July 6, 2010

Leon SaladI am always curious about the origin of recipes so decided to look this one up too. I was pleasantly surprised to find out this particular recipe originated at La Scala Restaurant in Beverly Hills where I was blessed to dine many times in my youth.

 

PancakesThis recipe has vinegar instead of baking soda and also has condensed milk in it because I accidentally opened a can. I turned the condensed milk into buttermilk with the vinegar, plus the vinegar makes it fluffy.

 

Broiled Tuna BunsCombine tune, eggs, mayonnaise, pickled and onion. Arrange on bread or buns. Top with cheese slices to cover. Place under broiler at 350 degrees F for 1-2 minutes.

 

Butternut Pound Cake and FrostingVery easy to make, very good. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour tube or bundt pan. Beat shortening and sugar until creamy; add eggs, one at a time.

 

Strawberry Fruit PunchCool club soda. Thaw strawberries. Blend in electric blender. Mix in frozen orange and pineapple juice and 1 cup water. Add blended fruit juice and 1 cup water. Add blended fruit juice and strawberries to remaining water.

 

Oriental Ground Beef HotdishMy granddaughters helped make this, you can choose more veggies to add if you wish.

 

Zucchini ProvencalSaute onion and garlic in oil until onion is transparent. Add zucchini, stirring constantly until zucchini becomes tender, but not limp. Add remaining ingredients and heat through on medium heat.

 

Recycled Planters For Mother's DayAs a preschool Sunday School teacher, I had the children plant flowers to be good size by Mother's Day. To decorate our plastic margarine/butter/sour cream containers, I wanted to make them look like the floral shop plants.

 

Watch For Semi-Precious Stones In JewelryWhen most people think of gems they think of diamonds and other precious ones, but there are lovely semi-precious stones that are lovely and very affordable.

 

Craft: Top Hat CenterpieceI bought plastic top-hats at a discount party store for about $1.00 each, punched a small hole in the top, and used curling ribbon to anchor gold balloons to the hat.

 

Mosquito Prevention TipsI eat a clove of garlic and dab a few drops of patchouli oil on myself and am not bitten by mosquitoes. This will last for three days on me. I have tried without patchouli since I eat garlic anyway. The bugs bit me.

 

Host a "Pancake Palooza"Several times throughout the summer, we have a "Pancake Palooza". We set up a food station with one or two electric griddles, the fixings for the pancakes, a crock pot with pre-browned, cooked sausages, a cooler with either little bottles or a pitcher of juice, and coffee.

 

Dish Detergent and Bleach to Kill Lawn PestsKeep your lawn free of fleas, ticks, and pests by mixing 1 cup Joy detergent or any cheap liquid dish detergent and 1 cup bleach with a gallon of water. Put in garden sprayer and spray lawn. This will keep your yard pest free for the summer.

 

Add Yogurt to Your Septic SystemYogurt does all sorts of wonderful things to keep you septic system in tip-top shape. It puts a great number of tireless cultures in there to get the job done and there is nothing much cheaper you can do that does as much good.

 

Use Baggie Instead of FunnelI needed to transfer some very small pet food to a better container and I couldn't find my funnel, because I live with a lot of people who don't put things back. I tried making a small hole into a sandwich bag and inserting the hole into the container.

 

Trash Bin as Rain BarrelWith all the talk of saving water, I have not seen a suggestion to save rain water. Why let it run into the street? You can buy special rain water savers but why not make your own.

 

Make Reusable Absorbent TowelsDo you use a lot of paper towels? Here's a way to help cut down and save money in the process. Get some flannel and some terry cloth from the fabric store; about 3 yards of each.

 

Fred (Cat)Fred is a four year old Mutt (or Moggie as the Brits say). Fred decided to 'move in' about 3 1/2 years ago. He was given to the people who lived across the street from us, but he didn't seem to care for them at all.

 

Homemade Dog and Cat TreatsI've collected these pet treat recipes over a period of the past 20 years, have tried them all, and cats and dogs have liked them all. Of course, we've been owned by a few that would eat just about anything, so that may not be the best judge of them being wholesome.

 

Feather WreathHere is a photo of another wreath that I took the other day in a vet's office, where I was applying for a job. I am so impressed that something so beautiful can be made from discards.

 

Sasha (Yorkshire Terrier)Sasha is 3 years old and a Yorkshire Terrier. I adopted Sasha in November 2008 from The Miami Animal Shelter with the help of Jennifer from United Yorkie Rescue.

 

Keep Your Home Clean and GreenAlthough house dust is comprised of harmless particles of natural materials, it can also be contaminated by a wide variety of pollutants. Here are some tips for keeping your home as dust-free and healthy as possible.

