Ham Loaf without Ham
Robin, how do you grind the hot dogs? I dont have a meat grinder; would a food processor do the trick? Thanks
Repairing a Welbilt Bread Maker?
Unless you have arthritis in your hands or other problem with your hands, I wouldnt worry about it. That is all I use on my bread machine then I take it out, shape it, put in a bread pan, let is rise covered in an area free of drafts then bake in 350° oven...
Puff Pastry Apple Cherry Almond Strudel
Oh, please dont chop down all the cherry trees! I love cherries & besides, you dont have to garnish with the cherries. Leave the cherries be.
Puff Pastry Apple Cherry Almond Strudel
Sounds yummy & easy. And leave the cherry trees alone! I love them so just dont them on as a garnish.
Heat Detector Keeps Beeping?
I would check to see if the heater has a battery or not as that is what is most always the problem with detectors beeping for apparently no reason. Even if it is hooked up to main, it just might have a battery. (?) Or google for heat detector beeping & check...
Choosing Secondary Health Insurance for Seniors?
There are also some insurance businesses that specialize in Medicare coverage (secondary health ins) & they search for the best ins. for you. Also contact your local hospital(s) & ask if they have someone there who can help them choose their secondary medicare...
Easy And Fast Applesauce
So do you leave the seeds & apple core in cooking it? I assume you neglected to add to recipe to seed & core apples first before cooking down. Hope you dont think I am being too picky but the heading did say easy and fast applesauce.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
I am going to assume the ranch dressing is bottled. I really like the idea that you use canned chicken in the recipe - very convenient & if in a pinch, fast! Kudos!
Seasoning a Teflon Grill?
Maybe you have this teflon pan confused with a cast iron pan which you do season but certain cast iron products are pre-seasoned & I have never heard of seasoning a teflon pan before. Check again to see if you have teflon or cast iron. If cast iron, I am sure...
Homemade Pudding Pie Filling Mix
Can I assume that a box of cornstarch is a one pound box that is usual size found in supermarkets? Can this be halved? Please answer as to size of cornstarch so I can try this recipe. Thanks so much!
Homemade Pudding Pie Filling Mix
Thanks for your prompt response re the cornstarch. Will try it. And also, thanks for the extra tip re eggs.
Homemade Ant Traps
I have been having ant problems lately. I think because of all the rain we have had this season - must be short on food, dry ground, etc. Anyway, I hope this works & really appreciate your posting it as it is cheap, items readily available & sounds good! Thanks
Potato Ribbons
Why couldnt I just use a mandolin to cut potatoes & wouldnt the ribbons be the same as potato chips, only different shape? Either way, sounds yummy. What kind of oil do you fry the potatoes in? Thanks for your feedback.
Homemade Laundry Detergent
I would be anxious to hear your answer to the previous poster re oxiclean cancelling the bluing. Thank you
Homemade Laundry Detergent
Its me again. I forgot a couple of questions that I wanted to ask. What about HE washers? Can this soap work as well in an HE laundry machine? Does this void a warranty if something happens to the laundry machine? Can you use vinegar in the fabric softener...
Vegie Piklets
I agree, these sound sooo wonderful & a good use of veggies. Simple, items one would have on hand, esp. in summertime, & just easy. One could ask for no more in a recipe! I mean to try it.
Free Computer Training for Senior Citizens?
Check with your local library. I know our library has computer classes in various subjects. There is a senior class that has yearly fee and other computer classes that are free to anyone, including the seniors. they have computers that you use so it is a hands...
Hash Brown Potato Salad
I have a question, arent the hash brown potatoes already cooked? And if so, wouldnt I just have to thaw them? A great recipe & convenient.
Canning Fried Chicken?
Before you try canning fried chicken, which I am not quite sure you can do, PLEASE check this site. It is put out by the USDA (united states dept of agriculture) for safe canning & preserving. The link I am listing here is for meat: http://www.foodsaving.com...
Chocolate Covered Easter Eggs
Sounds great but what size can of evaporated milk? And just to be sure, its not sweetened condensed milk, right BUT evap. milk? thanks so much for this recipe & as soon as I get an answer, I am going to make them.
Round Steak and Rice
I have often seen round steak on sale but hesitated to buy it as I thought it was a tough cut of meat but this recipe does it for me. I will no longer bypass round steak anymore. Yay, another meat choice!
