I'm thinking you must have meant 1 1/2 sticks of butter, right? 1 1/2 pounds would mean six sticks of butter in one pie! Come to think of it, 1 1/2 sticks even seems like too much. What am I missing?
Editor's Note: No doubt that is way too much. I have changed it to 1 1/2 Tablespoons. We'll contact Robin to be sure of the amount. ... View related article.
In my laundry room, I have one of these very sturdy bags clipped to a skirt hanger (the type with strong metal clips). In it I toss plastic bags that are to be recycled. When it is full, I put the "junk" bags into one throwaway bag,and take it to the local recycle place (a nearby grocery which recycles plastic bags), since our trash collector doesn't accept such; this leaves my laundry room plastic bag emptied and ready to start over. ... View related article.
You might consider using flour tortillas; they come in varied sizes, and, this is something that Applebee's restaurant uses to make one of their pizza appetizers. I use them a lot for pizzas...great! ... View related article.
Loved your ideas; I'm a former elementary teacher, and, this morning, my daughter (who home-schools), and I were talking about how to keep the kids interested through creativity, rather than homework, homework, homework! I'll certainly pass this on to her. I applaud all home-schoolers who trust their own creative spirits! ... View related article.
I keep a bottle of Aloe Vera gel in the fridge. It is very easy to buy in the summer, since it is popular for sunburn. Some gels contain an anesthetic ingredient, too, and, I've been grateful when treating burns. Keeping it in the fridge has the added benefit of helping lower the heat of a burn. ... View related article.
Oh, Greg, this makes me smile and miss, really miss, my long-departed Boxer granddog...my son's dog. I had custody for much of his too-short life. What an amazing creature! I'll try that shaving cream hint, too-thanks! ... View related article.
I, too, make my own hummus, cooking the garbanzo beans in a crock pot, using prepared tahini, or, grinding my own sesame seeds. I add garlic, olive oil, good sea salt, and, fresh lemon...rave reviews from my friends. It really is quite easy. vbquotes@yahoo.com... View related article.
