April 2, 2007

Shepherd's PieSaute ground beef, celery and onion until meat is browned. Drain off fat and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder to your taste. Spoon meat mixture into bottom of lightly greased 2-3 quart casserole.

 

Southwestern Deviled Easter EggsTake 6 hard boiled eggs, cut length wise and put the yolks in a bowl, mash the yolks. Dip the egg halves in Easter egg coloring and let dry, put into egg plate and fill with the yolk mixture, top with paprika.

 

Golden Clove Glazed HamPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix sugar, honey, water and ground cloves in small bowl. Place ham in large foil-lined roasting pan. Score top of ham in diamond pattern.

 

Pineapple Glazed HamCombine the pineapple juice, ginger, and garlic in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer 25 minutes, reducing the liquid by half (to 2 cups). Strain and reserve. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

 

My Favorite Sandwich - Ruben SandwichButter the two slices of bread and put one buttered side down in a non stick skillet. Layer cheese, dressing, kraut and corned beef. Add the second slice of bread and toast until brown.

 

Peanut Butter Shortbread CookiesMix all of the ingredients, in the order listed, in a large bowl. Form the dough into small balls and roll each in granulated sugar.

 

Potato and Green Bean SaladFresh new potatoes and green beans will make this delicious salad.

 

Butterscotch Fruit DipWith just a few ingredients you can make this delicious fruit dip recipe. Serve it with your favorite cut fruits.

 

Sydney, Australia's Earth HourThis weekend, Sydney, the biggest city in Australia, is holding Earth Hour. The idea is that for one hour from 7:30pm they are asking everyone, businesses, restaurants, home owners, to switch off lights ...

 

Double The Color Easter EggsFor beautiful dyed eggs, use the purchased tablet kind and follow the package directions except use two tablets per color (Buy two packages).

 

Equitable Easter Egg HuntTo avoid jealousy and hard feelings at an Easter Egg Hunt for your kids or grandkids, use all the same color eggs for each person. Example: blue for Joey, pink for Amy, yellow, green and purple for other kids, etc.

 

Stock Up On Freebies From The FairIt's almost time for fairs again. When you go, be sure to look out for freebies like pencils/pens/keychains/note pads/post-its/sun visors and the like!

 

Plastic Canvas Easter CrossThis is a simple craft for Easter using only plastic canvas and ribbon. First you should cut a pattern, start with a rectangle that is 21 squares by 17. Find the center on top edge, leave center square uncut.

 

Clock Made With A Wicker WreathMix the dye and following package directions dye the wreath and wood. Let dry. Drill a hole in the middle of the wood and stretch the piece of netting over it.

 

Lavender SunsetI enjoyed a beautiful lavender sunset and wanted to share it. Watching the sunset is very relaxing. And I marvel at the beauty in each one I watch.

 

Rudolph (Black Masked Love Bird)Rudolph is 1 1/2 years old and is a Black Masked Love Bird. I got him Christmas Eve 2005. I got him from a friend that raises birds. He loves to do tricks on his swing. Out of his cage, he follows me around the apartment.

 

Use A Toothbrush For Cleaning Fresh MushroomsFor those of you who like to eat clean mushrooms, use a clean, soft-bristled toothbrush to do the job. The small bristles catch every speck of dirt.

 

Storing Mushrooms?How do you store mushrooms?

 

My Keyboard Number Pad Won't Work?I was cleaning my keyboard today while it was on (I know I should have had the computer turned off while I was wiping the keys). I hit some of the keys and now I cannot get my number pad to work. Can someone tell me how to turn it back on please?

 

Over The Counter Medications That Rebuild Cartilage In The Knees?I want to know the name of any over the counter medications that rebuild cartilage in the knees. I had one knee operated on about 20 years ago and its still not much better than it was back then. I will not go the surgery route again.

 

Skunk in My Garage?Yesterday I discovered a skunk in my garage. I immediately took action to remove him/her with the use of water from the hose. I sprayed and it sprayed. The skunk left the garage and now I have the spray absorbed into the concrete and boxes that were on the floor.

 

Main Kwong Chinese Restaurant Crispy Chicken Sauce?I live in Charleston, WV. Does anyone have the recipe for the sauce Main Kwong Chinese Restaurant uses on their Crispy Chicken? If you've ever been there you know that's it's their most popular dish.

 

Dental Fresh for Dogs Reviews?Does anyone know about the product Dental Fresh for Dogs teeth cleaning? The info I have is...

 

Mosquito Repellent Plants?I am looking for plants that are good at repelling mosquitos in the tropics.

 

Hooded Baby Towel Pattern?I am looking for sewing instructions for baby hoodie towels.

 

Fruit Tree Tips?We have several apple, peach and pear trees and would like to know what to spray on them to prevent the apples from getting wormy and rusty and the pears from looking good but soft and mushy and bitter on the inside.

 

Storing Garlic?How do you store garlic?