Chocolate Lasagna
This sounds wonderful but is it 3 3/4 cups milk (ingredient list) or 3 1/4 cups milk (directions)?
Recipe for White Sauce?
White Sauce Makes 1 cup Five Roses Cookbook 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup milk ¼ teaspoon salt teaspoon pepper Melt butter in a small saucepan. Slowly stir in flour; cook and stir over medium heat, 3 to 5 minutes after mixture...
Cook With What's On Sale
Thank you for the site. Two that Ive gone to are bigoven.com and finecooking.com. Both with the same idea as yours in mind. I love sites like that.
Polishing Aluminum Pots?
Rhubarb contains oxalic acid, which will scour an aluminum pot to shiny perfection. An iron pot will turn the rhubarb into malevolent black for the same reason.
Always Ready Biscuits
Sounds great but what temperature for the oven and for how long in the oven? Thank you.
Rum and Butter Grilled Peaches With Ice Cream
Deeli, I have to tell you that your recipes are the ones I seem to collect the most. This one is already printed and ready to try. You must be an awesome cook because youre making me one. Thanks.
Easy Homemade Stain Remover
Are you able to use any kind of dish soap. I prefer not to use Dawn since it has a number of ingredients that are harmful to the environment (which is ironic considering their advertising ploys)? Thank you.
Using a Suitcase for a Pet Bed
I have a friend who teaches evening university classes and brings her small to medium sized dog to her office. She uses an old suitcase to carry his pillow, water dish, kibble and bowl and toys. When she arrives at her office, she opens it; sets up his dishes...
Sauteed Apples with Slivered Almonds
Hi Deeli Of all the recipes I have collected and done from this site, the vast majority of them have been from you. The ones Ive done have all turned out to be favourites and this one looks like a winner too. Your family must be the best fed and happiest family...
It's A New Year, Donations Needed
Its a wonderful idea as long as you are donating to an organization that appreciates it. Years ago I donated over $200 worth of soap, toothpaste, tooth and hair brushes, tampons, pads, shampoo for children and adults, body washes, bubble baths, deodorants, shaving...
Uses for Christmas Lights
I suggested to a friend who was complaining about the lighting in a section of his toolshed to string white Christmas lights against the wall above the top shelf and under the four other shelves so he could see what was on them. It works great for him. My friend...
Cranberry Left Over Sauce
I submitted a whole whack of stuff you can do with cranberries. It was called Thinking outside the bird.
Reusing Plastic Coffee Cans?
I use one for my coins. Once it is full, I cash it in. The last time I did this I had over $700. Mind you, Candians have loonies and twoonies so it adds up fast. Another is cut and used for a scooper in my bird feed container.
Pumpkin Pie Croissants
Im sorry but Im a tad confused on the part where they get cut in half lenghtwise and unrolled. Couldnt the cream mixture be spread on the separated rolls without cutting anything? Again, sorry for making you have to explain this again.
Cooking Acorn and Spaghetti Squash?
Spaghetti Squash: Cut squash along length and remove seeds. To Bake: Place cut side down and cook at 350F for 45 minutes turning over for the last 10 minutes. To Microwave: Cover with clear wrap. Cook 7-10 minutes in ¼ cup water. Pull out vegetable strands...
Freezing Cooked Pasta
I always make extra pasta when Im doing a pasta recipe just so I can freeze some for a quick supper or to make a quick pasta salad. Saves lots of time (and dishes).
Recipes for Using Clay Bakers?
I use to have one as well. I loved mine, however, the things I made in it were not bread. The cookbook I had was Cooking with Clay and you can order it online even though I got mine over 30 years ago. Here are two of the recipes I did in it (I still have a...
Creating an Office Fund?
Mind you, where I work (a university) it isnt as large as your place of work but we do have about 80 people (70 faculty members and 10 staff members) Each year I send out an annoucement asking for donations for floral arrangements for Get Well; donations for...
Pruning a Clematis?
I dont know about your area but in mine, Zone 5a, I never cut my clematis and it grows thicker, climbs higher and blooms loads each year. Good luck.
Thrifty Grocery Shopping
Great minds think alike! I have four different grocery lists based on the aisles at each store I shop at. The name of the store goes at the top. I also put down what Ill be making for each night of the week and where the recipe can be found (e.g., cookbook...
Cleaning Teapot and Cups
You reminded me of something that happened to me years ago. While rooming and boarding with a family they had gone on vacation. I noticed the state of the teapot and went to work on getting the stain out. When they returned the husband was furious with me for...
