| RE: Odors in a Picnic Cooler |
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Wad a bunch of newspapers up and put them inside the cooler. Leave for a few days. Don't know how this works but it does. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Surprise Tomatoes From Seed |
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My self-seeded tomatoes have provided me with fruit although I don't think quite as many as a fresh new plant. Leave it alone and let them bear you some good tomatoes! ... View related article. |
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| RE: Removing Cat Spray Odor from Sneakers |
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You can try Urine Gone which I bought at walmart - does the trick. Spray and smell gone. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Getting Rid of Earthworms |
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You don't say where you're from or what kind of soil you have. While earthworms are great, in some soils (clay for instance), they aren't so good. You might try adding fine sand to your soil. Earthworms don't like sand. Do add equal parts of good compost to create a nice loam. That should do it. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Use Carabiner to Secure Purse to Shopping Cart |
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Not trying to rain on your parade but although attaching your purse with a carabiner is a really great idea, please keep in mind that anyone can reach into your purse and pull out your wallet in seconds when your back is turned. I've gave up purses years ago and keep some cash, drivers license and debit or credit cards in my pocket. I've been told by a couple bank people that it's a good idea. No purse - no chance of a robbery. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Mycolog 2 for Itchy Ears |
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You didn't say what was causing your itchy ears or what Mycolog 2 is for but if it doesn't work, ask him to check your ears for yeast. Mine drove me crazy for years and years until a savvy doctor swabbed my ear, looked through a microscope at the result and informed me that I had yeast in my ears. He gave me some ear drops to kill the yeast and that was three years ago - no more itchy ears. Thank God! ... View related article. |
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| RE: Non Toxic Mold Cleaners |
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The cheapest most effective way to kill mold is vinegar. Vinegar actually kills the spores and is therefore an effective tool for mold removal. It actually kills the mold without emitting any chemicals into the air so it's a 'friendly' way to do the job. Only white fermented vinegar works on mold. Synthetic acetic acids simply don't work. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Healthy Oil for Popcorn |
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The healthiest oil you can use is olive oil. Olive oil is a monounsaturated fat and, unlike butter, lard, and other fats, contains a large proportion of easily digested fats and no cholesterol. Olive oil is also a good source of vitamin E, which is thought to help protect humans against cancer and heart disease. It is now the third best selling oil in the US and getting more and more use because of its properties. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Simple Muffin Recipes |
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Oh dear! That recipe, when posted, didn't come out all that well did it? E-mail me at jrsladytoo AT yahoo.com and I'll e-mail the recipe to you if you'd like. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Simple Muffin Recipes |
I've been using these for years and they work just dandy - add 1/2 cup of whatever you want to the muffin mix.
BASIC BISCUIT MIX
10 cups flour; 1/3 cup baking powder; 1/4 cup sugar; 4 tsps salt; 2 cups shortening that does not have to be refrigerated. Stir together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in large mixing bowl. With electric mixer, cut in shortening till mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Store in covered airtight container up to six weeks at room temperature. To use, spoon mix lightly into measuring cup and level off with knife. (For longer storage, place in a sealed freezer container and store in the freezer for up to six months. To use, allow mix to come to room temperature). Makes 12 cups.
BISCUITS: 2 cups basic biscuit mix and 1/2 cup milk. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or till golden. Makes 10.
MUFFINS: 3 cups basic biscuit mix; 3 tbls sugar; 1 beaten egg; 1 cup milk. Bake 400 for 20 to 25 minutes. Makes 12.
PANCAKES: 2 beaten eggs; 1 cup milk; 2 cups basic biscuit mix. Makes 9.
WHOLE WHEAT BISCUIT MIX
8 cups flour; 2 cups whole wheat flour; 1 cup dry buttermilk powder or nonfat dry milk powder; 1/3 cup baking powder; 1 tbls salt; 2 cups shortening that does not have to be refrigerated; 1/4 cup honey
Thoroughly stir together flour, whole wheat flour, buttermilk or nonfat dry milk powder,, baking powder, and salt in large mixing bowl. With electric mixer, cut in shortening till mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Drizzle honey over flour mixture. Mix well. Store in covered airtight container up to six weeks at room temperature. Before measuring, stir mix lightly. spoon mix lightly into measuring cup; level off with knife. (For longer storage, place in sealed freezer container and store in freezer for up to six months. Makes 13&frac; cups. See Homemade Mixes Cookbook for recipes using this mix.
WHOLE WHEAT BISCUITS: 2 cups whole wheat biscuit mix; 1/2 cup milk. Bake 450 oven for 10-12 minutes. Makes 10.
WHOLE WHEAT DROP BISCUITS: 2 cups whole wheat biscuit mix; 1/2 cup milk. Stir with fork till dough follows fork around bowl. Drop from rounded tsps onto greased sheet. Bake 450 for 10-12 minutes or till golden. Makes 12.
WHOLE WHEAT MUFFINS: 3 cups whole wheat biscuit mix; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 beaten egg; 1 1/4 cups milk. Combine and stir just until moistened. Bake 400 for 20 to 25 minutes or until done. Makes 12.
WHOLE WHEAT PANCAKES: 1 beaten egg; 1 1/4 cups milk; 2 cups whole wheat biscuit mix. Combine egg and milk. Add mix; beat till nearly smooth. Makes 10.
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