Chili Dip
Thanks. I had never heard of it, although I can remember a couple of times a bowl of chili seemed like a brick in my stomach!
Stopping Leg Cramps?
For several years I had terrible leg cramps almost nightly. After trying all the folk remedies and my doctors suggestions (Im on several prescription medications and cant use some of the supplements), I discovered that doing some leg stretches before going...
Make Your Own Toothpaste?
MCWs suggestion about buying toothpaste at a dollar store is good advice but be sure to check where it is manufactured. I have noticed that a lot of products like this are made in China, where they make a habit of putting nasty ingredients in many of their...
Scenery: Snow Covered Roads.
Im sorry, but I have a real problem with someone taking pictures while driving. On two separate occasions, I was almost wiped out by drivers who were texting while driving. One went left of center, the other one made a left turn in front of me. I think taking...
Add Sawdust Before Charcoal Grilling
Not a good idea. As stated, some wood is not suitable for this use. If you want the flavor of wood, you can purchase chunks of hickory, apple, mesquite, etc. Look for them in the outdoor/garden section of any big box store.
Shelf Life of Canned Foods?
Go to http://www.stilltasty.com/ Click on Expiration Dates: Should You Pay Attention?
Maintaining a Paper Shredder?
The two shredders I have owned both had a timer to keep the shredder from overheating. It just stops in mid-shred. When it cools down (about five minutes), it starts working again.
Turtle Burgers
Mmmmm, bacon. They look delicious, but Ill bet you could hear your arteries plugging up. What the hey, Im going to try them anyway!
Repairing a Warped Table?
Is this a new table? If so, contact the store where you purchased it. They should replace it. If they wont do so, contact the manufacturer. If it is an old table, siris has a good suggestion.
Au Jus Burgers
Several years ago, my wife and I did something similar for Special Olympics athletes, their coaches and staff. We fed over 400 people. After grilling the burgers on a humongous (about 25 x 3) charcoal grill, we put them in hot beef gravy. This kept the burgers...
Should I Use Blue Painter's Tape When I Paint?
Ive used the blue tape several times and have had good luck with it. I think R may have waited too long before removing it. There is a green tape called Frog Tape that works as well as or even better than the blue. Two friends who are professional painters...
