Using Club Soda in Baking?
HI! No trick! I just take a boxed cake mix and put in enough club soda that looks about right & bake as usual. I havent measured the club soda precisely...I just eyeball it. I DO have to bake it about 5 minutes more than usual, but my cakes turn out just as...
Cooking with Coconut Oil?
I use coconut oil for everything Id use regular oil for. I also use it on my lips when theyre dry & sometimes my skin. A jar costs about 10 dollars but it lasts forever. I dont use it in baking cakes anymore, because I stopped using oil & eggs in them as Club...
Leaving an Abusive Boyfriend?
You dont tell him anything. You wait till hes gone from the house, get your stuff together, slowly if necessary, pick a day to pack and go to a battered womens shelter. The phone book, Churches, social services, policemen, whoever, can tell you where the nearest...
Leaving an Abusive Boyfriend?
Also, tell your family and the police about the threats AFTER youve left. They can protect themselves as best they can, but you take care of YOU first. Youre worth it.
Weight Watchers 1980s Program Information?
HI! If you can get the old WW cookbook, it has all the values there. But here they are for women per day: Protiens: 9 oz Fats: 3 (includes butter, oils, mayo, etc. 1 tbsp is a serving) Milks: 2 (include yogurt, etc). Veggies: 2 cups at least Fruit: 3 Bread...
Weight Watchers 1990s Program?
Hi! I dont know where to find them, but here they are for women: Protien: 9 oz total Bread: 3 slices total; include 1/2 cup rice, or pasta, etc. as one serving. Milk: 2 cups; include yogurt, ice cream, etc. (if using Ice cream, cut the fats) Fat: 3; includes...
Diet Cake
I made a yellow cake with lemon-lime soda water & it turned out delicious, and 4 days later, its still moist!
Preventing Ear Wax Buildup?
Thanks for your reply! I just got the ears vaccumed out by the Dr. and he said to just use baby oil in your ears every night to keep it soft.
Polka Dots
Just tried these and theyre delicious! I used Truvia instead of sugar which worked just fine too! Yum!
Verbally Abusive Husband?
Leave now. Life is too short to put with crap like that. You are a good person who deserves love and respect and right now you are getting neither. Pack up & leave, go to the courthouse & start divorce proceedings (you can do the paperwork yourself), change...
Treating Blisters on Lips?
I frequently have the problem too, so I got on the web and started looking for answers. My doctor was prescribing antibiotics which I got tired of using. After thorough searching I read over and over that L-Lysine was the thing to try. So I went to Walmart...
Carrot Cranberry Prune Cake
I also had some leftover flaked coconut, so I toasted that & sprinkled that in the middle & on top. Also forgot to add that with all box cake mixes; if it asks for 2 eggs always add 4 & if it asks for 3 eggs always add 5. Its so much more moist that way!
As Seen on TV Hair Rollers?
I love my Caruso steam curlers. Have been using them since the early 90s. I curl my hair on Monday & the curls last through Wednesday when I wash my hair again. (I have really dry hair) and it only takes 5 minutes!
How Do I Find the Right Foundation for My Skin Color?
You could also try Victoria Jacksons medium foundation. Hard to find but it works! If youre really fair, then use the light foundation, or the tan if youre pretty dark. There are 2 shades in every compact and you can mix & match. Ive been using that since the...
Product Review: 39 Dollar Glasses
I dont know about 39 dollar glasses but we use Zenni Optical & have for years. We LOVE them. This last time, I spent a total of 32 dollars on two pairs of glasses, one regular prescription & one prescription sun glasses. The last time I paid $12.00 for a pair...
Stop Drinking Soda
Hooray for you! Theres actually conferences around the world called The Coca-Cola Conspiracy (which includes not just coke, but Pepsi etc). The High Fructose Corn Syrup and extra Fructose in everything is what is killing us. PLUS the diet ones contain Aspartame...
Butter Conversion for Europe?
One stick of butter equals 1/2 cup, or 4 ounces liquid. When you buy it here in the USA sticks usually have teaspoon and cup measurements labeled on it. Hope this helps!
No-Knead Bread Recipe?
Here is one I posted before. This is fool-proof and really easy. I make this at night and bake the next morning without a second rise! This makes a lot, so you can freeze what you dont use. Ingredients 2 cups warm water 2 Tbsp. yeast 5 cups flour 1 or 2 Tbsp...
Growing Acorn Squash from Supermarket Squash?
OMG! I had no idea that if you plant seeds from one thing you could another thing entirely! From now on Ill buy the seeds I want from one of those seed magazines I get occasionally. Thanks for the tip! Ya all can tell Im a new gardener, huh? :-)
Hair Lightening Recipe?
Im not sure about how good it is for your hair, but Ive used sun-in for years, just on or near the ends of my long hair and it always looked great. Dont know that Id use it all over my head, but if youre somewhat already blonde, go ahead. Just be sure & condition...
Losing Weight Without Exercise?
HI! Follow Weight Watchers. You can lose all the weight with no exercise, although they do recommend it.
