Canning Cobbler?
I have read that trying to can floured goods wont work because the floud is too dense to really get enough heat into it to process it thoroughly. You may find some old recipes about how to do so (apparently the change was moderately recently) but like many...
Spaghetti Sauce Tips
Try the same recipe, only change it up occassionally with a dash of red wine, or instead of the ground beef try mild Italian sausage. My boyfriends grandmother, who was from Sicily, made hers pretty near to the above but with Italian sausage. I personally like...
Homemade Mayonnaise
If you cant find irradiated eggs, or dont want to use them, heres a site that tells you how to handle the eggs. You can handle the eggs this way to use in this recipe: http://homecooking.about.com/od/condimentrecipes/r/blcon66.htm
Easy Omelet Recipes?
Would you like an oven omelette recipe? Its crazy good, and very easy to make - especially for company. You can break it down into smaller portions. Some nice additions to omelettes, btw: halved cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, frozen spinach (thawed in a little...
Identifying a Snake?
Garter snakes are striped; is this one completely solid, but copper brown? Around here, we call those grass snakes if they are a coppery brown with absolutely no markings (stripes, mottling, spots) on top. Do you mean that by being like a garter snake, its...
Brown Areas on My Green Bell Peppers?
By the way, there are sprinkle-on additives for your garden to give calcium. You can even clean, bake, and crush eggshells and toss them into your soil, work them in, though I go with the additives that you sprinkle on to prevent lack of calcium blossom-end...
Which Wine to Use for Cooking?
Honestly, pick one appropriate to the meat (white wines for white meats and seafood, red wines for red meats), and I get one thats not sweet, not too dry, and is cheap. Theres no use in buying an expensive wine to cook. I never use a blush or rose wine to cook...
Which Wine to Use for Cooking?
By the way, when I say four packs of wines, theyre small four packs of little bottles intended for drinking; I just *use* them for cooking only. To clarify, I never use cooking wine.
Creative Vegetable Stake Ideas?
I dont have a photo, but I got an inexpensive bag of bamboo stakes at walmart. I take three or four of them, stick them in the ground around my peppers, and then tie the top with the old-fashioned green tie-back non-sticky tape stuff. But if you wanted to be...
Ideas for Making Creative Scarecrows?
I wanted to make a literal scarecrow this year, like a scare crow, but instead of a mans face, using a crows head. :) Or a cats face.
Inexpensive Raised Beds?
My non-recycled raised beds are kind of boring. I live in Texas, so I was thinking about using some barn tin on the sides of my wood, and painting them with bluebonnets and other Texas wildflowers to cutesy them up. Check out your local craigslist in the free...
Geranium Not Flowering?
I use just normal Miracle Grow once every 2-3 weeks and I use it as a liquid feed (in other words buy a container, mix it with your water). You can buy general flower granules (they like phosphorus) buy water before and after putting the granules on (read the...
Coring Iceberg Lettuce
I also use the slam and twist method of removing the core. Thats what I do immediately before washing the lettuce. I run the water inside the core and let it come out. Then I remove only the outside leaves, and put the whole thing in a lettuce saver. Im not...
Repairing a Leaking Sun Roof?
I dont know if this will fix it, but it might help, put some Vaseline on the rubber gasket that seals the roof; rub it in well. I was taught to use baby oil, not armor all, on gaskets like this around windows and sun roofs by a professional detailer. It helps...
Cleaning Burnt Food From Non-Stick Pan?
Im going to also recommend either cast iron or stainless. With stainless, just use nonstick spray (it comes even in just olive oil) and things really dont stick. If you scratch your nonstick coating, and heat it high enough to burn stuff in the future, theres...
Can Campho-Phenique Be Used Vaginally?
Theyre both right; campophenique isnt meant for use on mucous surfaces which the vagina is, with increased blood/surface areas which mean that whatever you use is highly more able to get into the blood. That also means any infections you have are also more...
Shopping for a Horseradish Grater?
I would check out Japanese food preparation sources online. They can be pretty inexpensive, and the Japanese handgrate their version of horseradish (wasabi) regularly. You can find them rather inexpensively if you price shop. Be sure and check eBay, too.
Solution for Flying Gnats?
If so, youll want to make sure your kitchen and bathroom drains are good and clean. Lots of hot water, bleach OR lemon juice (not both), etc. Vinegar will also work in drains to cut the gunk off of the sides. Fruit flies can live off of barely anything, so...
