Homemade Linen Spray
\ould this work with a tiny amount of fabric softener? Also, will vinegar effect fabrics? Great idea! Febreeze is heavily scented, with things I dont want to smell like.
Blooming Ham and Cheese Pull-Apart Bread
attosa, I always love your recipes, and this sounds great. However, I find myself puzzled by the ingredient ready-made bread dough. Do you mean thawed dough, like Rhodes or Bridgeford? Ill try one of those, if necessary, but could I substitute some homemade...
Bridge Table with Cedar Boards
Ya gotta love Americans! We will jump in and fix a quirky problem, at the slosh of a coffee cup! Great job on the table, and Ive got a perfect place for this! I once got annoyed at the exposed pipes under my bathroom sink, so I bought 2 2x8 boards and one of...
Food Pantries Need More than Food
The 99¢Only Stores do carry basic mens, womens, and kids socks -- one or two pairs for 99¢. Also mittens, and some gloves, scarves.So does Dollar Tree, and a few others. The 99 also carries limited (usually young teen or juniors) bras and trendy underwear...wont...
Mini Meatloaf
The general recipe is called meatloaf muffins, and I bake them at 375° F in my toaster oven, for ~30-35 minutes (using a 6 regular size muffin cup pan). The author could have meant those tiny muffin cup pans though, and 20 minutes would be fine. Bacon could...
What Kind of Casserole Can I Make?
You could make a cheeseburger pie...although you didnt say now many servings you needed. Basically, its a recipe my mom made. She layered the bottom of a casserole dish with a thin layer of tomato sauce. Then, she sauteed ground beef, onions (and sometimes...
Happy Founder's Day
I have been a fan of ThriftyFun for a few years now, and have been posting some of your ingenious tips and recipes on social media ever since. Lovely to know about Susan and her fun and thrifty ways. She was a wonderful person to share this with others, and...
Homemade Dried Soup Mix Recipes?
Elizabeth, thanks for your comment, but Im way ahead of you. I will pack either a sterno stove or make a hobo stove, a ;few gallons of bottled water, and some dried cat food for the other household member. There can be up to a week or even two, without power...
Cinnamon Monkey Muffins
I remember these from my childhood...but do I have to make them in a muffin tin? I only have a toaster oven, but I could arrange the biscuit pieces in a brownie pan, which will fit.
Skillet Pillsbury Rolls and Biscuits
Sometimes, when I want something sweet, Ill stretch out a couple of canned biscuits, coat one side with good quality marmalade or preserves, then fold in half, pinch closed, and brown on both sides in the skillet. If I happen to have any, I make a glaze with...
Tomato Equivalents
Colleen, I didnt see an answer to your question from three years ago, about how to determine how much water is in various types of canned tomatoes. Its something Ive wondered about, too. While I didnt find a brand by brand comparison, I came across a good article...
Removing Soap Scum from Dishwasher?
First, you should check the drain trap at the bottom of the dishwasher. Then, using some white vinegar, scrub down all surfaces, including the baskets, etc, and the soap dispenser. Afterwards, do this at least every six months. I rehabbed a monster dishwasher...
English Beans on Toast
This is also a really healthy meal, as when you serve beans or peas with a bread or other starch, you make a complete protein and you get some essential amino acids without the meat. Brilliant!
Colander to Remove Excess Salt from Nuts
Ive been doing this for years, to remove excess salt, sugar...and sometimes just to make small nuts and fruits look nice. I use either a mesh strainer, or a colander with larger holes, when I just want to lose those little bits.
Identifying Small Dark Brown Bugs Found in Bedding?
Except for the size, they might be carpet beetles. You dont mention where you live, and that could narrow it down a little. Good luck!
Cappuccino Mix
Im also a diabetic, and I love this recipe. But would it be bad if I cut down the plain powder coffee creamer? Im a bit leary of that much creamer. Maybe split it in half, and substitute powdered milk for the rest?
Sweet and Spicy Stuffed Poblanos
This is so good! I played with it, though, and used 3/4 cup of finely diced dried mango instead of banana (which I dont like cooked, only fresh). It also occurred to me that you could make a fast and easy potluck dish with this, by skipping the individual stuffed...
Ginger Snapper
Thank you for mentioning the overfishing of red snapper; too many of our fisheries are struggling to maintain their numbers. A good place to check out the best sustainable choices for fish is the Monterey Bay Aquarium site, Seafood Watch. They also provide...
Cinnamon Roll Syrup
You dont mention how long to bake rolls, if theyre raw, and how to get them out of the pan? Also, How many rolls? Thanks, it sounds easy and delicious! Dee
Recipe for Whole Grain Pie Crust?
Wow, thanks for the help! What I was afraid of, if anyone is curious, is that my prof kept trying to make a pie crust and it was not supple enough to put in the pan without breaking. Im going to go with the whole wheat/grain pastry flour, and Cookwies idea...
Recipe for Whole Grain Pie Crust?
Jaidamoon, I dont think Bobs Red Mill will be hard to find here, since Ive seen their chocolate cake mix at Safeway/Vons in Southern California.
Using Leftover Hot Dog Buns?
Bunsteads My mom made these all the time, and they were a family favorite. 2 cans chunk light tuna, drained 4 hardboiled eggs, peeled and diced 1/3 cup finely chopped onion (optional) 1/3 cup sweet or dill relish (whichever you like) 1/2 cup finely diced cheese...
Cinnamon Sugar Shaker
This is a great idea, and it would be good for diabetics, too, if you substituted Splenda Granulated in the bag, as the measure is equal amounts for sugar measurements. Substitute 1/2 cup of Splenda Granulated. And, up that cinnamon to 2 Tbsp! Cinnamon is very...
Our New Years Day Dinner
Sheila, that dinner looks scrumptious! I have to say, I think canceling plans with you and your husband in favor of her boyfriend is as rude as it is to cancel plans with women friends just because you got a date at the last minute. That just isnt cool. Forgive...
Save by Using Fresh Stir Fry Bag for Veggie Tray
Great idea! My 99¢ Only store in Los Angeles has the sane stir fry veggies, so its even more thrifty. I believe that store us in Texas, as well.
Recipes Using Turnips?
They have an earthy root taste, lightly sweet, and a bit starchy. You cant make Cornish Pasties without them! Also, there are recipes out there for Turnip fried...even a Loaded Turnip Fries one.
Making Cookies in a Toaster Oven
I assume you have internet, so might I suggest downloading one of the library apps? I use Overdrive, and I can borrow ebooks o. My phone for free (you will need a library card, but you can apply online). I borrow cookbooks, find the recipes I want, nd return...
Save Unused Ramen Seasoning Packets
MOST people do not have a problem with the salt and MSG in the packets. However, if you have a person in your household with chronic kidney disease or someone at risk of developing it (diabetics), its really not a good idea. Ditto for someone with high blood...
Asparagus Peking Style
I made something similar, and used pan-toasted slivered almonds as a garnish...it was so good! Cant wait to try this one.
No Fail Scones
You dont give a yield. Im assuming this makes one round of dough, and number of servings depend on number I cut it into? Im definitely making these!
Parmesan Zucchini Patties
Sounds delish! Could I also make it with chopped broccoli or with some added diced carrots? Also, how many patties does this make?
Advantages of Using Solar Lights
Is there any way to determine how long the lights will work after the sun goes down? I had been gifted a set of solar lights, but they only stayed lit for about an hour.
