March 1, 2011

Corn BreadSift together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Stir in corn meal. In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Add to corn meal mixture, and beat only until smooth.

 

Rainbow Cookie PopsVery colorful and fun. Ideal for Easter/Welcome Spring. Easy to make and everyone likes them!

 

Chicken CrunchMix 1/3 cup soup, 1/4 cup milk, onion, and parsley. Dip chicken in soup mixture; then roll in stuffing. Place in a 12x8x2 inch baking dish. Drizzle butter on chicken.

 

Moroccan Lentil SoupThis is originally from Grit Magazine. I tinkered around with it to make it suit my tastes. It is my favorite lentil soup, hearty, full of vegetables, and exotic spices. Lentils taste real good, are very nutritious, and cook up quickly.

 

Ox Tail SoupMy sister in-law told me about this years ago. Still not one of my favorites, but she loves it! Definitely something different!

 

Golden CasseroleHeat soup and milk to creamy consistency. Combine with remaining ingredients and bake in uncovered casserole at 350 degrees F for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

 

Baby Jigglers This serves one baby for days. In a blender or food processor process the gelatin and milk for 30 seconds. Add the cream cheese and lemon juice (if using) and process for 10 seconds.

 

Deviled Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Dijon MustardI thank my friend, Aric, for this recipe! You can also switch up this recipe using albacore tuna and Greek yogurt (not fat free) in place of the sour cream, if you wish.

 

Watergate SaladStir pudding mix, pineapple with juice, marshmallows, and nuts in large bowl until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping. Refrigerate 1 hour or until ready to serve.

 

My Frugal Life: Focus On What's Important (Part 3)Groceries, now there's where you can really save if you are one of two types of people. Either you have time and organization to coupon, or if you are like me, and just couldn't get the hang or discipline for coupons.

 

Mix Water with Seltzer WaterWe're all supposed to drink 8 glasses of water a day, but yuck! I don't like it. However, I do love sparkling seltzer water. So from now on, I buy generic brand flavored seltzers and fill half of a tall glass with seltzer and the rest with water.

 

Cleaning and Removing Mold from Shower WallsMold growing anywhere in your house can be dangerous and should be removed. Given the humidity in your bathroom it's an easy place for mold to grow and spread. This page is about cleaning and removing mold from your shower walls.

 

Denim WalletMake a pattern from a leather or cloth wallet to get the size and shape desired. Once you have a pattern, cut out the wallet from the denim scraps.

 

Quincy (Miniature Pot Belly Pig)Quincy is 4 months old. He is a miniature pot belly pig, I got him in December 2010. He loves to run around in the back yard, head butt shoes and EAT! Quincy is the sweetest pet ever.

 

Domino (Pit Bull)Domino is a 1 year old chocolate red nose pit bull. I have had him since he was 2 months old, from a friend. He loves to run, swim, and play tug of war. He is not just a pet, he is a beloved member of the family.

 

Scooby (Min Pin)Scooby is our 6 year old Min-Pin. We adopted him from a local rescue shelter just before Christmas, 2007. He likes to order us around, LOL. He is very vocal when it's time to eat; time to go to bed; and he scolds the other dogs when they are engaged in horseplay.

 

Prevent Heartburn from GarlicTo prevent heartburn from garlic, slice garlic in half lengthwise, you will find a "root" in the middle which often has some green color on the ends. Remove the root, and no more indigestion.

 

Miss Kitty (Tabby)Miss Kitty is 9 years old. She was given to me at 7 weeks old by someone who didn't want her because she meowed too much. She is a very vocal cat and I love her. She loves to sit on the car, look out the window, roll in dirt, and climb trees.

 

Manual for a Hitachi HB-B101 Bread Machine?I need operating manual for a Hitachi bread machine HB-B101.

 

Sleepover Ideas for Young Boys?My son is turning 6 and wants to have a sleepover with 2 of his close classmates. Any ideas on what they can do and how I can make it a super cool? It is his first sleepover.

 

My Cat Keeps Peeing on the Floor?I have had two lovely Burmese boys just over 12 months now. They were originally inside for 6 months then went outside, but now because of where I live must stay inside. Anyway, one of them in particular has started peeing inside on the floor every single day now for over a month.

 

Cleaning TV and Computer Monitor Screens?What can I clean my computer screen with?

 

Who Invented the Plastic Ring Six Pack Holder?Who invented the plastic ring around beer or soda cans?

 

Removing Dog Poop Stains on Hardwood Floor?How do you get rid of dog pooh stains on oak floor?

 

How Do You Clean Tape Residue Off Windows?I taped windows up for Cyclone Yasi. Now I am confronted with the sticky layer from masking tape over the glass. I tried metho and eucalyptus oil. Do you have any suggestions, please?

 

Du Rag Pattern?I need a free du rag pattern. Thanks.

 

How Do I Get Rid of Yucca Plants?How do you get rid of yucca plants? I heard the roots go very deep.

 

T-fal Cookware Turned Grey in the Dishwasher?I'll try to be brief. I have a new set of T-fal non-stick cookware. The pots I've run in the dishwasher now have a dull light grey exterior.

 

Recipes Using Pollack Fillets?I have several pollack fillets in my freezer. I thought I liked this fish, but when I cooked it last time, I decided I am not crazy about it. Does anyone have any ideas of what to do with these to sort of disguise them, maybe cooked and ground up in something?

 

What Breed is My Dog?Riley is supposedly a Mini Pin/Terrier mix. The vet said he looked more like a Rottweiler mix, but he just doesn't seem big enough to have Rottweiler in him. Any ideas what my little guy's breed/mix might be?

 

Activities for an Alzheimer's Patient?I work as an activities assistant in a nursing home. Some of my patients have Alzheimer's/dementia. I have trouble finding craft/activities for them. Coloring gets very boring and I know they want to do more.

 

How Do I Grow Coleus Indoors From Seed?I want to grow coleus from seed indoors. I would love some good simple tips. Thanks.

 

How Long Will My Dog Be In Heat?How long will a dog be in heat? I'm very new at this.

 

Cleaning Deep Fryer Oil?If you use a deep fat fryer, you know how smelly your oil can get after just a couple of uses. When this happens, peel a potato and heat up the oil and fry the potato. This removes odors fast and easily.