How Do I Remove Bad Odor from Ice Trays?
Thank you to both of you for the hints on ice tray odor. Linda
Whitening Or Re-dyeing Faded Fabric
I have a black 2 piece outfit that seems quite a bit cotton, but may have some polyester in it. The tag has been cut out, so I dont know. At any rate, it is getting faded with a white cast to it from so many washing, I suppose. Is there a way to redye it to...
Use Vinegar Instead of Dryer Sheets
How much vinegar do you put on the wash cloth to put in the dryer. Do you use a wet wash cloth with the vinegar on it, one that has just come out of the washer to use? This sounds like a good idea not to use dryer sheets. I use about 1/2 cup of vinegar in my...
Gert (Ragdoll)
I have wanted a Ragdoll cat for many years, but the price is too prohibitive. I heard that they are real people cats and love people. How do you find your Ragdoll in personality? Is a male or female a better pet? Linda
Use Contractor Tubs For Summer Party Food
What does a contractors tub look like and what are they used for? Linda
Homemade Biscuit Recipe?
Here is a copy cat type recipe for Popeyes Restaurant biscuits. They are delicious. Let me know if you try them. Popeyes Biscuits 8 oz. sour cream 3/4 cup 7-Up (Do Not Use Diet Soda) 4 cups Bisquick 1 stick melted butter Mix sour cream, 7-Up and biscuit mix...
Make Your Own Bra Strap Holders
Can you show us what your peanut can bra strap holder looks like? Thanks. Linda
Make Cookies on an Electric Griddle
Here is my recipe for cookies made on an electric skillet. They are delicious and great with tea or coffee. Welsh Cookies (In Parenthesis is half recipe) 6 cups flour (3 cups) 2 cups sugar (1 cups) 1/2 tsp nutmeg (1/4 tsp) 1 tsp salt (1/2 tsp) 1 tsp cream tartar...
Cabbage, Rice and Beef Casserole Recipe?
Cabbage Roll Casserole 1 medium head cabbage 1 lb. ground beef 1 onion, chopped &frac; tsp salt &frac; pepper &frac; cup rice 1 can (29 ounce) tomato sauce or more (you want it to be saucy, add what you think best) 1/3 1/2 cup water Mix ground beef, onion...
Sparkleball Decoration
I have seen these balls used for placing on your awning when camping. They look really neat. Linda
Making Applesauce in Freezer Bags?
sorry part of my recipe for applesauce came out funky. I will try again: Applesauce 6 to 8 cups peeled and quartered apples 1 cup water 1/2 cup of sugar (adjust sugar to the kind of apples) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 tsp teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon...
Baked Macaroni and Cheese?
I have gotten many compliments on my Macaroni and Cheese. Here it is. Have been asked for the recipe alot. Baked Macaroni and Cheese 1 pound small elbow macaroni 6 tablespoons butter 6 tablespoons flour 4 cups milk 2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. Pepper 1/2 tsp...
Beautiful Pumpkin Welcome
May I ask where you got the idea to paint your own pumpkin. I would love to do that myself. Linda from PA
Removing Newspaper Ink from Dishes?
Sorry I dont know how to remove news print off dishes, but I take it you used the newspaper when packing to move. Am I right? Next time you move, go to the newspaper place and ask them if they have end rolls of unprinted news paper before printed for packing...
TNT Pecan Pie Recipe?
This is my sisters super recipe that is the best to our family. It is not sickening sweet and it is custardy filling rather than the sticky syrupy. My sister was one of my best friends. She has now with the Lord as she died in 2003. Heres her recipe: Helens...
Pecan Honey Butter Recipe?
Pecan Honey Butter Butters for biscuits, rolls, other bread, waffles, pancakes or for grilled pork or fish. 2 1/3 cups 5 min 5 min prep 1 1/2 cups butter, softened 1 cup light olive oil 1/2 cup honey 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup chopped fresh pecans Blend first...
Small Fans To Keep My House Cooler
In one place we lived, we didnt have A/C. So here is what I did to keep the house cool. We had a window fan that pulled cool air in from the night. In the morning when the temperture was cooler, I kept an eye on the indoor / outdoor themometer. When the temperature...
Cooking Up Chickens for Meat and Broth
I did that today. But I only had one chicken. We ate a meal of the chicken for lunch and I had enough leftover for the freezer to make a pint bag of chicken for a recipe. I also saved the broth to use for whatever. This time I didnt save the skin and brones...
No Bake Treats for a Bake Sale?
Dried Fruit & Nut Candy (Sugarless Sweets) 1 cup dried apricots 1 cup dates, pitted 1 cup raisins 1 cup walnuts 1 cup shredded coconut 3 T. lemon or orange juice or 1/2 tsp. ground orange rind 1 tsp. vanilla shredded coconut, for coating candies In a food processor...
No Bake Treats for a Bake Sale?
Fried Camp Pies 1 can (favorite flavor) fruit pie filling 1 can large (like Grands) biscuits Margarine or Butter Cinnamon Sugar Roll out one biscuit, place large spoon of filling in center of dough, fold over and crimp edges. Fry in butter or margarine on low...
