Making Coffee Without a Coffeemaker?
You have several options... 1. You can buy a small cone basket that will fit on a cup and you put a filter in with coffee and pour boiling water thru. A size 2 is perfect and you can generally buy these in the grocery store, in the coffee and tea area. 2. You...
Preparing Multiple Dishes in Oven Requiring Different Temperatures?
As with most of life, a little forethought and organization cure many problems. I prepare a big meal for 8 to 14 once a week. I sit down and plan out my attack. Desserts and bread get baked first. They are more temperature sensitive. Most baked items for main...
Scandinavian Orange Rolls
The recipe calls for rolling out the proofed dough and spreading 1/2 of the filling on it. One problem, there are no filling ingredients listed.
Variation Of Square Foot Gardening
This type of gardening is also known as lasagna gardening. It is especially useful when your area is very nutrient poor. You can also make the desired ph, depending on what you use as compost!
Use Medical Exam Gloves For Messy Tasks
Why would you want to be so wasteful; all of that plastic going to the landfill? It may be convenient, but I think that part of being thrifty is being a less wasteful person.
Male Cat Spraying After Neutering?
When a male cat sprays his territory it is something that they rarely, if ever give up. Im guessing that the cat was older and probably exibiting this behavior before he was neutered. Unfortunately, it seems to be more of a habit than a result of his wanting...
Toilet Paper Advice For Septic Tanks?
Forget about your brand. We have always followed the 6 sheet rule. Tear off no more than 6 sheets fold neatly and use. Generally that is more than enough. Occasionally you will have to repeat. This still uses far less than wadding it up. The biggest thing you...
Cherry Booze Recipe?
We have made this for years. The fruit does not mush down and can be eaten after the liquor is strained off. It is best left for a number of years as it becomes more mellow with age. Soft fruit like peaches does break down more than cherries, blueberries, etc...
Shower Doors are White Instead of Clear?
Try Zep Brand Tub and Shower. It is available at Home Depot and is very inexpensive. Often the soap scum is actually on a layer of mineral deposits. If they dont have a water softener it probably is minerals. What you need is an acid. Vinegar with some baking...
Spray Wrinkle Releaser Recipe
If Im not sure that Ill be near by when the dryer stops. Two things to try. 1. Set the dryer so that they will be left damp and then finish when youre able to be there. 2. And better option, let the items tumble for 5-10 minutes and then remove and put on hangers...
Marinated Cherry Tomatoes
Our family has been doing this for years, it is good. You can do the same thing with Italian Dressing. Any ripe tomato will do. Slice up larger ones. Best if let to blend awhile. I halve small ones.
How Do I Remove Stains from Dried Laundry?
First dont use the dryer. Hang clothes up! Dryer is one of the biggest energy draws in a home... Also clothes stay brighter and even lots of stains set in by the dryer will eventually come out. All of my kids hand-me-downs were not recognized by the original...
Prevent Mold on Cheese with Vinegar
Ive been doing this in my butter bell. Just a small amount with the water and it extends the life beautifully.
Measuring Shortening Without the Mess
That is a lot of plastic going out to not degrade. Try this; if you need 1 cup shortening or any solid fat, use a measuring cup larger than the amount called for. subtract the amount of fat needed from the full measure of the cup. Place that amount of cold...
