August 14, 2014

Pasta Alla Checca RecipesThis page contains pasta alla checca recipes. A wonderful sauce to use fresh tomatoes from the garden. A traditional uncooked Italian pasta sauce made with tomatoes, basil and mozzarella.

 

Making Plastic Canvas Christmas OrnamentsThis is a page about making plastic canvas Christmas ornaments. Plastic canvas is a popular craft material that can be used by crafters young and old to create a variety of projects.

 

Increasing or Decreasing Stitches...This is a page about increasing or decreasing stitches on a knifty knitter. Depending on what project you are making on your knitting loom you may need to add or decrease the number of stitches.

 

Crafts Using Walnut ShellsThis is a page about crafts using walnut shells. Nut shells can be used in crafts to make a variety of holiday ornaments and other decorations.

 

Recipes Using Fresh BasilOriginally from India, basil is grown for its soft green or purple foliage and is wonderful fresh in pesto and many Italian dishes. This page contains recipes using fresh basil.

 

Yogurt Pie RecipesThis page contains yogurt pie recipes. A delicious, healthier cold dessert with less calories than traditional cream pies, can be made using yogurt.

 

Finding Clear Acrylic Tubing?This is a page about finding clear acrylic tubing. Locating the kind of plastic product that you need, can sometimes be a challenge.

 

Vegetable Garden Harvest PhotosThis is a page about vegetable garden harvest photos. Growing your own food in the garden is a satisfying experience. You can save your experience with photography.

 

Making Cookies on a StickThis is a page about making cookies on a stick. Cookies on a stick are fun to make and can be used as a tasty gift for many occasions.

 

Craft Uses for Contact PaperThis is a page about craft uses for contact paper. Contact paper, whether the type with a printed pattern, clear, or translucent all can be used in a variety of craft projects.

 

Having a Fragrant GardenThis is a page about having a fragrant garden. The choice and placement of plants in your garden help to create a deliciously fragrant garden.

 

Cooking with TomatoesWhether fresh, canned, or dried tomatoes are a delicious in many different kinds of recipes. This is a page about cooking with tomatoes.

 

Using a Keyless RemoteThis is a page about using a keyless remote. Car entry remotes and key fobs let you lock, unlock and set off the alarm of your car from afar. A key fob can be very handy.

 

Annie Fanny (Domestic Shorthair)Annie showed up starving and pregnant at our farmhouse and we took her in.

 

Bzzz - Bee on Celosia PlantThese very tall Celosia plants were grown from pass-along seeds from our mechanic's wife. I have never seen these in the nurseries. The bees are oblivious to me and my camera as they happily swarm and devour the nectar. They are endlessly entertaining!

 

Flower Themed Baby ShowerI recently threw a baby shower for a friend here in Vietnam. Since she is married to an American, we thought it would be nice to give her an American-style baby shower.

 

Gluten Free Strawberry DelightMy daughter gave me the recipe to try. I made it gluten free for my son's birthday. He and I both are allergic to wheat gluten and this cake is a real treat for us. It's so good, we made a pig of ourselves eating it.

 

Towels to Make Level CakesTake old (low loop nap) towels. Cut them at two times the height of the side of your pan. Wet towel strips and pin to sides of pan. Use large safety pins.

 

Hot Thighs Better than Hot WingsBuy a family pack of chicken thighs. Slice a 1/2 inch filet from each side of thigh, leaving the bone-in piece. This yields three finger-dipping size of meaty pieces.

 

Red Floral Teacher's GiftThe new school year has started! Surprise your favorite teacher with this flower pot, made from an empty tin can. Decorate it according to the instructions given below, using red as the main color, or change the color to suit your teacher's mood.

 

Coin Purse for Broken Keyless RemoteMy keychain/car remote broke. The small end that had a hole that allowed the metal ring to loop through it broke so I couldn't hook the key ring to the remote anymore.

 

New Recipes for Beef Liver?Is there any way to fix beef livers without frying or throwing it out?

 

Value of Study Index for 1931 Funk and...I have a copy of Funk and Wagnalls New Standard Encyclopedia XXVI, Study Index 1 1931. It's a small book; much is it worth? It looks old but is in great shape.

 

Value of Leonardo Collection Doll?We recently came across a Leonardo Collection doll, and bought it. Yet from the images online, she is very interesting and unusual compared to most of the other Leonardo porcelain dolls. We managed to find one on eBay which was in rather bad condition compared to ours.

 

Value of 1968 Encylopedia Britannica?How can I sell the set?