April 9, 2010

Scalloped CornPlace corn in greased casserole. Cover with crumbs. Beat eggs, add milk, seasoning and butter. Pour over corn. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes.

 

Coconut Cream PieScald milk in heavy saucepan. Mix together dry ingredients. Add to milk, stirring constantly. Boil 5 minutes. Beat eggs yolks. Add half of hot mixture. Stir and return to remaining mixture in pan. Leave on heat about 1 minutes; remove.

 

Lemon Chicken Pasta Toss Stir the cornstarch, stock, lemon juice, mustard and pepper in a medium bowl until the mixture is smooth.

 

Snow Leopard CocktailI like this because it is very creamy, if you make it right. Stir the Sagatiba and amaretto in a mixing glass filled with cubed ice. Strain into a martini glass.

 

Ham MeatballsHere is a way to use some of that left over Easter ham. Feel free to vary the meat amounts. Mix and shape into 1 1/2 inch balls. Place in greased oven pan and make the sauce to put over them. Pour the sauce over the meatballs. Bake 2 hours at 250 degrees F.

 

Horseradish PicklesI got this from my sister-in-law and it is a good way to use up your old home canned pickles. If you don't can your own you can buy them and make them.

 

Walnut Chicken SkilletIn a bowl, combine 1 tsp. of cornstarch and 1 Tbsp. soy sauce until smooth; add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

 

Pin Cushion RingThis neat little ring is ideal for sewers who want those pins and/or needles close by at all times.

 

Extending the Life of Perfumed GelHere is a tip to increase the life of your perfumed gel. When it's just a thin dry skim around the top and bottom of the jar, add warmed up coconut oil. Shake, allow to cool and use as you did before.

 

Use Baby Blankets For PetsI have been able to find baby blankets for Buddy at the 99 cent store. They are just the right size for him. In cool weather, I use them to cover his little beds and keep a couple in the car in case we need to take him to the vet.

 

Change Entrance to Cat BoxI have a cat who was going inside the litter box but accidentally urinating outside the entrance. I remedied this problem by placing two strips of duct tape across the inside and outside base of the dome cover opening, elevating the access approximately 2 inches.

 

Switch Burners When SimmeringTo avoid the wait, and possible boiling over, just turn on another burner (of the same size) on "low" and transfer your boiling pot to it. No more boiled over sauces, soups, or chili.

 

Peppy (Pug/Chihuahua)Peppy is a 6 year old Pug/Chihuahua AKA Chug or Pughuahua. In August 2004, a co-worker bred her Chihuahua and her boyfriend's Pug. She brought his brother in that another co-worker bought. He was adorable so I had to see the rest of the litter.

 

Catch Garbage Leaks With NewspapersLine your trashcans with newspapers to catch leaks. This will help keep our cans cleaner.

 

Online Courses Save MoneyIt's always a good time to return college. College degrees offer a valuable edge on the career competition, and the options for attaining that degree are numerous. One of those options is online courses.

 

Allie (Toy Poodle)Allie is a 5 month old chocolate toy poodle. I am babysitting this puppy while her owner is in Disney World with her children and grandchildren. She loves to run as fast as she can, and "attack" the cat.

 

Product Review: Amway's Legacy of CleanI found one of the best cleaning and laundry products I've seen in a long time. I used to clean homes and resort rentals in Florida. Try the Legacy of Clean by Amway. The shower cleaner and the laundry soap are awesome.

 

Molly (Maine Coon Manx)Molly is a 6 year old Maine Coon Manx. I got Molly 4 years ago from the local pet shelter. I needed a companion and found Molly, who needed a Mommy. She was sitting in the back of her cage just looking.

 

Link: Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a DayRecently there was a post for making bread from a book called "Bread in 5 Minutes a Day". Someone wanted to know how to shape it. It was difficult to explain in words, but now the authors have a second book out called "Healthy Bread in 5 Minutes a Day".

 

Use Salt To Absorb Urine AccidentsIf you're potty training your child or even a pet and they have an accident, immediately pour salt over the top. Watch the spot when you can see moisture on top of the pile of salt. Continue to add more salt until it remains dry on top.

