May 3, 2011

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Recipes

Vegetable And Millet Stew

Vegetable And Millet StewThis is an inexpensive hearty meal that is very filling! It is one of my own concoctions. I invented it while continuing to use up food I have stored at home.

 

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Easy Lemon CookiesThis is one of the easiest cookie recipes ever. Only 3 ingredients and they are oh so delicious!

 

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Dad's Baked BeansSoak beans overnight. Put on to boil in cold water with soda. Boil 5 minutes. Drain. Wash with boiling water. Drain. Cover with fresh boiling water.

 

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Russian DressingMix all ingredients and shake well. Refrigerate.

 

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Crab SnacksEasily prepared ahead and baked as the guests arrive.

 

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Spring Carrot SaladThis is such a wonderful recipe for Spring!

 

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Lazy Daisy CakeCream eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Add flour, baking powder, and salt sifted together. Heat the butter and milk to boiling and add to mixture.

 

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Parmesan Cheese Meatballs and Spaghetti SauceHeat olive oil in large chicken fryer. Add onion, green pepper, and garlic; cook until transparent. Blend in remaining sauce ingredients. Cover and simmer gently over low heat for 30 minutes.

 

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Roasted Cod with Capers, Olives and TomatoesTomatoes, olives and capers served over cod make a delicious main dish.

 

Articles

Photo of South Africa

Wildlife: Rhinoceros (Rietvlei Nature Reserve,...We went on a guided hike at the Rietvlei Nature Reserve, and were very fortunate to get within a few metres of one of nature's most amazing creatures. The day after the hike, two of the rhinos at the same reserve were killed by poachers.

 

Scenery: (Lachine Lake (Quebec, Canada) I took this picture on Lachine Lake, Quebec, when having fun riding in a boat with my husband and children. As a human being, we are responsible to keep this beautiful world a better place to live in.

 

Squirrel on our Back Porch

Wildlife: Squirrel on our Back PorchEvery time the weather is nice, we always have visitors on the back porch of our home. We have different kinds of birds, raccoons, wild bunnies and squirrels.

 

Photo: Water Filled BallsThese start out as tiny tiny dots. My son got them for Christmas. We left them in water and they grew this big! I just thought the colors were beautiful and very springy!

 

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Hugs and Kisses From The New Mr. and Mrs.For a wedding favor, buy enough Hershey's Hugs and Kisses for each guest to take one home. Gently tie the "flags" of one hug and one kiss together in a knot. A matching bow can be glued on at the knot.

 

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Windshield Protector to Insulate WindowOur bedroom gets bright sun. I went to the dollar store and bought some of those shiny silver windshield sun blockers that you unfold and place in your windshield to keep your car from blistering.

 

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Making Eggs in the MicrowaveTeach a young person to make a scrambled egg in the microwave for a nutritious breakfast on their own.

 

tri-colored small dog, terrier mix

Flenters (Cross Breed)Flenters is a 8 year old cross breed. I got my dog when he was only 4 days old. A young couple that has been unemployed for several months, were selling all their dogs in front of our local supermarket.

 

Healthy Azaleas

How to Grow Healthy AzaleasAzaleas are beautiful and versatile in the landscape. They come in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes, and have a wide enough hardiness range that even gardeners in the coldest of zones can enjoy growing them.

 

Homemade Cleaner Ingredients

Homemade Disinfectant Spray CleanerFor just pennies, yes pennies, you can have a disinfectant spray cleaner that is not only green, but frugal as well.

 

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Name Brand vs. GenericThese days there is a generic brand for nearly everything, from pharmaceutical drugs to shampoo. These brands are just as good or better than national brands and often contain the exact same active ingredients.

 

Mother's Day Dress Cards Tacked on Cork Board

Mother's Day Dress CardThese darling dresses make a beautiful unexpected card for your special Mother. Easy to make and very delicate. Your mom will be very surprised you made it.

 

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Stop Eating Out to Save for a VacationOur income and bills are always the same every month, we wanted to save money to go on a mini vacation and the only way to do it was to stop going out to eat everyday.

