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Pumpkin Pie Croissants
Sorry, but Im with sooz. The ingredients sound great, Im just not sure of the assembly process. Do you cut the rolls in half and then unroll? Spread the mixture and then re-roll? Sorry for the confusion on my part....

 

One brown and white and one black and white guinea pig looking out of a cardboard box.

Ashley, Tay Tay, and Baby (Guinea Pigs)
I just love piggies! We lost our beloved Snickers last year, he lived to be almost 9 years old! What great pets guinea piggies make, I can attest to that! Thanks for sharing!

 

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Rugs on Smooth Floors for Dogs
I have Pergo throughout the house and use the non-skid carpet runners so that my Golden Retriever, Harley, can get from room to room. This is especially helpful when she comes in and her feet are wet and more apt to slip.

 

Molly and her toys.

Molly (Rat Terrier - Chihuahua Mix)
Funny! I have a Jack Russell mix named Molly and her toys look just like your Mollys toys! Thanks for posting!

 

German Shepherd mix dog.

Smokey (German Shepherd Mix)
You can see the sweetness in his eyes! Thanks for sharing!

 

Just Jack (Miniature Pincher)

Just Jack (Miniature Pincher)
What a wonderful story! Thank you for posting!

 

Gidget (Domestic Short Hair)

Gidget (Domestic Short Hair)
Now I consider myself a dog person but I gotta admit that is one stunning cat! Such beautiful markings!

 

Sassy (Chipmunk)

Sassy (Chipmunk)
What a great story, thanks for posting!

 

Three Jack Russell puppies asleep.

Daisy, Maisey and Snickers (Jack Russell)
This picture is the greatest! You made my day and I thank you! ... and, I want one too!

 

Cowboy (Mixed Breed)
What a great picture! Give Cowboy a good scratch behind the ears from me!

 

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Mozzarella Tomato and Orzo Salad
Deeli, I made this salad yesterday (made a double batch) and it is outstanding! Brought it to work today for everyone to try! Thank you!

 

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Buy and Freeze Corn In Season
I always buy extra and freeze several bags so that I have corn for my Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. Its great to have that wonderful taste of summer in the winter months!

 

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Broiled Cheesy Tomatoes
This sounds wonderful, Deeli! Just waiting for the tomatoes to ripen on the vine and then Ill be making this!

 

A dish of roasted red potatoes

Roasted Red Potatoes
These look great, I will definitely try and I love your Peach Lustre bowl too!

 

A dish of roasted red potatoes

Roasted Red Potatoes
Laniegirl - thats one heck of a good price for that bowl! Way to go!

 

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Penne with Sausage and Broccoli
Deeli, I made this for dinner last night and I gotta tell you its pretty darn good! I used mild Italian sausage and we all loved it! I made a double batch so I could bring for lunch at work today. Thanks for posting!

 

Happy (Dog)
Thanks for sharing! Please give Happy a scratch behind the ears from a fan in Illinois!

 

Princess (Standard Dachshund)

Stella (Mini Dachshund)
Love the name Stella! Looks like shes relaxing in front of the fireplace - good for her! Thanks for sharing!

 

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Dog Urinates Inside When Left Alone?
We had a beagle that did the same thing. I think its separation anxiety, anyway, crating worked for us. After a while, Petey got to know that if we were leaving he was to go into his crate. We had it all decked out for him with blankets and a toy or two, we...

 

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Canning Eggplant?
I like to freeze tomatoes and its very easy. Just wash and core them and then set on a cookie sheet and slide in the freezer. When frozen, move to ziploc bags (sounds like billiard balls when then hit together!) and store in freezer. When ready to use, let...

 

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Lemonade Pie
This pie is so easy and so good (if you like a little tartness to your pie). My son ate half the pie in one sitting, so this ones a keeper - thanks for posting!

 

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"Can't Be" Beet Jelly
I like beets and I like jelly, but what does beet jelly taste like and what do you do with it?

 

Large light brown dog with large head sitting on park bench.

