March 10, 2009

Fruit PunchHeat water to a hard boil; pour over tea. Cover container and steep for 3 minutes. Strain. Add sugar; stir until dissolved. Chill thoroughly. Combine juices and water with chilled tea solution.

 

String Bean SaladCombine all ingredients in a large bowl. Let set in covered bowl several hours or overnight. Drain and serve.

 

Fuss Free Bran MuffinsMix together dry ingredients. Mix together wet ingredients. Combine both mixes and pour into muffin cups set in cupcake tin. Bake at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes. Serve warm with butter.

 

Cream Shrimp Sauce In a small fry pan, combine the half-and-half and garlic over low heat. When it begins to bubble, but not boil, add the butter and shrimp and simmer for just about 2 minutes.

 

Lemon Sponge RollSift well the cake flour. Beat the eggs, baking powder and salt until thick. place bowl in a pan of hot water and beat until thick like whipped cream. Gradually add sugar and beat well. Remove the bowl from the water.

 

Southern Indian Macaroni and Cheese Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook macaroni and cheese according to directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine bread crumbs, and paprika; set aside. In another bowl stir together salt, garam masala, black pepper, cayenne, and turmeric; set aside.

 

Chicken Breasts in CreamPreheat oven in 300 degrees F. Brown chicken in oil in Dutch oven. Add next 7 ingredients. Bake, tightly covered, for 2 hours. Remove chicken to heated platter. Blend mixture of flour and water into pan drippings.

 

Take Vitamins Right Before BedDo you get an upset stomach when taking vitamins? I am currently taking calcium, a multi-vitamin, and biotin. For some reason I would get sick to my stomach. I tried taking them with food, and without food and nothing seemed to work.

 

Chocho (Coatimundi)Chocho is an 8 year old Coatimundi. He was a rescue. Chocho likes to play and eat chocho eats bugs, birds, mice, snakes, various fruits and vegetables, but spiders are their fave! This is a picture of Chocho in one of our trees.

 

Crocheted Granny HatHere is a the crocheted hat I made from a pattern found at: http://suzies-yarnie-stuff.blogspot.com. I like her patterns as they are simple to use and follow as well as a wide range of ideas. This picture is my daughter who loves the hats I make. Have a great week.

 

Tribute to My MomWhen I think of my mother, the first thing to come to mind is, believe it or not, food! Crazy as it may sound, you have to understand that my mom was a top notch cook during my childhood years.

 

Plastic Lids for Microwave Splash ScreensI normally save every plastic bowl that comes my way - empty margarine tubs, takeout soup containers, sour cream bowls, you name it. Lids, too. But invariably, the lids last longer around here, so I end up with, say, six butter lids and only two butter bowls.

 

Use Your Potato Ricer to Remove Moisture from SpinachIf a recipe calls for frozen spinach with the water squeezed out, I have a great and easy way to do this. No more do you need to waste valuable paper towels and make a mess. I use my potato ricer.

 

Use Masking Tape to Make Seed TapesI empty the packet of seed on a plate. I unroll masking tape in front of me. Sticky side up, I dampen my index finger. It helps, to pick up the seeds. I then place two seeds, down on the tape, then two more seeds down on the tape, six inches apart.

 

Reuse Take Out Containers for Starting SeedlingsAnyone every wonder what to do with those hard plastic containers which hold a roasted chicken? I get salads with these hard plastic containers too. I just couldn't see throwing them away.

 

Use Bleach Water to Control GnatsRecently our house has been overrun with gnats. I followed all your suggestions, nothing worked. I finally called an exterminator, he couldn't come but he told us to pour scalding water down every drain in our house and follow it up with bleach.

 

Crochet School Clown HolderThis cute little vintage clown hangs on the wall and holds a ruler, crayons and pencils. Handy and decorative. The little ones will love him.

 

Donating Unused Medication?I would like the name of the organization that you can send unused or leftover good medicine. They send in overseas to people who need them.

 

Side Dishes for Salmon Balls?What would you serve with the salmon balls recipe I found on this site?

 

Tub Stopper Lever Won't Go Down?I can't get the stopper lever on my bathtub to go down to let the water out. It is stuck upwards and needs to go down. Does anyone know how to fix?

 

Irish Cream Souffle Recipe?Does anyone out there have a recipe for irish cream souffle? Thanks.

 

Neighbor Throws Things Into My Yard?I have a neighbor who throws socks into my yard and my puppy eats them. I put up a larger fence but it didn't stop. I called the police but that didn't help.

 

Buying Bulk Paraffin Wax?Where can I get paraffin wax in bulk for cheap? Does anyone have a recipe for homemade fire logs using paraffin wax and sawdust?

 

Learning to Knit?I want to learn to knit. I don't know anything about it. Can someone give me really easy instructions? Thank you.

 

Having a Septic Tank Pumped?What does it cost to get a septic tank pumped out?

 

Planning a Small Sweet 16 Birthday?I am planning my daughter's Sweet Sixteen and trying to come up with some themes. Does anyone have any ideas?

 

Punto Card Game?Does anyone know where I can find a card game by the name of Punto? It was once sold at the Museum Store which is no longer in business.

 

Clothes Dryer Isn't Heating Properly?How do you repair a dryer that isn't heating properly?

 

Removing Pledge Floor Shine from Laminate Floor?I used Pledge Future Floor Shine on my laminated wood floor. How can I get it off?