Beware Self Cleaning Feature On GE Oven
I would definitely tell both Sears & GE customer svc (ask for the customer svc mgr) that you are going to take them to small claims court & if no satisfaction on t heir part to fix this problem which is not your fault at all, you will report them to the attorney...
Homemade Butterfingers
Yummmm! Our favorite candy bar so this is something I am going to make. Thanks.
Washing Zip-lock Bags for Re-use
I wash mine too but if I have had meat, raw or cooked, in the bag, I toss it rather than take a chance on getting food poisoning. By the way, how do you dry yours? I havent found an easy way but hand the bag by a wooden clothespin at tip of big & try to keep...
Washing Zip-lock Bags for Re-use
libri, I really like your idea so I am going to get my husband to do this for me. I often have more than 1 or 2 to dry after washing so hanging over faucet wouldnt work for me but this would. Also, I dont use really hot water to wash them as it can deteriorate...
Sugar Free French Vanilla Liquid Dairy Creamer?
I found this recipe for sugar free fat free sweetened condensed milk at this website & there are some reviews about it too. Check this out & good luck. Recipe seems fairly simple. http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/4/Sugar_Free_Fat_Free_Sweetened_61529.shtml
Add Copper Penny To Cut Tulips
Sounds like a great idea but are pennies still made from 100% copper anymore? Just my two cents.
Use Fruit and Veggie Scraps
Do you keep these scraps in freezer & add to from day to day for the week before making into useful foodstuffs? I assume this as otherwise they would rot, right? I compost but these are items I put in the compost but if I can use them in thisi way, it is even...
Scenery: Reflection in Fountain (Emmitsburg, MD)
Great photography! It is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Buttermilk Scones
Yummmm! I was thinking too that if I omit the sugar, they might be suitable as a savory buttermilk biscuit.
Where Can I Buy Rubber Canning Jar Rings?
Try Lehmans.com. They carry all kinds of things - like a gigantic general store & they might carry the rubber rings. Or another website: kitchenkrafts.com Good luck.
Perfume as Room Freshener
It is a great idea! I just have a few cautions. When spraying in a room, be sure it does not harm any flooring, wood cabinets, or fragile items as the perfume could discolor ? or mar something you do not want to. Perhaps I am crying wolf when it is not necessary...
Almond Glaze
I thank you for this glaze for cake. Its ideal for when you dont have time to make frosting for a cake or a plain cake that you want to dress up a bit plus I love taste of almond! Quick & easy is the best way.
Homemade Corned Beef
I did not know that you could make your own corned beef! That is good news. I will try soon. Thanks
Homemade Corned Beef
In my haste, I did not read recipe closely. When directions to say add the seasonings that came with the beef, does that mean that the butcher shop/grocery store encloses a seasoning packet when you purchase it? Thank you
Chicken and Pasta
Yummm! This sounds very good & oh so easy. I, myself, though, would add a couple of cloves garlic, minced sauteed with the chicken & onions. Thanks
Shoney's Strawberries and Bananas in Red Sauce?
Here is a recipe for the strawberry glaze that you can use to coat the strawberry/banana mixture: GLAZE: 1 C water 1 C sugar 2-1/2 TBSP cornstarch Cook glaze ingredients til thick. Add red food coloring. NOTE: You could also add a small amount of strawberry...
Store Keys with Water Bottle
What if you forget where you put the car keys? Sorry, I just had to say this.
Roasted Chicken with Vegetables
This sounds delicious & I am going to try it next time I do my next roast chicken. I roasted one last night & it turned out fantastic although it wasnt this recipe, it was still good & I can only say that this one has to be outstanding!
Cleaning a Stainless Steel Coffee Pot?
I put bleach, a very small pinch of dish soap & fill with hot water, put cover on tight, shake then let sit, rinse thoroughly after about 10-15 mins depending on amt of bleach used & severity of stains. I find this the best way when cant get a dish cloth, etc...
Short'nin Bread
You dont have to wait to get buttermilk make your own by measuring 1 TBSP vinegar in a measuring cup then fill rest to 1 C measure of regular milk. Wait 5-10 mins for it to thicken or curdle then use as though for buttermilk. This works for all recipes using...
Short'nin Bread
Thank you so much for posting quickly re recipe you submitted. It is really appreciated because if I am not sure about a recipe ingredient, instruction etc., I cant make it & I certainly want to make Shortnin Bread!
Is a Self Cleaning Oven Worth the Extra Cost?
