Bleach Stained the Shower?
This is not addressing your shower problem-rather the planter warts on your foot. The Dr could have given you a very easy way to get rid of the warts (and the resulting pain) and that would solve your problem. The way to get rid of the warts is to cover them...
Baking Muffins in a Muffin Top Pan?
I start checking mine at 5 minutes before the directions for regular muffins. They are usually done in about 2 minutes less time than reguar ones. You can tell by when they start browning around the edges. ps- you probably wont make reqular muffins much after...
Corn And Macaroni
Thanks. It still does not tell me if the macaroni is cooked before mixing with the other ingredients, nor if the whole kernel corn is drained.
Pitting Cherries Without a Pitter?
I like to use a vegetable peeler. Just insert the cupped end into the stem end of the cherry and pull the pit out. Be sure to hold the cherries over the receiving container so as to retain all the juice.
Do Ziplock Bags With Water and Coins Really Repel Flies?
Why not try a brown (or other dark color) button?
NBC'S (Nachos, Beans, and Cheese)
I make these in the microwave, and because I like it hot I add a slice of jalapeno pepper to each one. m-m good!
Buying Prescription Reading Glasses or Drugstore Glasses?
Check the yellow pages of your telephone directory-there are places you can take your prescription to who will charge you much less than you eye Dr. Just be sure what the cost will be up front.
Keeping Neighbors Pets From Defecating in Yard?
Save your citrus peels (i.e. orange, lemon etc) and either grind them up in your blender/food processor or chop finely with a sharp knife and sprinkle liberally over your garden area. The pets despise this scent and will hunt other places. Just remember to...
Rust Coming From Rinse Agent Dispenser in Dishwasher?
Since it is new I would go back to the place of purchase and see what they have to say. If they try to ignore you keep after them until they make it good.
House Nachos
I like the idea of the sausage mixed with the beans. It will be so easy for me, as I always have cooked sausage in my freezer. I just cook it when I get home from store, crumble it well and freeze it in zip-loc bags. I have done this to have available when...
Creamy Tang Pie
I am wondering if this is Tang instant breakfast drink mix (I havent seen this locally) or if it is Tang instant drink mix. Could you please clarify. Thanks, jsham
Preventing Mold Growth in Stored Cooler?
Dry it very well and store it with newspaper in it. The more black ink on the newspaper, the better. Also crumple the newspaper rather than just sticking it in flat-folded. This will keep it smelling fresh for the next use.
Lowering Electric Oven Temperatures While Baking
I surely appreciate your tip. I, too, have this problem, but had no idea how to rectify it. Will be baking muffins this morning using your method. jsham
Chuck Wagon Biscuits
Sounds great. Am anxious to try it and I wont be waiting until I am outdoors. Will be great way to keep kitchen cool. I am also interested in the grub gravy. Thank you. jsham
Toiletries Gift Bag For Mother's Day
Another very good gift for a Mother on limited income is a food basket of her favorite (mostly non-perishable) items she is fond of but reluctant to spend money for. If she has letters to write, something many of us do not do these days! some pretty stationery...
Removing Grease Film on Ceiling Fan?
Try Dawn Power Dissolver found at Wal-Mart near the dishwashing detergent. If your fans are not made of unfinished wood it should work. I find that it really does disolve the grease. I prefer to spray it on my cleaning cloth and apply to the surface rather...
Brite Floor Cleaner?
Put floor cleaning product Brite in your search engine and a place to order it will come up.
Creamy Ditalini with Asparagus
This sounds really interesting, however I think you have left out some of the instructions. Could you please be more detailed? Thank you. jsham
Cooking Fish?
This milky residue for fish is the same as blood from beef. it is not harmful nor is it inedible. Just carefully remove it from the edges of the fish. It does not mean the fish is not totally cooked. Eat that fish, it is good for you.
Grammar Tip: "Stationary" vs "Stationery"
This reminds me of my bane: I could never remember how to spell promise until I figured out it contains no ice.
Freezing Hollandaise Sauce?
Since you are throwing it out anyway, why dont you try freezing it and let us all know how it works. One thing I would mention, if you do freeze it you will probably need to beat it up well when you heat it. I freeze lots of gravy-types and this is how I treat...
South of the Border Chicken (Crockpot)
The 1/4 cup measure on the orgeano and cilantro sounds like an awful lot. Are you sure this is correct? Otherwise it sounds really good.
Preventing Powdered Sugar From Hardening?
Just keep it in an airtight container, but do NOT put a damp paper towel in with it. While that is great for brown sugar it will only cause powdered sugar to clump into one hard brick. This is the voice of experience!
Removing Cooking Smells After Frying Fish?
If you will set a lighted candle close by when frying fish (or most any smelly thing) it will remove the smell without it getting all into the house.
Do They Still Make LaFrance Bluing?
If you Google it you will find entries to tell you more about it, and where you can purchase it.
Repurposing Containers
Love hibbardgs suggestion about the pickle jars. Did you know that you can close the jar up with a piece of newspaper (the more black in on the paper the better) and the pickle smell will be gone in a few days. Also, the net onion bags make wonderful scrubbies...
