April 10, 2011

Baked BeansBrown onion and bacon in skillet; add to other ingredients. Mix well. Bake in oven at 275 degrees F for 45 minutes. Serves 6-8.

 

Italian Seasoned Garlic Parmesan ChickenServe with angel hair pasta sauteed with garlic and cherry tomatoes, along with a simple balsamic vinaigrette salad for a complete full of flavor meal.

 

Maryland Crab CakesThe Best Eastern Shore Crab Cakes Ever! Mix together all ingredients, except crab and oil or butter. Add crabmeat now, toss gently and form into patties.

 

Whole Wheat BreadMix yeast with 1/2 cup warm water and 1 tablespoon sugar. Let rest 15-20 minutes. In large bowl, mix water, honey, salt, and oil well. Add yeast mixture, 1 cup white flour, and 2 cups wheat flour.

 

10 Minute Fruit CrispEnjoy this quick recipe with a variety of fruits.

 

Peanutty Pretzel TrufflesSo delicious. Sweet and salty all at the same time.

 

Liver Rice CasseroleMix together the cooked rice and milk. Add the egg. The onion must be chopped fine and fried in butter before mixing with rice-milk mixture. Stir in salt and pepper and raisins.

 

Sukki (Yorkie Mix)Sukki is a 2 year old Yorkie mix that I got from a breeder. He loves to lounge. He's my shadow!

 

My Frugal Life: Making It Through a Little LongerMy husband and I moved here to CO to be close to our kids and grand-kids. We had lived in KY to be close to our oldest son, but we had to move away because of my arthritis, allergies, and asthma. Since we've lived here, we've both had to work and we're on Social Security.

 

Freezing Corn on the CobThis may be a little early in the season, but as I used the last of my corn from the freezer for dinner tonight, it reminded me to share this with everyone. Over the years, I have tried many times to freeze corn on the cob. Most instructions say to blanch and cool.

 

Sasha (Beagle/Basset Hound/Dachshund Mix)Sasha is 1 year and 4 months old. She is a Beagle/Basset Hound/Dachshund mix. I got Sasha when she was 3 months old on March 14, 2010. She was the last pup of the litter and was so cute, I don't know how anyone could have passed her up.

 

Substitute Olive Oil For Healthier CakesYou can substitute the same amount of olive oil instead of regular oil when baking cake. You get essential Omega 3 fatty acids found in salmon by using the olive oil.

 

Golden Gate Bridge (San Francisco, CA)Flying over the Golden Gate Bridge. What a spectacular view!

 

The Right Way To SprayIn organic gardening, spraying insecticides and fungicides (even if deemed safe) should only be done as a last resort. Although they are often botanically derived and considered "less harmful" than synthetic chemicals, organic chemicals are still chemicals.

 

Scenery: Morning DewI love walking into my yard every morning, being quiet and just looking around at everything that's happening. The frost melting, birds in the trees, the sun slowly warming the earth.

 

Ribbon Barrette HolderDon't discard those unwanted frames! Recycle and make a special little girl this sweet gift.

 

Serving Tuna Salad In RollsA new way to serve tuna or egg salad, is by cutting off the top of a hard roll, "hollowing" it out, and filling it with tuna or egg salad. Add onions, tomatoes, and lettuce and put the top back on. You can add anything else that you like on it.

 

Scenery: Sunset (Ponce, Puerto Rico)Walking down the boardwalk in Ponce, PR enjoying the sea breeze. Then to look up and see the sun setting, with sunbeams shooting out through the clouds.

 

Save Patterns For Future UseWhen I make something, I always save a pattern; whether it be hard copy or computer copy. I may want to reuse it later and it will be easily accessible filed away in a filing cabinet or on my hard drive.

 

Marking Where Bulbs are PlantedWith spring finally here, it's time to get outside and plant some flowers, vegetables and bulbs. I usually forget what I have planted where. Now I just find a nice sized rock and with a permanent marker I write the name on the rock.

