Microwave Chocolate Pie
I have the same exact recipe, except I combine all ingredients, except the butter and vanilla, in a blender for about 30 seconds to a minute. It comes out smooth and creamy, and ready for easy microwave cooking. The butter and vanilla are stirred in after pudding...
Honey Chicken
This recipe sounds good! I think, however, I would save the juice (flavored broth) for another use, it would contain wonderful flavors and good nutrition.
Freeze Lemon Slices
Love this tip. Just bought a bag of Meyer lemons, I am going to slice the whole batch, lay flat on plastic wrap and freeze, then put the frozen slices in a Ziploc, then take out what I need. Thinking this will work!
Homemade Freezer Jam
I mainly use containers made for the freezer, but have used other plastic containers.
Canning Salsa Without Cooking It?
Ive canned salsa before, its been several years, but I distinctly remember using the canning instructions for canning tomatoes, which is basically what salsa is. I remember having good success, even though it didnt taste fresh anymore. It was a good product...
"Healthified" Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
A quick observation: these cookies taste best the day made, and use up the cookie dough, for it doesnt do as well the second day. Kim
Keeping Shoelaces Tied
Thanks for the good tip! Im a teachers aide to a Kindergarten class, and I will start doing this with all the shoes I retie every day. ;o)
Spray Wrinkle Releaser Recipe
Ive been using the same Downy spray bottle for awhile, just add a capful of liquid softener to the empty bottle, add warm water to the top, shake lightly to mix. Works well!
Making Iced Tea At Home?
Seeing where youre from, it makes me wonder if using tap water is the problem. If your water is not good tasting, neither will be the tea. Use bottled water for your tea, and it will taste so much better.
Mile-High Strawberry Pie
I made this pie last weekend, except used raspberries. Found that the amount of salt was too much, had to add more sugar to counteract the salt taste. The family loved it, will try it again, adjusting the salt, and using strawberries!
Make Lettuce Last Longer
Question, did you keep rewetting the paper towels to keep everything moist? Im intrigued too.
Paint Suggestion for Black and White Kitchen?
I just did the black and white kitchen; love it! Used a dark Kelly green for two walls of the kitchen, and a lighter Silk Leaf color for the opposite wall. Took a third, lighter green (almost white) to take around into the dining room and living room. Waiting...
Cleaning a Garbage Disposal?
The citrus trick is what I use, but I just toss any citrus piece, never have to cut a piece specifically for the disposal, just use a lemon wedge from my iced tea, right into the drain. The disposal always stays nice and fresh, because it takes a few days to...
Check for Weevils in Stored Food
I saw a guest almost pour soured milk into a dish on Rachael Ray the other day, she had to mention it to Rachael who hadnt realized it, so I guess it happens to all of us!
Caramel Cheetos
I dont know about using margarine, but did it anyway. Try it and let us know! I will also use the store brand of crunchy Cheetos.
Cooking Brown Rice at High Altitude?
Thanks for all the tips I also Googled cooking brown rice at high altitudes, and got good advice.
Frango Chocolate Mints
I tried this recipe, and its delicious! Here is what I did: 1. halved the recipe, it made 32 pieces. 2. Melted the chocolate in the microwave in the same bowl that I softened the butter in. 3. Used a standing mixer, let the beaters go for about 20 min., & scraped...
Repairing Scratches on Fiberglass Tub?
Try Armor-All, you can get it in the automotive section of any discount store. This was recommended on the care sheet of my new sink, which is also fiberglass. It works great!
Freeze Jar Extras in Ice Cube Trays
Do you use separate ice trays for freezing spicy foods, and sweet foods, etc? It seems to me that itd be easy for the flavors to overlap between uses of the ice trays.
Camping Recipes?
My favorite breakfast is our Mamas Delight, bake potatoes before you leave home, cook sausage in a large skillet, drain, add chopped onions, chiles, your choice, add diced potatoes to the skillet, brown. Add # of eggs for family, stir to scramble, add cheese...
Use Tampon To Fix Painting Mistakes
I would think this would be only a woman fix...I cant imagine my teenage son using a tampon to fix anything! ;o) Of course, he hasnt picked up a paintbrush yet, either. Ive tried a Q-tip, also works well.