Musty Smell on Dry Clean Only Clothes?
Hanging in the open air for about 24 hours will do wonders for musty smells.
Fixing Plastic Scissors Handle?
They say duct tape fixes everything. :-) Make a thin roll, enough to make a circle and wrap the end that you have left unrolled around the end of the scissor enclosing the other end of the roll. Be sure to pull it tight as you roll. This should hold for a long...
Low Suds Dishwashing Detergent?
Do not use laundry detergent in your dishwasher. Any labeled dishwashing detergent is low sudsing, whether liquid or dry. A well-known dishwashing product is Cascade. The Dollar General brand is also good. I have not used the liquids, but my son uses one and...
Rust Stain on Linoleum Floor?
Try Whink (in a brown bottle at Wal-Mart/most grocery stores, in the section with cleansers, i.e. Comet). Try it on a small area to check for damage to linoleum before using on the large area. I have not found anything it will not take rust from, even clothing...
Bread Pudding in a Mug
Thanks so much. This is ideal for just one in household. Am anxious to try it. Would you happen to also have a recipe for rice pudding for one?
Uses for Leftover Ambrosia Fruit Salad?
Could it be used to make a dump cake. Put the fruit in the bottom of a 9 X 13 casserole. Sprinkle a dry cake mix over it. Melt 1/4 lb. of butter and drizzle over cake mix. Bake in 350 degree oven until nicely browned.
Shelf Life of Sour Cream?
In addition to the other suggestions: If it has been opened, be sure to replace the clear covering over it and turn it upside down in the fridge. If afraid of leakage then put it on a saucer or an extra plastic lid a size larger than top of sour cream container...
Retaining Natural Color in Frozen Apples?
When I peel my apples I place them in water that has had a small amount of white vinegar,(I never measure it), probably 1 tablespoon per quart of water, or if I have no vinegar then about 1 teaspoon salt per quart of water. When I have all my apples peeled...
Dishwasher Dulls Wilton Cake Pan?
Brillo pads and a lot of elbow grease will shine up your pan again. But I am betting that before you are through you will come to think the dull pan is not so bad. It has happened to me! jsham
Low-Fat Vanilla Ice Cream?
You can use Calis Moms recipe and substitute canned milk for the whipping cream. Just use it straight from the can. If you are making in the freezer of your fridge, be sure to take it out when it has started to freeze around the edges (anytime before it freezes...
Adjusting Liquid in Bread Machine Recipe?
Hi, An egg is basically 2 Tablespoons, so if you deduct 2 Tablespoons from your liquid then you will have the right amount of liquid. This will always be the case no matter how many eggs you use. Happy baking to you. jsham
Enclosing an Outdoor Patio?
I like your idea of using gromets on the fabric. If you have thrift stores in your area try there for fabric, or you might try freecycle (I believe it has been discussed in this group, if not just put freecycle in your search engine and it will come up). Good...
Potpourri Smell in Refrigerator?
When my freezer was off for a week with meat in it and I was told by the store personell where I had purchased it that it had gotten into the lining and it would cost more to have it relined than to get a new one (the one I had was only a year old), I decided...
Freezing Potato Water for Later Use?
I freeze potato water for bread and also as a base for vegetable soup. Just measure the amount called for in your recipe and when you thaw it out there will be no loss of extra. If you come up with an extra amount go ahead and freeze it, as the next batch can...
Recipe For Cream Cheese Sandwiches?
This is not cream cheese, but- -how about a scrambled egg sandwich? Just beat the egg (in a bowl or cup, as you would for a scrambled egg. Put it into the skillet and do not sitr it. when it is cooked on one side just flip it and cook on second side. Put onto...
Recipe For Cream Cheese Sandwiches?
Oh, I forgot to mention another favorite. When you make a meatloaf, be sure to make extra (hide some before serving if necessary to save it). Slice the cold meatloaf the thickness for a sandwich, use a little mayo, or sandwich spread of choosing. I always make...
Recipe For Cream Cheese Sandwiches?
I would like to ask Mama about how long she cooks her chicken in the crockpot, and is that cooked at high, or low? Thanks.
Removing Paper Debris on Fabric?
Try laying garmet flat on closed washer and rub gently with a damp cloth. A clean wash cloth works well for this.
Is there a cooking oil that is better for us?
Kat, you can use applesauce for half the amount of oil and the best oil to use is canola. There is also a fairly new oil on the market Enova that advertises less fat stored in the body. I have only used it a couple of times in baking, but it worked to my satisfaction...
Hanging a Blanket on the Wall?
I hung a quilt on the wall. Went to Walmart, bought a long decorative curtain rod and 7 clips that were in the same area as the rod, Attached the rod to the wall and attached the clips to the rod and quilt. I had planned to lightly sew a muslin strip to the...
Labeling Your Leftovers
I keep a container in the freezer for dibs and dabs (not enough to save for another meal) and when I make soup I include all the dibs and dabs. I also add the water from boiling potatoes, etc. to the container. It makes a wonderful soup, many times only having...
