April 13, 2010

Salmon Caesar BakeIn medium bowl, beat together eggs, milk, and soup. Stir in croutons, flaked salmon, green pepper, and onion. Pour into buttered 11x7 baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top.

 

Candied HamThis is a family favorite and easy to make. Kids love it. It uses small slices of ham you have from left overs.

 

Million Dollar Rice SaladCombine cream cheese, sugar, and mayonnaise until smooth. Add rice, cherries, pineapple, and marshmallows and mix well. Fold in whipped cream and pecans.

 

Economy Devil's Food CakeCream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and beat well. Dissolve cocoa in 1/2 cup hot water, beat smooth and add to mixture. Add milk and vanilla. Add soda and salt, sifted with flour 3 times, beat well.

 

Feta, Arugula and Cherry Tomatoes over Mezze PenneCook pasta al dente according to package directions. Mix feta, arugula, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a large serving bowl.

 

No Bake CheesecakeMelt 1/2 cup margarine in 9x11 inch dish. Add graham crackers (crushed) and 1 Tbsp. powdered sugar. Mix and press on bottom of dish, set aside.

 

Taco Salad Nachos Ingredients are usually on hand.

 

Gluten Free Angel Food CakeBeat egg whites and salt until foamy. Add cream of tartar; beat until soft peaks form. Add 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating until stiff peaks form.

 

File GumboThis is an easy and affordable gumbo, especially if you don't add shrimp. Using shrimp flavored bouillon makes it taste like it has seafood without the cost.

 

Use a Towel for a Makeshift BibWhen you need to protect your clothing while eating, use a towel with binder clips as a "bib".

 

Petey And Marla (Boxer Mix)Petey was a gift to me from my friend in PA back in August. My niece fell in love with him, and when Petey's mom had another litter a few months ago, I arranged to give her one as a gift. They are the best of pals.

 

Useful Items From Tree LimbsI've had a lot of bushes in the yard for years. I wanted to re-landscape some parts so the bushes had to go. The limbs of this bush are very soft and can be milled into useful items to use around the house and studio.

 

Cleaning Crayon Off WallsI use a hot iron and a paper towel. First put the towel on the crayon marks and iron over the mark until it is gone and there is no more wax on the wall.

 

Fresh Pineapple Juice for Rabbit FurballsRabbits get furballs almost as often as cats. The best cure was told to me by a vet years ago. Purchase a pineapple and squeeze some juice from it and give to the rabbit. Some will drink it, others, you may have to put the juice in a syringe to administer.

 

Lucky (Min Pin)He's name is Lucky. My cute min-pin. He's so very lovable, funny and smart. We love him so so much.

 

Garden: VioletsForgiveness is the fragrance the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it. Anonymous

 

Controlling Seafood Smells In GarbageWhen having shrimp or fish, to deal with the smell of peelings, shells, bones, or cleanings afterward put the peeled shells or bones in a plastic bag and seal before throwing in your garbage. This will help to control the smell until you can take the garbage outside.

 

Garden: Waiting For SpringThe hardest part of spring for me is waiting for things to come up and bloom! So I came up with a solution! Silk flowers! I went to the Dollar store today and spent $13 on silk flowers.

 

Time For Hanging Laundry OutsideJump for Joy! Finally! We have been able to hang out some laundry this past week.

 

Store Asparagus with a Wet Paper TowelMy favorite way to store asparagus is to wrap the root ends of the asparagus with wet paper towels. Do not wet the asparagus, it must be dry. Rubber band or tie the asparagus in a bunch or bunches.

 

Garfield And Dusty (Cats)Garfield and Dusty are both rescue kitties who now have a home and a family that loves them! These two just like snuggling together. Pretty cute.

 

My Frugal Life: Take Care of YourselvesThis post is about how frugal, caring women usually put themselves last. Everything is so expensive these days. If you have children, there are their needs to be met, school supplies, clothing, food, then there is the rent or mortgage, the never ending utility bills, and on and on.

 

Use Every Bit Of VegetablesWaste not, want not garden veggies. When you get a cauliflower, broccoli, or cabbage (with outside leaves) and there is a stem, or some extra leaves, do not discard them: slice them small and use in soups.

 

Fabric Carry AllI made this bag for my pre-teen on a whim, now all her friends and mine want one.

 

Crocheted SlippersI used this one pattern to make a whole family of fun slippers for my extended family.

 

Shop Garage Sales For Summer ClothesI have put on weight since moving to Colorado, and needed new clothes for summer. I decided I would keep an eye out for some nice summer clothes at garage sales and this morning, I struck pay dirt.

 

Silicone Baking Sheet for BeadingWhen stringing many beads together, use a silicone baking sheet. It's flexible and holds the beads in place. Using a large eyed stringing needle makes a perfect combination for fast beading without having the beads fall all over, everywhere.

 

Instructions for Crocheted Potholders?I am looking for crocheted pot holder instructions.

 

Weight Watchers "Check Box" Forms?I'm looking for the Weight Watchers "check box forms" used in the mid-80's. I can recreate them if I have a used one to view. It's the only WW that worked for me, because it made the diet a no-brainer. Many thanks!

 

Making Laundry Soap?Anyone have suggestions how to grate down pink Zote soap for laundry detergent? It is quite a soft soap and I have to leave it grated larger or it gets gummy. I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.

 

Ants Are Eating My Sunflowers?I have little black ants eating my sunflowers. What do I do?

 

Removing Popcorn Finish from Ceiling?What is the easiest and safest way to get rid of cottage cheese ceilings?

 

Clean Clothes Smell Bad?Why do my clean clothes smell after awhile? I rewashed clean clothes because they smelled and now they smell again after being in the laundry basket. Please help

 

What is This Plant?Here is another picture of a plant I planted a couple years ago and do not remember what it is. It has soft leaves, branches extend out from center of plant and there are small peach colored blooms at the bottom center of plant.

 

1998 Ford Ranger Heater Won't Turn Off?I have a '98 Ford Ranger. I am having problems with the temperature control of the heater system. The heat is stuck on. I have heard and read of problems with the heat and a/c blend door.

 

Repairing a Hole in a Bathtub?I need to know how to fix a tub drain. I have a rust spot (hole) near the drain cover. Can a larger cover and gasket be purchased to go over this?

 

Making Powdered Sugar for Commercial Use?How can I make powdered sugar for commercial purposes? What anti-caking agent can I use? I would also like to preserve the powdered sugar for up to 2 years. Any suggestions?

 

Cat Losing Hair on Legs?My cat, who is about 8 years old, has hair loss on the inner thighs, and going all the way up. I've noticed on my bathroom sink there are spots of blood from her. Sometimes it looks like scab with hair in them. She's never had allergies before.

 

Nothing Has Worked To Get Rid Of Fleas?I am going crazy with fleas on my dogs and cat. I used borax, the pets are protected with Frontline, brewer's yeast in their food, and I bombed my apartment. I don't know what else to do. My pets are going crazy itching.

 

Keeping Bugs Away When Sitting Outdoors?What will keep gnats away from my kids and I this baseball season? The gnats seem to be immune to everything I use.

 

Lightening Dyed Hair?I recently tried to dye my hair a dark auburn color and it just turned out dark with some red. I want to re dye my hair a lighter auburn. I found a home dye that is a hair lightener for dark hair.

 

Toning Down A Bad Dye Job?I dyed my hair and it turned out too red. How can I tone it down without doing too much damage to my hair?