What Breed is My Dog?
He looks like hes part Dogue de Bordeaux, which is a French Mastiff. I have a friend who has one and I see it in the face. http://www.bulldoginformation.com/dogue-de-bordeaux.html

 

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Orange Pecans
Yes, this sounds good and Im printing off the recipe right now and going to make it, also right now!

 

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Poem "Master Do Not Cry for Me"?
There is also a poem, A Dogs Prayer by Beth Norman Harris, that I think is beautiful and has helped my during the loss of a pet: Treat me kindly, my beloved master, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me. Do...

 

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Wine Jelly
Can I ask if the pectin and sugar are reversed in order in this recipe? All jams and jellies Ive made require the pectin go in last and then get boiled for one minute. I made this jelly last week, making the change Ive noted and it turned out very good! I used...

 

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Bacon Jalapeno Poppers
Yum! We call these armadillo eggs!

 

Elephant Ear Plant

Wintering an Elephant Ear Plant?
I didnt realize that you could split the bulb on these?

 

A large dog sitting on a large leather chair.

Elly (Great Dane)
I just looked at this picture and started laughing! What a wonderful doggie you have, please give her a good scratch behind the ears from me!

 

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Pizza Sauce Without Tomatoes?
Heres a recipe for a really good veggie pizza: 2-8oz packages of cream cheese 1-Dry package of Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Carrots Broccoli Onion 1-package of pita bread Finely cut up carrots, broccoli, and onion (really anything you want on it). You can pulse...

 

Reddish dog with white on chest.

Sandy (Shetland/Golden Retriever)
She is a cutie pie! Please give her a scratch behind the ears and tell her its from a doggie lover from your neighbor in Illinois!

 

small white dog

What Breed is My Dog?
Yep, I agree with Chihuahua & Pomeranian Mix. Shes adorable - whats her name?

 

What Are These Glasses?
I would go on to eBay and look for similar glasses. I saw a program on TV a few years back that many pawn shops use eBay to determine the value of products they take in. Ive also used eBay as a reference for stuff Ive bought at garage sales and flea markets...

 

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Cooking a Roast in a Crockpot?
I dump a half-jar of jardinere (found in the deli dept) along with a roast and a little water into the crockpot and let it cook on low all day. Makes an excellent italian roast. You can use hot or mild jardinere, depending on your tastes.

 

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Baked Ham and Potato
Question.... are you using the condiment yellow mustard (like youd put on a hot dog), or the dry yellow mustard spice?

 

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Healthy Comfort Food?
I am with pkgobble! When my mom was in a nursing home, I tried to bring her healthy snacks, when all she wanted was cheese popcorn and milkshakes. As you said, satisfy their tastes... Ill bet you can find recipes for most of the foods they like right here on...

 

Taco filling on lettuce leaf.

Lettuce Cup Tacos
I saw this just last night on Good Eats on The Food Network and he used tuna salad - looked soooo good - thanks for posting!

 

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Cheese Dreams for Lunch
You could use the pre-cooked bacon for faster results, or omit it for a lower-calorie meal, either way, it sounds great! Thanks!

 

Leprechaun Trap

Leprechaun Trap
Totally cute... but I gotta ask.... whats sitting on top of the hat?

 

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Dispose of Prescription Bottles Safely
I take my empty Rx bottles back to the pharmacy where they recycle them. This way I know theyre not falling into the wrong hands!

 

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Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe
Heres a recipe Ive had for years and it is outstanding! Chicken Tetrazzini 1lb. Thin Spaghetti 1pt. Sour Cream 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup 2 cans Cream of Celery Soup 1 4oz. can Mushrooms (drained) 4 - 6 Chicken Breasts (depends...

 

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Pecan Bread
This is a good recipe, I use this combination of ingredients to make a good, moist bundt cake. You can use any combo of cake mix and instant pudding, though I usually dont add the nuts and I use only 1/3 cup of oil. Bake at 350 in a greased and floured bundt...

 

Kitchen towel with crochet top.

Crochet Kitchen Towel
I have been wanting to make these for a long time, but could never find the instructions! They have such pretty kitchen towels out now and the beautiful color yarns they also have out now will look stunning when put together! Thanks so much for posting this...