 

Scenery: Chester (Nova Scotia, Canada)This shot was taken in Chester, a beautiful seaside town along the south shore of Nova Scotia, Canada. The sherbet colored deck chairs await someone to come sit and enjoy the sailboats in the bay.

 

Simple Ways to Manage Energy CostsEducate yourself to understand your utility bills and each line item and charge included in your bill. Knowledge can save you money!

 

Homemade Rain BarrelThis is the rain barrel we installed last summer. We live in the southwest high desert where it is arid, but we receive summer monsoon rains.

 

Recycled Picture FrameExcept for stickers, this complete project was made from recycled items.

 

Dewey and Daisey May (Ducks)Well papa was so lonely because a fox had eaten his partner, so, we had to get him a new lady. Wow! It was love at first site. Here are Dewey and Daisey May.

 

Spray Wrinkle Releaser RecipeYou can mix a small amount of any type liquid clothes softener with water in a spray bottle then hang the wrinkled item on a hanger and spray generously.

 

Strawberries from the GardenThis is the first year I have been able to grow more than a small handful of strawberries. What a treat to eat them fresh from my own, pesticide-free garden!

 

Scenery: Sky at DuskThis is a beautiful shot of the sky at dusk. Took this photo while waiting for a red light to turn green! It almost looks as if an apocalypse is about to happen!

 

Uses for Bagged Shredded CabbageBagged shredded cabbage is great for making your own coleslaw. My hubby just adds salad dressing. It also can be thrown into soup as a veggie.

 

Beating DiabetesWe are beating diabetes the frugal way! Last year my husband was diagnosed with diabetes after numerous health problems. I, too, am diabetic. We decided to change our life.

 

Baby Wipes for Quick Bathroom CleanupLike a lot of people, I keep baby wipes on the back of the toilet. Well, I pulled one out and wiped off the holder and what a beautiful shine I got. Looking in the mirror I noticed a few toothpaste stains, so I proceed to wipe it away with another baby wipe.

 

Getting Rid of Ticks?My yard is infested with ticks and I have 2 dogs. What's the best and safest way to get rid of them?

 

Small Flies Are Driving Us Crazy?We are facing a problem with small flies increasing daily in all the rooms. I am not sure if these files are the same as the flies sitting on my bananas.

 

Watch for Military Discounts?Will a DD214 work as proof that my husband is a vet for a discount at Lowe's?

 

Financial Responsibility for Funeral Costs?Who's responsible for a funeral when there is a spouse?

 

Cleaning Upholstery?My daughter has spilled Cherry Sourz on a fabric sofa in the caravan. How can she get it off?

 

How Much Should I Feed My Puppy?How much do I feed a 7 week old puppy that weighs 3 lbs?

 

Weeping Cherry Tree Has Brown Leaves?My weeping cherry trees leaves have turned brown. They were green and beautiful just a month ago. What can I do?

 

Trouble With Refrigerator Ice Maker?My refrigerator is making ice, but not dispensing any. It will dispense, but only every now and then.

 

Apricot Tree Drying Out With New Leaves at Base?I have an apricot tree that is now completely dry except for the bottom, where there are leaves coming out. What can I do to bring it back to life? We water it and have given it plant food. It produced a couple of apricots and then no more.

 

Dye Fades on Shirt Collar Points in Wash?I've noticed as I wash collared shirts over time, the fabric color wears off the point. (For example, a blue oxford shirt will have white points on the collar point/edge.) Is there any way to prevent this from happening? Any suggestions?

 

Remedies for Hammer Toes?Any suggestions for what to use for very painful hammer toe?

 

Fried Green Tomatoes?I would like to know how to fry good green tomatoes? I need a great batter.

 

How Can I Lighten Natural Red Hair?My son has bright red hair and hates it. Is there any way to lighten it?

 

How Often to Trim a Cat's Claws?We just took our cat to the vet's a couple weeks ago and had her claws trimmed. How long does it take for them to grow long again and need to be trimmed?

 

Cat Left Behind Fleas?We recently gave our kitten away, but with her leaving, we are left with fleas. I seem to be the only person between my daughter and husband that is getting bitten. What can I do to get them to 1) die or 2) stop biting me?

 

How Long Should I Wear New Dentures?How many hours a day should I leave my new dentures in? I had new dentures and extractions on the same day and am having a lot of pain in my ear.

 

What Causes Fluctuating Water Pressure in House?We randomly have low and high water pressure throughout the house. What can be the problem, how can I find it, and how can I fix it?

 

Collect Rainwater In the Spring?Does anybody have ideas/solutions for gathering rainwater from a metal roof with no gutters, downspouts, etc? I feel like all this beautiful free water is wasted.