February 4, 2008

Steve's Peanut Butter Rollup Make a dough with the powdered sugar, vanilla, butter and water (like pie dough). Roll the dough about 1/4 in thick between two pieces of wax paper sprinkled with powdered sugar.

 

Pasta with Quick Sausage SauceIn a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions. Cook and stir until light brown. Stir in crumbled sausage, rosemary, bay leaf and chile peppers.

 

Chocolate Valentine PancakesNormally, I recommend avoiding sugar as much as possible - but once in a while (like on Valentines Day) it's okay. :)

 

Buttermilk Pecan PieMix all ingredients well, except pecans. Pour 1 cup pecans in each crust. Pour in filling. Bake at 425 degrees F for 10 minutes. Reduce to 350 degrees F and bake until knife inserted in center comes out clean, approximately 30 minutes.

 

Dressing for Sliced CucumbersBeat until smooth. Pour over cucumbers.

 

Creamy Tuna TwistIn large bowl, stir together first 3 ingredients until smooth. Add remaining ingredients. Toss to coat well. Cover. Chill.

 

Cheesy Green Rice BakeCombine eggs and milk. Add remaining ingredients. Pour into 10x6 inch baking dish. Bake in slow oven, 325 degrees F for 35-40 minutes until firm.

 

Spicy Cranberry RelishGrind cranberries and onion. Add sugar, sour cream, horseradish. Mix. Taste for horseradish content; add more if desired. Let stand in refrigerator overnight. Serve chilled. May be frozen.

 

Time To Get Organized For 2008 TaxesThis is the time to get organized for your 2008 taxes. Start the year off right! Then at this time next year, you will have all you need.

 

Decorative HatFirst of all, glue down the lace around the hat as in the picture. Glue on the flowers and ribbon using any colors that go with your decor. You can add beads or you could make a holiday themed hat. Just use your imagination.

 

My Favorite Container EverBlue Daddy petunias, purple stripe angelonia, yellow zinnia linaria, and Silver Falls dichondra.

 

Sew Stray Buttons On When Doing LaundryWhen I'm doing the laundry, I keep a threaded needle in the cupboard above the washer so I can sew buttons back on clothes as soon as I find they came off in the washer or dryer.

 

What Is Anso Sauce? What is Anso sauce? i have a recipe for a marinade for pork ribs. One of the ingredients is Anso sauce. I haven't a clue what it is. It's obviously something you can get in the U.S. and not available here in Malta.

 

Wet Down Sand Before Placing on Icy DrivewayIf your sidewalk or driveway are ice and the sand keeps blowing off, try wetting the sand in a bucket with just enough water to moisten then put down. The sand won't blow away and you've got traction!

 

Using Adobo SeasoningAdobo is a spice mixture popular in the Philippines and in Mexico, used to season meat, poultry, and fish.

 

Save Soap In The Shower With A Plastic CupI keep a plastic disposable type glass in the shower and it fits perfectly snug in the towel bar. I add all the slivers of soap with a small amount of water and use my netting shower poof to obtain the creamy soap. No more wasted soap.

 

Denim Heart PurseRecycle those old jeans into a Valentine's Day denim heart purse. Here is the link to the free pattern information.

 

Homemade Humidifier On Heater VentsThe weather here in the Minneapolis, MN area has been frigid for the past two weeks, temperatures hovering around 0 and below every night. With the furnace constantly running, I noticed that my house was very dry.

 

Minnie (Pomeranian)Minnie is a Pomeranian and is 13 weeks old. We fell in love with Minnie after seeing her take on her litter mates that were 2 to 3 times her size. We've had Minnie for a week now and she's made our home her castle.

 

Valentine's Day CrackerI save old toilet paper rolls and paper towel rolls. For Valentine's Day this year I covered the cardboard rolls with Valentine craft paper, you could use wrapping paper.

 

Orangeish-Pink Coloring on Washed Clothing?Why do some of my clothes - but only a few of them - have an orangeish pink cast to them after being washed and dried? It seems to only affect part of the garment as well.

