Freezing Corn?
Bring a 1/2 filled pot of water to a boil. Fill the pot with ears several inches from the top. Cover and bring to 2nd boil. Boil uncovered 3 minutes. Immediately take out and place in icy cold water to stop cooking. Freeze whole. When preparing for meal: thaw...
Freezing Corn?
I forgot to add to keep it submerged in the cold water til its cool enough to handle. The cooking needs to stop inside the kernal. Also it is ok to cook the corn and then cut the kernals off, I just have never done this either.
Stock Market 101: It's Not As Difficult As It Seems
What bothers me the most about the markets is the fact that they go up and down on a whim. A little bad news and they plunge south. A little good news and they fly high. I thought that the company and/or the products were what I was investing in, not the political...
Homemade Laundry Detergent Booster?
Oil and stains follow my husband everywhere and I gave up using just my batches of homemade laundry soap. I use a 1/2 cup Clorox ll added to the detergent and it does the trick.
Tomato Equivalents
As a real tomato lover this is a super tip to have. Ive already made several copies to put in my favorite cookbooks. Thanks, Deeli!
Roasted Turkey Legs and Gravy
Thanks for sharing this recipe Deeli. I have always loved the legs also but never have to fight over them because everyone else loves the breast meat. What an advantage we have! I bet the sales on the these will be great in the weeks to come and I will be stocking...
Pineapple Sundae
This looks very good, indianlady. A few days ago it was too hot to cook and all we were going to have for dinner was fish. I ran across your lemon-cheesecake pie and it was the perfect finish for the fish. am looking forward to this dessert too-thanks!
How to Grow Ornamental Grasses
Living in California requires a lot of drought tolerant plants. This is a great how-to article which I will be printing out in about a minute for the great advice! thanks, Ellen
Growing Grass in Heavy Clay Soils?
I also live in the Central Valley and know the problem all too well. We had to resort to spreading gypsum, dried cow manure and compost over the whole yards twice a year, every year. Its a lot of work but it has paid off and has cut back on our watering drastically...
Average Price of Fresh Local Honey?
Id like to thank you all for your help. I have discovered buckwheat, sage, star thistle honies the past few years as well as the clover and wild flower. I have been having way too much fun buying these and even considered making my own for awhile. But as a...
Freezing Green Peppers?
My favorite way to eat peppers is to clean them and char them on the BBQ. When the skins are black put them in a large bowl, cover, and let them steam for a 1/2 hour while you grill your other foods. Peel off the skins, slice and dice and put in freezer bags...
Making Yogurt in a Crockpot?
The best advice I got for making a thicker yogurt was from someone here on ThriftyFun. Add 2-4 cups of dry milk to the recipe, depending how thick you like it. I am not sure when she adds it but I add it when I put in the cup of starter yogurt. I take out 2...
How To Tell if An Egg Is Fresh
The best trick I found out right here at Thrifty Fun is to buy the most eggs at the best price you can find. Then freeze what you wont need for awhile. The frozen eggs, when thawed, whip up beautifully and have a wonderful fresh flavor if frozen right away...
Why Have the Goldfinches Left My Yard?
This is pretty funny. We have them all winter long. When they all go into the leafless trees they look like Christmas Ornaments! By the 1st of May every last one of them are gone from at least 100 that eat from our 6 feeders. (I live in Central Cal.)
Roasted Red Bell Peppers
I totally agree with this one. These peppers are wonderful on hamburgers, in salads, whatever your heart desires if you love peppers and you can grow these or find them on sale. Another way to do this in the summer is to put them in the fish flipping appliances...
Making Extracts?
I too make a lot of vanilla. bjschrim51: I live in California and am curious which company you get your beans from. I make my vanilla with vodka but am willing to experiment with bourbon. Which brand did you have such good results with? I love this site! Thanks
Gardening Trends for 2010
I am glad this trend has happened as a lot of what our elders knowledge and experience has all but died out in many places. But I am also curious how long this lasts-hopefully a very long time. Either we must make this a life choice or give it up as another...
Freeze Grated Cheese
This is a great idea. I will go one step farther: our family loves cheese and when I find a bargain on a large cheddar cheese I break it off in 1/2-1 lb. chunks and put in the freezer. When you take it out it is so much easier to grate. Sometimes just taking...
Tips for Stretching Butter?
