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February 1, 2008

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Steve's Green Chile StewFirst of all this recipe does not have to be followed to the letter but should be done to taste, just don't screw it up.

 

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Coffee Glazed PecansI came up with this for my mom who loves anything coffee-flavored. This is always my Valentine gift for her.

 

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CustardCream sugar with beaten eggs and salt. Gradually add 1 qt. milk. Put in kettle and set kettle in vessel with boiling water. Cook 25-35 minutes. Stir until it starts to thicken.

 

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Millionaire PieAdd pineapple and pecans. Whip cream with sugar and fold into mixture. Pour into crusts and chill for several hours before serving.

 

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Tuna Crisp Noodle CasseroleSaute' onion and celery in butter until celery is soft. Combine undiluted soup and water. Add onions and celery, soy sauce, pepper, Tabasco and tuna.

 

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Hearty Vegetable SoupWhen it's cold, raining, snowing or icy, this soup will warm and give you comfort. Combine all ingredients in a large cooking pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour or until vegetables are tender.

 

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Smokey (Black Cat)

Smokey (Black Cat)Smokey is a 2 1/2 year old stray black cat. I got him last summer. He lives to eat and play, in that order! Mister Smokey Smokerson is the joy of our lives! We were looking for a "mouser" at the same time fools moved out and left him in the parking lot of my daughters apartment complex

 

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Valentine Cascade MobileFun and easy. Make these mobiles to decorate your home for a Valentine's Day party, to use as party favors, or just to decorate a kid's room. If you plan to make several, pre-cut all of the heart shapes you will need at the same time, then all you'll have to do is assemble each one.

 

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Arm and Hammer Laundry Detergent for Clean LaundryI started using Tide with Febreeze to tackle sweaty workout clothes. It did the trick, so I used it on all my family's laundry. Only problem is one of my daughters had a allergic skin reaction to it. So I looked for a sensitive skin/fragrance free laundry detergent.

 

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Bake Brownies in Cupcake LinersWhen our five year old grandson was helping me bake brownies, we were getting ready to pour them into the baking pan and he wanted me to put them in cupcake paper cups instead.

 

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Bargain Hairstyling At Adult Education ClassesI just got my haircut at an Adult Education Class. They learn the trade and are supervised and watched close as they work on client's hair.

 

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Add Peanut Butter to OatmealI make instant oatmeal for breakfast several times a week. I've started adding a tablespoon of peanut butter after it's been cooked. I stir it in with a little bit of milk. It tastes delicious, and adds a little boost nutritionally. My kids absolutely love it!

 

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Use a Heavy Rubber Band on Your Toothpaste TubeTo keep from chasing your toothpaste to the end of the tube place a large rubber band ( like the ones that come on fresh broccoli) at the end and gradually fold up the empty tube containing the used portion in the band.

 

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Recyclethis - British Recycling WebsiteWe all have extra stuff we just don't know what to DO with. Other than tossing it or giving it away - the British site:



     

Bead My Valentine

Bead My ValentineInstead of cards (that too often get tossed in the "circular file") I made beaded Valentine's Day gifts last year. Even though they are inexpensive and very simple, my family and friends loved them.

 

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AirfareWatchdog.com This is a site where you can register and get e-notices when they have a good airfare rates.

 

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Make Sure You Are Getting Discounts At The Grocery StoreYou think you are saving money when you buy discounted food at the grocery store, right. You suppose to be, right. But if the cashier does not see the reduced price and the barcode is not blackmarked across, then you end up paying full price.

 

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Bleach Stain on Tile Floor?I spilled bleach on my bathroom floor and now have an ugly yellow stain. Is there anything that will remove this from the tile?

 

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Albumin Powder Instead of Egg Whites?When a recipe calls for only the EGG WHITES can Albumin powder be used instead. If so, how much water is added to the powder to reconstitute it? Can the powder be added to the dry ingredients and the water to the liquids? Any info about albumin powder will be appreciated.

 

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Removing Orange Stain from Sweatshirt?I have a sweater that I received as a Christmas gift about a year ago. I left the hoodie on the back of a chair in the kitchen for a few days, forgetting about it, and when I picked it up there was an orange-ish splattered stain on the front.

 

House Training a 2 Year Old Dog?I have a dog that is almost 2 years old and is still not fully house trained. I'm open to any suggestions. Can anyone help?

 

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Recipe for Creamy Pasta Salad?I am looking for a recipe for creamy pasta salad.

 

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Straightening Warped Cupboard Doors?Does anyone know if it is possible to straighten out kitchen cupboard doors that have warped slightly on the corner?

 

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Looking for Meat Tenderizers?I am looking for meat tenderizers for beef, (e.g. minute steaks and other less tender meats).

 

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Cleaning Steam Marks Off Bathroom Wall?How do I clean steam marks off of bathroom wall. Liquid cleaner doesn't work and the brown steam marks look terrible even after washing the wall down in the spring.

 

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