April 11, 2011

Teething BiscuitsBlend wet ingredients, add dry ingredients. Dough will be stiff. Roll dough thin and cut into strips or desired shapes.

 

Stuffed Pork ChopsCrumble bread; combine the rest of the ingredients. Place dressing in pockets and place 1/2 apple on each chop, securing with toothpick. Cover, and bake for 15 minutes at 450 degrees F.

 

Cheese Apple PieBake pie crust according to directions. In saucepan, heat apples, add cinnamon and sugar to taste. Cook until heated all the way through. Put in pie crust and sprinkle cheese on top.

 

Egg Fried RiceThis is a tried and true recipe I've already submitted to TF before, so am not submitting as contest material again. Just thought it would be a good addition to the Solutions notebook.

 

Strawberry Spinach SaladI couldn't find a recipe for Strawberry Spinach Salad with vinaigrette, so made this one up. I was particularly pleased with the Strawberry Vinaigrette Dressing.

 

"Damper" BreadThis is a quick and easy "bread" recipe. I make this often and my girls make a loaf as a dessert bread.

 

Breakfast RingHeat oven to 400 degrees F. Melt butter in saucepan. Pour half the butter in 9 inch ring mold. Pour other half in small bowl. Arrange the cherries evenly in ring pan.

 

Homemade ButtermilkEarlier in the week, I wanted to make some biscuits but noticed I was out of buttermilk, and didn't want to go to the store. I had an old buttermilk container in the fridge and decided I'd make my own.

 

Chicken CasseroleCombine first seven ingredients in baking dish. Sprinkle with 2 topping ingredients. Bake at 350 degrees F for 60 minutes.

 

Vintage, Retro, Scraps and Twin (Kittens)Here are Vintage, Retro, Scraps, and Twin. They are 2 months old and I just got them a couple days ago. They love to play and play. The kittens were being given away and I had to take them all in.

 

Use Sugar to Dust Your Cake PansIf you like sweets, this is for you. Next time you bake sweet bread or muffins, try greasing and sugaring the pan instead of greasing it and flouring. You will love the slight hint of added sweetness

 

Velveeta Mexican CheeseWhen making all the different chili dips with cheese put in, why not use Velveeta's new Mexican Cheese? Boy, that gives a real nice zip.

 

Washing Zip-lock Bags for Re-useTurn those plastic bags wrong side out when you wash them. It is much easier to get them clean, especially in the corners.

 

Recycled Easter BasketsThese are Easter baskets recycled from a dinner out at Kentucky Fried Chicken and from empty containers of products I use on a daily basis.

 

Using Perfume For Scented Tealight CandlesWe all have perfumes and colognes sitting around that we no longer wear. So instead of doing nothing with them; I CAREFULLY spray, or drop, a little into the bottom of a candle votive and insert an unscented tea-light candle.

 

Remembering Reusable Shopping BagsEven though I'm doing better at remembering to bring my reusable bags with me when I shop, I still forget! And when I'm in a hurry and don't have time to run back to my car to get them, it's maddening!

 

Boomer (Dog)Boomer is 3 years old. We got him from a friend around September 2009. He likes to bark, play hide and seek, and loves food.

 

Other Uses for Shaving CreamI was inspired to find a thrifty substitute for a very expensive cleaning paste I saw on TV, $20 for two tubs with two diamond fiber sponges. I used a $1.83 can of shaving foam and half of a scrubby pad I bought at Dollar General.

 

Search the Manufacturer's Site for Operation ManualsWhen you buy a second hand small kitchen appliance or lawn mower, visit the company website if you need a manual. Often you can print a manual from the website or they might email a file of one to you.

 

Tea Bag SachetHang a spiced tea bag in your closet or put one in your bureau drawers for an inexpensive, sweet-smelling sachet.

 

Ground Cover Advice?I have a flag stone patio that I am looking for ground cover ideas for. I have thyme and mint growing at the moment and I love the smell. I am looking for more suggestions to grow in between the stones.

 

How Do I Sell a Sago Palm?How do I sell a sago plant?