Are There White Fleas?
Those are likely dust mites if theyre very tiny, almost like specs of dust themselves. They actually dont take blood as they live on debris in the house (the keratin in our shed skin cells, etc). If it looks like moving dust, thats what you have. Sometimes...
Cupboards Smell Musty?
By the way, be sure to look for the source of the odor. It might be that there is a leak under the sink that is spreading under the cabinets where you cannot see.
Getting Rid of Blow Flies?
Get a thing of poultry dust from the garden store, and a container of baking soda. keep the shakers where you keep your cleaning supplies near the bin. Every time you put the droppings in the bag, sprinkle the top with some baking soda (buy generic). Then sprinkle...
Deodorize Dish Scrubber with Hand Sanitizer
Apparently some of these you can also put in the dish washer. I dont often use my dishwasher, but bought one with the sanitizing option and thats mainly for what I use it, when I really want to make sure that things are good and sanitized. Of course, again...
Clip Thief in the Bud
If you do it, clip the two handles together, and keep your purse zipped so that theyd have to work to get in and get your pocketbook! I usually clip my keys to the cart, and keep my purse in the cart, but pick it up and put it on my arm if I want to step away...
Can a Dog Bite Cause a Rash?
I would talk to your doctor about the possibility of a little staph infection. Staph infections are not something to mess with, so I would do as Fortunately says and give your doc a good call. :)
My Frugal Life: On The Farm
I loved your story! I didnt have the same upbringing, but often longed (?) for it as my mom was raised that way and told me about her summers with her grandparents at their farm. Without shoes. Your story reminded me of a little bit of story-embellishment where...
Cat Spray Odor on Deck and Stairs?
There are also sprays at Petsmart, etc, for sparying onto a lawn to deoderize and enzymatically clean. Theyre usually a green product and they work quite well. Allow plenty of time for the deck to dry before your wedding. Congratulations, and blessings to your...
How Do I Get Rid of Germs in My Mouth?
This may surprise you, but you dont want to rid your mouth of all germs because some of them are protective. GOOD bacteria in and on our body competes with bad for nutrients. The over-use of anti-bacterial products actually causes worse germs. So brushing vigorously...
Piccadilly's Carrot Souffle
Im going to make you jealous here, we still have them in Houston. :) Its one place where my ex, who hated vegetables, would go and actually eat veggies, if they were carrot souffle. Not the healthiest, but still has carrots, and fiber, and is delicious. A wonderful...
Mustard Pickles
I just wanted to say that I hadnt tried the recipe yet, but I loved your post and the stories of the origin of these pickles! Thank you so much for sharing. hugs
Healthy Midnight Snack Ideas?
Cottage cheese (low or nonfat) is another good snack before bed. The protein in it takes a while to digest, causing your body to feel hungrier longer. Avoid carbs before bed because of the sugar energy, and the hunger when the carbs wear off. Thats what make...
Growing Cherries from Seed?
Just a headsup - not all plants that produce seeds in fruit will grow into a fruiting tree from their seed. I dont know if cherries are one that wont or will? But many of these hard coated seeds require having a split put into their hard hull first, then planted...
What to Do if You Find an Abandoned Duck Nest?
Leave them. Ducks do and must get off of their nests a lot. If its been over 21 days, then likely the eggs are bad and she decided not to hatch them. (They might be bad in fewer days, too - but at least 21 days is needed to hatch). If they were viable and its...
Getting Rid of Frog in My Yard?
Honestly you can get rid of the, but youll have cockroaches and bugs. Instead, if theyre talking, that means theyre mating in a body of water. Eliminate standing water and theyll likely find a better place to romance one another! :)
Pests are Eating My Pansies?
If you cant find the pests, try going out just as the sun starts to set. There are many caterpillars (tomato caterpillars for one) that will hide in a niche in the ground until the sun goes down and its more cool. Then they come out and munch on your plants...
Helping Newborn Mallard Ducks?
One thing Ive learned about ducks over the years is this: they have tons of babies, arent great moms (unlike geese which raise the babies as a group), and they lose a lot of babies. This is their natural population control. Its very sad, but necessary to keep...
Garden: Decorative Drainage Stream
The stones also help to clean the water too, before it reaches its final destination :)
Cool Summer Recipes?
