Planting Pepper Plants in Pots for Winter?
Yes! Absolutely! I grew up with my mother doing that, shed even save seed, plant, and grow them entirely in the house - they would line the window cill. She would do this for most peppers. Enjoy - Great idea
Growing Fruit Trees in Pots?
Yes that is a great idea, practical, economical, and forward thinking. There is no reason not to try and grow what you want - what you think may work in the area you are in. Do some research and really explore your possabilities. There are trees you may want...
Freezing Cooked Beef?
Absolutely! The quicker you freeze meat after it has cooked and cooled - the better. You should have no problem freezing it. Sniff and nibble if you are suspicious- wrap it so you keep out as much air as possible to keep from freezer burn and label clearly...
Finger Foods For Halloween Wedding?
My Mum used to use a pumpkin (hollowed out) to serve from. Also, she used the little ones often referred to as gourds (the mini pumpkins) to serve little treats in and even bake personal servings in! (she would even stuff them)Have you considered a white sheet...
Does Sewing Your Own Things Save Money?
FOLKS!! Lets face it - SOMETIMES is the rule!!! SOMETIMES you can find great deals on used clothing (already broken in..) and SOMETIMES things just cant be found in time for whom ever needs the item in want! SOMETIMES you cannot find what you need on sale at...
Use Bathwater for Cleaning
Hi! Yes, I lived backwoods for years and without plumbing - so we had running water - by foot! It is surprising what most folks take for granted! In the winter we always had a very large stock pot of water on the stove and we had instant washing up water from...
Reusing Honey Bear Containers?
Gosh, they would make great containers for homemade sauces, dips, or not so homemade sauces like katsup or mustard! If you did not want to use them food related, they would make great glue holders, acrylic paint for a large art project or to hold glitter! They...
Eating The Greens On Broccoli?
Thank you folks! I will try. The veg is from our own garden and the leaves on some of the cauliflower are absolutley huge! Then of course the leaves on the red and green cabbage and broccoli! Will try and cook them down and get creative. Freezing helps tame...
Cooking and Freezing Turnips?
I have had them cooked down with carrots - then mashed! Yum! These freeze well too - so I guess you can freeze your boiled, blanched, roasted, or mashed turnips! Enjoy!
20 Farm Cats with Fleas?
I am not sure if my girlfriend did this for ticks and/or fleas...she would take a little minced garlic and mix with a teaspoon of oil then mix it into their food. She told me the oil was good for their coats and the garlic was for pests! Good luck on your search...
Name for a Christian Daycare?
How about incorporating the ark into something - Its inclusive, suggests safety, and bright new beginnings! You have a tough choice to make, ask for peace in your answer. (or a fleeces!) Lord bless you, Joanna
Use Old Pantyhose to Keep Rain Barrel Water Clean
What an awsome idea! Too bad it might be hard to find a device to put on the rain barrel that would do that same thing to keep out (quote)stuff(/quote)! I know pulling up the leaves on cauliflower and covering the plant with a cut off section of panty hose...
Race Car Game
BRAVO!!! I think this is just an awesome idea!!! I have a young son and he would be able to do this as well as older kids and even Dads I could see enjoy the moment doing this! Thanks for sharing! Great birthday hint!
Can I Eat My Navy Beans?
IF you pick them when they are younger (smaller) then YES you can eat the pods - if you wait until the beans resemble navy beans too much then the pods are really not that desirable to eat, tough and almost woody. Enjoy your bounty! (they wont hurt you if you...
Buying Foods For Chocolate Fountain?
It depends on how many you are serving! Remember also - you can do things like angel food cake cut up into squares... anything YOU FOLKS like with chocolate GOES. As far as how much it depends on how many attending.
Best Apples For Making Juice?
It may depend on what kind of juicer you are using. I have used several, and am currenty experimenting with the sauce maker attatchment on the Kitchen Aid. Really might look at the pulp coming off, and how much juice you are losing there. GOOD LUCK!!
Rub Recipes for Chicken?
Use your imagination and your memory of what you tasted that you like.. spicey, sweet, island flavors, oriental,... Encorporate those spices you have that you like. I like to use a combination of cinnamon, garam masala, garlic, black pepper, sea salt.. generally...
Using Leftover Fried Rice?
If you make a scrambled egg wrap and stuff it with hot fried rice it is wonderful! You can top it off with nuts of your choice- or make a egg foo yong gravy to go over top-yum!!
What Are Good Vegetables for Dehydrating?
Well, I love to dry most any veg. I have dried onion, bell pepper, celery, tomato, green onion, zucchini, squashes of smaller thinner skin variety, even snow peas! I store in large glass jars, and throw small amounts (1-2C. limit total) of veg and herbs into...
Clean Your Area Rugs at The Car Wash
What an AWSOME idea! I knew there must be a way to do this! Thank you very much. Joanna
Saving Money on Celery
Something else that helps saving money on celery is to grow an herb called Lovage. I love Lovage! It tolerates poor soil, wind, heat ... it comes back year after year and only gets bigger. It doesnt even seem to winter-kill! A mature pant grows like a huge...
Supermarket Mistakes
Also, be sure of the stores policy on money back issues. Some of these mega grocery stores do not give you back money - but credit slips! My Dad went to one when passing through a city and they wouldnt give him the couple dollars difference after charging him...