Use Netflix for DVDs
Im on Netflix for $4.99 a month. I only get one or 2 movies, and 1 or 2 movies that I can watch for free on my computer from Netflix.com, but that price suits me just fine! Love Netflix!
Molly and Oliver (Dachshunds)
OOOOOH! Theyre just waaaaaay toooo cute! Thanks for sharing. I just love weenie dogs! Wish I could have them, but our Coatimundis would eat em for lunch. I used to have one about 30 years ago and I still miss her!
Pork Chop Recipes?
Hi Min! Ha, What is Bone-Sucking sauce? Do we have that here in the USA? Sounds finger-lickin good!
What Do You Think of Facebook?
Im on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, etc. I love it because I can easily keep in touch with all my friends. You do get some wierdos trying to be your friend but I ignore them. You do have to have firewalls & such in case of hacking, but I love it!
Post Grapenut Custard?
This is the official All-time favorite puff pudding from Ceil Dyers Best Recipes from the Backs of Bottles, Jars, Cans & Boxes. It was first printed in 1926 but wasnt on the box of grape nuts until 1952. 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup sugar or honey 1 tsp grated lemon...
Reduced Cream Recipe?
Hi! Ive never made a reduction of cream, but what I would do is bring it to a boil & simmer it till the amount is half of what it was. Basically youre boiling it down. Good Luck!
Getting Children To Brush Their Teeth?
HI! One thing you can do if they dont brush properly is: Use Xylitol instead of sugar. Xylitol, recommended by dentists, changes the chemistry of your mouth and actually prevents cavities. You can cook and use it just like regular sugar, because it too is just...
Masala Puri
What is a puri? Thanks! Editors Note: Puri is a South Asian unleavened bread that is usually served with breakfast.
Glass Top Range Cleaner?
The best Ive found is Glass Cook Top Cleaner by Weiman which you can find at Lowes (therefore, probably Home Depot too), but we buy it at Lowes. You shake it, pour on (I pour about 4 lines of it), spread it around with my scrubby thing, let it sit for a minute...
Caring for the Homeless?
Hi. Invite him in for some dinner or breakfast sometime. Unless hes too weird or strung out. Just if youre sure hes safe. Take him to a local Church because they have resources & can help him too. Maybe give him a blanket or other needs. I would not advise...
Chicken With Butter
Sounds delicious but what is Jeera powder? (b)Editors Note: (/b) Jeera powder is cumin, I have added a note to the recipe. Thanks!
Pound Cake Came Out Dry?
Use 2-3 more eggs and use mayonnaise instead of oil. Also only cook it in the time alloted and remove it from the oven (as it will still continue to cook) or turn the oven off 10 minutes before the cooking time is finished.
Easy Dinner Casserole
Do you have to brown the beef first? I would think not, but just thought Id ask. Sounds great!
Softer Homemade Bread?
Thanks to everyone who wrote with tips! I make bread by hand and use my Kitchen Aid to knead it. Im going to try milk and dough enhancer....where do I get dough enhancer? Ive never heard of it. I use Gluten, but Ill also try using ww with regular flour now...
Long Hair Styles?
I prefer long hair because there is soooo much more you can do with it, including the fact that I dont have to wash it everyday like I did when I had short hair. I wear my hair always parted on the side. its straight with a bit of wave, and I have a lot of...
I Eat Too Much - Tips for Eating Less?
Hi! Eat within 2 hours of waking up. Eat every 3 hours (even if only an apple) and take Saffron Extract or Raspberry Keytones (1 or 2) 2 or 3 times a day after your meals. Those keep the hunger away. Avoid at all costs anything with Sucralose (Splenda) in it...
Reviews of KitchenAid Mixers?
I got mine at a garage sale for $25.00 with all the attachments. It was a faded avocado green. My husband painted it white & it looks and works beautifully! I love it!
Weed Killer That Is Safe For Rabbits?
One of those hand-held torches works great at my house! Just torch what you want and poof! Weeds are gone. av8rs3
Never Fail Hard Boiled Eggs
I too start with cold water & put them on to boil on my electric stove. Once the water starts to boil I simply turn off the heat & let em sit for 1/2 hour. Perfect!
Anti-aging Moisturizers?
I like the new Reversalist line by Avon & Im still using Ethocyn which really works. Try everything though and see what works for you and your skin and your skin type. I also love Arbonne. Their products are wonderful.
Swedish Meat Balls
Hi! This sounds delicious, but I have one question: How big is the bottle of Chili Sauce?
Hair Coloring Advice?
I never wash my hair before coloring. The natural oils in your hair actually help the color. Afterward I rinse it all out and then use shampoo & conditioner. I make sure I use a neutral color so I dont get any red or green highlights & also so my hair doesnt...
Remedies for Rope Burn?
Ice & ice water! Ive had burns & rope burns over the years, usually on the hand & I keep my hand in ice water & pull it out & when the pain returns, plop it back in for as long as I can stand it, & repeat this until the pain stops. This can take a couple of...
