Watkin's Pound Cake
Reading your stories makes me feel that Im still with my grandmother who would sit and tell us her childhood stories. We wanted them more than the bedtime stories shed read to us. I cant tell you how much I miss her and the way she cooked and baked. Thank you...
Otis (Horse)
Its always nice to see the interaction between our various animals, and dogs and horses have always seemed especially compatible. My grandparents had a dog who would sit on the horse for as long as theyd let him stay up there. The horse never seemed to mind...
Lemon Jello Bundt Cake
You are so right about this being an easy cake to make. Back in the days when we did Bake Sales with our Girl Scout troop, we must have made literally hundreds of these and made them all in loaf pans. We never ever had one left over. They are so moist and good...
Cat Has Worms That Won't Go Away?
We use nothing except food grade diatomaceous earth (must be food grade) and sprinkle a little on their food every day. 1/2 tsp maybe. Have been doing it for years. Even use it on all the outdoor pets and animals. Works better than anything else and will never...
Black Russian Cake
I dont think this cake comes anywhere close to being on my diet, but if I had one right now, Id eat my share of it anyway. It sounds just delicious. Thank you Pookarina. ww
Grandmother's Cookies (Bisquit a' Memere)
I would love these sandwich cookies with seedless raspberry jam or preserves. Raspberry is my favorite flavor- black or red either one, so Im going to try them. They do sound good, and Im taking my lunch to work every day now. I try to take salads and a small...
Morning Glory Muffins
These muffins sound so good and good for you too. I will definitely be giving them a try this weekend. Sunday mornings are the only mornings we have time for a good hearty breakfast while still lazing around reading the morning paper and just resting. Fluffly...
Bathtub Water Pond
I must ask why doesnt it turn green? What are you adding to the water to keep the green scum or algae from forming? Im hoping that you know for sure that whatever it is will not harm the wild birds etc. It looks like a nice project if I get all the right answers...
Saying Goodbye to a Paradise: The...
Great photos and fantastic story. A real pleasure read. Makes me want to get up and go find a place like Steinhatchee where I could help them. I wish those good people well. Thank you for sharing. ww
Wildlife: Raccoons
Adorable photo. I just pray theyll be safe. They are such entertaining little fellas. Thank you for sharing the sweet picture. Mamas and their babies are always a favorite with us. ww
Keep Medications and Water With You
Hey Pookarina, Count me in The Old Dogs Club This is a really good idea as is the crackers. Thanks Ladies. ww
Johnny Marzetti Casserole
Just thought Id let you know that when I told my husband Id found a recipe for Johnny Marzetti that sounded like what his mother made he told me that if Id make it, hed marry me all over again.. If will take us 6 months to eat it all unless I call in the calvary...
Marsha's Banana-Walnut Tea Bread
This is a fantastic looking Banana Bread. My friend told me to come and look at it, so here I am drooling all over my keyboard again. What a yummy treat youve cooked up Pookarina. Thank you for the recipe and thanks to your little daughter too. She must be...
Meat Pie (French Canadian Tourtiere)
I havent seen or heard anything about this kind of meat pie since we were in MA, where the people eat them all the time. We first ate Tourtiere after attending a hockey game up on the side of a mountain at one of the sports arenas there. It was hot and delicious...
Polynesian Refrigerator Cake
This sounds easy enough for even me. LOL It also sounds delicious. Thank you Pookarina. ww
Golden Pumpkin Soup
You havent steered me wrong yet Pookarina, so Ill definitely give this a try although I must say its going to be a bit different than the way we usually get our pumpkin fix. LOL I have to say it does sound easy and good. Thanks. ww
Apple-Raisin Cornbread
Count us in Pookarina. We like any cornbread with most meals even better than hot biscuits or any kind of yeast bread or roll. Now that weve gotten older, we enjoy cornbreads for breakfast too, so this is a nice addition to my cornbread recipe collection. Im...
Rhubarb Pork Chop Bake
Very interesting recipe. My husband loves rhubarb, so he might enjoy this. Will have to give it a try. Thankfully, we can buy rhubarb in the frozen section of our supermarket all year long now. Thanks for sharing. ww
Apple-Raisin Cornbread
Well, I made the Apple-Raisin Cornbread Muffins and we ate them on Friday morning. I had 2 left so I popped them in my lunch and took them to work. I shared one with a friend who wanted the recipe, and Im taking it to her tomorrow. I must say that this is going...