Looking for a Cheap iPod?
Check out overstocks.com. They sell the brand new items, but weve had good succcess with refurbished items, which means that a product has been returned, and the factory goes through it again, and alot of times its in better shape! Bought a digital camera this...
Using Leftover Uncooked Pasta?
Try breaking your pasta into similar sizes and toss into your favorite rice mix 7-9 min. before rice is done. Adds flavor, shape variety and good taste!
Chocolate Cake Recipe Using Cocoa?
WACKY CAKE 1 1/2 c. flour 1 c. sugar 1 t. baking soda 1/2 t. salt 3 T. cocoa 1 T. white or cider vinegar 1 t. vanilla 6 T. cooking oil 1 c. cold water Preheat oven to 350 deg. Spray an 8 x 8 pan with baking spray. In a large bowl, mix together dry ingredients...
Keep Small Jars Organized in a Plastic Basket
I do the same thing for packages of cheese. Saves lots of room!
Cooking Venison Without the Gamey Taste?
This works for elk, which should be similar: ALWAYS soak the raw meat in milk (I use powdered milk and water) to cover, at least an hour. It takes away alot of the gamey taste, which I dont care for either. Our favorite way to eat elk is to chicken fry strips...
Recipes Using Frozen Roma Tomatoes?
A Word about tomato skins: I prefer not to have the skin in a tomato dish, but its SO EASY to just run each frozen tomato under hot water, the skin just slips off! Then you can let them thaw and handle accordingly.
Save Money By Baking Your Own Bread
Let me give you a wonderful website that has a great tutorial on making nutritious home baked bread.
Thawing Your Turkey
I will say, as a clarification, that I live in W. Colorado, where the nights are mostly below freezing, therefore my garage stays pretty cold this time of year. Thats the reason its safe here. If you live in warmer climates, using a cooler is not the best way...
Tips For Shaping Patties?
Ive used the 1/2 c. measuring cup out of the standard Tupperware set. Pack the cup tight with raw meat, turn over onto waxed paper, and then flatten by hand or with something flat. This makes quarter pounders. If you want a bigger patty, use a bigger measuring...
Fajita Kabobs
This looks yummy! We just cut up and stored half an elk, and will try this marinade with the elk steak.
Homemade Soup Noodles
In answer to a few questions--yes, I think whole wheat flour would work, but Id try half white and half whole wheat first. About how much flour to use, about 1 cup per egg. Enjoy, and dont be afraid to experiment! Thats the fun of cooking. :o) MamaKim
Freezer Jam
You can use freezer containers and freeze, or it will keep a pretty long time in the frig. Im not really sure cuz my family uses it up pretty fast. I just made Peach Jam with this recipe, and used sterilized jars, hot jam and lids that were softened in boiling...
Freezer Jam
You might be better off to make a single batch and store it your fridge, or do the canning with hot sterilized jars and lids, etc. See the earlier post. KLJohn
Saving Money on Birthday Parties
For my daughters 7th BD party, I went to the thrift shop and bought a bag full of cool dress-up clothes, added some of my own, and then had a relay race with the girls at the party. It was so much fun that the younger brothers even joined in! Put together two...
Hair Has Become Dry And Gray?
I agree with the previous posts, but dont forget that a GOOD CUT is going to help your hair tremendously! As for me, I couldnt stand the white hairs coming in, and now color my hair every 6 weeks/2 months. It is fun & easy. Alot of people are afraid to start...
Brooke (Jackobosador)
Our little cutie, Minka, is a Pomehauhau, 1/2 Pomeranian and 1/2 Long-Hair Chihauhau.
Contact Lens Case for Pills
I like use the empty Altoids box, it has a fairly secure lid, and holds alot; a good thing for a mom. Just make sure you can identify whats inside by size, shape and color.
Alphabetize Your Spices
I loosely alphabetize my spices to fit on 2 Lazy Susans, dont have much room, but even dividing A-H and I-Z helps alot.
