Removing Stains from Plastic Food Containers?
Next choice is to wash well and then only use the stained containers for staining food items.
Casserole Dish
Robin, This recipe reminds me of something my mother used to make. Thanks for the memories!
Selling Homemade Pet Treats?
When I read your query I thought of restaurant inspections and renting a commercial kitchen for the processing. I bet if you inquired from the city/county as to starting a restaurant, they could give you the info you require.
Recipes for a Mini Crockpot?
Suggestion - to avoid unpleasant surprises, fill a 3 cup measure with water, then pour into the mini crockpot. Figure out exactly how much water it can hold. On the bottom of the unit, in permanent marker, write down, 2 cups liquid to top (or whatever the measurement...
Fortune Teller (Horse)
Congratulations! Beautiful picture and quite an honor to be chosen to compete!
Getting a Dog to Play With Toys?
The daschund was just a temporary dog sitting favor - she was lost and returned to her rightful owner, someone with whom we have no contact. Our dog is a pit bull- the vet said to call him a mix because we dont know his parentage. He has the balls that you...
Carpet Dirty from Heavy Traffic?
Use a plastic runner. It doesnt look classy, but once you get it clean, it will stay that way.
Keep an Eye on Automatic Debit Payments
I agree about the bank OR the utility refunding the banks charges. It doesnt hurt to ask. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Have a Dedicated Recipe Computer
Back them up!!!! Ive had too many problems with computers over the years to ever trust them! -------- I keep mine in a separate section in my computer called, Hollys Recipes, and also have them backed up on an external hard drive. At one time I had many of...
Recommendations for Cheap Face Wash?
Not cheap, but a little goes a long way and it lasts a long time. Serious Skin Care Glycolic cleanser. Available at HSN.com and possibly at your local ULTA store. Put the cleaner on dry skin, let it stay there for about 5 mins., then rinse. It cleanses, exfoliates...
Fill Watering Cans When Waiting for Hot Water
I am interested in installing one of those instant hot water tanks. About how long do you have to wait and about how much water do you get before the water runs hot enough for your purpose?
Floating Silicon Egg Poacher?
Bought it and used it. They should have invented this years ago! I made baked eggs. Put poacher into a custard cup for stability. Grease the inside of the silicon cup, crack in an egg, place in oven and bake at 350 for 15 mins. Serve with buttered toast.
Floating Silicon Egg Poacher?
I tried making baked eggs in a little silicon pinch pot, thinking it would work well enough. It was exceptionally easy to clean, but not big enough to hold 1 egg. My next report will be on the floating silicon egg poacher - I decided to buy one. They come 2...
Getting Replacement DTV Converter Coupons?
If you are planning onusing a vcr recorder with these converter boxes, be advised that they dont work that way. All they permit you to do is to watch tv. Youd actually be better off deciding to purchase a digital tv and a digital vcr/dvd recorder. Find out...
Dishwasher Overflowing into Sink?
Call a plumber to clean out your pipes if the water is backing up into the sink when the dishwasher empties. They will know what to do. But, always run the disposal BEFORE turning on the dishwasher beause sometimes a very small residue will cause this backing...
When Will My Puppy Stop Growing?
We adopted a rescued 1 year old pit, and he grew until age 2. He was starving at age 1, weighing 19 lbs., and by age 2, a slender 60+ pounds thanks to Nutra Pet and Hills Science Diet. I guess they grow taller until 2, then fill out.
Repairing Scratched Pans?
If you are talking about damage to a Teflon type of coating, these pans are only good for about 1 year (even the expensive ones). Sorry bout that. Replace with new cookware - check out Wolfgang Puck (for example) for cookware odds and ends at discount stores...
What Kind of Eggs Are These?
When I do this, I get stringy threads of egg and it goes every which way, reducing the size of the cooked product. The ones at the school were quite intact with very few strings visible.
Give a Girl a Matching Doll
Your precious granddaughter looks like a little doll! Nice pic for an Xmas card next year (hint).