 

Daisy Kingdom Doll Armoire Pattern?I wish to find a doll armoire pattern that I think is by Daisy Kingdom. It is cardboard and you cover it with fabric. I don't really know how long ago it was or if it was a pattern or a kit that included the cardboard. Thanks.

 

Getting Urine Smell Out of Gravel?I can't get the urine out of the scoria, (crushed red gravel) in my yard. It smells all the time, especially when its really hot, or after heavy rain.

 

Multi-colored Bug?A few years ago, I lived in central California. Remember the old "Cootie" game where the legs were one color, the head another and so on? I actually saw a bug just like that. Creeped me out! Anyone happen to know the name of this bug?

 

Visiting Parke County, Indiana?I am planning a budget-friendly trip to Parke County, Indiana to visit the beautiful and bountiful covered bridges in the area. I would like the 'inside scoop' on the best and cheapest places to stay, eat, and shop, etc.

 

Removing Glue from Teflon?How do I remove glue from Teflon? The glue is from the paper that was glued to the pan when I bought it.

 

Making Money at a Rainbow Tea Party?How do you make money doing Rainbow Tea Parties. I heard that you can. I need details.

 

Purchasing a Steam Cleaner?I am not a very good housekeeper, but I have seen a steam clean machine in action and I think having one would help me clean my house faster and more efficiently than I do now. Does anyone have frugal ideas on which one I could get and whether this is a worthwhile thing to pursue.

 

Refinishing Formica with Spreadstone?I am thinking of refinishing my Formica counter top with Spreadstone product. Do I need to remove the sink or can I go up to the lip, or even over the lip to make it look like an under mound? If anyone has already used this product please let me know how it is holding up.

 

Replacing the Rubber Gasket for the Garbage Disposal?I have a question about replacing the black rubber gasket type thing in the sink of the garbage disposal. Does the old one come out, or do you push a new one on top of the old one?

 

Popular Crafts at Craft Shows?What crafts are selling best at craft shows?

 

Removing a Stain from a Baby Quilt?I have an old baby quilt that was handmade and is in good shape and probably colorfast, but it has been in storage for a long time. I laundered it and dried it like usual; and then noticed a brown stain over part of it. I do not know how to get rid of it and what the cause of it was. I thought I laundered it before I put it into storage. I had it in storage in a plastic blanket bag until I removed it recently to launder it.

 

Pattern That Uses Men's Ties?I am looking for a pattern to use my Dad's ties. If any one can help please let me know.

 

Lestoil Ate Through Plastic Bottle?Why would Lestoil eat through the plastic bottle?

 

Free 'Food and Family' Magazine Subscription?How do I subscribe for a FREE subscription to the FOOD and FAMILY magazine?

 

Spa Party for 10 Year Old?Do you have any ideas for a 10 year old girls birthday? She likes Spa stuff and she is also going to have a sleepover afterward.

 

Painting with Crown Suede Paints?How does one paint with suede paints bought from CROWN? Please advise.

 

Red Sharpie on a Wooden Cutting Board?I got red sharpie on a really nice wooden cutting board. I've tried everything but I still can't get it off.

 

Making Something with a Bumper Pad?Does anyone have ideas on what to make with a bumper pad? Since it is no longer recommended to use bumper pads in cribs, I'd like to sew something with it - at least use it. Just can't think of anything.

 

Daughter's 4th Birthday Party on a Budget?I have a four year old daughter her b-day is coming up next month. I am strapped for cash and don't have any ideas. Chuck E Cheese is too expensive. And I have friends who want to come to the party and their low on money too. I have a really small house so I can't have it at home. Any ideas. Boys are coming too.

 

Little Girl's 'Flipper' for Pageant?Can some one tell me where to buy a 'flipper', you know the false teeth for little girls in pageants? if so please let me know because I have searched the internet and found nothing.

 

Making a Yellowed Purse White Again?I have a Dooney and Bourke white IT bucket bag. Around the zipper it has yellowed on both sides. The rest of the once white outside is also yellowing. (just not as badly as the area right by the zipper). What can I do? Can I clean it somehow, and if so how?

 

Unsubscribing from Freecycle?How do I unsubscribe from Freecycle. The email has too many in one day.