Use Chain Drugstores For Prescriptions When Traveling
Once I arrived in Niagara-on-the-Lake for a two-day stay a few years ago, I discovered I forgot my meds at home. Luckily, there was the same drugstore I use at home not too far away from the hotel. Since that episode, I make sure I keep my meds on file with...
Solar Lights For Emergency Lights
We string up our solar Christmas lights prior to Earth Hour and sit under them while having a game of Scrabble during the hour plus. (We actually play 2 out of 3 games which is longer than Earth Hour). Its become a tradition now.
Orange Banana Smoothie
Absolutely delicious. Im not sure a week has gone by since you posted this that I havent had at least four of these. Thank you for sharing.
Borax For Fleas
While living in an apartment we noticed cockroaches shortly after we moved in. More precisely, when we had new neighbours move in. We sprinkled Borax all around the edges of the floor behind furniture where our pets wouldnt be and the edges on top of cupboards...
Basic Olive Tapenade
Lovely, easy recipe but where do you get your non-pariel capers? They are normally quite costly. Would the slightly larger capers work as well?
Homemade Adult Wipes
This sounds like a great idea but dont the paper towels get too soaked and shred?
Vegetarian Chili Recipe?
Quinoa Chili Serves 4 cookingforaveganlover.wordpress.com 1 cup quinoa, uncooked 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon cumin powder 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon paprika...
Trouble Melting White Chocolate?
I have no problems melting white chocolate chips. In fact, I did some fudge yesterday and it came out great. I put about 3/4 of a cup of chips in a microwave-safe bowl and put it in the microwave for about 45 seconds; gave it a stir; put the bowl back in for...
Looking for Smokey Less Sweet BBQ Sauce?
Liquid Smoke BBQ Sauce Makes 4 cups cooks.com 3 1/2 cups ketchup (I make my own and it tastes just fine in this recipe) 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons liquid smoke 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon celery seed Blend together and serve with any meat...
No Toys As Gifts For The Holidays
Im surprised by the posters who feel that having gift cards, books and clothing as gifts are a bad thing and will spoil Christmas morning. I grew up in a dirt-poor farming family and I have wonderful memories of my Christmases. My mother would have hand-made...
Other Uses for Key Rings?
What wonderful ideas and now youve opened all sorts of possibilities I never thought of. Thank you.
Recipes for Feeding People at a Homeless Shelter?
My late mother once worked at a conference centre that was situated in the country. Very simple fare and inexpensive foods. The kitchen typed out and copied some of the recipes they would make so Ive got a bunch of them. Ill type one out for you and then give...
Gift for 18 year old Male?
With my suggestion, a friend treated her 18-year-old son to a shave and haircut, which he loved. He loved the feel of a straight razor and now treats himself whenever he can. Then she cooked him and five of his best friends a fabulous dinner. Her husband was...
Meatloaf Parmesan
Fabulous! I made it last night and it was a hit. I can hardly wait for more tonight. Thank you.
Halloween Decoration: Caught Under The Garage Door
Heck! I hardly ever use my front door, Im going to put it there next year. I dole out my candy outside anyway. Thanks for the great idea!
Halloween Decoration: Caught Under The Garage Door
Better yet, Im going to put in under my filing cabinets at work. Bwahahaha.
Personalized Recipe/Tip Book
Thank you for the grammar check, JustPlainJo. I never even caught it when I proofread my note.
Hide Important Numbers in Cell Phone Contacts
Keep in mind too not to have an entry that says home. It wouldnt take much for an untrusty finder of your cell phone to figure out where you live and all sorts of other information. I use a combination of my pets name for my home number.
Christmas Float Ideas for A/C and Home Improvement Business?
What about elves being couch potatoes in front of the TV in summer clothes? An air conditioning unit could be close by. Meanwhile, your friend could be pretending to build something like a bar for their man cave.
Crafts Using Recycled Floppy Disks and CDs?
I saw this at my local Christmas lights tour last winter ... Build the frame of a Christmas tree with 2x? going across the inside of the frame. (I hope Im making sense.) From those pieces of wood hang the CDs in even rows. When the wind hits them they twirl...
Washable Markers For Temporary Hair Streaks
My 59 year old co-worker uses Bingo dabbers. She looks ridiculous.
Twin Mattress for Large Dogs
When we first moved into our house there was a spare room that I put my mattress in while waiting to get an antique frame out of my storage unit. Well, needless to say, I cant get to the frame in the unit and my cat and 90lb dog have claimed the mattress. They...
Think Outside the Bird: Ideas for Cranberry...
Youve all reminded me that I also make a Cranberry Ketchup which is delicious. I think Ill post that in the recipe section. Thank you for your tasty ideas.
