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Tarragon ChickenIn a large skillet, melt butter in oil over medium high heat. Add chicken breast and cook; turning once, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes a side. Remove and set aside.
Brazil Nut CakePreheat oven at 300 degrees F. Combine nuts, dates, and cherries in a large bowl; mix well. Stir flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into fruit mixture; mix well. Beat eggs and vanilla in mixer bowl until foamy.
Italian Dressing Pork ChopsPreheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the Italian dressing and pork chops in a pan and bake till they are done. Slice the potatoes, bell pepper, and onion and saute' them in the olive oil or grapeseed oil until cooked through.
Pistachio BreadMix 1/4 cup of sugar and cinnamon together. Combine the cake mix, pudding, nuts, eggs, oil, water, and sour cream together. Grease 2 loaf pans, 2x4x8 inches. Sprinkle part of the sugar and cinnamon mixture in the pans.
A Gallon of OJ for $1.50!Why buy that "Sunny Dee" stuff that always has that fake flavor to it for relatively big bucks? I've discovered if you take a regular can of OJ concentrate, which I get at a local Aldi's (a Mecca for frugal food shoppers!) for $1.29.
Advertise Yard Sales on CraigslistWhile it's kinda late for this year, keep this in mind for your next yard sale - you can advertise your sale for free on Craigslist ! There's a whole category, "Garage Sale"; under 'For Sale', and that's what it's for ! Describe what we'll find - toys, clothes, tools, etc. - and your address, and the times of your sale.
Tips for Winterizing Your HomeConsider getting your furnace inspected by a professional. Change your furnace filters monthly. Cap your chimney to keep out rodents and birds.
Using Handi Wipes for Paper TowelsI hardly ever buy paper towels any more. Instead, I buy packages of handi wipes from the dollar store. I buy a package of 8-10 for a dollar.
Be Ready for a Nighttime Power OutageWe just had an hour long power outage (unexpected as it is 9 pm on a cold winter night). I learned three things tonight that I want to share (common sense but we all know that is not the way it works, LOL)
Jack and DC (Domestic Shorthair)Jack is on your left, DC is on the right. They're both six months old. They are patio cats, domestic shorthairs. A stray cat we were feeding gave birth to them. They're brothers, born second (DC) and third (Jack) in the litter. Mom and Dad have their sister.
Scenery: San Antonio RiverwalkI recently attended a conference in San Antonio, Texas. It was my first trip to that city. We stayed in a hotel along the river walk. It was beautiful! I'm sharing one of my photos taken along the river walk.
Personalized Hand TowelsCheap and easy Christmas gift. Take a new hand towel and some scrap fabric. Sew the scrap fabric to the hand towel and you have a personalized gift. This came about because I was too cheap to buy a Thomas the Train towel for my son.
Product Review: I Can't Believe It's Not ButterA few months ago, I was talking to a mortician. He said the best product to use on buttering food items is 'I Can't Believe It's Not Butter'. These buttery tasting products don't clog a person's arteries like margarine (oleo) or butter.
Cleaning the Outside of Your House With BleachI clean the outside of our house with bleach to remove dirt and mildew, it saves painting it. Use a bottle that hooks to the water hose, you may not need a bottle full of bleach. Get the bottle from a Hardware store or where they sell plants, Lowe's may have them.
Crochet Wire Hanger CoversI have a pattern for crocheting wire hanger covers. The pattern is simple. Use two wire hangers tied together by the hook.
Romantic 30th Birthday IdeasMy wife's 30thbirthday is on Dec. 29th and I was planning to take her to Paris for the day but I have to work now. I am happy to do something on Dec. 28th all day and celebrate her birthday at 12 midnight or take her out on Monday evening.
Country Themed Ornaments?I'd like to make ornament or wall hanging that are country-ish and "homey". Perhaps with hearts.
Storing Oil After Frying Food?What do you keep your oil in after deep frying chicken? I deep fry in a heavy cast iron dutch oven. After I am finished and the oil is cool I transfer the oil to an empty clean milk jug for keeps. However, trying to lift and hold a heavy cast iron dutch oven while pouring the oil out is beginning to hurt my arms and hands. I didn't know if it was okay to just leave the oil in the dutch oven. Do you have a better way of deep frying and storing the oil?
Symblosis Vs. Mutualism?What is the difference between symbiosis and mutualism?
Chevy Venture Engine Doesn't Stay On?I have a 1997 Chevy Venture, the engines cranks but doesn't stay on.
Retrieving Lost Pictures on a Computer?I have Picasa on my computer for my pictures. It was upgraded to Picasa3 and I used it for a day. The next time I came to use it, all but 4 pictures are gone and I can't figure out how to get them back. Can anyone help with this problem? Thanks.
Black Ink on Gray Carpet?I had a bottle of black dye leak on my gray carpet. Unfortunately its in an apartment. and there are two large stain spots. I'm getting desperate, bleach seems like the next best thing. Any ideas of how to remove the stain?
Selling Mature Pine Trees?I would like to sell my 20-30 full mature pine trees. Does anyone know of any company that would buy them?
Dry Erase Marker on a Quilt?A homemade quilt got dry erase marker on it. The quilt is pink and white squares and the marker color is red and black. We would love to know some way to get the marker out of the quilt.
Parade Float Ideas for "Kids Against Meth Ending Lives" Float?I am looking for ideas to decorate an car hauler for a Christmas parade. The theme is "Kids Against Meth Ending Lives". It is a float for the Kamel Klub at Bethel Springs Jr.High in Bethel Springs, TN. We would really like something simple for the fact that we have about 19 teenagers riding on the back. The colors of the club are lime green,black and gold or silver. Please help, we have 6 days to do it. Thanks for all the help.
Housebreaking a 2 Year Old Beagle?How can I housebreak a 2 year old beagle? I tried a crate but he soils in there.
Covergirl Coupons?I am looking for Covergirl coupons.
Caring for a 1 Week Old Puppy?I don't have a puppy yet. I can have a 1 week old Labrador puppy.
Dog Treats Made from Canned Dog Food?Does anyone have any recipes for making and baking doggie treats using canned dog food?
Shortening a Suede Skirt?What kind of glue do you use to shorten a suede skirt?
Selling Min Pin/Chihuahua Puppies?We have a new litter of Min Pin/Chihuahua pups and are not sure of the selling price. If anyone could give me an idea it is appreciated.
Freezing Hummus and Blue Cheese Dip?With the holidays coming up, I'd like to know if its possible to freeze homemade hummus and blue cheese dips. They are so convenient if guests drop by and it would be a life saver if I have containers ready to just whip out of the freezer! Does anyone have any experience if they were successful after they thawed out?
Using Oils in Homemade Heat Packs?Can you use oil such as eucalyptus in a homemade heat pack with rice?
Dell Laptop Not Staying Connected to the Internet?I bought a dell laptop from ebay, it works good but I cannot keep it connected to the internet using a router which is new. It has internal WiFi in it. We have tried everything we can think of. It will let you on for awhile and then kick you off and you can't get back on.
Reviews of Samsung 3-Door Refrigerator?I am thinking about purchasing one of those Samsung refrigerators that is a 3 door; two on the top for the fridge and a bottom freezer with 29 cu ft. I am waiting until after the Xmas season for better sales. Does anyone have one that they'd like to comment on?
Removing Rusted Washer Hose?My children bought me a new washing machine for Christmas but it can't be hooked up because the old hose is rusted to the water faucet. How do I get this unscrewed without breaking the faucet?
