What uses does pickle juice have?
This is really nice to have on hand for a variety of uses. Add a tablespoon or two to chilled seltzer water, or add it to your iced or sweet tea. Mix it into hot water for ginger tea.
Make your own coffee flavoring syrups at home in any flavor you want (within reason - bacon flavor might not be a good choice in your coffee).
Difference Between Baking Powder and Baking Soda
What is the difference between baking powder and baking soda?Thanks heaps.
I would like to know about Bisquick dough.
This is a guide about making vanilla extract. Vanilla extract has many uses, especially for baking. Making your own will allow you to have fresh vanilla extract whenever you need it.
I just bought a new Teflon grill. How do I season it? Do I heat the grill? How hot?
Can I Serve Banana Splits in Paper Hot Dog Boats?
I need a dish to serve banana splits in for my Red Hat party. Does anyone know if the paper/light-weight cardboard "boats" (like the ones hot dogs or fries are served in) are waterproof enough to serve an ice cream dessert? If not, any other ideas of a dish to use?
Recycle your veggie and fruit trash! In separate bags - one for fruit and the other for veggies, save all your scraps that you go through for the week. For veggies save onion tops, carrots, tomato ends, potato shavings, etc. You can use these to make veggie stock.
I accidentally bought raw pistachios thinking they were just roasted and shelled. They're expensive, so I need to know how to roast them. I have sea salt. Do I just stick them in the oven or could I do it in a skillet?
Binder of Favorite Recipes for Children
My three daughters were always asking me to share some of my favorite recipes, so I surprised them one Christmas by printing some of my favorites on acid-free paper, and putting them in small 3-ring binders that contained plastic sheet protectors.
Is It Safe to Use a Burned Teflon Pan?
Please help! I burned some food in a Teflon coated aluminum saucepan. I think it is FaberWare. The gray Teflon turned black. Is it still safe to use?
How Much Cabbage Do I Need to Make Cole Slaw for 150 - 200 People?
How many heads of cabbage does it take to make cole slaw for 150 to 200 people?
Is there any free software to make my own cookbook?
I would like to get the free Jiffy Mix cook book. Please tell me how I may get one.
What Can I Use to Chop Luncheon Meats for Easier Swallowing?
I am a disabled person; who is having trouble swallowing. I am looking for a potato masher or other kitchen tool that will chop the small sandwich counter meat. The masher used on walnuts (in a Thriftyfun tip) sounds like it might work. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Why Do Marshmallows Stick Together?
Why do marshmallows stick together?
Salt and Pepper Shakers for Camping or a Picnic
When making your eggs in the morning while camping, more often than not you don't have your salt and pepper with you. It is too cumbersome to carry their full-size containers and those flimsy paper packets are quite useless.
Reuse Margarine Tub as Sprinkle Container
A new use for reusing margarine tubs. Get out your trusty old hole punch for this one; after washing the tub and lid, punch a few holes along the rim of the lid to make a sprinkle container.
When cooking, making sandwiches, etc, my boyfriend and I had different tastes. I always put "his" dish, sandwich, brown bag lunch, etc, on the left side of the counter, table, or fridge, and "mine" on the right.
These fires can become very dangerous and can get out of control quickly. A fire extinguisher is very helpful in situations such as this, but a simple remedy can save your home.
Use up pickle juice by adding mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until it is the consistency and flavor you prefer. Adding pickle juice with spices to sour cream makes a tasty dip for veggies too.
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The Average American tosses $859 worth of food a year, how do you stack up?
BPA: Why Reusing Plastics May Be Dangerous
Did you know your plastic is killing you? Sorry for the dramatic title, but I had to get your attention because it's true. Being a thrifty person, especially in the kitchen, I have always reused plastic food containers from the grocery store.
Arrowroot is used as a thickening agent for gravies and sauces. Will give a nice gloss to the food you add it to.
