July 16, 2007

Sour Cream Yeast RollsCombine first 4 ingredients in a small saucepan; cook over low heat until butter melts. Cool to 105-115 degrees F. Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large mixing bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in sour cream mixture and egg. Gradually add flour to yeast mixture, mixing well.

 

Roast Duckling with Tangerine StuffingRemove giblets and neck from ducking, and reserve for use in other recipes, if desired. Rinse duckling with cold water, and pat dry with paper towels.

 

Spinach Salad with Honey DressingA sweet dressing for a fresh spinach salad, with honey and mandarin oranges.

 

Double Chocolate Chip Oatmeal CookiesCream margarine and sugars, beat in eggs. Add vanilla. Beat in flour and oatmeal. Add salt, soda and baking powder. Stir in chocolate chips and grated Hershey bar by hand.

 

$10 Dinner: Fish MexicaliPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray dish with cooking spray. Place fish in bottom of casserole dish in single layer. Drain and rinse beans. In separate bowl, mix corn, beans salsa and cheese.

 

Salmon Pasta PrimaveraCook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the broccoli, onion, green pepper, and garlic in 2 tablespoons butter until vegetables are tender.

 

Pineapple Apricot Zucchini JamBoil another 15 minutes. Add 1 large and 1/2 of 1 small package apricot Jello Mix well and seal as for jam. I like apricot flavor Jello the best, but any flavor works equally well.

 

Asparagus with Curry SauceA delicious side dish using asparagus with a curry sauce.

 

Shop for Greeting Cards at Thrift StoresGreeting cards have gotten so expensive and my husband has a large family and lots of birthday cards to send out. So I look for nice birthday cards at thrift shops, when they have them.

 

Using Lemons to Clean Your MicrowaveSometimes we end up with tough baked on food stuck to the walls, ceiling and floor of our microwave, so hard that you almost need a chisel to get it off. Try this next time.

 

Rose Breasted GrosbeakA new bird in the neighborhood: Rose Breasted Grosbeak.

 

Matchbox DollThis is a matchbox doll I like to make.

 

Pour Off Oil From Bottled Salad DressingsWe've got a pal who's a nurse. She pours off the oil that gathers at the top of bottled Italian dressing, before using the rest on her salads.

 

Moe The CatMoe is nine years old. I adopted him from a friend that was moving out of the country. He just sleeps all day. I did not see him the first two weeks I had him.

 

Bringing the Bargain HomeFrugal living means doing what you can to get that bargain home!

 

Buy Mulch In Bulk From LandscapersIf you have a large area to mulch, check with local landscaping companies about buying mulch in bulk. We did this year for a play area we made for our kids.

 

Book AngelsFirst of all I would like to just say I love making these for any occasion. They are cheap and easy to make and best of all its a great way to recycle all those hard cover books you don't read anymore or the ones you can get at a yard sale for dirt cheap.

 

Cleaning Spray Paint Off Trees?Any advice for cleaning spray paint off trees?

 

Using Pool Bleach Tablets for Laundry?I have been given a bucket of chlorine tablets for my above ground pool. I am thrilled that I don't have to purchase these this year, in fact I may have enough for a couple of years. Anyway, I was wondering, can I put one of these tablets in a bucket of water and make bleach for my laundry?

 

Smelly Feet Odor in My Car?How can I get rid of bad smelly feet odour in my car? It's not form my feet or a stray shoe - I think he it must have been a spillage no one is admitting to!

 

White Microfiber Shirt?My husband has a white microfiber shirt that he loves but it is turning gray and splotchy, particularly on the back. It has some white spots on it from using a bleach pen to remove stains.

 

Gutter Guard Product Reviews?Does anyone have any info on a "gutter guard" product or system that work well, lasts, and does not cost close to $1000 or more? I am looking for something that keeps leaves out but does not catch them on top, and lets rain into the gutter but does not let the rain flow beyond the gutter. Does anyone have any info on a "gutter guard" product or system that work well, lasts, and does not cost close to $1000 or more?

 

Flea Fogger on a Mattress?How to eliminate flea fogger from mattress/box springs?

 

Mrs. Dash Sauce Substitute?Another question from an Aussie! Can someone please tell me what Mrs. Dash sauce is? We can't buy that here in Australia and I'm not sure what I could substitute.

 

Trumpet Vines Not Flowering?I have had a trumpet vine for about 3 years, but no flowers. Why?

 

Parts for a Quartz 85 Anniversary Clock?I'm looking for the part that runs the clock, it was my parents clock, with lots of memories, it just quit running. The clock is a Quartz 85 Anniversary Clock wo85/00675 NIB 85/111.

 

AOL Email Reviews?Does anyone use the free email from AOL and do you like it? Have you had any problems, etc...? We are getting ready to change to it and would like to find out about it. Editor's Note: We can send invitations for gmail to anyone that wants one, just send us a message through the contact form.

 

Worms Eating My Sunflowers?I am a true novice at gardening, but I planted some sunflowers along my fence (in full sun) and they were really thriving but now there are furry black worms eating the leaves and they are all dying.

 

Rainbow Tea Decorations?I want to know about how to decorate for a rainbow tea our church is having on October 13, 2007. My color is indigo.

 

Palm Tree Decor?How can I decorate a living room in palm tree decor?