Substituting Agave Syrup for Karo Syrup in Recipes?Around this time of year I like to make homemade popcorn balls for my Dad. The syrup recipe I have always used calls for light corn syrup, (such as Karo). However recently I found an all natural sweetener called agave nectar.
Recipes For Fresh Apricots?My elderly neighbor has a tree loaded with quickly ripening apricots. Does anyone have a few simple recipes (perhaps for jam or baked goods ?) to share that I can make up for him?
Micro Fiber Furniture and Pets?I have had a leather sofa for about 11 years and I'm considering buying a new sofa made of micro-fiber.
Travel Tips for Boston, MA?I have always been curious about visiting Boston. Is it expensive? Does anyone have any good, inexpensive suggestions of places to stay and visit that won't cost an arm and a leg?
Mice Eating Tomatoes?I have been a tomato gardener for years, but living 4 or 5 blocks from the beach, our weather includes your typical "May gray and June gloom," days. As a result even though my plants grow like mad and have tons of flowers, I inevitably get powdery leaf mildew all over them.
Taking the Itch Out of a Wool Sweater?How do I eliminate the "itchiness" of a wool shirt? My son has a beautiful wool shirt with elbow patches on the sleeves, but it's so itchy he won't wear it. Even with a t-shirt under it, he says the collar itches his neck.
Rust Stains From My Washing Machine?I have a washing machine that is probably 6 or 7 years old. Every once in awhile I find a rusty residue on the laundry when I do a load. I have checked the inside of the drum and haven't found any rust.
