End of the Month Stir Fry
Bravo, Sandi! You have a great attitude! Thank you so much for sharing, I wish I could vote more than once.
Spring Blooms (The Path Garden, Moorpark, CA)
Thank you for the beautiful pictures, Vi. We have no flowers popping up yet, but the garlic chives and onions are doing real well.
Fried Bread
This sounds like something that would be fun to make with kids. Thank you for posting - Ill have to give this a try.
Getting Rid of Skin Tags?
I had some bothersome skin tags. I forget where I heard about getting rid of them yourself, but it sure did work. I took some sewing thread and tied it around each tag. This cut the circulation to them off. They shriveled up and basically fell off. They never...
Children's Garden Gifts (The Path Garden)
How pretty! When children are taught about gardens and nature and such, it is a gift for a lifetime.
Dehydrating Garlic?
Hi, Elayne. You have to take the skins off since they will hold the moisture in. You can dehydrate whole cloves, but it will take longer. You dont want to slice it too thin since it shrinks when dehydrated. I would cut large cloves in half. There are many web...
Growing Vegetables from Seed?
http://urbanext.illinois.edu/veggies/radish.cfm Radishes harvest very fast. Many are ready to harvest in less than a month. There are many, many different kinds of radishes, too. Some are all white, some are red in the middle and green on the outside, very...
Mushroom Steak
This sounds real good, and easy. Its a good way to use a cheaper cut of meat and make it tender. I think Id have to throw in some fresh mushrooms at the end. One really great thing about eating a lot of mushrooms: they are nutritious, and very low calorie.
Lipton Dry Onion Soup Mix (Copycat)
Another great recipe! Thank you, I will be using this often. I love that it has very little salt in it, only what is in the boullion. This will ge so handy! I can use it in combination with the cream soup mix in this weeks contest.
Cream Soup Base
Wow, thank you! This is a really great idea. It will be healthier than anything you can buy in the store, and cheaper. I am definitely making this, and passing the recipe along. I wish I could vote twice for it.
Blueberry Cake
Ooh, yummy! I was trying to think of something to bake this weekend since my daughter and Grandson are spending a few days here. Well, this is it! Connor loves blueberries, so I know he will love this. Thank you!
Cabbage Flower or Rose Afghan Pattern?
Try checking out Crochet Pattern Central. They have a huge number of patterns for all kinds of things. http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/ All of their patterns are free. You might also try Ravelry, where there are many free patterns, and ones to buy also...
Use a Leather Jacket to Cover a Worn Footstool
Wow, not only is this super thrifty, it turned out looking really great! Its better than brand new.
Orange Chicken
Marcia, this sounds wonderful. The mix of flavors sounds just great. I am going to have to try this one!
Dilute Febreze With Water
Now, this is a thrifty tip! Ill wait for a good coupon and a good sale, then Ill double it with water. Thank your for sharing this - Ill save a ton of money!
Homemade Protein Bars
Wow, great recipe! Wholesome, easy, delicious, with none of the additives in store-bought. I will definitely try this. Im going to make them for my 4-yr old grandson, Connor. I think he will love them!
Mini Crocheted Photo Frame
This is very nice! I am going to make some of these, some to keep, and some to give away. They will make nice presents. Thank you for sharing.
Angel Biscuits
I forgot to add a step: when you roll the dough out, fold it over like a letter, in 2 folds. Roll it out and fold again. Then roll it out and cut. This makes layers in the dough. If you havent tried cutting them in squares, it really works nice. This is a dough...
Buffalo Buttered Popcorn
Another really great recipe! We love popcorn in this house, and this sounds really good. Itll make a good super bowl snack. Thank you for another one, Deeli!
Hamburger-Cabbage Casserole
Yum! I love cabbage too, and this recipe sounds real good. Thank you for sharing.
Cheesecake Cookie Bars
Wow, how cool that you can use something besides sugar to make such a delicious dessert! Thank you very much for sharing this recipe.
Cleaning Wax Off of Clothing?
Try this: put down a layer of something absorbent that you dont mind soaking up the wax with. You can put down a thick layer of newspaper, and put a clean cloth over it to protect the clothing from the newsprint. Then cover the clothing with something that...
Internet Security Software Advice?
Try askbobrankin.com for advice. He tells you about the top free down-loads for security of all kinds. He lists the best, tells you what is good about them, and not so good. That way you can choose the ones you want. He also says what he uses himself. My daughter...
Mr. Jingles (Dumbo Rat)
Mr Jingles is adorable! My daughter had a pet rat, and it was really nice. They do make good pets for people who arent afraid of them surprisingly loving and smart. He has my vote!
Mighty Molly (Schnauzer/Chihuahua...
Oh my gosh! Molly is so adorable! What a wonderful little girl, and what a sad start she had in life! God bless the folks who rescued her, and you for giving her a home. But I can tell by looking at her that you had no choice, lol - you must have fallen in...
