April 26, 2018

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Short ribs on a cutting board.

Pressure Cooker Apple and Beef Short RibsPressure cookers are all the rage right now, so here is a recipe that you definitely need to try. This recipe for apple and beef short ribs is the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors and is sure to be a new family favorite. This is a page about pressure cooker apple and beef short ribs.

 

Throw pillows made from placemats.

How to Make Placemat Throw PillowsThis is a page about how to make placemat throw pillows. Placements are a great size for making a throw pillow. Simply pair them with a coordinating fabric, sew a few simple seams, and stuff them to create some nice throw pillows.

 

Kiev cake with light brown cream on wooden table

Making Non-chocolate Brown FrostingGetting your frosting to look brown without chocolate, will require either purchasing a brown food color, experimenting with combinations of regular food coloring, or perhaps something more unique like crushed cookies. This is a page about making non-chocolate brown frosting.

 

Chicken breaded and baked with cheese.

Baked Cheddar ChickenThis panko breaded chicken is also covered with cheddar cheese mixed in with the breading. Try some today with a nice salad. This is a page about preparing baked cheddar chicken.

 

Chinese ceramic vase and bowls.

Finding the Value of Chinese Pottery?Determining the value of Asian pottery can be tricky without the aid of either a reputable website or an expert appraiser. This is a page about finding the value of Chinese pottery. The markings are helpful, but you need to be able to either translate them or find a source for using them to identify your pieces.

 

doughnut box

Visiting Voodoo Doughnuts (Portland, OR)Naughty and nice, the doughnuts offered at this funky bakery are worth the wait in line. Try their signature voodoo doll, complete with a pretzel stake and jelly blood. This is a page about visiting Voodoo Doughnuts (Portland, OR).

 

Recipes

Bowl of Curried Sweet Potato Carrot Soup

Curried Sweet Potato Carrot SoupSweet potatoes are creamy and delicious on their own, but make for an excellent addition to soups when pureed. They are high in dietary fiber and are an excellent source of natural vitamins. Cooking them with curry powder really ups their game. I hope you try this luscious soup!

 

Japanese Croquettes on plate with sauce

Easy Japanese CroquettesThese "croquettes" are easy to make, and yummy with the crispy outside, and soft insides with potato, onions and ground beef. They can be served with rice, shredded cabbage or fruit. This is a real easy dish to make, and a great way to also use left over mashed potatoes when you have them.

 

Articles

Jazz (Toy Poodle) - white Poodle wearing a scarf standing on a rattan couch

Jazz (Toy Poodle)I was going thru a difficult time in my senior life when I needed a companion, and Jazz fit the bill. She is so playful, and fun she just makes me laugh, which is the best medicine ever! The shelters just had large breed dogs, and I needed a small one; I would just have to wait.

 

Questions

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Discontinued Graham and Brown Wallpaper Border?I need the following: Graham & Brown Covereasy, pre-pasted, washable, strippable, border, 15' roll, pattern no 95599. It is probably discontinued as I have not been able to find any. Please let me know if you know if any rolls of this border are available and where I can purchase them.

 

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Finding Inexpensive Furniture?Can anyone help me with furniture for my 2 bedroom apartment all I have is one bed and a table. I need everything. Can anyone point me in the direction of cheap decent furniture?

 

Is This Contact Paper? Contact paper design on a window

Is This Contact Paper?I just read a question regarding 'Removing Old Contact Paper from Windows'. While I don't have an answer, the article caused me to have a question of my own.

 

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Reporting Neighbor's Unlicensed Cleaning Business?My neighbors are running a cleaning business without a license. They have cleaning products in the backyard shed without it being locked. We have kids playing outside and they can easily be accessed. Who can I contact to report this?

 

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Puppy Has a Discharge from Vagina?I have noticed a yellow/white discharge from my puppy's vagina. And we gave her 1st shots a week ago. What should I do?

 

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Getting Rid of Tiny Long Thin Biting Bugs?My daughters and I are getting bitten in our beds. I thought bed bugs, but can't find evidence. One is biting me now and it's stinging and then leaves a huge welt. It's tiny about the size of a grain of rice, long and thin, dark brown. The bites are super itchy and have a small black dot in the middle after a few days.

 

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Growing Pineapple in Containers?I have been trying to grow pineapple by planting a pineapple crown. My leaves remain reddish in color even though after 3 years of waiting I got small blue flowers, but the fruit doesn't seem to be growing. Is this a sign of some deficiency? Should I apply compost?

 

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Bedroom Curtain and Lampshade Color Advice?I have black and silver cupboards and light grey paint on the walls. I want to add colour. What colour should I buy for my curtains and lampshades? And what colours will go with my arrangement.

 

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Determining a Move Out Cleaning Fee?I need to do a one time (move out) cleaning on a house with 4.5 bedrooms, 4 baths, laundry room, kitchen, playroom, dining room, and 2 living rooms. I will also be cleaning the inside of the windows, vacuuming, and mopping. How much should I charge?

 

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Removing Floor Wax Buildup on a Wood Hutch?I acquired a tall wood hutch that sat in a family owned restaurant for at least 40 years. It has a very thick coating of what I believe is floor wax on the wood apron that goes around the base of the piece.

 

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14th Birthday Party Ideas?For my 14th I'm inviting a few friends, but the problem is I don't know exactly what activities to do. I can't do anything too expensive, the party is at home and yeah. But I also don't really want to do anything that takes too much effort, such as a spa party, etc.

 

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