No, it isnt worth it! I dont remember if we paid extra for the self cleaning oven or not but I only used twice, didnt like the way it cleaned, still had to scrub, it discolored my oven racks & I prefer to clean it the old fashioned way - comes out way cleaner...
Spicy Beer Cake
for anlod: the sugar is listing light & dark brown sugar so it is not the same so I would say 1 C LIGHT brown sugar & 1 C DARK brown sugar making a total of 2 C brown sugar. If I am wrong, please feel free to correct me. Just adding my two cents.
Rich Sweet Dough
This sounds great! Plus your added ways to fix it are so welcome as sometimes people dont do this but thanks for your added comments & helps. Cant wait to make it either!
Scenery: Sunset (St. Placide, Quebec)
This is absolutely outstanding! It is fantastic & the colors of this picture are so good. Many kudos to her!
How Do I Clean a Flatscreen TV?
Excellent links on how to clean flat screen tvs safely. http://www.ehow.com/how_2189189_clean-flat-screen-tv.html http://www.ehow.com/how_5429580_safely-flat-panel-tv-screens.html And this link has a video on it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq-d0gfMhBo
Baking a Frozen Apple Pie?
Here is a good link & explanation: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20061026184636AANO7Ta
Thaw Meat in Electric Skillet
Ditto on the bacteria risk. It might take too long for meat to thaw on this warm temp & cause food poisoning. It is not safe, in my honest opinion. Not worth the risk. Sorry.
Shopping for Ham Flavored Soup Base?
I got mine at Wegmans but if not near a Wegman,s grocery store, try another big super market, Or try a health food store. It does add a lot of flavor to the ham bean soup without using much of it but be careful because it can tend to be salty sometimes so consider...
What is the Best Apple for Making Apple Pie?
I usually use whatever apple I have on hand which is usally Gala &/or Red Delicious & I use a combination of them both if I need that much for the pie I am making & I dont like my apples cooked too too long, just tender enough but not long enough to turn to...
Keep Liquid Soap in Purse
And just to be on the safe side, put the bottle in a small zip loc baggie so it doesnt spill all over purse, just in case!
Removing Denture Adhesive from My Mouth?
I have full upper & lower dentures. I dont need any liners or paste on uppers but my lower, I use Poligrip strips. I apply as suggested on box then cut one strip in half & put that in the front middle of indent on denture. I would have to use denture paste...
Remedies for Healing Sore Gums Due to Dentures?
I got something under my bottom dentures once & it was quite sore as I wasnt aware of it (duh?) til I took them out. What I used was over the counter orajel or other ointments/gels used for especially this denture pain or check for baby teething gels for this...
Remedies for Healing Sore Gums Due to Dentures?
One more note I forgot to mention in previous post, dentists will accept time payments. I would check into that. Call around to different dentists til you find one, preferably one that is recommended to you by a friend or acquaintance if you can.
Removing Labels from Plastic Containers?
Use vegetable oil (Crisco, Wesson) by putting on the label so it is saturated & let it stay on there for 15-20 mins. then try to remove. Repeat if still there. A quicker fix is Good B Gone which is meant specifically for this. Vegetable oil works, just slower...
Making Pecan Pie With Butter Instead of Margarine?
The only thing I can think of as to the nature of the white layer could be the foam from the melted butter. Perhaps you let it melt too long, it separated &/or foamed & didnt get fully blended into other ingredients. Hope this helps.
Eliminating Cat Box Odors?
I would be careful about using perfumes, candles, or scented litters for a cat or cats. And be careful that the litter is not too powdery as the cat can breathe in the dust it causes when it uses the box & also some litter stick to the cats fur just from using...
Long Standing Fudge Recipe Will No Longer Set Up?
It might be the products that are used that are now produced differently than they were in years past. I know Crisco shortening is different now as it has eliminated saturated fats, I think it was. But some recipes dont come out the same because of this so...
Scenery: Wyandotte, Oklahoma
It would have been great if you had taken some pictures of the pow wow. Very nice picture anyway.
Donate Care Packages For Christmas
What a special person you are to do this! God bless you and enable you to continue in your most needed act of love. You have inspired a lot of us, I am sure & certainly given me an idea for free samples I get through the mail, etc. Thank you.
Lime Gelatin Trees
Sounds great but what did you use for standing the cones of gelatin upright in fridge? Thank you.
Tiger Butter
I havent tried this recipe yet but am going to do so soon. Sounds very good & oh so easy.
