April 9, 2007

Orange Jewel Combine all ingredients except ice cubes in blender container; blend until smooth. Add ice cubes; blend until thickened. Serve immediately.

 

Gloria's Grilled Tuna And Cheese Sandwich - Italian StyleIn a large bowl, mix in all ingredients but the slice of cheese and, of the course, the bread. Taste it for enough flavor. You could spice it up with red pepper flakes (optional). Heat up either your waffle iron or electric skillet.

 

Sour Cream BiscuitsIn a bowl, combine flour and baking soda. Add sour cream and oil; stir just until moistened. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 4-6 times. Roll out to 3/4-in. thickness; cut with a 2-1/2-inch biscuit cutter.

 

Praline Sweet Potatoes and ApplesIn 10 inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sweet potatoes; cover and cook over medium heat 5 minutes. Turn slices over. Reduce heat; cover and cook 5 minutes longer.

 

Pasta With Light Alfredo SauceCook pasta according to package directions; drain and keep warm. Meanwhile, in large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 seconds.

 

Roasted Vegetables RomaPreheat oven to 425 degrees F. In large jellyroll pan, combine mushrooms, zucchini, bell pepper and onion. In small bowl, combine oil, garlic, basil, oregano, salt and pepper.

 

Hot Salmon DipIf you love salmon then you are sure to love this hot salmon dip. Serve it at your next party with chips or crackers.

 

Pumpkin Chiffon TorteFor crust, combine cookie crumbs and butter in medium bowl; press onto bottom of greased 10 inch springform pan fitted with flat bottom.

 

Sadie (Staffordshire Terrier)Sadie is a 4 year old Staffordshire Terrier. She was a stray puppy, looked liked she had been dumped. I couldn't help but take her in.

 

Coffee Filter for Loose TeaIf you run out of bags for using loose tea, use a coffee filter. Place the amount of tea you need for a pot or a cup, into the center of the filter. Gather the filter up over the tea and tie it closed with a piece of string.

 

Recycled CD Window TreatmentI saw an interesting window treatment the other day. A computer shop had used CDs to cover a window; overlapping two layers, to create a sort of round pane effect.

 

Shop Today For Easter Items On SaleToday all the Easter candy, toys and decorations go on sale. Many stores mark them down 50% or more to clear them out quickly.

 

Crayon MobileThe finished project looks good in any kid's room. Make a couple and give them as birthday gifts.

 

My Raised GardenHere is my raised garden.

 

UPS Avoids Left Turns to Save GasTime magazine recently published an article called "The Global Warming Survival Guide". It has a list of 51 things you can do to reduce global warming.

 

Stock Up on Back to School Items for CraftsTo cut your craft costs, it's best to stock up at Target during the summer when they have their back to school sales. White glue bottles, crayons, markers, rulers, and kid scissors are all the best price.

 

Homemade Baby BooksSince babies get bored with everything too soon, this is the best way to engross them (4-16 months). I cut attractive colorful pictures of almost anything from magazines or newspapers and then just put them in sandwich bags.

 

Fabric Book CoverThis is a nice gift and takes about an hour to create. I would like to make fabric book cover/carriers with straps for gifts. Does anyone have a pattern or directions?

 

Planning A Luxury Birthday PartyMany teenage and preteen girls imagine a luxurious birthday party. They want to act, and treat their friends, like a celebrity for the day. Unfortunately, they don't realize how expensive limos, hotels, fancy restaurants, spas and beauty treatments can cost.

 

Put a Penny on a Bee StingI saw this tip on the internet, if you get stung by a bee or hornet put a copper penny on the sting and hold it there for 15 minutes, it should take the sting away and should be no swelling.

 

Pull Out Sofa Bed Frame?Where can I find sofa bed frame for a pull out sofa bed?

 

Stains on a Pewter Baby Cup?How do I clean water stains on a pewter baby cup? At least, I think they are water stains.

 

UK Equivalent to Club Soda?I have seen loads of reference to club soda but don't know what the UK equivalent would be. Does anyone have a brand name to quote? I'm not sure if it is a liquid soda water, bicarbonate of soda, or soda crystals which are being referred to.

 

Making Room Diffusers From Wooden Skewers?Does anyone have instructions for making room diffusers from wooden skewers in a bottle of scented liquid, similar to reed room diffusers?

 

Floam Recipe?How do you make Floam? Does anyone have a recipe?

 

Seabrook Wallpaper Champs" Pattern #FN2002?I am desperately seeking discontinued seabrook wallpaper pattern, "Fleurs des Champs" Pattern #FN2002. I have already checked several internet wallpaper sites, but would welcome any suggestions.