February 8, 2006

Vegetable Curry DipCombine all ingredients except veggies and refrigerate for about 4 hours. Serve dip with the raw veggies...

 

Sante Fe StewI start a crock pot of the Sante Fe stew in the morning and just take the crock pot over to our friends' house and keep it on warm. Everyone serves themselves.

 

Vegetable ColeslawCombine the cabbage, zucchini, squash, and onions. Combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard seed, and celery salt. Add the mayonnaise mixture to the cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Set aside at least 4 hours. Serves 8....

 

Warm Pork and Spinach SaladIn small saucepan, combine salad dressing, mustard, and brown sugar; heat just until brown sugar is dissolved, stirring constantly. Stir cooked pork into hot dressing to coat well...

 

Golden CatfishCut the fish into 1 inch chunks. Place flour, eggs, and crumbs into 3 separate bowls. Coat the fish with the flour, then dip into the eggs, then coat with the crumbs...

 

French Herbed ChickenBrown chicken in shortening. season with salt and pepper and place in a 2 quart casserole. Drain excess fat from skillet; add remaining ingredients except the celery and bay leaf...

 

Picking Up ChangeGet up early and walk your dog in strip malls and pick up the change you find on the ground - especially at gas stations and fast food restaurants.

 

Baby (Tuxedo Cat)Baby is a 5 year old Tuxedo Cat. I got her at the Humane Society; Christmas 2000 (I'll never forget that night - my first pet!)

 

Saving Money - Delay BuyingIf you want something put it on a list and wait a month. If it is still on the list budget for this item and get it!

 

Flour for Plants and FlowersSprinkle flour over plants and flowers to keep bugs off and rabbits away.

 

Standing Up for What's ImportantIn life you have to stand up for something or else you'll fall for anything.

 

Painted PillowcasesMy daughter recently had a 4th birthday party. We invited 3 of her friends and painted handprint flowers on pillowcases. We painted as soon as they arrived and by the time the party was over, the paint was dry!

 

Living with PackratsWhen it comes to clutter and being organized I have a rule: When going through old things every year, when I find an item that someone just had to have for christmas, birthday, etc. If that item or items is sitting and not being used...

 

Potato Peels for Mulch and FertilizerI use potato peels as mulch and fertilizer.

 

Washing Stinky Sports ClothesKids into team sports this year? All those "sweaty" uniforms and socks making you wish you had a clothespin for your nose? How will you ever get them fresh again using the bargain brand detergent?...

 

Poll: How often do you eat at restaurants each month?Today's poll asks: How often do you eat at restaurants each month?

 

Quick Mac and Cheese Using Cheddar Cheese SoupA can of Campbell's cheddar cheese soup over cooked macaroni makes a good and quick mac and cheese for a meal.

 

Using Baggies for Bill OrganizingI use baggies for everything. When all my bills are paid I put all the invoices in a baggie and put the month/year on outside. That way if I ever have to go back to find something it's easy.

 

Dukane (Doberman)Dukane is a 4 year old Doberman. We got him from a very good Doberman breeder here in Wisconsin 4 years ago.

 

Inexpensive Party Favors?My brothers and I are throwing my mom a suprise party for her 60th birthday. There will be about 50-60 people attending. I need to think of some inexpensive party favors for people to take home with them.

 

Pickled Garlic Recipe?Does anyone have a favorite recipe for pickled garlic, you'd like to share?

 

Organizing an Office?I work in an office for a chain of grocery stores. I need some ideas for organizing it.

 

Name Tag Ideas for Clothes?I'm a foster parent and when children come into my home they sometimes come with a bag of clothing. I also have to spend a certain dollar amount each month buying them brand new clothes.

 

Dog Urinating at Friend's House?I have a male, neutered labrador dog. He will be 2 in April. He has been house trained since he was 10 weeks old and has never had a problem since. I take him to friends houses quite frequently who have dogs, but last night he urinated twice inside a friends house. Once on my friend's bed pillow that he had knocked off the bed and for a second time on my friend's dog bed that he has for his male golden retriever.

 

Cooking Oil on Kitchen Units?Can anyone tell me how to remove cooking oil from kitchen units?

 

Adding Password Protection to a Computer?We have a need to block access to the computer and are trying to avoid having to hide parts or buy software. Can we configure it to have the whole machine password protected? We have an HP Pavilion desktop that runs Windows XP.

 

Stripping Oak Furniture?I have an oak bureau that is painted white. I would like to strip it. I need to know how to remove the paint from the wooden knobs and also the brass keyholes (they don't look like I can remove them). I also need to know what to do with it once I strip it and what is the best stripping method.

 

Sharpening a Fillet Knife?How do you sharpen a fillet knife?