December 16, 2009

Canned Pork SausageUsing the canned pork you get from Pantry. Open and drain the water off of the canned pork, but leave the fat. Break up the pork with a fork. Mix in the seasonings as directed, or add to suit your taste.

 

Traditional Foods for Las PosadasThese are just some of the foods that can be prepared for the traditional Las Posadas dinner. I hope you enjoy preparing these foods. Feliz Navidad!

 

Butter Pecan Turtle BarsMake these chewy, caramel dessert bars for a delicious treat.

 

Jewish CakesTasty! Make a pastry from ingredients and cool in the refrigerator. Cut into rounds. Coat with egg white. Sprinkle with sugar, and either poppy seeds or cumin seeds.

 

Sausage and Rice CasseroleBrown sausage and drain. In casserole dish, add soups and rice. Stir well, then add sausage. Cook in oven at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until turning brown on top

 

No Say MeringueCombine the first 2 Tbsp. sugar, cornstarch and water blending well. Cook over medium heat until thick and clear. Cool completely and set aside.

 

Cheddar and Chive Beer BreadI am not into baking bread but this recipe is so darn tasty and easy that I simply can't resist. Hint: You can substitute the chives with basil, cilantro, or even minced onions as yummy variations.

 

Eggnog PiePreheat oven to 425 degrees F. Prick pie crusts with a fork and prebake for about 5 to 7 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from oven.

 

Molasses CookiesCream sugar and shortening. Add molasses. Then add egg, flour and spices. Mix thoroughly. Make round balls size of hickory nut then roll in sugar.

 

DivinityIt's easy to make, has few ingredients and is an all time favorite of mine.

 

Noodles NapoliCook and stir ground beef in large frying pan until brown. Stir in spaghetti sauce and simmer 15 minutes. Beat 1 egg slightly, pour over noodles, mix well.

 

Reusing Plastic Ice Cream ContainersSince we love ice cream so much, I like to buy the 5 quart size plastic containers of it. But instead of throwing the container away, I wash it out and reuse it for different things.

 

Craft Table OrganizerI do my knitting, crocheting, beading, etc. while watching TV. I usually had to get up many times to find tools or supplies. I brought in a weather beaten plastic table from the yard after I spray painted it burgundy.

 

Sachet OrnamentsThese sweet scented ornaments are great for decorating the tree or for giving as gifts. They are also great bazaar sellers.

 

Las Posadas (The Celebration of the...Although this celebration is now mostly celebrated in Mexico, many immigrants are bringing this to America. I first heard about this tradition when I was invited to attend one night of the nine nights of this celebration. It was a delightful experience.

 

Avoid Using Dryer SheetsAvoid using fabric softening sheets in your dryer, because the build up on your lint catcher becomes dangerous and keeps air from flowing properly.

 

Fifteen Feel Good FreebiesWant to feel good over the holiday season without paying a fortune? There are plenty of ways to get the warm and cozy feeling that makes us feel good about ourselves. Sometimes they make others feel good, too.

 

Pocket Gift TagsAdd a pretty pocket gift tag to your gift to make it even more special and unique.

 

Logan The CatLogan is 7 months old. My older cat had three kittens, and we couldn't give her up. She likes to chase things and follow her humans on walks everyday. Our cats always seem to think they are dogs, Logan will follow us everywhere we go.

 

In Memory of Obie (Chocolate Lab)Obie was our chocolate Lab who lived to be 5. My son bought Obie for a Christmas present. He loved water, family, walks, biscuits and snow.

 

Change the Batteries in Your Programmable ThermostatIf you have a programmable thermostat running your heating/air conditioner, before calling a service tech, check the batteries. A lot of customers do not know that they usually have 2 AA batteries that run them.

 

10 Ways to Use Extra Candy CanesIf you're wondering what to do with all those extra candy canes, here are a few ideas you might want to try.

 

Christmas: Santa PhotosMy niece's son, Sean's first visit to Santa! Looks as if he's pointing to him saying "Hey you're that Santa person that everyone talks about!"

 

Saving Money on Maternity ClothesBuy a jean-jumper and you'll be able to wear most of your non-maternity tops throughout your whole pregnancy, saving you hundreds of dollars and giving you countless options and different looks.

 

Festive TimepieceIf you want to create an eye-catching fashion accessory for the holiday, why not have a go at making a fun, festive timepiece. All you need is an old watch; some felt or ribbon to cover the strap and a few additional items for decoration.

 

Use Interface For Durable Sewing PatternsHave a sewing pattern that you use over and over? Apply a fusible interfacing to the pattern and it will last much longer.

 

Refrigerator Exterior is Rusty?I need to find out what to do with the rusty exterior of our refrigerator. One side is really bad.Thanks.

 

Making Syrup from Dried Apricots?I would like to make some apricot syrup using dried apricots. Does anyone have a recipe?

 

Super Glue in My Hair?How do you remove super glue stuck in the hair?

 

Making a Honey Pot and Dipping Wand?I am actually looking forward to making a honey pot with a dipping wand as, it is not available where I stay. I would like to find DIY instructions for making one. I will be happy for any advice.

 

What is This Ingredient in Old Cough Syrup?I have found and old cough medicine recipe from 90 years ago. It was made with:

 

Ants in Refrigerator?How can I get rid of small black ants in my fridge?

 

Cleaning Candle Wax Off an Ivory Menorah?Candle wax melted on an ivory menorah. How can I get it off? It has already cracked a bit from hot water.

 

Homemade Eggnog?My mom use to make homemade eggnog. I am looking for a homemade eggnog recipe; I would love anybody's input.

 

Green Stains in Tub and Around Fixtures?I have a turquoise green calcium stain in my bathtub from a dripping faucet that dripped for a long time before I moved in. The landlord replaced the washer to stop the drip, but told me the stain cannot be removed. Any ideas on how to remove or make it look any better?

 

Making Toys from Detergent Bottles?I make toys out of laundry and detergent bottles. They are used by children over 3 years of age who typically do not put things in their mouth. But are they safe?

 

Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe?I'm looking for a good old fashion peanut butter cookie recipe.