Zelda (Bulldog)
Zelda is a real cutie! Did you have to bottle feed her with her coming to you so young? I love her expression.
Velveeta Cheese Ball
This sounds a lot better than the kind you buy at the store. Thank you for another great recipe!
Will Dog Poop Contaminate Fruit on Orange Trees?
It wont effect the fruit at all. Think about it - people commonly fertilize their gardens with cow manure, and, even better, chicken manure. The dog waste moistens the soil at the surface level, where it is filtered by the grass and soil. It evaporates quickly...
Doris' Fruit Salad
This sounds really good any time of year. Does the pudding mix make a creamy sauce?
Watercress Salad
Mmm, this does sound good! Watercress is a favorite salad green of mine. I put very little dressing if any, on it because I love the taste of watercress so much. But it is very, very good with dressing, too, and this salad sounds perfect - peppery watercress...
Freezing Celery?
I bought celery when it was cheap around Thanksgiving. I washed it, made sure it was real dry, chopped it up, and froze it. I put it in pint bags, but didnt stuff the bags. That way, when it was frozen good and hard, I just smack the bags on the counter, and...
Dill and Lemon Buttered Noodles
I used to buy a seasoning with lemon and dill. Its a Dilly. I sure wish I could still find it. This sounds delicious!
Pasta Sauce from Frozen Tomatoes
It always does my heart so much good to read posts from people like you, people who garden, and preserve the bounty, and cook homemade foods. Bless you.
Dill and Lemon Buttered Noodles
Well, I tried this, and just loved the addiiton of fresh parsley to the dish. It was really, really good, a perfect side dish for fish. Thank you for posting another great recipe.
Simple Pot Roast and Mashed Potatoes
Mmm - I think these potatoes would be just delicious with all the flavor they soak up from the roast and other ingredients. Plus, you dont have a separate pan to wash, which can be a big consideration. Ill have to try this technique the next time I make pot...
Wildlife: Impatient Squirrel
When I was a teenager, a Chickadee trained me much in the same way that this squirrel trained you parents. He would land on the supports for the awning and call for me to come out. If I didnt have enough sunflower seeds on my hand, he would peck me - he was...
Garlic Butter and Lemon Orzo
Oh, this sounds so good, just perfect for me! I love pasta, lemon, and garlic. And this is simple, too. I love the addition of parsley. All these things are good for you. I will definitely have to try this one. thank you for posting it.
Creamed Peas
My mother made creamed peas, and creamed wax beans, and we always loved them. My daughter recently made them for her family, and they were a big hint. Real comfort food. Thumbs up!
Cinnamon Apple Chips
Yum so delicious,and easy, too. Thank you for including the pictures. You have my vote for a wonderful snack food recipe.
Growing Mint for Tea?
Mint is an herb, so it is considered herbal tea. Mint is very, very easy to grow. I live in northern Ohio, and my mint comes back every year and thrives. I have not made hot tea with it, but I do put it in my iced tea, and I cook with it, and it is wonderful...
Dealing With a Verbally Abusive Husband?
My heart goes out to you, Jess. sc3127 and Thriftyvicki are right. They gave you good advice. Ill bet he didnt treat you like this at first. Ill bet he got nastier and nastier as time went by, got you used to it little by little. Hell keep on doing that. Hell...
Honey-Glazed Carrots and Parsnips
This is one of my favorite side dishes. It looks great and tastes great, and is really nutritious. Try cooking them in a little orange juice, butter, and honey instead of water and simmering this down to make the glaze. Mmmm. I am going to try them with the...
Child Support Payment and Taxes?
Custodial parents (cp) usually get the tax deduction. This is because, usually, the child support does not cover half of the expenses related to raising kids. Think about it - if you had to take the kids in today and cover all of their expenses, how much would...
Use Lemon Juice in Recipes?
It might be there for the taste, though I think such a small amount isnt going to make much, if any, difference. I think the sour cream and the jam itself will greatly overshadow any flavor the lemon juice adds. If you want to try it with the juice, fresh is...
Once A Month Cooking Ideas?
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Ranger Cookies
For Christmas I tried making them with Raisin Bran instead of plain flakes. They were really good.
Preventing Fruit from Browning?
Please dont use anything chemical, it might not be safe. You can buy a product called Fruit Fresh, it works very well. I usually see it in either the canning section, or the baking section of stores. Once in a while I see it in the produce section. You can...
Train Your Dog With A Choker Chain Collar
Please dont use choke collars on any dog. There are many, many ways to train a dog that dont use choke collars. Ive owned many kinds of dogs, and never put a choke collar on any of them. We have an 8 month old Australian Shepherd now who is very high spirited...
Christmas Tree and Decorations
So beautiful! I even love the lace on the mantel, so lovely. I can tell a lot of love went into the decorations. Thank you for posting!
