July 24, 2007

Lemony Zucchini BreadIn a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, pudding mix, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, oil, lemon juice and extract.

 

Savory Southern Chicken PieCook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned, stirring to crumble meat. Drain on paper towels; set aside. Melt butter in a 3 qt. heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, salt, and pepper.

 

Mini S'more BitesThese bite sized versions of a favorite treat are great for parties or a kid's sleepover.

 

Garlic Pepper CornIn a small bowl, combine the parsley, garlic pepper, paprika and salt; set aside. Place corn in a Dutch oven or kettle; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 3 minutes or until tender

 

Fruit 'N Cake KabobsIn a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the apricot preserves, water, butter, cinnamon and nutmeg until blended. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the nectarines, plums, peaches and cake cubes.

 

Family Pleasing Sloppy JoesIn a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the ketchup, water, brown sugar, salt, mustard, chili powder and allspice.

 

Microwave Broccoli and Tomato BakeCut broccoli into small pieces, cut tomatoes in 1/2 and dice onion. In a bowl, melt butter, add onion and cook 2 minutes. Add broccoli and seasonings, cook 8 minutes. Stir. Add tomatoes, cook 1 minute.

 

Fresh Strawberry PunchIt's not a party without punch! Give this one a try at your next get together.

 

Tie Dye PaperFor paper-crafters who are interested in making their own tie dye paper. This fun and messy tie dye paper "recipe" leads to lots of fun with the kids and several sheets of pretty paper for scrapbooking and card making!

 

Try Salad SandwichesA lady I used to know, told me a great way of getting your daily intake veggies. She said a lot of the time, she might not have the time to have a salad.

 

Where Can I Find Sugar Free Sour Apple Syrup?I am looking for sugar free sour apple syrup! Anybody know where to find some?

 

How To Make A Beautiful Flower BedThis summer, I decided to make a flower garden for the first time. I started by blocking off a space for the flowers to go. Make sure you have lots of soil to fill in the space. I went to nearby gardening centers to pick out the flowers I wanted.

 

Baby Shower Fruit TrayI prepared a fruit tray for my daughter-in-law's baby shower. I made a watermelon baby carriage; embellished the tray with my son's Charlie Brown character, flowers and greenery. I used cantaloupe balls, strawberries, kiwi, grapes, fresh pineapple, peaches and blueberries.

 

Fruit SyrupsOne day, I read the ingredients on a bottle of "maple" flavored syrup. Holy Cow! No wonder my kids were so crazed after pancakes! But the high fructose corn syrup and sugar aren't the worst parts.

 

Remove Vintage Dress Sleeves For A Trendy LookDo you know that the latest fashion trend in L.A. is re-making vintage clothes? One thing they are doing, which is easy enough to do yourself is taking vintage dresses and cutting off the top/sleeves and making sleeveless sundresses out of them.

 

Making A Magnifier From Old GlassesBeing so frugal, low income, and recycling everything possible, I found a very good and handy idea for my poor vision, having only one pair of proper strength glasses.

 

Tennis Balls in the DryerI put three tennis balls in the dryer. It fluffs the clothes and there are fewer wrinkles.

 

Build And Sell Birdhouses From Found LumberPallet wood is naturally weathered and looks like old barn siding. Use it to make simple, rustic birdhouses and bird feeders which can be sold at flea markets or even better wholesale them to garden centers around town.

 

Old Coffeemaker for Melting Candle WaxI bought an old coffee maker at the thrift store for about $4 and use it to melt bits of old candles with. I made molds from plastic containers of different shapes and sand molds from the dollar store.

 

Two Haircolorings For The Price Of OneWhen coloring my hair the other night, I was thinking how wasteful it was to have to get rid of a half bottle full of unused color. When I finished coloring my hair, I rinsed out the mixing (developer) bottle. Next time I color my hair, I am going to pour half of the developer and half of the colorant into the empty bottle and mix it.

 

Roadie (Domesticated Fat Cat)Roadie is about 12 years old and is a Domesticated "fat cat". Roadie was my former roommate's cat. She's getting married later this year and her fiance and his kids are allergic to cats.

 

Village Named Mincio Pattern #5805747?I need 2 double rolls or 3 single rolls of Mincio Pattern #5805747 by Village.

 

Warner Pattern #GFB534?I'm looking for a vintage-look Warner Wallpaper border of fruit with a tan background. Warner Pattern GFB534 is the design, but I want to match the tan background which I already have.

 

Moving Gladiolus?Can I reset gladiolas this time of year?

 

Crocheted Oval Tablecloth?Does anyone have a crochet pattern for an oval tablecloth that is not made with motifs... That is all one piece. I cannot seem to find one on internet sites I've searched.

 

Teapot Wallpaper?I will be remodeling a kitchen in an older mobile home and I collect teapots and teacups so I would like wallpaper or contact paper with this on it. Any ideas where I can purchase this?

 

Pickling Banana Peppers?I need a simple recipe for pickling banana peppers.

 

Installing a Review Mirror in a Buick Regal?I am looking for information on how to install a review mirror in a Buick Regal.

 

Should You Use Dark Floors In Small Rooms?Should you use dark color floors in small living area

 

Apple Cider Vinegar for Weight Loss?A friend told me that she read an article at the doctors office that indicated that vinegar does help in losing weight but also causes yeast infections in some women. Has anyone else heard of this?

 

Dyeing Your Hair With Jell-O?Does anyone know how to dye (the tips) of your hair with Jell-o? I have no clue how to do it, but it seems pretty inexpensive.

 

Making a Sombrero Cake?My 12 year old wants me to make him a cake that looks like a sombrero for his birthday. Any suggestions on how to do this? Thanks