Cooking While Your Kitchen is Being Built
Try an electric skillet - I use one a lot on the back porch during the summer months to keep the heat out of the kitchen.
Sausage for Lentil Soup?
I would suggest you pre-cook the sausage and pat off the grease with a paper towel, then add it to the soup - otherwise you are going to end with with a very greasy lentil soup. Suggestion - go to your local grocery store and purchase a variety of the smallest...
Food Sticking to Stainless Steel Skillet?
If its a dud of a skillet (base on flat), preheating wont help. I got rid of one because of that.
Food Sticking to Stainless Steel Skillet?
A a 10 stainless steel skillet for $25.99 is actually cheap cookware. Try investing in a heavier pan with a reputable name. Figure you are going to pay slightly south of $100 at a non-discount store. I understand that $25.99 is a lot of money, but you get what...
Food Sticking to Stainless Steel Skillet?
I know how to cook, yet have the same problem with a frying pan by Kitchenaid that came as a bonus when we purchased our fridge a long time ago.
Reusing Pasta Water?
Sure, you can re-use it as long as it hasnt been too long - just be sure and tell her that its already been salted. I am guessing you ask this ques., because if you save the pot of water for your roomate, then she has to clean it.
Pit Bull Whines Around Other Dogs?
Sounds silly, but talk to him . A lot. He wont understand you, but it seems to help calm pooches. I read this online (www.petplace.com free newsletter) and it helped my daughters rescued dog (over time - with that dog nothing is instantaneous).
Hershey's Cocoa Expiration Date?
If they are sealed cans, you can probably use them long after the date. Check out the contents for wholesomeness, odor, appearance... I once contacted a yogurt co. about exp. dates and the rep. told me that they can actually be arbitrary. Just cause the label...
Frozen Veggies Have Freezer Flavor?
I am guessing that burying the veggies in a flavorful sauce might disguise the freezer burn.
Red Robin Chili Recipe?
Last time I had it, it tasted like it came out of a can. May I suggest you go to the store and buy a few different varieties of cans of the best chili on the shelves. Add some sauteed onion and carrots and shredded cheese and see if that comes pretty close...
Reusing Containers for Portable Laundry Supplies
When I used an apt.s laudromat, to avoid carrying all of those heavy bottles, I would just refill a smaller laundry bottle in the apt. before using the washer. So if I knew Id do 3 washes, Id bring that much detergent, softener...
Frugal Boy's Army Birthday Party
PS If I were you, Id document with pictures and words all of the fun parties youve been having, and pass this info on to friends and family. Or publish it.
Frugal Boy's Army Birthday Party
The best part of this party is having loving parents who will do all the planning to make sure the kids have fun! Some day your son will appreciate what you have done for him throughout the years - probably when he has children and suddenly realizes what its...
Audrey (Jack Russell Mix) At Christmas
Absolutely adorable!! I hope you framed it and hung it on the wall! It would be cute if you could do a photo album of these annual pictures with the boy and the dog through the years.
Sabastain (Deer Head Chihuahua)
He is a natural ham. You absolutely need to get a greeting card company interested in using his pictures! Or start your own line!
Wandering Jew Plant As Medicine
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/596/ Tradescantia zebrina Also known as inch plant.
Campbell's Lemon Chicken With Herb Rice Recipe?
OOH! That sounds yummy! Possibly you have a recipe for chicken cooked on a bed of flavored rice, everything covered with a can of sauce and a crumb topping? This is basically a description of the Campbells Chicken meal. Normally I detest boxed meals, but this...
Eating Canned Sardines
Oddly enough, I feel better when I have the sardines. They must be giving me something lacking in my diet. Hope it continues.
Reusing Ceramic Pot from Crockpot?
Mine has been recycled into a baking dish, but I keep it at low temps because I dont want to find out the hard way that it shattered all over the oven. I also want to point out that it is so heavy that the oven wire rack actually bends a little - so I cant...