Edible Ornaments
Yes, Laniegirl, these are the the large, bricks if you will, of shredded wheat. If you are making them, have fun!
Taco Soup Recipe Without Ranch Dressing?
I never knew Ranch Dressing was a normal ingredient in Taco Soup. Heres the recipe Ive been using. Hope you enjoy it. Slow Cooker Taco Soup canadianparents.com 1 pound ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped taco seasoning 1 can diced tomatoes...
Business Name Ideas for a Bakery and Ice Cream Shop?
The Parlour Pie Parlour Pie a la Mode Bake n Scoop Sweets Sweet Treats Tasty Treats Decadence Delectables
Decorating a Guest Bedroom?
Something I will be doing in my den might be an idea for your guest room. Ive bought a lovely stencil (leaf with swirl design around it) which I will paint in various spots on the walls using a farily dry brush. Simply dab the paint into the stencil design...
Cafe De Olla
You can a) wait until the grounds settle in the bottom of the pan and then pour carefully into cups; b) use a French Press to press the grounds to the bottom; or, c) strain through a fine mesh strainer.
What Breed is My Dog?
He looks exactly like my friends dog. Same face, same coloring. His father was a Border Collie while his mother was half pit bull and half Australian Shepherd. He is the most lovable dog Ive ever met, and yours looks adorable as well. Have fun!
Use Onion Bags as Bird Feeder
I would be cautious of doing this since the wings of the birds may get caught in the mesh.
Lime Kale Chips
I made these over the weekend when I had company. They were a bit hit! so, thank you for posting. I wondered about the waxed paper too but used it on one pan and parchment on the other. Waxed paper worked fine but parchment paper did too. I would prefer to...
Flavoring Water Without Adding Calories?
Each morning I fill a 2-litre jug with water and add about 1/4 of an English cucumber. I love it!
Number of Litter Boxes for Multiple Cats?
When I had 4 cats they only had one litter box but 3 of them were outside all day. I currently only have one cat but two litter boxes and it is working out much better. My cat is a lot happier when Im at work and she doesnt have to go digging looking for a...
Aunt Frances' Lemonade
Delish! I made it over the weekend when I had guests. They loved it and dubbed it Citrusade.
Corn and Quinoa Salad with Lemony Mint Dressing
Last week we had bbqd corn on the cob so I threw 4 extra cobs on in order to do this recipe. The salad was incredible. I couldnt stop eating it. Thank you.
Snap Brownies
These sound wonderful and I only have one question which is probably a stupid one. When you say 2 cans (14-oz.), is that 14 ounces each or a total of 14 ounces? Thank you.
Lemon Fettuccine with Tuna
I made this last night to the delight of all. A definite keeper. Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipe.
Turkey Potato Patties
Sounds great. When does the egg go in? When mixing the potato, turkey and onion? (b)Editors Note:(/b) This recipe has been edited to add the egg with mayo, mustard etc. The lightly beaten egg helps the patties stick together. Thanks for noticing it missing...
Grilled Citrus Cod, Halibut or Tilapia
I did your recipe over the weekend and Im wondering if you can help me with what went wrong. My fish was swimming in the citrus juices and the Tilapia was, well, lip puckering. Do you normally use the lemons and limes rather than the concentrate? I didnt use...
Keep Track of Website Information
Cant you just bookmark them or place them on your favourites (depending on what internet browser you use)?
Recycled Birdhouse
I did one years ago but it was only for decoration because I didnt know how to hollow out the inside for the birds. How did you do it?
Solar Lights For Indoor Lighting
Ive been doing this for years. It all started for Earth Hour when we would have a game of Scrabble. Now we use them all the time in the rec room while watching TV or just whiling away the hours ... sure beats the price of hydro.
Teach Your Children To NOT Open The Door
This should apply to the phone as well. Ive phoned a couple who let their 5 year old child answer the phone and tell me that their mom is out shopping and daddys in the garage playing with his saws. What would it take for someone watching the house to break...
Healthy Ways to Cut Calories?
Your plate should be divided into three sections: half is vegetables (not all corn or all peas since they are considered starches); quarter is your starch (potatoes, rice, couscous, etc. or peas and corn, I guess); and, the remaining quarter is your protein...
Smart Names for Contacts In Your Cell Phone
In order to make ICE appear first without having EMS scroll through your numbers, begin it with an A so it appears first. Mine is A1 ICE XXXXX and A2 ICE XXXX.
Birds Aren't Interested in Suet?
Get rid of the onion bag. The wings of the birds can get caught in them.
