What is Shortening?
Shortening is a type of man made solid grease. If you render the fat from an animal, you get solid grease called lard. Lard was used for years but shortening does not have the strong taste like lard. Ive used it in recipes for almost 80 years.
Honey Is Turning To Sugar?
Set the jar in water and bring to boil. Shut off and let sit. No need to remove the lid. The honey will not turn to sugar again. I have done this a lot of times. Ive even sat honey jars on a register in the winter and let the furnace bring it back.
Recycling a Toaster Oven?
Go to Freecyclegroups.com and see if there is a freecycle group in your area. Their idea is to keep usable items out of landfills and someone will want the toaster oven. You can offer or ask for items. Everything is free, money is not allowed.
Caring for Itchy Ears With Lots of Wax?
Try putting some olive oyl in your ear, that should relieve the itching. You should never use a q-tip in your ears. A young woman i worked with used them and had a bad ear ache from the cotton that had come off the q-tip. The doctor told her never to put them...
Planning a Trip to Hawaii?
Try Holiday Travel. They arent the cheapest but they take care of your flight, hotels, luggage, some meals and points of interest. My daughter and I had a wonderful time. Do go to Hilo Hatties and Buba Gumps. One word of warning, you will leave your heart there...
What to Do With Extra Amish Bread Starter Kits?
You can put it in the freezer until you want to use it. It freezes fine. Just let it thaw.
Best Method for Making Payments to Collection Agency?
Use a check or money order. Dont use your bank card. Some places a debit card is fine but I wouldnt want to give a collection agency access to my bank account.
What Do I Make With Leftover Steak?
Cut in small pieces and brown in skillet. Add a chopped onion, a chopped green pepper and about 3 stalks of chopped celery. Add one can tomatoes and garlic and salt to taste. Simmer till vegs are tender. It may require another can of tomatoes or some water...
Buying a Stand Electric Mixer?
Kitchen Aid is nice but they are expensive and very, very heavy. My daughter has one and it has many attachments. If I wanted to do more than mix cakes, cookies, etc., I would check it out. I have a Sunbeam that I bought used and it is a very nice mixer. It...
Freezing Breadcrumbs?
Yes, they would probably be ok up to 6 months. Just make sure there is no hole in the package. You can also freeze bread and it will stay fresh but you need to double bag it. I put 4 slices in a quart bag then add as many bags as it will hold to a gallon bag...
Making Stuffing Only from Chicken Helper Boxed Mix?
Chop celery and a onion in small pieces, cover with water and cook till soft. Tear a loaf of bread in small pieces, add celery, onions and juice to bread. Add sage seasoning. I use a heaping couple tablespoons but you might not like that much. Add a can or...
Can You Freeze Crisco?
Yes you can freeze crisco. It keeps it fresh. Just take it out long enough before using to let it thaw some. It is hard to take out of the can when it is frozen. You can refreeze it, it doesnt hurt it.
Freezing Cooked Ham?
Double bag it in freezer bags and it will be ok. With one bag it changes taste after awhile and it is not really good. I was giving it away rather then freeze it till I tried the double bags.
Litterbox Problems With an Older Cat?
Take her to the vet. My daughters cat started going every place except the litter box. She had an infection. Usually when they quit using the litter pan there is something physical wrong.
Make Mashed Potatoes Ahead?
When I have too many potatoes I make a large batch of mashed potatoes and put them in meal size freezer bags. When you thaw them you need to stir them a little. They keep a long time. So make your potatoes ahead, put them in the freezer or in the refrigerator...
Treadmill Reviews?
A cheap one works as good as an expensive one. They all have time walked and calories burnt. You will be gung ho for about 6 months, then the new wears off. If you have a Y near go join it, it is a lot more fun.
I Forgot the Lemon in My Canned Jelly?
Some jellies taste better with the lemon but it doesnt hurt if you forget it. No one will know unless you tell them.
Buying a Freezer?
Manual you will have to scrape the ice off yourself maybe two or three times a year. A frost free keeps itself free of ice but cost more to run. You can get more food in a chest type and buy the biggest you can afford. You will be surprised how soon you will...
Make Chocolate Bowls For Serving Dessert
I saw something like this this on TV. The person blew up balloons , dipped them half way into melted chocolate. Then they were put in the freezer until set. Pop the balloon for a perfect chocolate bowl.
Kitten Shakes While Sleeping?
Your cat is dreaming, maybe going after a mouse or bird. She is not shaking she is chasing something. Ive had cats for over 40 years. A lot of them dream.
Upright Freezer Not Getting Cold?
It isnt worth repairing. I would be surprised if it could be repaired. There is so much tubing it would be hard to find the leak or maybe leaks.
Looking for a Good Non-Stick Skillet?
There is a brand Anolon which you can buy online. They are around 40 dollars for a skillet and well worth the price. They also have other pans. Ive had a skillet for over a year and it still looks like new, no scratches.
Getting a Parvo Shot for a Puppy with Parvo?
I dont know if this will help but it is worth a try. One of my kids had a dog with parvo. I bought canned fish type cat food and scooped some up with my bare fingers. Then I opened his mouth and rubbed it onto the roof of his mouth so he had to eat it. I fed...
Crocheting a Rug from Scrap Fabrics
Cut a small slit near the ends in both pieces of material that you intend to sew together. Then pull the material from one strip thru the slit in the other about 1/2 inch. Now take the other and pull it thru the slit in the first one. Pull tight and you wont...
Dachshund Has Stopped Eating?
Try putting a lot of fish flavored cat food on your fingers and sticking it to the roof of her mouth. Do this every few hours. My son had a dog with Parvo and it got well after I did this.
Thawing Fish?
Put the fish in cold water and use quite a lot of salt. It works fine. Rinse the fish good. Ive fixed it this way for close to 50 years and Ive had no complaints.
Frozen Tomatoes Have Changed Color?
Tomatoes should not have done that. You must use good freezer containers and get all the air out. Frozen properly they should be good for two or three years. Dont use anything that is discolored, it might be ok but it will ruin the taste of the things you cook...
Storing Frozen Vegetables?
Green peppers, celery and onions only need to be in bags with the air removed. Everything else should be blanched, cooled and put in bags with air removed. Things that are not blanched turn odd colors. Frozen foods should keep well six months or more if prepared...
What Type of Flour for Baking Cakes?
All purpose flour is good for everything except baking. To use for baking you need to sift the flour three or four times then measure.
Repairing Wood Paneling?
If you remove the paneling you may find a lot more to fill in. I would get plastic wood and fill the scratches. There is a plastic wood that is easy to sand but I dont remember the name. Then buy an electric sander, they are not expensive and will eliminate...
Reviews of Breeze Brand Litterbox?
I had one. It is a nice idea if you have a cat that sprays but its hard to get cats to use them. Dont buy one. I had two cats, neither would use it. I gave it away.
"Dressing Up" Canned Cranberry Sauce?
1 can of whole cranberry sauce 1 can drained crushed pineapple 1 can drained mandarin oranges 1 pkg. cherry jello dry 3 bananas sliced Mix together. I thought about adding cool whip but its is really good as it is and a little less calories.