Runza: The Original Hot Pocket
This sounds just like what the Amish and Mennonites call Beirocks--similar recipe in my More with Less cookbook.
Fancy Mixed Veggie Saute'
After looking at your list of seasonings, Im wondering if alot of the seasonings would get drained away...would it be better to add the seasonings after draining the liquid?
Saving Money on Ice Cream
About store-brand ice cream--Ive found that Krogers PRIVATE SELECTION brand, and Safeways exclusive brand (cant think of the name) are every bit as good as the brand name. Give it a try! Theyre almost always on sale, or much cheaper than the brand names.
Repainted A Refrigerator?
I repainted a frig that survived a fire, a freebie; using plain ole high-gloss spray paint. Dont think it was especially for metal. Just make sure you tape well, and sand those rust spots. Use short even sprays--try a side that wont be seen as much first, to...
Styling A "Bob" Haircut?
Use an Ionic hair dryer (helps dry hair faster on a lower speed), and a large round brush. Ive also learned from Nick on What Not to Wear to always blow down the shaft of hair--this helps mine alot to give volume. This should help the bob look.
Use Flour To Keep Pests Off Roses
Same question--would a fine dusting of flour help ANY flowering plant? Or vegetables?
Ideas For A New Hair Style?
My daughters both have long hair and have had their hair layered--they can still do the pony tail or braids, but when they fix their hair it lays so pretty with all of the layers!
Burned Food On Emerilware Skillet?
You can also try baking soda and water, let soak; OR Dishwasher soap and water, let soak Hope it works!
Using Anaheim Chile Peppers (New...
Ive posted this tip before, but its INFINITELY EASIER to peel your roasted chiles after theyve been frozen. Freeze on plastic wrap in a single layer and remove as many as you need from the freezer. Run under hot water for a few seconds, and the peel will slide...
Decorating A Sun Room?
I was thinking green and yellow for accents, too, like sunflowers, but dont think you would especially have to repaint the furniture!
Stir in Pan Fudge Cake (No Eggs)
This recipe has been in my family for as long as I can remember, from my grandmother, and we always called it Wacky Cake! My favorite way to eat it is hot, with butter slathered on top, or topped with a cooked fudge or brown sugar icing. Yum yum!!!
Recipe for Robert Redford Cake?
Would this be the same recipe that Ive heard called Better Than Sex? :o)
Darkening Room for Day Sleeper?
My husband, who sleeps days also, bought a roll of heavy black plastic from the hardware store, cut it double the length needed, sealed all four edges with duck tape, and nailed the top behind the curtain next to the window. This is helping immensely!
Ideas for Hosting a Super Bowl Party?
Im with everyone that says make it a pot-luck. You can provide the main dish meat, like pulled pork or sloppy joes, or chili, but make it A NEW TRADITION with your crowd to share the cost and prep time with everyone coming! I cant imagine that anyone would...
Ground Beef Casserole with Mayonnaise Topping?
I dont know the recipe, but Im thinking mixing mayo with eggs and cheese would make a nice fluffy topping. Hope someone comes along with your recipe!
Keeping Tuna Salad from Being Dry?
I use half mayo and half Miracle Whip, the usual other ingredients, but love to add dried dill weed to it for an extra kick.
Home Hair Highlighting Kits?
Hi, I dont know either about the ingredients in products, but I CAN testify that Ive had GREAT success with LOreal Coleur Experte--you color and then highlight your hair with the same kit. Ive colored my hair at home for 6 years, and then this summer went to...
Simple Games for Third Graders?
Heads up, Seven Up is the favorite around here: 7 people are chosen, every one puts their heads down, with heads on desks so they cant see and thumbs up, and the 7 people quietly go around and touch one thumb each and they put their thumb down. when theyre...
Simple Games for Third Graders?
ANOTHER IDEA!!! Hangman is always fun--you can think up phrases and let the kids guess, one at a time--theme related or whatever--this can be as controlled or not as needed.
Tea Tree Oil Shampoo for Pet?
The best tea tree oil you can find will be from Melaleuca.com. Through the website you can find a local person to buy from--Melaleuca Alternafolia is the purest tea tree oil out there--grown in a protected place in Aust.--and Melaleuca makes great products...
