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July 26, 2006

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Recipes

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Raspberry TrufflesTruffles are a decadent treat that many people enjoy. Make your own and give them to someone special or treat yourself.

 

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Chicken L'OrangeIn skillet, slowly saute' chicken in butter 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. Mix cornstarch and juice; stir in 57 sauce and marmalade.

 

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Quick Sweet Cinnamon BreadQuick Sweet Cinnamon Bread Recipe. Combine first 5 ingredients in a mixing bowl. Combine eggs and next 3 ingredients; add to dry ingredients. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer 3 minutes. . .

 

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Classic Pecan PieClassic Pecan Pie Recipe. tir together first 5 ingredients until blended. Add nuts. Pour into pastry shell. Bake in 350 degree F oven for 50-60 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. . .

 

Sweet Potato Pancakes

Sweet Potato PancakesEnjoy this unusual recipe for sweet potatoes.

 

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Anytime Broccoli Cheese SauceAnytime Broccoli Cheese Sauce Recipe. Combine soup and milk. Over medium heat, heat until hot and bubbling, stirring often. Serve over vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower and carrots. . .

 

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Sorry CakeCombine and mix well. Bake in 9x13 inch pan for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F. This is flat and chewy like a brownie and looks "sorry".

 

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Caramel DelightsRecipe for Caramel Delights. Melt caramels with cream in double boiler. Cream together sugar and shortening. Sift together soda, salt, and flour. Mix into creamed mixture. Add oatmeal and mix well. . .

 

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Broccoli and Baby Carrots with Pecan Crumb ToppingIn 4 qt. saucepan over high heat, 2 inches water to boil. Add broccoli and carrots; return to boil. Cook 5-7 minutes.

 

Articles

Travel Tips for Charleston, SCTravel guide for Charleston, South Carolina. Beach Areas-Isle of Palms, Folly Beach, Sullivans Island, Edisto Island, Kiawah Island. Old Slave Market (outdoor flea market) and anyplace downtown.

 

Vineyards Are Wonderful!Vineyards are Wonderful Photo. We recently visited a local vineyard and found it to be a wonderful place to visit with friends and take in some beautiful scenery. So peaceful and relaxing. . .

 

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Travel Tips for Atlantic City, New Jersey - Frugal...Travel guide for Atlantic City, New Jersey. Besides casinos, Atlantic City is known for beautiful sandy beaches and a fun-filled boardwalk. Take a stroll down the boardwalk, window shop the fun stores, walk through the casinos, and lounge on the beach - plenty of fun, no cost!

 

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Using Milk for Ink StainsInk stain on shirt? Use milk, pour the milk on the ink stain and wait for a minute or two then wash and hang up to dry. Don't dry in dryer as it will set the stain.

 

Sweet On Corn

Sweet On CornSummer just wouldn't be the same without eating juicy, sweet, corn-on-the-cob. Selecting and growing a corn variety that gives you the sweet flavor you're looking for can be a bit confusing unless you're able to sort through some names and abbreviations.

 

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Poll: Have you purchased a product within the last year that you regret purchasing? Today's poll asks: Have you purchased a product within the last year that you regret purchasing?

 

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Wallpaper Patterns for Wall ArtWallpaper Patterns for Wall Art. I was online searching for wallpaper. Even though I didn't find what I was looking for, I found some beautiful patterns that fit my decor perfectly. . .

 

Cat and young boy sharing an ice cream cone.

Tippy (Maine Coon)Tippy (Maine Coon) Photo. Tippy is our 5 year old Maine Coon. Tippy walked into the door of our house 5 years ago on a hot summer night and never left.

 

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Emergency Hair Color for Your RootsEmergency Hair Color for Your Roots. I hadn't had a chance to make an appointment to get my hair colored yet and I ended up with last minute plans to go out, but did NOT want to be seen with my salt and pepper roots.

 

Troubleshooting Your Vegetable GardenThis page helps you troubleshoot problems with your vegetables. If you grow edibles long enough, you're bound to run into some problems. Many these problems can be avoided (or at least overcome) with proper cultivation techniques.

 

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Snowman JokeThere are 2 snowmen standing in a field. . .

 

Don't use blue food coloring in cake!

Blue Food ColoringDon't use blue food coloring in cake!

 

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Reusing A Cornflake BoxReusing A Cornflake Box. I am presently working on a 100 other uses of cereal boxes but I will just give you the best one of them.

 

Duct Tape Rose - purple tape rose

Duct Tape RoseDo you have a special occasion coming up? Does your sweetheart have hay fever? The perfect solution for you: Make him or her some duct tape roses. Not only are they very pretty, but they will be nice looking in your favorite vase for a lifetime!

 

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Keeping Birds from Eating FigsKeeping Birds from Eating Figs. How can I keep the birds from eating the figs from my trees?

 

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Cure for Slipping BedskirtsA cure for slipping bedskirts. If you have a problem with slipping bedskirts on your box springs, put an old fitted sheet on the box springs and hand stitch the bedskirt to the sheet. . .