You can also warm the butter and add the same amount of honey, mixing until fully cooled. This is a nice spread for breads, cereals, etc. and can be used sparingly.
Cheddar and Chive Beer Bread
Thumbs up, Deeli! I happen to have all these ingredients here for a change, I love beer bread every once in awhile and this looks like a good variation. Thanks very much
Dryer Sheets as Swiffer Replacements
I found this to be even easier: Use microfiber cloths. I finally remembered to buy these after Thrifty members wrote about these. They can be used again and again, used for dusting, sweeping, or washing, and they fit my Swiffer perfectly.
Rescan TV Setup To Get Digital Channels
Another bah humbug. Before digital I could record any show I wanted while watching another channel. I had to get a new updated recorder. ok I expected that. After putting in all the new digital channels I found out I had to be watching the same channel as the...
Paper Or Plastic Bags?
I have 5 large cloth bags that I use as much as possible. However I do forget sometimes and then I request paper bags. I use them for putting in my shredded paper and bring them out to the composter. After I dump them in, I also shred the bags and compost them...
Garden: Black Swallowtail Caterpillar
Congratulations on finding this little guy! This is the 2nd year I have intentionally planted for butterflies and am so hoping to find some caterpillars of my own. I also set out food and drinks for the birds however, so I am not sure who will win out-it will...
Blueberry Salad
I must have about 15 cookbooks and swore I would never buy another one. But I would buy yours in a New York minute if you would ever write one! Many thanks for such great recipes.
Izzy (Box Turtle)
Gotta love those box turtles! I got my first one in1993. Over the years we have had many more but kept only 7. and we love each and every one of them. By the way, there are no slugs and snails in our back yard-they take care of almost all of them. Hope you...
Scenery: Edna Allen House (Virginia)
This house is very beautiful. I went to Google for more information but found nothing. Can you tell us more about it? Thanks
Printers That Are Inexpensive to Use?
I have a printer that calls for lexmark 1 ink cartridges which work great for about a month and then fade very quickly and cost quite a bit to replace. I found a company at carrotink.com, paid 1/2 the price and the ink from one cartridge is still working after...
Photos from Elaine's Garden
I have been reading your articles many times for information and lots of tips. But this one is all about beauty and inspiration! Thanks very much Carmen
The Money That ThriftyFun Has Saved Me
I agree with Robyn- this is truly a fun, money saving, and interesting site. I have started a mini butterfly garden, container vegetable garden, used many recipes, crafts and I always enjoy all the pictures everyone sends. Many thanks for all the information...
Laundry Detergent Recipe?
For a large recipe of dry detergent: 2 Boxes Borax, 3 Boxes washing soda, 8 cups flaked soap (too much differences in saying bars of soap). 2 cups Baking Soda can be added also 1/2 box of favorite color safe bleach detergent and essential oil drops; for your...
Buy Mulch Now For Next Year
Im so happy to find someone else get so excited about mulch--I thought it was only me!! My husband and I just got done composting for the year (since March) and now we are composting leaves. Glad you found such a great deal on your mulch. ms. carmen
Recipe Calls For Can Of Cheddar Soup?
Many thanks for all the info. I never had this kind of soup from a can but didnt want to run to the store for one item. I ended up using the cream of anything mix I had in the pantry and adding both Velveeta and some sharp cheddar to equal one can of soup. The...
Hibernating Turtles Indoors?
That was a very interesting article, luluah. I admit I never knew that. All of my outdoor turtles always chose to hibernate in straw and wet leaves that I had mixed up for them so I took it for granted the babies would also do this. Every fall I would fill...
Hibernating Turtles Indoors?
luluah--I just spent the most enjoyable hour Ive had for awhile looking at this web site you provided. I remember my newly hatched turtles looking this cute but time goes by so fast its easy to forge, and they are still very small. I miss them and cant wait...
Hibernating Turtles Indoors?
For gran1cook: I do have 5 older turtles which hibernate very well outdoors every year. I have had some of these for 15 years. Our soil is pretty hard clay, so I dig down 4 inches and cover with chopped leaves and straw. They keep cool in the 100 degree heat...
Scenery: Deception Pass (WA)
Heather, this photo really brings back memories! 30 years ago I was able to live by this island for a short time and frequently traveled the bridge you show here. I used to think Whidbey was a fairy-tale place and still do. Thanks again
