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December 8, 2006

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Recipes

Quick BreadRecipe for Quick Bread. Mix water and egg; beat. Add oil or butter. In another bowl combine flour, salt and baking powder; add liquids and knead lightly. Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a 12 inch skillet.

 

Cheese SauceRecipe for Cheese Sauce. Gradually add flour to butter. Add milk slowly. Use a wire whip to stir. Add cheese. Serve with baked potatoes or over veggies.

 

Golden Corn BreadRecipe for Golden Corn Bread. Sift together dry ingredients into bowl. Add egg, milk, and shortening or oil. Beat thoroughly. Bake in greased 9 inch square pan at 425 degrees F. for 15-20 minutes.

 

Sherry's GingerbreadThis is really a good recipe for gingerbread cookies. Nice and soft.

 

Bacon Ranch DipEnjoy this easy recipe for bacon ranch dip. Mix all together. Cover and chill 1-2 hours. Serve with veggies or chips.

 

Buttery Bubble BreadRecipe for Buttery Bubble Bread. In a large bowl dissolve yeast in warm water. ADd sugar, shortening, egg, salt and 1 cup flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough.

 

Articles

Give To Others This ChristmasIf you possibly can, PLEASE pick a name from church or store, or anywhere that you can, to buy for a complete stranger for Christmas. We have a "Share a Christmas" gift at our church, and it may be someone from there or someone that a member thought might need a little help.

 

WWII Web LinkWWII Web Link. All you ever wanted to know about WW II. There is also information on Food Rationing that all of us who are living frugally could learn from.

 

Protecting Wildlife from Your GarbageThrow Away Responsibly. Animals such as raccoons, foxes, bears and even stray cats and dogs love to rummage around in garbage bins or at the rubbish dump looking for something to eat.

 

Poll: Are you going into debt to pay for Christmas this year? Today's poll asks: Are you going into debt to pay for Christmas this year?

 

Growing Vanilla Beans In IndiaCan I grow vanilla from cured beans and is the south India climate okay for growing vanilla?

 

Food For Christmas PresentsTry giving food gifts for Christmas this year! There are so many things you can do. Our daughter and her new sister-in-law made homemade candy today to share. One year, I made Christmas trees out of bread dough. It's easy!

 

Dryer Sheets to Keep Cats Away from the Christmas TreeKeep cats away from the Christmas tree with fabric softener sheets. Encircle the tree with the sheets when you go to bed at night or when you leave the house and pick them up when you return.

 

Sunrise in the Pacific NorthwestI snapped this picture this morning in the Southeast corner of my backyard. These are the short days here in the Pacific Northwest where sunrise and sunset both happen during the workday.

 

Snowman Soup for GiftsI have seen several varieties of Snowman soup on the internet. Here is my version. I buy my mugs at the dollar store ($1 each). Wash them well. I got approximately. 12 gifts out of this recipe.

 

Reheating Leftovers In The CrockpotI had a lot of small containers of leftovers after Thanksgiving; and wanted to heat everything at once with not enough pans to do the job.

 

Questions

Rice Stain on CarpetRice Stain on Carpet. My daughter spilled hot rice on my carpet - polyolefin - several months ago. I have been trying to get it up ever since.

 

Pocket Book Organizer PatternI would like a pocket book organizer pattern.

 

Chihuahua With Skin Turning BlackWhy is my chihuahua's skin turning black on her belly. It's turing black all over, what can cause this?

 

English Mastiff Losing WeightWhy would my English Mastiff that's 5 years old start losing weight even though she eats and drinks?

 

Liner for a Knitted SweaterMy wife knits and needs to get a liner for the sweater for my son she is currently working on. Where can I find one?

 

Disco Ball CenterpiecesDisco Ball Centerpieces. I was directed to your site when I googled styrofoam disco balls. I'm having a retirement party for my husband with an oldies theme. I need to make centerpieces for 6 foot round tables and thought that I might incorporate styrofoam based disco balls into the centerpiece.

 

What is the best dough for hand ornaments? have a bunch of different recipes to make hand ornaments with my two year old. Rather than trying all these out and seeing which one works the best, I would like to know what ones you try and would recommend.

 

Mrs. Claus PatternDoes anyone have a pattern for Mrs. Claus made from a bleach bottle?

 

Oil Dipstick BrokeMy oil dipstick broke off in the engine, snapped right off at the cheap plastic handle and what's left of it down in the tube is the other half of the plastic handle, wedged in tightly, about 1/2 to 3/4" down with nothing to grip it by, so I now can't even pull the stick out to check my oil.

 

Buying AnimeMy Daughter lives up by North Bay and has asked me to find a anime comic or magazine she can subscribe to, as her daughter is now into anime. It is a japenese comic that is quite popular with the teens and preteens.

 

Paint Stain on CashmereCan anyone tell me if there is a way to remove household paint from a cashmere sweater?

 

How can I sterilize my laundry from bed bugs?How can I sterilize my laundry from bed bugs? I sent them to the regular laundry and it did not work.

 

Ink on ShoesHow do you get pen marks off of sneakers?

 

Uses for Empty Plastic Thread ConesDoes anyone have any idea's how to use empty plastic thread cones?

 

What are the large to giant dog breeds?What are the large to giant dog breeds?

 

Making a Nice Christmas on a BudgetMaking a Nice Christmas on a Budget. This request was originally published in 2005 and received numerous helpful responses.

 

Soap In a Dog's EyesI got soap in my dogs eyes, what should I do?

 

What is crating?Pet question: What is crating?

 

Using a 30 Cup Coffee PotHow many cups of coffee should I use in a 30 cup coffee pot?

 

Preventing Acne ScarsWhy is acne scar caused? I never touch my pimples on my forehead, but is it true that I can still get scarring? Even if I don't touch it?

 

Keeping Pets Away From The Christmas TreeIs there any product either homemade or store bought, that will keep pets away from the Christmas tree?

 

Chilli Wine RecipeChilli Wine Recipe. Could anyone help me with a recipe for chilli wine? I was watching a cookery programme that used chilli wine. I have phoned around but nowhere in South Africa can I find someone that stocks this product.