 

Jury (English Mastiff)
What a cutie she is with her pink tongue hanging out! That cracks me up! Thanks for sharing!

 

Lupini Beans?
I see Lupini Beans in most grocery stores I go into these days, in the ethnic section where the Italian labels are, products like bruschetta, roasted peppers, etc. Its usually a four foot or so section. I see that you have Safeway grocery chains in your area...

 

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Maidrites
Is the hamburger already cooked and drained when putting it in with the ketchup, water and chili powder? If not, I would think the mixture would be very greasy.

 

A collection of rocks painted to look like village buildings, overlooking the sea.

Paint a Village of Rocks
What an adorable little village you have created - I love it! and... what a beautiful back drop too!

 

What Breed is My Dog?
Golden retriever and lab, for sure. What a beautiful dog! - give Luke a good scratch behind the ears for me!

 

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Uses for Dried Chili Peppers?
Thanks folks, for your tips! Noodlestein... these peppers have a lot of heat so I will use them sparingly. Your recipe sounds wonderful, I believe I will give it a try - garlic and pasta are two of my favorite foods!

 

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Slow Cooker Recipes?
I have made a delicious italian beef roast in the crock pot: use a good roast and add approx. half a large jar of the giardiniera (Vienna makes a good one, not sure if you can find it in Nova Scotia) that you find in the deli or italian section of the store...

 

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Healthy Red Pepper Bean Dip
Sounds really good and I just started Weight Watchers a week ago so this will be definitely a keeper. Thanks!!!!!

 

Boris and Milo (Mix Breeds)
I just love how you have their undivided attention with that biscuit youre holding! They are wonderful!

 

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Crocheted Potholder Patterns?
Just saw some cute (free) patterns on the Lion Brand Yarn website. http://www.lionbrand.com/cgi-bin/patternFinder.fcgi?search=Search&searchText=crochet+washcloth&Go.x=0&Go.y=0

 

Dalmatian Mix

Pierre (Dalmatian Mix)
Lucky Pierre! Glad you found each other!

 

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Cleaning a Wooden Guinea Pig Cage?
Why dont you get a piece of plexi from the hardware store and line the bottom of the crate with it? Plexi is cheap and they will probably cut it to size for you at the store. This way you can remove the plexi and rinse with each cleaning?

 

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Crocheted Men's Peaked Hat Pattern?
I was able to find quite a few free patterns, both knitting and crochet, by googling watch cap patterns, or free crochet watch cap patterns... Good luck!

 

Framed Cosmetic Mirrors as Bathroom Art

Framed Cosmetic Mirrors as Bathroom Art
Just so I have this straight; this is a glass frame, matted with fabric and you have the mirrors glued to the outside of the glass?

 

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Cooking Basmati Rice
While making stuffed green peppers last night, I used Jasmine rice instead of instant (for the first time). My son remarked that those were the best stuffed green peppers hes ever eaten! I believe it was due to the rice! It was delicious! I dont think Ill ever...

 

White dove

Dovely (Dove)
This is one of the nicest stores I have ever heard. Thanks for brightening up my day!

 

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Fresh Grape Salsa
Try substituting one cup of blueberries (half cup chopped and half cup whole) instead of the grapes - yummy! I usually make blueberry salsa after I go blueberry picking in July.

 

Sweetie Mae (Golden Retriever)

Sweetie Mae (Golden Retriever)
Love, love, love Golden Retrievers! Shes a cutie pie!

 

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What Are Osage Oranges?
I moved into my house over three years ago and the first fall had quite a bit of spiders, esp. in the basement. Well, someone told me about using hedgeapples (or hedgeballs) so I went out and found some. Its not too hard to do... just drive along forested roads...

 

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Puppy Dog Food for a Nice Coat?
About a year ago, I changed my Golden Retrievers food to Avoderm Dry (Chicken). This food has avocado in it and after several weeks, I could notice a big change in her coat. I was impressed and she loves the food too!

 

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Looking for Italian Potato Ball Recipe?
Years ago I got a recipe from a girl I worked with (shes Italian) for rice balls that she made. Perhaps this is similar to what youre looking for? They were delicious! When I go home tonight I will look for the recipe and post it - hopefully, I still have it...