Keeping Dogs from Peeing in Flower Beds?
Ive heard that cirus peelings will repel a dog from an area - unfortunately, my daughters dog hasnt read that bit of information.
Reviews of Samsung 3-Door Refrigerator?
You were right on about usable space. I even went to the store and measured all the shelves trying to see whats really going on (in comparison with my present fridge).
Caring For Bamboo?
Try a little liquid fertilizer! It helps things to grow! And check and see if the other plant is being swapped out for a larger one.
Check Online Banking Balance Frequently
My sympathies. I had a check to pay the water bill stolen out of my house mailbox (from now on we use the official post office box or pay via internet). Thief got $1,000+ and I bounced checks all over creation until all was figured out. Eventually got it settled...
Digital Camera Won't Hold a Charge?
If the camera is trash, then how about buying an electrical power cord with adaptors that will fit your camera and trying to take pictures? Like I said, only if you are ready to throw it out! These inexpensive power adaptors are available at places like Wal...
Growing Spearmint from a Cutting?
You might have to limit yourself to certain seasons when you try to grow cuttings. Just a suggestion. I understand mint is invasive, so it should be placed in a pot in the garden from whence it cant escape through a drainage hole in the bottom. Where I live...
"Everything is 50 Cents" Garage Sale
To get rid of the misc. little kid plastic toys from mixed up sets, my friend would place a bunch of them in a bag and tag it $1.00. Or less.
Nu-Wave Oven Turkey Instructions?
I had one of these ovens and found that the fan blew lighter weight food all over the place and burned stationary food on the top (windburn + heat). If you are going to do something like french fries, keep an eagle eye on it the first time to make sure you...
Dishwasher Leaves Food Stuck on Plates?
You have the same problem I did. Had the repairman over and he told me to: 1) scrape dishes (just to get off big chunks) 2) MONTHLY, use Jet Dry dishwasher cleaner. The cleaner also comes in 2 other brands, and all are sold next to each other in the grocery...
Use Leaves and Newspapers for Mulch
Have you done this before? What do you use to keep the pile of leaves from blowing away in the wind?
Recommendations for New Cookware?
After reading everyones comments, Id like to add a few more of my own. Yes, All Clad and Le Creuset are wonderful. But if you dont have muscles of steel, you wont be able to lift a full pot. Or even a large empty one. You really need to figure out how strong...
Brown Bridesmaid's Dresses for March Wedding?
How about if they wear circlets of flowers in their hair?
Brownie Pan Recommendations?
Possibly your kids are using a knife to cut the brownies when they are still in the pan and thats what is causing the scratching. I use a square 9x9 glass baking dish. Might be by Anchor Hocking.
Recommendations for New Cookware?
Definitely go for the Wolfgang Puck cookware. I use it on a daily basis and have had this set for approx. 3 years. Its won awards, is reasonable, dishwasher safe, available frequently on sale at www.hsn.com, and also on ebay and misc. pieces available at discount...
Cleaning Burner Pans With Dishwashing Detergent
Once they are clean, you could try wrapping them with foil, but Ive never had any luck getting the burner shields back into place after that.
Family: Emily In Her Heirloom Dress
Such a beautiful tradition! Keep it out of the sun light and possibly have some archival appropriate pre-laundering and backing - because the fabric is delicately thin and acid would do a lot of damage quickly.
Jack Russel Ate a Baby Sock?
Look in the back yard first - it might be there rolled in a bunch of poop. It also might not have been eaten - look under the sofa...we once thought the dog ate something and it turned out to have rolled under the furniture (hidden by the slipcovers). Someone...
Don't Cook Your Turkey in the Oven
The large oven that bakes with a removable lid is really more like a steamer/baker - so no toasty crust. However, it is great for what it does. You just need to be sure and have a trial run with the machine before Turkey Day and make sure it is not on a heat...
Making a Good Cup of Coffee?
Percolators make coffee with more caffeine and a stronger flavor than possibly what you are used to, hence the difference.
