Alternatives to Sugar in Recipes?
Have used Splenda for some time now..excellent results. This product has been tested for many years and declared safe to use. I get many of my recipes online from d life which is a diabetic site with great recipes many of which use Splenda.
Shell Gasoline With Nitrogen?
I always use Shell gas but haven`t heard of it with nitrogen here in western Canada. I do however have Michelin tires that use nitrogen. I was told that the tire pressure remains more constant and therefore gives better gas mileage. I don`t know whether or...
Keeping Peanut Butter Smelling Fresh?
I have a 2 kg jar of Kraft Peanut butter. Cant use it up really quickly. Does anyone know if I can freeze half of it? Will it affect the texture? Thanks for all the good info on this site.
Knitting a Sweater Without a Knitting Board?
I too want to know what is a knitting board. I`ve gone on this site and others to find out but so many responses are answering questions with questions. Finally I found it on Google. Try asking Google and youll get the information. Good luck with your sweater...
Sponge Cake Without Using Eggs?
I believe the writer was asking for recipes for spongecakes using no oil or eggs...not advice about following a cake box`s directions. The one recipe that was sent in sounds delicious. I must try it. M.
Pattern For Fabric Cat That Sits on Shelf?
I have patterns for both the Windowsill and the Shelf kittiesThey`re only about 6 tall but I think they could be enlarged. If you get in touch with me and send me your EMail and/or snail mail address..I`ll see that you get them.I`ve made many of them.
Keeping Berries From Settling At Top Of Jam?
If you stir and skim the jam (as it says in the Certo instructions) you shouldn`t have berries settling on the bottom of the jar.
Remembering To Use Coupons?
Use a business size envelope (or a used envelope from a greeting card). Write your grocery list on the front of the envelope and tuck your coupons inside the envelope. I`ve been doing this for a long time and it works!!
Pumpkin Substitution
I have a great recipe for pumpkin muffins. On occasion I`ve substituted sweet potatoes, squash(various types) apple sauce and even cooked, mashed carrots...never had a failure and the taste is great~
Recipes Using Honey?
Check with your local Dept. of Agriculture, Home Economics teachers or even many good cookbooks to find out equivelent amounts when substituting honey (or other sweetener) for sugar. Have you tried Splenda? It`s pricier than sugar but you might like to try...
Homemade Christmas Presents for Adults?
It`s far better to make a small gift for each member of the family and friends than it is to draw names. Remember what Christmas is about. Jesus didn`t draw names but gave to all of us. Better to just say MERRY CHRISTMAS if you have no money for gifts. Drawing...
Energy Saving Window Covers
How do you get daylight/sunshine into your home with the windows covered in black paper? Do you attach them to a roller and pull them down only at night or do you have your windows covered all of the time?
The Benefits of Wearing Uniforms to School
I`m a Canadian who was educated at a parochial school. Our uniforms were rather plain...navy blue sleeveless jumpers over white blouses. The boys wore navy or black pants and white shirts. Nobody ever thought about what the latest fad or style was for clothes...
Christian Newsletters?
Wanda`s Country Home or The Happy Cooker. These are both the same newsletter having poems, music, uplifting readings, recipes, her son`s beautiful art etc. Just try http://www.WandasCountryHome.com . I think you`ll likeit very much.
Patterns for Infant Baby Clothes?
There is a very good website: Free Patterns.com It`s free to become a member. It posts sewing, knitting, crochet etc. Check it out.
Saying "No" to Charities?
Im quite polite to Charities but telemarketers are a whole different thing. When they ask for me by name, or the lady or man of the house...I simply say Just one moment please Then I leave the phone for awhile. When I get back to the phone...its an open line...
Leather-Look Vase or Bottle
I remember as a child making something similar. We tore small pieces of brown paper bags,glued them onto a jar or bottle.Then with either shoe polish OR brown crayon..lightly colour over the whole thing. Quite pretty really!
Keeping a Pie Crust from Shrinking?
Please...Don`t use waxed paper as was suggested. A lady in my building did just that and filled our apartment bldg. with smoke when the paper caught fire...very dangerous. The foil is a better idea.
My New Luggage Smells Bad?
There is a product called NilOdor Just a drop or two will deodorize about a 10 ft. room(I`ve used it and it works!!) For luggage I would suggest a drop on a cotton ball placed inside the luggage and the luggage closed. This product doesn`t cover up smells; it...
Looking for Small Rooting Vases?
Go toa Dollar Store,Buck or Two or any of that kind f store. Look for Shot Glasses. They`re about 4 tall; and 1 1/4 around the top. The bottoms are weighted glass so they aren`t top heavy and therefore won`t tip over. They work very well.
Need To Change The Top and Bottom of a Display Cabinet?
If the white piece of furniture looks nice; don`t do anything at all. Every piece of furniture doesn`t have to match. Sometimes one different piece will really stand out and look great. Try it for awhile before you decide to strip, sand, re-varnish etc. etc...
Sneak Vegetables Into Your Dinner!
My children have veggies that are preferred over other veggies. But---I`ve never had to hide or sneak veggies into their tummies. I fed them fruit and veggies right from the time they were on solid foods for the first time. They got used to eating a variety...
Cleaning an Antique Crystal Decanter?
Try dropping a denture cleaning tablet in water in the decanter. It always works well for me. Just leave it for awhile, I leave it overnight. Hope this helps you.
A Healthy Meat Substitute
TVP sounds very interesting to me! Is it available in Canada as well as the USA?I live in Western Canada and would like to try it. Thanks
Canadian Huggies Coupons?
Donate them to any maternity ward. Perhaps they can use them but if not they can pass them on to a new mother who will be happy to have them.
