise kill fleas on dogs? I know it works on head lice. Is it safe for dogs or cats?

 

What is This Plant? (Night Blooming Cereus)I am trying to find out what type of plant this is. I started it from a leaf that fell off my sister's plant. Her long stems are about 8' tall that was started 5 years ago.

 

Shelf Life of Flavored Oils and Vinegars?How long do bottled, flavored oils and vinegars last?

 

Raising a Chi-pin (Chihuahua/Miniature Pinscher?This is Dukie. She's a 12 week old chi-pin and weighs exactly 2 lbs. How much will she weigh when she's full grown?

 

Year Round Wreath Ideas?I was looking for any advice on making a year round wreath. Any suggestions would be great. I have a wood wreath and a hot glue gun, but not ideas. Thanks.

 

What Do You Think of Facebook?I'd like to hear from those of you who have a Facebook account. Any problems, such as spam and security issues? Do you use it to make new friends?