Rustic Cardboard Birdhouse
You would never know this was cardboard. It looks like stucco. What a fine job youve done here, Songwritter. I might not be able to build one, but I know what I like. Thumbs Up and thanks for sharing. ww
Rustic Cardboard Birdhouse
Songwriter, my husband wants to know if you have a pattern or instructions for making a smaller one of these special birdhouses, and if so, would you let us know how to build it. Thank you, ww
Trouble Gathering Cotton Gauze Material with Serger?
I use strips of the white freezer wrap paper and just sew it in with whatever Im hemming or sewing. Place the paper on top so that the needle passes through it before coming in contact with the fabric. Once its done, you just tear away the paper and youre left...
Do You Need a Business License to Sell Crafts on the Internet?
I dont know about the sites you mentioned, but for Etsy, Made It Myself or eBay, you will not need a license at this time. That could change anytime though. Good Luck with your crafting business. ww
Covering a Bathroom Window?
Unless he intends to add some other source of lighting, you are going to need the window. Id suggest having him install the glass blocks which would allow light to come through, but still provide the privacy you need in a bathroom. Good Luck with your project...
Tiger (Maine Coon Mix)
Great story and well-told. Tiger sounds like a delighful companion. Thanks Robyn. ww
Old-Fashioned Hershey's Cocoa Fudge
Oh dear, you have hit on my weakest link. I love fudge and am very apt to buy it when I see it, but has anyone else noticed that the fudge we buy these days taste more like Tootsie Rolls maybe? I dont know what or how its being made, but there was a time when...
Cleveland Zoo (Ohio)
Fantastic Pictures Pookarina. We like the zoos that have natural habitats too and love to see the animals in comfortable places. One day, our zoos are going to be the only way well ever get to see these gorgeous wildlife creatures. Thank your son, and thank...
Easy Pot Roast And Gravy
My mom made something like this, but put vegetables right in with the meat. So good with hot biscuits and green beans. Thank you, ww
Grandmother Bryan's Baked Stuffed Pork Chops
Thumbs Up Julia. Id like that sweet potato pie recipe too. Thanks so much. ww
Soap Sachet
I crochet, but I love your idea. It looks just like crochet work. So dainty and pretty. Thank you Julia. ww
Congratulations Paul and Harlean (50th Wedding...
Congratulations to you both. Its wonderful to read success stories such as yours and inspiring to those of us who are peddlng as fast as we can behind you. I hope you share your special day with all those you love and have lots of good things to eat. God Bless...
Polynesian BBQ Sauce
An interesting recipe. Ive never used the Chinese Five Spice Powder spice, but have always wanted to try it. Husband loves BBQ ribs any which way, so now is my chance. We both enjoy trying new foods and Im trying to learn to cook something besides opening cans...
My Frugal Life: Lessons From My Mother
Thank you Julia. I cant remember when Ive enjoyed reading anything more than I enjoyed reading this essay. Ive heard a lot about the things you wrote about, and I know I would have fit in perfectly for its the way I feel about life in general. I hope youll...
Mother's Goulash
If this is anything like the Hungarian Goulash that we had in New York well like it. Ive not eaten any in a long time, but I think it was served OVER pasta. Im not much of a cook, but Im trying now. Ive learned a few things already on this list and your Moms...
Adobo Seasoning
We buy this already made, but Ill bet homemade is better. Its what my husband puts on pork and bakes in the oven. He likes a lot of seasonings, so he might enjoy making some of our own. Thanks. ww
Spicy Guacamole Dressing
My husbands mom always buried the avocado seed back into the finished guacamole. Said the seed kept it from turning dark. I dont know if its true or not. Ive never made it, but I like it. Maybe the lemon juice does the same thing. :-) ww
Versatile Sour Cream Spread
Anything made with sour cream is a winner at our house. My husband will even put it on ice-cream, and I must admit that it tastes good. Try it. I dont know exactly what it does, but what a nice contrast. ww
Creamy Seafood Garlic Pasta
This recipe has several of our favorite foods in it, so hubby and I will make it together. Lobster, whole wheat pasta, yogurt, asparagus and pinon (pine nuts). This has got to be good. Thanks. LRP
Pork Chops Buried in Dressing
Our boys love pork chops, and will eat them anyway their dad cooks them. This is a great Sunday meal to try. Maybe with a green bean casserole. Everything in the oven at the same time while we play with the Wii games. I get the best ideas here on ThriftyFun...
