July 19, 2012

Attosa's Skinny Zebra CakeHere is my recipe for a super simple cake that is not only low in calories and high in flavor, but so cool to look at! It's just a few ingredients and such an easy technique. You will have so much fun making this and eating it.

 

Cheese Topped TomatoesWhen cherry tomatoes and grape tomatoes begin to ripen in the garden, they do so at an amazingly fast pace. As an alternative to just adding these tomatoes to a salad, I cook them and serve them as a side dish. The recipe can be expanded to provide as many servings as you need to feed your family.

 

Jello FirecrackersI made the adult version of these for a 4th of July BBQ. They were super adorable and a big hit.

 

Mangos with Sticky RiceThis dessert recipe is made with sticky rice and ripe mangos.

 

Chocolate Meringue PieThis is a wonderful chocolate pie my whole family loves.

 

Camping Tip for Storing Toilet PaperIf your planning a camping trip, use an empty, clean coffee container to store your toilet paper in. Be sure it has a lid, that way if it rains it won't get wet.

 

Uses for Overripe FruitThis page is about uses for overripe fruits. If you have fruit that is very ripe, consider these delicious ways it can be enjoyed.

 

Homemade Rug FreshenerUsing 1/2 cup of borax, half cup of baking soda, and 20 to 25 drops of essential oil or ground spice cinnamon is good. Mix all together and put into an old container that has holes for sprinkling, like a mozzarella container.

 

Organizing Desk with Toothbrush HoldersI find some really cute toothbrush holders at thrift stores, yard sales, etc. I then use them at my desk to hold ink pens, markers, small scissors, etc.

 

Acne RemediesMake a thick paste of baking soda mixed with water. Apply on your acne. Or use soda white tooth paste and put on your zit and let it dry.

 

Reducing ClutterI don't know if anyone has mentioned it, but along with getting rid of clutter, "stop buying more stuff!". That's how you got clutter in the first place.

 

Milk Jug Electric Cord ReelI use the electric leaf blower frequently to blow off the porch and carport. I've just been looping the cord and laying it across the blower for storage and having to untangle it every time I use it.

 

A Mother Deer and Her Twins (North Carolina)I looked out the kitchen window this morning and this is what I saw. I think deer are so pretty. They are welcome to enjoy the apples as long as they leave the garden alone and stay out of the highway.

 

Gestation Period for Dogs?How do I know what day my Chihuahua became pregnant? She was mated on May 29th and May 30th. Also about how long are they usually pregnant for?

 

Freezing Radishes?Can I freeze radishes?

 

Gift Ideas for Mother's Birthday?My mom's bday is in 2 days, she is 44. I don't know what to get her. I'm 17. Dad walked out on us. My brothers go to visit him. I get her pjs every year and slippers, but I want to get her something different this year. I don't have much money either. Any suggestions?

 

Can You Freeze Alcoholic Beverages?Can you freeze sangria? I know vodka does not freeze, what about brandy?

 

Making Cherry Cake?When making cherry cake how do you prevent the cherries sinking to the bottom? I recently made a cherry cake and the recipe suggested folding the cherries in ground almonds before folding into the mixture. I did this, but the cherries still sunk to the bottom of the cake.

 

Clothing Dye Bled in the Wash?What can I do if I washed and dried navy blue with pale yellow back to original?

 

Freezing Advice?Can you mix and freeze together onions, green peppers, garlic, oil, salt, and culantro/recao (also known as Mexican coriander)?