Cinnamon Applesauce Salad
We always fix our homemade chunky applesauce w/cinnamon candies melted into hot applesauce. We love it this way & I can only say that this recipe will be over the top!
Cheese Slaw
I also would like to know what size bags of cheese too. Please post. I would love to try this. Thank you.
Recycled Container As Toilet Brush Holder
Thank you so much for having a picture of this too! Could maybe jazz it up a bit with some decorating maybe. I will put my thinking cap on.
Make Your Own Seasoned Bread for Stuffing
Fantastic tip! I am going to make this ASAP. Sounds delish and as you said, money saving. Thank you.
Sour Cream Noodle Bake
I may be wrong but I think the cottage cheese takes the place of the cream cheese. Could this be?
Savory Stuffing Bread
Do you heat the broth before adding sugar & yeast? Do you cover the dough in the greased bowl that is left to double in size? What do these directions mean? Punch down dough, pan and let rise until double? Thank you for your answers to come, because I sure...
Black Dress Fades to Purple Under the Arms?
What if you added white vinegar to the clear rinse water & let soak for an hour or so. This might set the color but if it will fade the color out or not, I am not sure. Good luck.
Print Preview to Read Emails
Great idea & one which I will do from now on. Surprised I didnt think of it before. (Well, not really, because I am kinda slow on the uptake, LOL.) Good idea and thanks for sharing.
Recipe for Jarring Geese?
I dont have an answer to your question regarding canning geese meat but I had to say that I giggled when I read the post from sucidalady about not jarring geese. Too funny, sorry.
Freezing Uncooked Oatmeal?
Yes, you can freeze uncooked oatmeal to extend shelf life. I do it all the time. I put it in a Ziploc gallon bag and put in freezer but when I want to use some or it, I bring to room temp first.
Scenery: Misty Morning
This photo is gorgeous! So beautiful & makes me envious of the view they have in front of them all year. Where is this?
Candy Corn Fudge
This is a great idea! Using different colors, you could easily do Christmas fudge, 4th of July, St Patricks Day, Easter, etc. What a great basic recipe. I havent made the fudge yet so if it is tasty to me, the rest of the idea is fantastic.
Sweetened Butter Spread
Very good idea! Especially sounds yummy with the orange or lemon peel to cut the sweetness of it.
Shelf Life of Swanson Chicken Broth in Cartons?
Why dont you just call the 800 phone number if there is one, on the box or carton & ask them. You dont have to say where you got the broth, just about the shelf life like you asked here. They would be the best source.
Canning Fruit in the Oven
The following is from Univ of Ga which is a reputable respected org. for preserving food safety & guidelines. Is it safe to can in the oven? No. This can be dangerous because the temperature will vary according to the accuracy of oven regulators and circulation...
Pressure Canning Pumpkin at Home?
For canning pumpkin at home safetl, go to this link: http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/tips/fall/pumpkins.html Canning pumpkin butter or mashed or pureed pumpkin is not recommended. Home canning is not recommended for pumpkin butter or any mashed or pureed pumpkin or...
My Frugal Life: Watch Every Penny
I have another tip on watching movies - get them from your library. You have your library card & can get movies, books on tape, etc. And credit cards, we carry just one credit card, although I do have a department store credit card too but we always pay them...
Using Pickle Juice
Thank you so much for the tips using (leftover) pickle juice. I always hate throwing out the tasty homemade bread & butter pickle juice when the pickles are eaten up. Now I dont have to waste all of it.
Use Rag Wrapped Squeegee to Clean Walls
Pixie, whatever way it is spelled, it is a good tip & you got the message anyway. No spelling contest here, just tips.
Saving Herbs and Spices?
I dry mine in a dehydrator & I only paid about $50 for mine. Make sure you buy the solid trays that go on top of perforated trays to dry other items as once they dry, they will fall through the holes if you dont. You can also dry many many other food items...
How Long Should I Blanch Zucchini Before Freezing?
I do not blanch my zucchini at all. I wash them off, shred them then put in 2 C amounts in zip loc bags. When ready to make zucchini bread, I thaw in fridge, squeeze out water, measure then use in my recipe. After freezing & squeezing water out (not too much...
Cake In Orange Cups
It certainly is interesting & may I suggest one more tip that you slice a tiny slice from bottom of orange so that it will sit upright on foil. Sounds like a beautiful presentation.