 

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KitchenAid Mini Bowl 11 Cup ReviewThis food processor has a problem with its plastic top and bowl. Although the instructions indicate dishwasher safe on top rack, I found that when joined afterwards during processing, I couldn't get them apart.

 

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Self-Watering SystemWe are going on vacation and I would like to know about the self-watering system for plants using gallon milk jugs. I remember something about putting rocks in the jug, poking holes and sticking it in the ground next to the plants.

 

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I Made a "Clown" Shirt from Leftover FabricsClown Shirt from Leftover Fabrics. My kids are grown, in fact, I am a greatgrandmother. When my kids were school age and younger, I made a lot of their clothes. Some leftovers went into quilts. . .

 

My Frugal Life - Watering My Flowers With Recycled WaterWater is a precious resource. I re-use the wash and rinse cycles of my washing machine to water my garden. No government agency has hassled me yet over putting gray water on flower beds.

 

Living Off The LandWhen my husband and I married, we each brought children to the union. Within a year, we had added the two little boys from across the street. In an 800 square foot house with two bedrooms, this did not work.

 

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Toast Chopped Nuts Fast Without An OvenHere's a handy, fast way to toast chopped nuts for a recipe without turning on your oven on a sweltering hot summer day. . .

 

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Sam (Jack Russell/Poodle)Sam (Jack Russell/Poodle) Photo. Sam is a 3 year old Jack Russell/poodle. I rescued Sam from the Humane Society in Yakima, WA.

 

Questions

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Big Leaves but Small Potatoes?My potato plants have huge leaves but only a few small potatoes. What is the problem. We use cow manure for fertilizer.

 

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Dahlia Sap Stain on Clothing?I do hope someone will be able to help me! I got dahlia sap (a black stain) on the front of a new red t-shirt (polyester/cotton). I suppose I could "recycle" it to wear in the garden, but, as it is new, I do not want to do that.

 

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Printable for Keeping Track of Birthdays?I am looking for a form to print to keep track of Birthdays, year at a glance style.

 

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Budget Software Reviews?What is the best and easiest budget software to use? I am looking for something very simple and easy.

 

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The Effects of Salt and Vinegar on Grass and Shrubs?What are the effects of salt and vinegar on grass and shrubs that you don't want to kill? How long will it take for the ground to recover? How do I help the ground to recover?

 

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CD Fish Mobile?I'm looking for directions for making a hanging mobile using CDs and some foam-type of material. A friend had one hanging in her child's room and it was really cute.

 

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Beetles Eating My Crepe Myrtle Tree?I've got a new crepe myrtle tree, and I believe japanese beetles are eating the leaves. Can anyone offer suggestions? I need an easy remedy.

 

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Flowers and Herbs for My Patio?I have a northeast facing patio that gets decent sun, I am wondering which flowers and herbs will do best there from fall to winter?

 

Transplanting Strawberries

Transplanting Strawberries?I have an existing strawberry patch that hasn't done well in 2 years. I want to transplant to start a new patch. Am I able to do that this fall or do I have to wait until next spring?

 

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Growing Corn in an Earthbox?We are growing 16 corn plants in an earthbox. I don't know what to expect. Right now, the plants are at different heights 4-5 feet, but gangly and a pale green.

 

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HSBCdirect.com Online Savings Account Reviews?I am looking for reviews of HSBCdirect.com Online Savings Account.

 

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Dealing With Debt After Divorce?I recently got divorced after 40 years and I am trying to get my credit cleaned up after he made a mess of it. I was surprised to find that there was a credit card with over $50,000 on it! In the divorce settlement, he was to take over all debts for the exception of one.

 

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Concord Grapes Not Getting Ripe?The grapes on our concord grape vine will not get ripe, they stay green and hard until they dry up and fall off. Is there something we can do to prevent this?

 

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Easy German Recipes?Does any one know of any easy German Recipes? My husband is from there.

 

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Hat Theme Party?"Hat" theme party ideas: My daughter turns 1 in a couple weeks and our theme for her party is "hats". We picked the theme because it was one of her first words and she says "hat" anytime she sees one. Any ideas for how to make a hat-shaped cake?

 

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Canadian Sites for Grocery Coupons?Grocery Savings. Does anyone know of a Canadian site for grocery saving coupons or a local shopping site to compare prices? They have them all over the U.S. but so far I have not been able to find this in Canada.

 

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Cleaning Painted Wood Furniture?I have just bought white wooden furniture. I would like to know how do I keep this clean without removing the paint off with strong cleaners.

 

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K-9 Advantix Reviews?I would like to know if anyone has used K-9 Advantix AFTER using the Frontline for dogs (any size.) Does it work faster than the Frontline Plus? And is the price comparable or much more?

 

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Electric Skillet Reviews?I need a recommendation on a good Electric Skillet to buy. The one I had broke after many years of faithful service and is no longer manufactured.

 

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Butterfly Birthday Party?We are on a tight budget and planning my 3 year olds Butterfly Birthday party.

 

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