No Bake Treats for a Bake Sale?
No-Bake Cookies Peanut Butter 1 pkg. (6 oz.) peanut butter chips (1 cup) 1/2-cup light corn syrup 1/4-cup peanut butter 2 tablespoons milk 1-teaspoon vanilla 2 cups quick-cooking oats 1-cup peanuts (if desired) Cover cookie sheet with waxed paper. Heat peanut...
No Bake Treats for a Bake Sale?
No Bake Cookies - Cornflakes 1 cup white Karo syrup 1 cup sugar 1 cup peanut butter 4-6 cups cornflakes 1 cup Peanuts Boil the first two ingredients to a rolling boil. As soon as it begins to boil, stir in the peanut butter and stir till incorporated. Then...
No Bake Treats for a Bake Sale?
Oreo Truffles II ________________________________________ Recipes: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Makes: 4 doz. 8 doz. 12 doz. 16 doz. 20 doz. 24 doz. Ingredients: Oreo cookies, crushed 1 lb. 2 lbs. 3 lbs. 4 lbs. 5 lbs. 6 lbs. Cream cheese, softened 8 oz. 16 oz. 24 oz. 32 oz...
No Bake Treats for a Bake Sale?
Welsh Cookies Recipe from Corrine Lazar 7 &frac; cup flour 2 cups sugar &frac; tsp nutmeg 1 tsp salt 2 sticks butter 1 cup lard &frac; box currants (NOT raisins) 1 tsp cram tartar 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 3 eggs &frac; cup milk (Here is the way...
Make a Master List for Camping
We do the same thing with having a camping list. I print out the list when we are getting ready to go, and mark off the list as we pack the trailer. Seems we rarely forget anything this way. Linda
Disinfecting Lettuce?
You can disenfect veggies this way: Natural Veggie Wash When washing fruits and veggies, white vinegar comes in handy. Fill a bowl with cold water and a few tablespoons of vinegar. Put the fruit in to soak a few minutes and wipe dry. I was amazed how much junk...
Personal Cookbook CD
I too would be interested in sites for cook books on CDs. I have made cook books for brides for many years using photo albums. Please send sites for making CDs. Thanks, Linda
Disposable Bowl Covers
since these were not made for food, are they safe to use for food items? Linda
Southern Sweet Tea Recipe?
Im orignally from Gulfport, Mississippi. This is the way I make my Sweet Tea. Fill 1 quart sauce pan with water. Drop in 6 regular size (Lipton) tea bags into the pan. I remove the strings and tags. Bring to the boil, and turn off as soon as the boil starts...
Ladybugs in the Window?
These bugs that you have a picture of are NOT and I repeat, NOT lady bugs. These are Asian Bettles and they are a nusiance. They smell terrible when killed, or stepped on, and they do bite and are not good for anything as far as I know. They were in my house...
Keeping Dishrags Clean
How do you put them keep them from flying all over the dishwasher. Do you clip them to the racks with a clothes pin or what? Linda from PA
Waterproof Chaise for a Deck?
Check out these 2 sites for waterproof deck chairs that are cheaper: http://froogle.google.com/ Search for Waterproof Chaise http://www.cgedwards.com/garelick/gar9.html Linda
Grilling Hamburgers (Burgers)?
For the best hamburgers, always buy the cheapest regular ground beef to make juicy burgers. (Someone mentioned putting butter inside for juiciness. No need when you buy the cheapest hamburger). Also, 2 big mistakes and many people do that makes me cringe when...
Making Your Own Wall Art
Where do you find these uncopyrighted prints? I looked and couldnt find it under that title.
Meat Grilling Tips?
Use Wishbone Italian dressing for pork chops and chicken for marinade. It makes meats tasty and tender. The flavor is exceptional. Marinate in a ziploc bag for up to 24 hours in the fridge or you may freeze in the marinade and thaw in the fridge and the meat...
Uses for End Rolls of Newsprint
These rolls of paper are wonderful for packing dishes, pictures or anything you need to protect when you are moving. It worked wonderful when we moved last time. Linda
Real Vanilla - How can you buy it inexpensively?
I too make my own vanilla with a bottle of vodka. I have had this new bottle now started since December. Tastes great.
Cleaning Gold Rings
I clean my sterling silver with toothpaste and they come out beautifully clean, even when they are black from tarnish.
Orange Stuff
Is there anything i can substitute for the cottage cheese? Would softened cream cheese work? I dont like the taste of the cottage cheese. If cream cheese would work, how much would i substitute? Thanks, Linda
Making Pie Crusts For The Freezer?
(format_html)This is not a large recipe, but it does make 3 crusts that may be frozen. It is a great recipe and easy to handle. Try it and let me know how you like it. NO-FAIL PIE CRUSTS (with cream cheese) Makes 3 pie crusts 3 cups flour 1 cup margarine or...
Quick Chicken Patty Pizza
Cindy, Im from Greene County PA as well. Would you like to commincate? Where are you from in Greene? I live in Mount Morris. Linda