 

Chili Crispitos Recipe?What is the recipe for chili chrispos? I ate them at school and they are good.

 

French Vanilla Coffee Creamer Recipe?How do I make French vanilla coffee creamer?

 

Looking for Home Remedies ?I need some ideas for home remedies. Does anyone have some good ideas? Anything will do.

 

Can I Use a Steam Cleaner on Cloth Vertical Blinds?How do I get the smell out of vertical cloth blinds? I wonder if anyone has used a steamer machine, like you use on floors. I hope someone has some comments. Thanks.

 

Finding the Value of an Encyclopedia Set?I have a full 8 book set of Waverley encyclopedias. I don't know if they are worth any money.They are over at least 50 years old. They are still in good condition.

 

Growing Lavender from a Cutting?How do I get a cut started off of a lavender bush?

 

Frigidaire Ice Maker Not Working?My ice maker is not working; someone said it could be called "water snot". It is a Frigidaire. This just started a week ago. It was making ice, but not full cubes, just partial.

 

Designing Clothes Online?How can I design my own clothes online?

 

New Growth Branches Falling Off Crape Myrtles?I have two crape myrtles that are 10 -15 feet tall. I have never had a problem until this year. I'm noticing small, new growth limbs (6-12 inches long) falling off. The limbs are full of green leaves, though the leaves have become soft and droopy.

 

Does Running the Air Conditioner Continuously Save Money?Does it really save you money if you keep your air conditioner set a specific temperature and never turn it off in the summer? I know the electric companies claim this works, but I wonder is it true?

 

Painting Tile Print Wallpaper to Look Like Worn Tin Tiles?I asked last month if someone could tell me the best way to paint a wallpaper that looks like 4x4 tin tiles. The name of the paper is analyptical, I believe. Please if someone has some advice I would greatly appreciate it.

 

Activities for a 45th High School Reunion?What questions can we ask at a 45th high school reunion?

 

Removing Post It Note Adhesive from a Dry Erase Board?What removes the glue from Post It notes off a white board? As a April Fools joke, my friends covered my white board in Post It notes and now my dry erase markers won't erase.

 

Pit Bull Chewing Problem?I have a Pit Bull that chews everything she gets her mouth around. She will chew wood toys, rugs, beds, and drywall. What kind of toys can Pits have?

 

Washer Only Starts Spin Cycle if Drum is Manually Turned?My washer agitates, but when it comes to the spin cycle it is temperamental. It will go ahead and spin if I wiggle the drum just right, but it takes several tries. It seems like there is a short, or something not connecting. Any ideas?

 

Pecan Resin Statues?I have a lot of crushed pecan resin statues, mostly Civil War era people. I would like to sell them. Some are very well painted, some are original wood.Anyone know where I can sell them?

 

Grease Stains on Carpet?How do you get auto grease (black) out of a brand new, already treated and never shampooed, carpet?

 

Getting Rid Of Lizards?How do I get rid of lizards in my house?

 

Who will take my wire hangers?Who will take my wire coat hangers?

 

Eliminating Litterbox Odor in Your House?I now have 4 kittens and one adult cat. I know they are using the litter box, I can see that and I clean it, but when I walk into my home there is a smell in the air. What can I do?

 

Track and Field Themed Centerpieces?I need an idea for a centerpiece for a track and field banquet. We have already used old sneakers.

 

Homemade Ear Wash for Dogs?Does anyone have a recipe for homemade ear flush for dogs?

 

Painting Countertops?How do I paint laminate kitchen countertops? Thank you.

 

Getting Rid of Mites on Skin and Clothing?What kills mites on the human body and clothing?

 

Where Can I Buy Paint to Use in a Microwave?I am looking for microwave paint to clean the black marks in the microwave. I have checked the local appliance store and they don't have it. Has any one ever heard of this?

 

Decoration Ideas for a Kitchen?I think I figured out what to do with my kitchen. I will have red appliances, black counter tops, marshmallow white cabinets, and warm gold walls. Then I'm going to draw poppies above my sink and on my cabinets and paint them a red rose bouquet. What do you think?