An Introduction to Lasagna Gardening
This is a fantastic way of garden and one my husband and I have done for quite some years. We also suggested it to my BIL, who is a paraplegic. We suggested to him those garden beds to be long and narrow, so that he could reach all the plants in the bed and...
Don't Apply For Credit Too Often
You are absolutely right on the nail with this tip. Im not sure what its like in the US regarding applications, but here in Australia, even if you check into getting a loan or credit card, they deem it as an application... even if you didnt apply to take on...
Cheap Recipes For Australians
Ok, here we go... Im an Aussie and I know how much dearer things are, but there are alternatives. Regarding groceries: Buy generic. Black and Gold/Retailers Own/Savings brand Tuna is just as good as the other brands. I never pay more than $2.50 for my tinned...
Preparing for Christmas In July (or August)
I read the subject the wrong way. I thought that you were talking about the Christmas in July getogethers like we have in Australia. Then, when I read further I found out that it was for preparing for Christmas. Here, where it is way too hot for a traditional...
1-2-3-4 CAKE
Hi Sharon I began to read the recipe and realised that you left out eggs in the ingredients. I am assuming becuase you have eggs in the instructions, that they have to go in. Do you use 2 eggs? This is very similar to a tried and true vanilla cake recipe I...
Upgrading Your Operating System
Hi Windows 98 was a great operating system and unfortunately, there was a big jump between it and what I consider two fantastic systems, WIndows XP and XP Pro. When I went from 98 to ME I was overwhelmed and I thoroughly agree that Syds tip of using a book...
Lasagna Tips?
I assemble my lasagne in 5 litre (5 quart) ice-cream containers, you know the kind I mean, round plastic buckets and no, I dont cook them in the plastic! lol.. I assemble them with sauce on the bottom, and layer them as you would usually do. Then I pop a lid...
Make a Quick to Fix Recipes List
I would love to hear from people who have recipes like this. Perhaps between all of us we could get a decent list together. Heres my contribution. Cup of uncooked pasta Cup of frozen vegetables can of tuna packet of white/or cheese sauce grated cheese (optional...
Invest In Oil Sprayers
Hi I have used an oil sprayer for a long time. I bought an olive oil spray bottle years ago when it was on special. I had looked at oil sprayers, but some were quite expensive. I bought the olive oil one cheaper than the oil sprayers themselves and it had olive...
Clean the Fridge Once a Week
This is something which is fantastic to do. Not only do you clean out your fridge, but you will find food that has managed to hide itself from your childrens and your eyes. This is a great way to use up food that would normally have to be thrown out because...
Christmas Gifts Using Dried Milk?
Hi Here is a great recipe for Cream of Anything soup which uses dried nonfat skim powedered milk... And if your dried milk is full cream, it wouldnt matter either. Healthy Cream of Soup/Casserole Sauce Mix (Use instead of canned cream soup) 2 cups nonfat dry...
Sick Looking Rose of Sharon?
DH, who is a horticulturist (in Australia) said to check if the underside of the leaf has brown rusty spots. It is a fungus and needs to be sprayed with a fungacide. It still wouldnt hurt to give it a good dose of fertiliser... Hes only guessing here because...
