March 12, 2011

Homemade Corned BeefDid you know that you can make your own corned beef? There's still time to make this before St. Patrick's Day and its easy! All you have to do is start with a fresh brisket about 3 to 6 days before you plan to make your meal.

 

Cheese Potato BallsAdd to the mashed potatoes the chopped onion that has been sauteed in the melted margarine. Blend in cheese. Divide mixture into 8 portions of 1/4 cup each. Shape into balls and roll in fine bread crumbs to coat.

 

No-Salt SeasoningI have high blood pressure and I love salt! This is a great way to use no salt.

 

Hash Brown Smothered HamburgersA one dish meal is my favorite way to fix a meal.

 

Yellow Cake with Peanut Butter FrostingI love peanut butter. When I was a child I would go to my aunt's and she would have peanut butter cake; it was so good. She passed away a few years ago and I had never gotten the recipe for peanut butter frosting.

 

Old Stone House B and B SconesMy ancestors came from Ireland; this is a recipe handed down from one of them when they came to America in the 1800's. Grandma re-did it a little to use a stove!

 

Pink Hawaiian SaladHeat first 3 ingredients until marshmallows are melted. Combine cream cheese and milk. Mix until smooth; add 1 pint whipped cream and add to first mixture when it is cool.

 

Gabby (Calico)Gabby is a 4 four year old Calico. Gabby is the kitten we kept out of the litter that our cat Sassy had in Florida. She chases squirrels and foot balls, watches birds, watches TV, and she loves to eat!

 

Recycled "Jacketshirt"Have a sweatshirt that is stained or worn out on the front, but the rest is in good shape? How about a jacket that you are tired of or is out of style, but you can't bare to part with? Here is a way to save them and make a "Jacketshirt"!

 

Damu (Pit Bull)Damu is a year old red nose pit bull. My fiance bought her for me for our first Valentine's day! She loves to play in the snow, and play tug of war. She is a great dog, and a big baby.

 

Mia and Wolfe (Welsh Corgi)I have two of the best Pembroke Welsh Corgis. The tan one is Mia and the black is Wolfe. They are brother and sister, and every time they travel in the car they always have to be touching each other and the sleep with their heads crossed.

 

Freeze Extra Barbecued MeatMake extra barbecued meat and freeze in paper cupcake liners. Place in the freezer. When frozen, place in a large gallon freezer bag. When you want a quick meal, take one out, microwave until hot, and place meat on a bun.

 

Miss Angel Diane (Basset Hound)Miss Angel Diane is a 9 year old Basset Hound (full blooded). Our family bought our basset for my daughter's 5th birthday from a breeder in Bath, Maine. She was the runt of her litter with big ears and a heart shape white spot on her head.

 

Homemade Tomato Soup is Too Sweet?I made homemade tomato soup as I can't have salt. It tastes really good, but is a bit too sweet. Vinegar sounded like only thing I could use, but pickle juice is full of sodium. It was a little thin so I put in a little mashed potato flakes.

 

Locating Ingredients for Laundry Soap?Who sells Fels Naptha laundry soap?

 

Best Workout DVDs?I can't afford regular gym classes, so I'd like to add some workout DVDs to my fitness routine since I'm getting bored with just the elliptical trainer and outdoor running. What are the best workout DVDs that people enjoy using? Oh, I do have a step for step aerobics.

 

Removing a Piece of Glass From Under the Skin?I have an embedded piece of glass that has been in my foot for 6 weeks. Now it is puffed a little over the spot and you can feel something, but I can't remove it with tweezers. Will it eventually come out or do I need to see a doctor?

 

What Can I Use to Get Rid of Ants?I am having a terrible time with ants this year. What chemicals or natural products have you used to kill them?

 

Refreezing Cooked Meat?How many times can I refreeze meat after cooking?

 

Poulan Pro Lawn Tractor Discharges Batteries?My Poulan Pro lawn tractor will discharge new batteries. What could be wrong?

 

Unclogging a Toilet?How do I unclog a toilet?

 

Removing Printer Ink from a Plastic Binder?If a printed paged of text is pressed up against a plastic binder for a long period of time (especially if it's hot), some ink will often stick to the plastic. How can I remove the ink that remains on the plastic?

 

Homemade Dog Food Recipes?My mini Schnauzer had to have a kidney stone removed. My vet recommended "Hills Prescription diet C/D. She hates this food, plus we have 4 more mini Schnauzers that we would like to feed the same thing. I am thinking about cooking for them.

 

Why Are My Pickles Mushy?My pickles always turn mushy. What am I doing wrong?

 

Making Soft Candy Similar to Orange Slices Using Lemon Juice?I want to make a soft candy (like an orange slice, only softer, but using real lemon juice).Thanks

 

How Can I Remove Rust Stains on China?If pure CLR cleaner does not remove rust stains from a china dish, then what can I use to do the job?

 

Controlling Insects on Houseplants?How do I prevent bugs from growing on/living in my house plants?

 

Valerio's Salad Dressing Recipe?Does anyone have the old Valerio's salad dressing recipe?

 

Reversible Shell Baby Blanket?Where can I see a picture of the reversible baby afghan?

 

Softening Hard Sugar?How do I soften hard sugar?

 

House Training a Shih Tzu?How do you house train a Shih Tzu?

 

How Can I Remove Nail Polish from Delicate Fabric?How can I remove nail polish from delicate fabric?

 

Hickory Springs Sofa Bed Does Not Close Properly?I have a sofa bed with a mechanism made by Hickory Springs that does not close properly (when being made back into a sofa, it will not slide under the sofa's backrest). It seems as if the mattress is too thick, it's five and one half inches.

 

Shopping for Walmart's Great Value Arabica Coffee?What happen to the Arabica coffee I bought all the time at Wal-Mart? Where else can I get it?