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February 6, 2011

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Recipes

Mom's JelloIt's light and yummy! In a large bowl, make jello according to package directions. Add cream cheese and mix on medium speed with an electric mixer.

 

Chicken ManicottiThis is an absolutely delicious recipe. Looks elegant and it's surprisingly easy.

 

Easy Mongolian TofuThis sauce tastes similar to the sauce used in Chinese Spare Ribs. Meat eaters really love this dish, even if it's tofu. Easy and inexpensive.

 

Chocolate Depression CakeSift dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix with a large spoon until smooth. Spoon into a greased and floured 13x9x2 inch baking pan.

 

Crockpot Baked Beans These are so tasty! Everyone at the family reunions love them.

 

Articles

Dog BiscuitsDog biscuits are now around $4.00 a box in our local store. I found this recipe several years ago at an Amish store in Indiana, and bought some of their metal dog bone cookie cutters with it. I found I can make the same amount for around 57 cents.

 

Skipper (Poodle)Skipper is my 9 year old Poodle. We adopted Skipper 4 months ago. His owner passed away and the son wanted to find him a good home. Our 15 year old Poodle mix passed away 2 years ago. Once we met Skipper, it was love at first lick!

 

Huckleberry (Catahoula/Blue Heeler)Huckleberry is a 6 month old Catahoula/Blue Heeler mix. Huck was originally destined to heard cattle on a friends ranch. When he showed lack of ambition and had more fun hanging out with us, the owner gave him to us.

 

Gizzy (Cat)Gizzy loves to play with pom pom balls and yarn. As she took a break, I laid underneath the table to get this upward shot. I love how this angle turned out. It shows the details in her fur and paws as do the yarn images.

 

Questions

Stains on a Dooney and Bourke PurseI have a Dooney and Bourke brown purse and recently noticed a white dingy stain on the bottom of my purse. I tried using a leather cleaner, but it did not work! How can I remove the stain?

 

Haire Washer Won't Complete Cycle and Shows Error 1 or 2 CodeI have a Haire brand washing machine, that won't finish its cycle. It keeps stopping every 2 minutes and comes up with error 1 or error 2 code. I am going to check out the pipes to see if there are any blockages. Is there anything else that would cause this?

 

What is the Best Wax for Sealing a Corked Bottle?Is there a wax that can be dripped on a corked bottle that isn't brittle like dinner candle wax? Thanks.

 

Chemical Odor from New AC/Heat Pump Makes Me IllI have bug spray like smell coming out of a brand new AC heat pump system, through new ductwork. I never use any poisons in the house or attic. What is the culprit in my system? It causes my head to spin and my heart races as soon as heat, cool, or fan comes on.

 

Pattern Drafting Video for Sewing Room I"m looking for a video of pattern drafting that I can use for my sewing room. Please help me. I have been all over and can't find one.

 

Is There a Natural Remedy for Feline Asthma?Is there a natural remedy for feline asthma? I am about to start him on prednisone, but would really rather not. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

Red Oreo Cookie Filling Stain on CarpetI have a problem with a stain on my carpet. It was caused by the cream filling from a seasonal Oreo cookie, the Christmas ones with red filling. Even the professionals had no luck. I am hoping one of you brilliant people will have something I can try. Thanks!

 

Helping a Two Year Dog and a Puppy Get AlongI would just like to know if anyone can help me teach my 2yr old Staffy and my 9 week old Pit Bull to be friends! At the moment because my Pit Bull Chalry is so playful and hyper my Staffy Kai doesn't seem to like her and he even bit her face because of a toy they both wanted to play with!

 

Lactose Free Milk Substitute That Tastes Like MilkDoes lactose free milk, rice milk, etc. taste anything like regular milk? I've started having some problems drinking milk. I don't want to buy one of these products finding out it doesn't taste anything like milk and having to put it down the drain.

 

Removing a Stain from a Juicy Couture PurseHow do I remove a brown unknown stain from a pink Juicy Couture purse? I have no idea how it got there. It is about 3 months old and I only used it once.

 

What Breed is My Dog?What breed is my puppy? I'm thinking Collie/Bernese/Sheltie, something like that. What do you think?

 

Crafts Ideas Using ButtonsDoes anyone have any ideas for me how to make jewelry or other items with buttons? I have a huge collection and would love to be able to create some nice things to sell, as I have been out of work for over a year now. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks.

 

Can I Refresh the Color on Faded Silk Plants? I have some really nice silk plants that I've used to decorate my patio balcony rails in rectangular pots for almost four years. They still look new and fresh on the side that faces in to my apartment, but the side that faces out to the courtyard has faded really, really badly from the sun.

