Using Jack O'Lanterns After Halloween
I found that Jack OLantern pumpkins have a lot of water that reduces the flavor and makes the pumpkin pie take a long time to set. I used to bake the pumpkins instead of boiling. Now I buy Sugar Baby pumpkins. They are the eating kind. When I was overseas and...
Removing Air from Ziplock Bags
Then what do you do with the water? In CA we cant waste water. The poster who uses a straw has to be careful of what is in the bag. She can be inhaling something like salmonella. If the contents are solid, just lay the bag on the counter, press out the air...
Recycling Water Around The Home
Dont forget the water that you cook eggs, pasta or veggies in. If you dont save it for soup, water the plants with it. Cooled, of course!
Use Sheets For Quilt Backing
I read recently that its not a good idea to use sheets as the backing of a quilt. The weave is too dense. The needle will cut the threads, and make holes in the fabric. They might not be noticeable at first, but after repeated washings, theyll weaken the fabric...