Halloween Alternatives
My kids are all out of grade school now, but at our school we always had STORYBOOK DAY on Halloween. It took the pressure off of Halloween for us, and it put the emphasis on books, instead. The students had to find a book to go with their character or dress...
Recipe for Quick and Easy Candy?
HEATH CANDY BARS Preheat oven to 400. Spray a cookie sheet with baking spray, cover cookie sheet with soda cracker squares. Boil together 1 cup butter and 1 cup packed brown sugar, 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Immediately pour the syrup over the crackers...
Looking For Review of Cover Girl Advanced Radiance?
Forget Cover Girl, Go to MaryKay.com find a consultant and get yourself on a system of skin care to help your dry skin! Believe me, at age 46 I am so glad Ive used Mary kay all of my adult life. My skins not perfect, but the wrinkles are much less of other...
Saving Money on Haircuts for Guys
Years ago when my oldest twin sons were small (theyre 18 and in college) a friend who is also my hairdresser one day drew me a diagram and showed me how to cut their hair. Ive cut my four guys hair ever since, saving $100s of dollars...some jobs were better...
Dyed Hair Red but Want It Brighter?
Im a dark brunette (with too many white hairs) and have had great success with the LOreal and Garnier brands--cant remember the specific names of the colors, but Ive been complimented over and over again. BUT prepare to do it every 4 weeks, cuz the red fades...
Red and Scaly Skin?
I have an update on my Red and Scaly Skin: my new doc (a woman) said it is eczema, and she prescribed a cream called Desoximetasone. Funny thing is, when I got the Rx, the info sheet also called this med Topicort, which I remember my Grandad using years ago...
Roast Your Own Green Chilies
From Kim: I found, after using my own recipe, that roasting to BLACK is too long! Watch those chiles closely, and remove them from the oven when the skins are ALL PUFFED AND BROWN. The important thing is that the skins puff away from the inside, which is the...
Over The Hill Gift Ideas?
I, too, have a friend who just turned 40, and am thinking of fun ways to surprise HER! I did a surprise party for my hubby when he turned 40, and lots of folks brought 40 of something,and there were some great things! The one that was the most clever was the...
Reselling Glass Bowls Leftover From Wedding?
In answer to the W. Virginia bride, if you can find bowls for those prices, grabem! We paid $2-4 for each bowl, so it wouldnt be worth it for me to send them to you. Happy Wedding! Kim the MOB
Kitchen Counters To Go With Ivory And Beige/Gray?
I went with the contrast myself--dark grey/black mottled countertops with white cabinets, light blue walls and the beige/gray marbled floor---the countertop really pops!
Installing New Flooring Over Linoleum?
We just laid new linoleum over our old and found a wonderful brand at Lowes--its more expensive, but there is no glue involved, just cut to size (carefully) and put it in, it adheres itself to the floor, just put some sticky tape around the edge(Purchased at...
Versatile and Yummy Fruit Dip
Pre-sweetened ANYTHING would work,I think. I found Strawberry Lemonade, but couldnt find any Peach, so with her main colors coral (orange) and strawberry pink (along with clover green) the dip will be great. Kim
Food Ideas?
whatever you do, send it in a disposable dish that doesnt have to returned, and can be freezer-ready if the family is given more than they can eat.
Remembering To Take Items With You
We did this with our kids after leaving one at the church dinner...6 kids---roll call before we leave! It became a wonderful game, lifesaver and now a sweet memory...my household is NOW down to 5 kids, and well only have 3 when my twins leave for college in...
Dealing With Panic Attacks?
I want to respond carefully, because Ive never had true panic attacks, but I am a classic worrier to the point of tears and great grouchiness; and am learning slowly that this is simply me trying to take contol of my life. That job is Gods, not mine. I know...
Non-Prescription Sleeping Aids?
My husband works nights and our doc suggested Benadryl; it has worked for several months, but he can only take it 1-2 days. Last time on the 3rd day, he had a terribly racing heart that was pretty scary. WE figure it was the Benadryl.