 

Best Diet for an Overweight Dachshund With Yeast Infection IssuesI am looking for an inexpensive way to feed my dachshund the best diet for him. He is overweight and has many yeast/infection issues. Thank you.

 

Low Cost Veterinarians Near Glen Burnie MarylandMy ferret I recently bought is sick. At first he just stopped playing. He still eats and drinks regularly, but he is really lethargic now and now has diarrhea with a little blood. He's not cleaning himself.

 

How Do I Repair Ice Packed Gutters Without Harming the Roof?How do you repair ice packed gutters, without doing harm to the roof?

 

Knitted Cardigan Pattern from 1988 McCall's Needlework and Crafts Magazine I am looking for a knitting pattern. It was published in the January 1988 issue of McCall's Needlework and Crafts magazine. It is the Mom's Floral Cardigan pattern on page 68. If you have a copy of this pattern or the original magazine, I would love to have it.

 

How Can I Inexpensively Cover Walls During Renovation?I need an idea of how to cover the walls in my daughter's bedroom, temporarily during renovations. Perhaps something like hanging fabric or something else that is very cheap.

 

Cleaning Collectibles Damaged in Home FireI have porcelain, glass, and wood items that are heavily smoke damaged due to a house fire. Many of these pieces are antiques and collectibles that I'd like to preserve as they belonged to my mother, who perished in the fire. What should I use on these different surfaces?

 

Removing Concrete Mix and Dust from SkinHow do I remove concrete from the skin?

 

Club Party IdeasI am looking for a club party idea that will make people have interest in the party?

 

Using Vinegar for Shiny HairI know that using a lemon juice/vinegar water rinse gives hair a great shine. I don't know if I use it after or before using conditioner. Or do I not use conditioner? Thanks for your input.

 

Dog Toy Shaped Like a Black Flying SaucerMy large dog can demolish a toy in minutes. We have a black flying saucer-like toy, about 6 inches diameter with small areas on the surface to push small kibble in. I want another one for my other dog. Does anyone know where I can get one?

 

What Factors Contribute to Your Weekly Grocery Budget?What does your family spend a week for groceries, how many people are in your family, are you a stay at home parent? Do you have small children and do you make a lot of your own baking/meals, etc.?

 

Rusty Sink DrainHow do you get rid of rust in the metal part of the sink drain?

 

What Can I Feed a Goldfish Other Than Fish Food?I need this answer ASAP. I just won a goldfish at a carnival today and I don't know what to feed it. Should I feed it today? I bought some Oreo cookies; my friend fed them to her goldfish for a long time and it was successful. Is it safe and can I? That is my main question.

 

Manual for Culinare Rocket ChefI need an instruction manual for the Culinare Rocket Chef. Where can I find one?

 

Ice Maker DripsI have a Kenmore refrigerator with a bottom freezer. The ice maker drips water into the catch basin for the cubes and ultimately the ice in the catch basin turns into a solid block of ice cubes. What can I do to fix this problem?

 

Can I Put New Formica Over Old Formica?Can I replace old Formica countertops with new Formica right on top of the old?

 

Removing Soap Scum from a Bath Tub or ShowerHow do you clean built up shower soap scum?

 

How Do I Successfully Organize and Get Rid of Clutter?I have made huge strides in de-cluttering and clearing my home. I began 3 weeks ago with the easy stuff, garbage, old magazines, papers, etc. that were most visible and I knew would make the "visual" impact that would keep me motivated.

 

Replacing a Kenmore Through the Door Ice MakerMy Kenmore refrigerator, model 106.58904801 through the door ice maker is blocked. I used a hair dryer to melt the ice, but too much heat deformed the rubber flap door, dislodged the door mechanism and caused other damage. The electric motor for water and ice is no longer audible.

 

Puppy with Blood in Its StoolI have a 10 week old Maltipoo puppy. I noticed on Friday (could of been there before that, but that was the 1st time I saw it) that she had blood in her stool. Her stools have been loose, somewhat watery. The blood is not a lot, yet it is still there and scaring me!

 

Cross Stitch Pattern "Cleaning and Scrubbing Can Wait Til Tomorrow"Does anyone know where I can get the counted cross stitch poem and directions, "Cleaning and scrubbing can wait till tomorrow", with the cute little pictures added. I would love to find it.

 

Pruning a Hardy FuchsiaCan I prune a hardy fuchsia now? If so how close to the ground can I go? I have pruned it in the spring in the past after it begins to leaf out and used that as my guide for how much stem to remove. But this year I would like to take it further back. Thanks in advance.

 

Can I Buy a Dairy and Soy Free Yogurt?Is there a yogurt that is dairy and soya free?