March 2, 2007

Mushroom Tomato BisquePlace tomatoes cut side down in a greased 15x10 inch baking pan. Brush with 3 Tbsp. oil.combine garlic, salt, basil, oregano, and pepper; sprinkle over tomatoes.

 

Rosemary-Onion Green BeansThe next time you serve green beans try this recipe for a new twist.

 

Honey Pecan Pork ChopsIn a shallow dish, mix flour, salt, pepper. Dredge pork cutlets in flour mixture. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium high heat.

 

Banana Cream Crunch PieCombine pudding mix, milk, and 4 Tbsp. coffee (if desired) in a medium bowl, stirring with a wire whisk until smooth. Gently fold 1 cup whipped topping into pudding mixture.

 

Tunnel of Fudge CakeCream butter in a large mixer bowl at high speed. Add eggs one at a time beating well after each. Gradually add sugar, continue creaming at high speed until light and fluffy.

 

Fruity FrostiesPlace ice cream or yogurt into a blender container. Add the fruit juice, put the lid on the container, and mix until smooth and creamy.

 

Chocolate Peanut Buddy BarsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Beat peanut butter and butter in large mixer bowl until smooth. Beat in sugar, eggs and vanilla extract. Beat in flour and salt.

 

Simple Vegetable DipMix all together and let stand 1 hour before serving.

 

Beef Taco SkilletCook beef in skillet until well browned, stirring to break up meat. Stir in soup, salsa, water and tortillas. Heat to a boil.

 

Safety Tips When Opening DoorsBe aware of your surroundings when opening your garage door (or any other door). Wait till passersby are past your home before opening your garage or getting out of your car, to go inside your home.

 

Lunar Eclipse (March 2007)There will be a total lunar eclipse this Saturday evening. People who live in Europe will get the whole show but the U.S. East Coast will see the moon come up fully eclipsed.

 

Golden BackdropAs the sun went down, I spotted the person on a golden backdrop...

 

Fixing TweezersHave your tweezers flattened out and lost their spring? Close the tweezers with a pencil placed halfway between the hinge and the points to increase the bend. Then they should grip again.

 

Saving Money on FurnitureIt's great to have useful, durable and attractive furniture but even low quality furniture can be expensive. Here are some tips for saving money on furniture.

 

Rain-X For The ShowerOne of the best things to use in the shower to help keep away the soap scum build up and mold, is Rain X. Yes, you would normally use it on your windshield, but if you use it in your shower, it has the same effect.

 

Use Grater To Mix Butter Into FlourThere are different methods for mixing firm butter or margarine into a flour mixture for baking. The one I have found to be the easiest is to use my cheese grater...

 

Cutie Caddie For Little Girl's ToiletriesMy 5 year old daughter has a great deal of "Things" that we use while she is getting ready for bed and getting ready for school. We were constantly running up and down stairs, in and out of the bathroom and everywhere to get her ready. No more!

 

Leave Birthday Card Envelopes BlankIn my extended family whenever we go to birthday parties, we don't write the name of the person it's for. That way when the party is for someone in the immediate family, you can use the envelopes for mailing whatever.

 

Preventing Infections At ManicuresThis tip caters more towards woman, but I guess it can be useful to men too. This tip involves the care one should use when getting a manicure/pedicure and what steps can and should be taken to avoid any possible problems that can lead to nasty infections.

 

Melt Soap Pieces Into New SoapDon't throw away bar soap that dissolves into those little irritating pieces. Save them and add water, then slowly melt them down on the stove and use as liquid soap.

 

Negotiate Payment Plans For BillsWhen dealings with your bills, remember; everything is negotiable, even (or maybe even especially) utility bills. I have lived in the same place for, 20+ years with the same account so I find that I can negotiate payments for my phone, gas, electric, etc.

 

Chester (Mixed Breed)Chester is still a pup, 4 months old. He is a mixed breed, I'm not sure what. He was a gift from my ex-husband to our daughter.

 

8 Year Old Birthday Party Ideas?My daughter is having 8th birthday party in April. She is a horse lover, but her friends (she is inviting to the party) do not share her passion. I would like some games and activity ideas for the party at home.

 

Wallpaper Border #5812552?I am trying to find discontinued wallpaper border #5812552. Can you help?

 

Pattern: MUL3016?I'm looking for a discontinued wallpaper pattern: MUL 3016.

 

Wheat Free/Dairy Free Dessert Request?I'm planning a joint birthday party for my son (7), my brother and my mom. Any ideas for a festive dessert without wheat or dairy?

 

Lee Ward's Fiesta Shell Pattern?I am looking for fiesta pattern/ shell pattern with assorted colors anybody? I think it was lee wards.

 

Family Reunion Invitations?I am looking ideas for making do it yourself invitations for a family reunion.

 

Making a Dish Less Salty?How do I make my dish less salty?

 

Buying Doll Houses?I am looking for some good doll house suppliers.

 

Marijuana Odors in a Rental?How do I get rid of marijuana smoke smells from a rental suite?