Donating Fabric to Charity?
If you are in the United States visit this link for local quilting guilds in your area. http://www.americanquilter.com/quilt_world/guilds.php Your citys senior center has contacts as well as local hospitals neonatal units. When my mother passed two quilting...
Freezing Kale?
Yes. First, clean the leaves and trim away the thick middle vein. Chop the leaf into pieces. Blanch for two minutes in a pot of boiling water, then chill in cold water and drain in a colander. Use a plastic ziploc bag for storage.
Removing Ink from Clothing?
Use cheap hair spray like aqua net and really douse it well. Rub it after it sets for about 5 minutes. Repeat if necessary.
Planting Seeds in August?
I would be wary of planting flowers in the shade this time of year. It takes at least 7-14 days to sprout and 60 days for bloom.
Moth Ball Odor in Blanket Chest?
Try a bowl of vinegar or coffee beans. The acidity should take care of the smell.
Blanching Green Beans?
Blanch for at least 3 minutes if pre-cut into 1 inch pieces. Longer 3-5 minutes if whole. Plunge them into ice cold water for the same amount of time as you blanched them to bring the temperature down. Drain/dry the beans well before using. Use about 1 gallon...
Freezing Swiss Chard?
Be sure to use fresh, crisp chard. First, rinse the leaves in plain cold water in a colander and bowl. Cut off stems and damaged areas. Bring a pot 2/3 full of water to a boil. Blanch greens for 3 minutes by covering pot. Cool greens immediately in ice water...