 

What is the Best Way to Transport Small Berry Plants By Air?I will be traveling to Europe with three small plants; raspberry and blueberry. I was planning to keep them in a carton box secure from shifting in a piece of luggage that will go to the cargo area of the plane. They will stay there for about 15hrs.

 

Getting Rid of Wood Bees?How do I get rid of carpenter bees?

 

Using the Ninja Master Prep?Can my Ninja make ice cream, grind coffee beans, etc.? I have the one that has the three containers.

 

Should Parents Stay Out of Conflicts Between Their Grown Children?What do you do when your married children talk bad about their eldest sister? Do you entertain it, take sides, or say you'll work it out and stay out of it? I am very frustrated.

 

Buying Coil Spring Sofa Seat Cushions?I have a good leather 3 seat sofa with coil spring seat cushions. I took them to be repaired, what I got back were foam cushions and the upholster telling me he threw the old coils away! Is there anywhere I can buy new firm good quality coil filled cushions?

 

Remedy for Pimples and Milia?Is there any way to clear pimple marks and remove milia? My milia is hereditary because my mother, grandmother, and some of my sisters have it. Is there anything I can do to at least control them? Please help. Thanks.

 

Cleaning a Leather Couch?How do you get Bengay off a leather couch?

 

Cleaning an Old Typewriter?How do I clean a Smith-Corona Delta III electric typewriter?

 

Knit or Crochet Patterns for Tea Bag Wallets?I am looking for a few good patterns to crochet or knit tea bag wallets. I want to make them to sell online and at craft fairs. Any other ideas for items to make and sell would be gratefully accepted. I love this site!

 

Rooting A Cutting From A Lilac Bush?How can I start a lilac bush from a bush clipping?

 

Ideas for Preparing for a Job Interview at a Botanical Garden?I have an interview for an apprenticeship at a prestigious botanical garden on Thursday. Feedback from my last interview recommends extending my knowledge beyond the plants met in my local parks. Please help, I don't know where to begin!

 

How Do I Paint an Exterior Foundation?I want to paint the concrete around the bottom of my house (exterior). Do I need to clean it and do I need to primer it?

 

What Kind of Animal Could Have Gotten Into My Cellar?I went down my to cellar and found a grey prickly animal in a ball. I think he is dead. I don't know how he could have gotten in. The window has an old carpet with weights on it. I found the old carpet in shreds and concrete bits all over the floor. Has anyone come across this?

 

Remedy for Itchy Bumps on Face?I have this itchy bump on my face since 2006. A dermatologist has injected it with a medicine used for a pimple, but it didn't work. It is still right on the center of my right cheek and there are times that it is really very itchy and I can't help but scratch it.

 

Dealing With Aggressive Birds?How do you protect yourself from being attacked by robins?

 

Reentering the Job Market?I took time out from having a paying job to raise my child. My husband can't seem to find more than a part-time job. I have a teaching degree, but I would have to take 6 credits and spend about $1000 to renew my license. Should I try to renew my license?

 

Paint Color to Coordinate with Red Furniture?We're moving and the place we're moving to has medium gray carpeting throughout. We have bright red living room pieces. I'm coming up a blank with ideas for wall colors, please help!

 

Raising a Puppy?How can I raise a German Shepherd puppy? He was taken from his mum. He is six weeks old and he barks a lot.

 

Interior Design Business Name Ideas?Please suggest the name for my new interior designer firm. The name must be a symbol for creativity, innovativeness, as well as stylish and modern.

 

What Breed is My Dog?Is Sasha a pit?

 

Protecting a Screen Door from Cats?I have a cat that is always ruining our screen door. Is there a place here in Ottawa, Ontario where I can buy a screen door protector?

 

Birthday Gift Ideas for 19 Year Old Boyfriend?My boyfriend is having his 19th birthday in a month. He's financially sound while I'm not. He always does little and huge things that make me happy, so this time I really want to make an impression that I can also do the same for him.

 

Cleaning Stainless Elevator Doors?I'm looking for the best way to clean stainless steel elevator doors? I am looking for all new tricks of the trade.