Date Nut Tea Sandwiches
This will make a nice addition to my list of things to do this summer. I have two lady friends who talk about going to old-fashioned tea parties. I want to have a real tea party, and these recipes for date nut bread and the cream cheese filling are going to...
Apricot Sponge Cake
Oh, this sounds good. I love sponge cake. This sounds easy enough for even me to make LOL. Thanks, ww
Mexican Flavored Chicken Sandwiches
This recipe sounds like a menu item at our favorite Mexican restaurant. I will try your recipe and save a few bucks. Thanks. ww
Looking for a Potato, Broccoli, and Cheese Casserole Recipe?
Whatever it is, it does sound like food wed like. Well eat almost anything with broccoli, and its my familys favorite vegetable. Itd be nice to find a new recipe that would be a surprise at one of our big family dinners. Im also looking for a cold fluffy dessert...
Thank You Notes for Mom
I am so fortunate to still have my mother, and even though I have already purchased another one of her favorite nightgowns and have a gift certificate for her favorite restaurant, Im going to use your wonderful idea and make her a Thank-You box too, Julia. I...
Use Cooking Water for Plants
Just make sure there is no salt in your cooking water. Most house plants are salt intolerant, and salt delivered to them in any way will kill them. ww
Expandable Ice Chest for Carry On Luggage
Great idea. Have you ever had a problem with airport security? Are you allowed to stock it with juice or drinks of any kind? (I dont mean alcohol). How about food? I just detest the food on airplanes, so would much prefer anything else providing I could take...
Egg and Olive Salad
Hi, You guys have me wondering what this egg salad would taste like if I left out the green olives altogether and added the black olives instead. I like green olives, but my sweetie doesnt. He likes black olives and says he will eat egg salad if I make it with...
Fresh Tasting Canned Greens
Hi pookarina, I thought Id tell you that I tried your (canned) greens trick with cabbage today at lunch. I didnt have plain collard greens, so used my 2 cans of mixed greens. I must say that canned greens have never tasted so good. We also like turnips greens...
Banana Date Bars
Hi Jean, We have a wonderful friend who is a diabetic now (was just recently diagnosed) and she has a really sweet tooth. She and I used to make Date-Nut Bread together, so I know she loves dates. She doesnt do computers though, so Im going to print this out...
Vi's Potato Salad
Hi Vi, Ive never eaten potato salad with this many ingredients but Im sure willing to try it. The picture is beautiful. Very interesting. Thank you for sharing with us. ww
Matilda (Dominicker Hen)
These pictures make me wish Id gotten my little boy an Easter chicken. Matilda looks so tame and nice. Is it because she is a Dominecker? Does anyone know? Thank you Pookarina Julia ww
Product Review: Barrilla's Piccolini Pasta
Thank you Deeli, We always buy Barilla when we find it too, usually at Walmart. Sounds like this would be great for soups too. ww
Garfield And Dusty (Cats)
Hi Susie, Do you know if these kitties were litter mates? They look as though they really love one another and could possibly be (siblings). Whatever, they go together so nicely. Lovely picture too. Thank you for sharing them with us. ww
Pin Cushion Ring
I never even thought about needing a pin cushion that close, but I can remember the times now that I wish Id had one. Thanks for the great idea :-) ww
Quick And Easy Fruit Salad
For once, I had everything this recipes calls for, so I made it last night. We had it for Sunday dinner today, and I must say that its absolutely delicious. Well be having this again. Thanks ever so much. ww
Recycled Mesh Bird Feeders From Onion Bags
I know those mesh bags appear to be a good choice for using as feeders for our wildbirds, but please do not use them outside for anything pertaining to an animal which might get their feet caught in the mesh. They have caused so many birds to lose feet, toes...