Cooper (Beagle)
As Coopers Grandma, I can assure people that Shannon did all she could to find Coopers family, with no luck yet. I hope she doesnt find them - it seems pretty clear that little Cooper was not treated right at all. He is a really good little guy, and even loves...
Cooper (Beagle)
As Coopers Grandma, I can assure people that Shannon did all she could to find Coopers family, with no luck yet. I hope she doesnt find them - it seems pretty clear that little Cooper was not treated right at all. He is a really good little guy, and even loves...
Uses for Large Plastic Coffee Cans?
They make great canisters for flour, sugar, cookies, dog food, and things like that. Look around your house and garage and see if there is anything you can store in them like craft supplies, nails, or whatever. If you knit or crochet, they are real nice for...
Spotting Santa Cut-out Christmas Card
This is a very good idea. I love the card you made, its very nice - good job!
Freezing Lemons?
I take the lazy way out - I freeze lemons and limes whole, untouched. I find that when I thaw them, they are easy to squeeze, and give a lot of juice. I buy them when they are on sale, and then I have them on hand at all times. I have never had a problem with...
Na'an Bread Recipe
Naan is from India, Pakistan, and that area of the world. It is usually the bread served in Indian restaurants, with a variety of different fillings, or plain. I love Indian food, so I had to learn to make this, lol. It is really easy. Im sorry I omitted the...
Na'an Bread Recipe
Heres hoping this posts this time, it seems like there is trouble with the site right now, and I have tried posting this already. Naan is from India, Pakistan, and that area of the world. It is one of the breads served at Indian restaurants, but goes well with...
Nut Roll Cookies
Its hard to find cake yeast now, so I am going to use the yeast I have on hand, an equivalent amount of dry yeast. I have quick yeast, but refrigerating the dough will slow it down. I have used quick yeast in a refrigerated dough before with no problems at...
Nut Roll Cookies
Cut the butter in until its like coarse corn meal. The evaporated milk and egg yolks add the needed moisture. I would say that this recipe should make between 36 and 48 cookies when prepared in this way. You make 6 circles of dough, and cut each circle like...
Nut Roll Cookies
I made these for Christmas, and the dry yeast worked just fine. In fact, I found another recipe made with sour cream in the dough, and it worked in that recipe too. I had 14 dozen when all was said and done, and everyone I gave them to loved them. I also made...
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
This sounds real good. With good quality Asian veggies in the freezer section and delicious sauces available everywhere, why spend your time slaving over the stove? Its a lot better to have fun eating a good meal with your family. Good recipe. Thank you!
Chili Cranberry Meatballs
Now this sounds good! Ive never noticed the recipe before. This is going into my must try file! Thank you for posting it.
Helping Rescue Dog Get Comfortable in New Home?
This summer I adopted 2 dogs from Craigslist, not rescues, really, but a very similar situation. One of them was still a puppy, and is very, very playful. The other was 6 years old, and does not play. He also wasnt friendly with my roommate - at first. He seemed...
Persian Veggie Salad
Thank you for the recipe, Attosa. I love middle-eastern cooking. This recipe is just full of wonderful tastes and textures. Its on my menu for the week.
Chocolate and Berry Cookies
Wow, this recipe is great! It doesnt make a huge batch, which is a lot less work - and fewer calories! It sound so easy and good, too. I like that there are variations so that I can make different kinds for different people. You have my vote! Thank you for...
Crock Pot Mushroom Philly
Oh wow, this sounds so good! Im voting for this recipe even though I have recipes in the contest too. I told my daughter about your recipe, and she is putting it on her menu. Its a cheaper cut of meat, and sounds sooo delicious. Its on my menu too. I think...
Pumpkin and Currant Cookies
I saw your recipe and think itll be really delicious. Had to give you a thumbs up!
Finding Peace in the Valley
Thank you for the inspiration. So many of us our in rough situations now, and not just in the United States. Just about the whole world is in recession now, and worse. World wide, the common people are scrabbling to survive. It is so wonderful that some people...
Majestic Pride of Lions (Cleveland Metroparks Zoo)
Wow, Farstar. Do you go off on everyone who doesnt do as you wish? Or do you live in a magic land far, far away where everyone has to toe your line? Fundamentalism in ANYTHING is a mistake. You believe what you believe, and that is good. When you start believing...
Majestic Pride of Lions (Cleveland Metroparks Zoo)
Also, Farstar, many zoo animals are actually rescues from people who thought theyd make great pets. Zoos dont have to take animals out of the wild. In fact, they often have to refuse rescue animals because they have all that they can take care of. I, too, think...
Homemade Refried Beans
Mmmm, this sounds really good, especially with the garnishes. Bacon grease will add great flavor. I like the beans partially smashed too. The stuff in cans just doesnt do it for me.