First, consider gazpacho, shrimp salads - wonderfully cool, tangy, and light yet not too light. Adding avocado to meals really helps cool things down a bit, too. For summer kitchen heat: Crock pots. That way you can also spend more time doing fun things and...
Homemade Worcestershire Sauce
How long does it keep refrigerated this way? I love using worchestershire sauce, wouild love to cut back a little on the sodium, so I think Ill try this. :)
Reviews of Flour Sifters?
I have relief for your sifting woes! Dont sift with a sifter. Theyre hard to clean (you should never wash them), theyre hard on my hand, etc. If you want to sift something together, there are two ways of doing it. First, use a cheap mesh wire strainer (like...
Tartar Sauce Recipe?
If I want just a quicky tartar sauce, Ill mix Kraft Mayo, some garlic powder, and sweet relish. Like LULUbobo says, not much relish. It works in a pinch. If I were going to make for others, I might do the other recipes, but once in a while I get a craving that...
Dog's Head Smells?
Agreed its likely yeast infection. In addition to keeping the hair out, if you use apple cider vinegar on a papertowel to clean the inside of her ears, and lightly dampened q-tips to clean inside her ears, that helps reduce the yeast.
Causes of Ear Infections in Dogs?
Many doggy ear infections or problems are caused by yeast. If you clean the ears thoroughly, use a little diluted apple cider vinegar on a rag and wipe afterwards. Put a little diluted ACV on a q-tip to clean inside the ears. Also, let them dry as Glenns Mom...
BBQ Sauce Recipe for Someone With Colitis?
I havent tried this personally, but it might help. 1 10 3/4 ounce of condensed Tomato Soup, 2 Tablespoons of honey, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder. Stir together and use when you grill your chicken.
Smoothie Ingredients?
I like to put the little individual cups of jello in my smoothies before blending. It helps give the smoothies a little body and fluffiness without having to add dairy products like sherbert, and you can use sugar free to reduce sugar. I prefer the full-sugar...
Adding Chicory to Ground Coffee?
I just buy mine with the chicory in it - good Louisiana brands. And jrmahons right. :) But its good stuff if you like it.
Cleaning a Chicken Pen?
Its not good to put chickens where a dog has been without conditioning the ground some. A good idea would be to scrape the ground back, use agricultural lime on the scraped ground (only agricultural lime, not the usual lime - ask a feed store for some), and...
What Breed is My Dog?
I agree with Pom mix. Shes a lovely ol gal! :) Give her a spare kiss from here.
Ducks Not Sitting on Eggs?
It is actually a requirement for waterfowl that the eggs temperature be lowered for a short while each day if you were incubating them. Since shes doing her job instead, that is the time at which the mom would get off her nest to eat, drink, and (more importantly...
Kitten Bothering Adult Cat?
Agreed. Actually, its necessary for the kitten to have the other cat teach him manners when its the right time. This is how they learn to behave with each other and, more importantly, with humans. When you play with him, by the way, use the same lessons that...
Dealing with Symptoms of Sjogren's Syndrome?
Id like to add to kimhiss wonderful post the following helpful hints: You can help the yeast infection internally by gargling with a little apple cider vinegar in water - not terribly strong. Also be sure to eat yogurt a few times a week; the beneficial Acidophilus...
Getting Rid of Cottonmouth Snake In House?
You cant poison them, but you can prevent them. You can buy a snake-repellant online or at some feedstore or hardware stores. Also, snakes hate copper. They wont crawl over a strip of it. Where are the snakes coming in?? Close up the holes (any hole there is...
All My ROWDY Friends (Foundation Quarter...
Thats pretty great about the locks. Hes one of those ones that is just too smart for his own good, huh? :D He sure is a good looking boy, and what a lovely photo! Thanks for sharing him with us.
Canister Vacuum Cleaner Reviews?
We have birds, cats, and dogs as pets and a concrete floor in our house. Top that off with the fact that I keep horses in my back pasture and am constantly tracking in mud, hay, etc. Seed and pieces of wood from the the birds toys richochete like crazy in most...
Damp Towel Joke
That being said, it means several things in slang. One of them is someone who clings about. Others are pretty offensive. If you google the term and slang added to the search, youll see why the other kids reacted as they did. Sadly, people let their kids hear...
Saving Money on Building Supplies?
Habitat for Humanity has discount building supply centers in many cities. Check them out! Youll not only get some good deals, but also be helping a great cause.
