Food Sticks on Foreman Grill?
You need to spray the surface with oil. It never tells you that in the guide though. Better yet, get yourself a cast iron skillet,season it well, and youll never have that problem again. Plus its much faster and easier to clean. Wipe it out,re-oil it and its...
Why Are My Pickles Mushy?
I avoid this by adding more salt to the brine solution and not cooking them as long. You can also cold pack them but then they need to always be refrigerated.
Homemade Tomato Soup is Too Sweet?
To cut the sweet taste I always use baking soda. Just a pinch though otherwise it will become bland. Works great if youre making spaghetti sauce also.
Use and Care of Cast Iron Skillets?
First you have to season it. Wipe down the inside with oil and place the pan in a 400 degree oven for 30 minutes. After using the pan, never use soap in it. Just rinse it with clear water,wipe the inside with oil again and store it.
What is the Best Wax for Sealing a Corked Bottle?
Why do you want to seal a corked bottle would be my first question and the second would be what the container holds. If the container holds a liquid simply invert the bottle occasionally to keep the cork swollen. If the container holds anything else please...
Name Brand vs. Store Brand Vitamins?
I buy store brand because they are just a generic label of a major brand. Always look for the milligram content for each nutrient to make sure youre getting the amount that is needed by you. Some brands have a points system where you can log your purchases...
Cleaning Cigarette Smoke Stains in the Kitchen?
Ammonia diluted with water works the best. Make sure the room is well ventilated and change the water/ammonia solution frequently. It is also great for cleaning any food grease.
Making Pecan Pie With Butter Instead of Margarine?
I live in Georgia and I would advise to never use anything but butter. The taste is definitely better (not oily) and adds a richness to the pie. Anything less would be a crime!
Finding Great Recipes
Ive found excellent and inexpensive sources-yard sales! People just get tired of old cookbooks. I was indirectly blessed with my great aunts cookbooks after she passed away. Pages were flagged with old receipts, shopping lists and handwritten notes to herself...
Leftover Candy Cane Recipes?
Break the candy canes into small pieces and stir into vanilla ice cream. If you have an ice cream maker then all the better. My family loves this because its so refreshing and cleanses the pallet after dinner. Enjoy!
Calibrating an Electric Oven
Wrongo! I repaired stoves for years. Use the smallest screwdriver you have, remove the knob, and in the center of the thermometer shaft you will see a tiny screw. Turn an 1/8th, close the oven door and let it cycle. Check the temp again and recalibrate if need...
What is this plant? (Dieffenbachia)
Moisture, moisture, moisture plus lots of light! If you have any pets, dont allow them to chew on the leaves. They arent toxic but they numb the mouth(thus the moniker dumb cane) and youll have your dog or cat drooling everywhere!
Calendars Go On Sale After New Year's
I got several calendars for free by going to websites that offered them. Just be on the lookout for them from October on.