How Can I Keep Sheets on the Mattress?
Get new sheets at a discount store. Its easier in the long run. From now on, make sure you have a thread count of at least 200 because these have the deeper pockets.
Question About Introductions?
Not a big deal - just be happy someone wanted to get to know you. Possibly one of the people at the table cant walk easily due to a new medication - or has balance problems - so getting through a crowd is not feasible. They cant very well send a note, Hi, Id...
Jenny (Staffordshire Terrier)
Considering that she is a large chested breed, what do you do for doggie vests and jackets?
Jenny (Staffordshire Terrier)
She is so lucky to have you, and vice versa! Ask the vet about fish oil and glucosamine chondroitin - when the weather changes shell have aches in the body parts that were operated on.
Decorating a Busy Kitchen?
You are right about minimizing contrast. Make that new countertop one color!
Using A Mouth Guard?
I had the same problem. Went to s specialist some years back and the same thing happened (including, Get used to it). My regular dentist told me to wear one, and when I explained what happened, he had me bring it into his office. He trimmed down the part that...
Ordering Checks Online?
Ive ordered checks online (dont recall the company) - but I made it a point to be at the mailbox the minute the mail was delivered every day until they were received.
Tomato Paste In A Tube?
Its usually near the canned tomatoes aisle, but ask the store manager - you may be surprised at where they tucked it. At one grocery they kept it next to the anchovies in a tube in the fish section.
Don't Store Root Vegetables While On Vacation
We came back from a small 4 day vacation with a ghastly odor coming from the potatoes. One was actively oozing. Yiich! The smell was awful. Took hours for it to clear out.
Saving Money on Cold Medicine
My mother would whip up a sore throat beverage for me when Id come down with something and the limited OTC supply wasnt helping. Its what her mother would have done back in the 1920s. Its not healthy, but I was just a little kid and managed to make it thus...
Buy (and Ship) Wedding Gift at Bed, Bath and Beyond
Please explain this shipping process from BB&B. I didnt know theyd do that from the store.
Favorite Kitchen Gadgets?
SIlicone muffin pans. Muffins dont stick if you pre-grease the pan. -------------- Beware of buying via Ebay. Ask first how they are going to pack the item if its breakable and dont forget to insure the package. I had one vendor send me a damaged stoneware...
Cleaning an Old Brass Plaque?
Based on previous experience, this plaque may have been lacquered to keep it shiny. The lacquer has to be removed for it to be polished. Check a hidden test spot IF the polishing suggestions do not work. I do not know how to remove the lacquer. I had to polish...
German Style Pork Roast With Sauerkraut and Potatoes (Crockpot)
Which cut of beef could be substituted?
Baking Pan for Cooking a Turkey?
Dark pans absorb more heat, and light pans reflect heat away. So dark will give a better browning effect and cook hotter.
Keeping Sage Leaves For Cooking?
This is a sage plant I bought at a nursery and grew in my organic veggie garden.
Product Review: Petstages Chewing Orka Jack
PS I looked up the reviews. Half good, half not. I think the company had a bad production line. If you buy it, save your receipt. If it falls apart, should happen pretty quickly according to the comments.
Can Excess Exercise Cause Puppy To Have Diarrhea?
Has someone been feeding her table leftovers and too many doggie treats? This might cause the problem, too.
Recipes Using Soy Milk?
Every morning I mix 2 T. of protein powder with low carb soymilk in a small Oster blender and use it for my hot cocoa and cold cereal. The cocoa also receives a splash of flavored decaf coffee and some artificial no carb flavoring by DaVinci Gourmet.
Dirty (Pitbull)
Was that red harness in the picture from PetSmart? Does it really help control when you take a walk?
5 Year Old Misbehaving at School?
Possibly it is a combination of items that are causing this behavior. For my kid, it was caused by artificially colored and flavored chewable vitamins combined with artificially colored and flavored Fruit Loops with Kool Aid later on in the afternoon. The cure...
