Freezing Meat Safely?
I like to buy meat in large packages and freeze it in portion sizes. I wrap it in plastic wrap and then freezer paper. The plastic wrap helps keep it from getting freezer burn and also from bleeding as it thaws, and the freezer paper is another layer too keep...
What is Catnip?
Catnip is in the mint family. Do not confuse it with catmint which produces nice flowers but does not have the same effect on your cat. Catnip is very easy to grow from seed or cuttings. I suggest growing it in a hanging basket of planter that hangs on the...
Growing Acorn Squash from Supermarket Squash?
Squash are notorious cross-pollinators. If you plant saved seeds, you will very likely get something that is a cross breed. Its better to buy fresh seeds every year form a reputable company if you want squash that is true to form.
Freeze Excess Cranberries
If you spread them out on a sheet pan and put it in the freezer, it will freeze them individually. Then scoop them into freezer bags and you can grab as much as you want at any time without having to thaw a whole bag of them.
Compost Shredded Paper
This is excellent advice. I have 5 gallon bucket (with lid!) in my kitchen that I put food scraps, leftover coffee/tea, and all paper that isnt shiny to dump on my compost pile. Paper is excellent brown material, including receipts, paper bags, newspaper, thin...
Estimating Food Quantities for a Party?
My husband the Chef says 5 oz of starch (potatoes, rice, etc), 5 oz protein (meat, fish, etc), 3 oz vegetables, 3 oz fruit, 3 oz salad, and 1 piece of dessert per person. Hope this helps. You didnt mention if this was a buffet or a plated event.
Pests That Attack Sunflowers?
This sounds like leaf-miner. If so, they probably are not associated with the ants. They dont really hurt the plant except to diminish a little of the photosynthesis, but I dont think that would be much of a problem in your climate. If this is what is is, they...
Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe?
The trick to really creamy soup is to use heavy cream. Thats what restaurants that still make their own soup usually do. If you are trying to cut out the fat, try non-fat evaporated milk. Good luck.