 

Hang Jewelry On Thumb Tacks

Hang Jewelry On Thumb TacksBecause I have limited space to store anything, I hang my jewelry that I wear on a regular basis from thumbtacks that I stick on the inside door frame of my closet.

 

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Recipe Card HolderFor an easy recipe card holder. I took a spring clothes pin apart, nailed one side to my kitchen cabinet at eye level, then put it back together. This is real handy for any recipe that I am using

 

photo of Dog Dishes on a slat shoe shelf

Shoe Shelf For Dog DishesWe just got a Great Dane pup. He is growing quite quickly, and we need to keep his food and water elevated to help with digestion. Those dog bowl holders are quite expensive.

 

Fabric wrapped soap bar pin cushion.

Double Duty Pin CushionThis pretty pin cushion will keep mother's pins sharp and handy while at the same time giving off a subtle scent. When she wants she can change the bar to another scent and use the last one for bathing. Great for teachers gifts or any woman who sews.

 

Mr. Wibble (Cat)

Mr. Wibble (Cat)Mr. Wibble just turned 6 on April 12. I got him from my Mongolian father-in-law. He likes to sleep, eat, and sleep, in any order.

 

Questions

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How Do I Get the Streaks Out of My Hardwood Floor?I just had hardwood floor installed, we cleaned it with a Shark steam cleaner. It looked good, but due to so much dust, etc. I decided to apply Quick Shine by Holloway House. It left streaks! Now how do I get that off; or how do I get my floor to look nice and even with no streaks?

 

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Cleaning Business Name Ideas?I am a 21 year old who loves to clean! I have been cleaning for 5 years now and I feel comfortable and confident enough to start my own business. I specialize in spring cleaning residential homes. The only problem I have had is finding a business name! I am open to anything!

 

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How and When Can I Transplant Roses?I need to transplant a few rose bushes along the side of our garage to the other side of our garage. Ultimately, we plan to lay down fabric and then put river rock in the bed.

 

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How Do I Reduce My Children's Stress Over Moving?My family is facing our 6th move in the 6 years (in Aug) that my dh and I have been married. If we move again, where I think we will, this will be the farthest our kids have been from both sets of grandparents.

 

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Problems Transferring a Picture from Transfer Paper to Fabric?I used Print 'n Press Iron-On Ink Jet Transfer and followed the instructions. Unfortunately when I peeled back the paper only a small portion of the picture transferred to the fabric. Any suggestions on what I may have done wrong?

 

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How Can I Remove Scuffs on Patent Leather Shoes?I have a pair of patent leather shoes, that of course now have a very noticeable scuff mark on them. I've heard that there's something that will "erase" these awful scuffs and bring the patent leather back to new again.

 

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Home Remedy for Constipated Cats?What can be done with constipated cats without a $300 vet bill?

 

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40th Birthday Party Ideas?I'm having my 40th birthday party in July and my theme is a Runway Diva/or just a Diva. Any ideas on centerpieces or decorating?

 

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How Do Remove Rust from Bike Wheels and Handlebars?What can I do to remove some rust from tires and handlebars on my bicycle? I know there is a product called Zud, but thought someone might could give me some pointers on knocking it out fairly quickly.

 

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When Do I Harvest Rhubarb?I have rhubarb growing in my garden. When do you cut it for freezing or cooking? When is the right harvest time?

 

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How Do I Put the Bobbin Case Back into a Phaff 4260 Machine?I need help, to put bobbin case back in a Phaff 4260 sewing machine fast, please. Or can anyone tell me where to get free manual for machine?

 

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Recipe for Blue Punch?I'm looking for a simple blue colored punch recipe. Anyone have a good, tasty, easy recipe?

 

photo of Candle Wick Ash

Cleaning Candle Wick Ash off Table?I need to remove some candle wick ash off my table as well. I tried to post a reply to some one else's request for help, but it didn't work. So I am asking here to see if I can get a reply. Thanks

 

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What Causes Itchy Ears in Dogs?My dog has been licking my younger dog's ears. Now they are itchy and my younger dog keeps shaking his head. Is the licking causing a problem?

 

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Natural Pest Control for Tomato Plants?What is a natural way to keep bugs off of tomato plants?

 

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