 

Drying the Inside of Narrow Necked BottlesA quick and easy way to dry the inside of bottles or decanter that can't be dried with a brush or rag on the inside is to take about 3/4 cup of quinoa grain and swirl it around the inside of the bottle.

 

Party Game: Texting Hide And SeekOne person goes to hide and the others wait. When the person has hidden, they send a text off of their phone to everyone else and provide a clue to where they are hiding via text message.

 

Your Time Is Worth Something TooI think anyone living on this earth should be at least somewhat frugal, but not be too extreme.The bottom line is that, Yes: we should live frugally, but No: we should not become slaves to a frugal lifestyle to the point where life becomes "I have to."

 

Surprise Party Help?I'm planning a surprise party on a very tight budget. It's going to be a BBQ with volleyball. I need advice on cheap favors, food, and paperware for about 150 people.

 

Finding Postage Rates On Line?I'm trying to find out about postage rates on line so I know how much to charge for mailing items when sold on line. Thank you.

 

Growing Stump Root Carrots?I need advice on growing stump root carrots for exhibition.

 

Growing Peppers in Containers?Has anyone grown peppers in large pots? Any luck growing them this way?

 

Uses for Leftover Biscuits?What can I do with leftover biscuits? I am on a budget.

 

Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?This is about carbon monoxide poisoning. Last fall, we started up our furnace, and about 2 weeks or so later, my husband lost his job for being rude to a patient. I know my husband, and he is not the type to be rude to anyone.

 

Flat Rate Guide for Lawnmower Repair?Does anyone know where I can get a flat rate guide for labor on lawnmowers? Any help would be appreciated.

 

Car Vent Only Blows Hot Air?The a/c is not blowing cold in my 2004 Ford Ranger.

 

No-Bake Coconut Macaroon Candy?I am looking for a recipe for coconut macaroon candy. I believe the no cook type is what I am most interested in. I've found a lot. but they are all baked like cookies. My mother-in-law made these, but I don't think they were cooked. They were just coconut dollops on waxed paper.

 

Growing an Easter Lily Indoors?I received an Easter lily as a present. I have looked for information on how to care for it indoors, but I keep seeing that after some time they have to be planted outside. I currently don't have any space to plant outside.

 

Cornstarch Window Cleaner?I am looking for a recipe for window cleaner. It was made with cornstarch and alcohol, and I am not sure what else. It really worked.

 

Raised Element Covers for Glass Top Stove?I am looking for information about raised element covers to use for cooking on a smooth top stove.

 

Ivory Soap Bottle Dolls?I am looking for a free pattern for Mr. and Mrs. Santa made from Ivory soap bottles.

 

Making a Picture Frame?How do I fix a picture frame that just has the glass and the stand? It has no frame. That part broke. It also has a gold tinned picture cutout for a place to put the pictures.

 

Finding Groups That Send Care Packages to Troops?I was wondering if you can get me some information on any groups that sends things to soldiers overseas. I have 4 guys that are under me and I am finding it out for them.

 

Discontinued Wallpaper Border: Home Trends Friends Gather Here?I am in the process of re-painting the inside of my house. I ran short on the wallpaper border I picked out. It is Home Trends from Walmart, Friends Gather Here. It has Teddy bears and houses. Can anyone help me locate this pattern?

 

Retaining Independence and Self Confidence in a Relationship?How can I minimise the effects of a loving and caring person who is making me dependent and helpless?

 

Mystery Stain on Carpet?There is an old stain, it might be lipstick on a white carpet. They have tried to remove and there is still a large spot. If anyone has an idea I would really appreciate it. Thanks.

 

Watering Requirements for Yellow Pear Tomatoes?I just planted a few Yellow Pear tomato plants and don't know how much water to give them. How often, how much, and when do I need to fertilize them? Thanks.

 

Damaged Christmas Cactus?I'm an utter houseplant idiot. I thought a Christmas cactus could withstand direct sunlight and put it on my deck for all of last summer. When I brought it in, it was horribly sunburned and many of the "leaves" are withered.