 

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Looking for Italian Potato Ball Recipe?
Cant find the recipe, sorry. As Stephanie posted, theyre call Arancini, and Ive bought them at an Italian market here in the Chicago area. Its called Caputos. Now, I realize youre not in the Chicago area, but you may be able to buy them ready-made in Italian...

 

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Harvesting Black Walnuts?
I thought that the worms were part of the natural process of getting rid of the green hull and dont affect the nutmeat inside the shell. Its easier to remove the green hull when its been partially eaten by the worms. Then I hang the hulled walnuts in a big...

 

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Recipes Using Cake Mix?
Heres a recipe I posted on this website. I always keep several boxes of cake mixes and instant pudding for this one. Its soooo easy and sooooo good and moist! Even better with a scoop of ice cream on the side. Easy Easy Pound Cake Ingredients 1 box cake mix...

 

Lizard on wood.

What Kind Of Lizard Is This? (Western Fence...
Sounds like this guy is a good guy to have around! I just read the Wikipedia article and heres an excerpt: It is thought that the presence of western fence lizards diminishes the danger of transmission of Lyme disease by ticks. The incidence of Lyme disease...

 

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Beef Lo Mein
Made this for dinner last night and it was outstanding! My husband put it over those crunchy chow mein noodles and loved it! We will definitely make this one again and again! Thanks for posting!

 

White, green, and yellow pom pom caterpillar.

Colorful Caterpillar
If you use the small pom poms you can glue them onto the side of a wooden clothespin. Then youve got a cute caterpillar clip! You can also glue a magnet on the other side of the clothespin and use it as a refrigerator magnet/clip.

 

Tomato With Cage Supporting It

Supporting and Training Your Tomato Plants
Im fairly new at gardening, having only done it for the past three years and, last weekend, I went out to the garden and noticed a lot of suckers sticking out of the tomato cages so I gathered them all up and loosely wrapped the cage with twine so that I could...

 

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BLT Dip
This is an excellent dip, I agree. I also serve with crackers, rather than the toast points, as they tend to get stale in a couple of hours.

 

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Cheesy Zucchini Casserole
Yum! This sounds great and Ill be making it for dinner tonight! Thanks for posting!

 

Ellie (Labrador Retriever)
Ellie is a doll and one very lucky doggie! Hope her birthday was great! I gotta ask, is the cake for her to eat and, if so, whats it made of? I have a birthday coming up for my Harley-girl, who is a Golden Retriever mix and I would like to make a cake for her...

 

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Deeli's Pasta Alla Checca
As soon as I am able to pick a ripe tomato from my garden I will make this. It sounds wonderful! Thanks!

 

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Recipes For Cold Salads?
Heres a variation on the Chinese Cabbage Salad below that is always a hit when I make it: Ramen Noodle Slaw INGREDIENTS: 1 package of broccoli slaw 1 bunch green onions 1 package slivered almonds 1 cup salted sunflower seeds 2 packages Beef Ramen Noodles - broken...

 

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Armadillo Eggs
I have also made this variation of Armadillo Eggs (and we also call them Armadillo Eggs!): Slice whole jalapeno peppers in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds (I have to wear plastic gloves or my hands will be burning hours later from the jalapenos). I then...

 

Dog with head in hole she has dug.

Harley-Girl (Golden Retriever Mix)
Harley-girl is up to 7 moles this year! I think she may have eradicated our yard of these pesky pests!

 

Dog with head in hole she has dug.

Harley-Girl (Golden Retriever Mix)
Make that 8 moles. She got another one last night at around 6:00 pm. I was always told that moles are most active between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm, but Harley seems to find most of hers outside that timeframe. As for what she does with them, she kinda tosses them...

 

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Lemon Aide Cake
This cake sounds wonderful and I have just added a lemon cake mix and frozen lemonade to my shopping list! Thanks for sharing!

 

Barkley (Lab/Beagle)

Barkley (Lab/Beagle)
A long and healthy life to Barkley and his family!

 

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Rhubarb Jam Made With Jello?
This must be a Michigan recipe because I just got (last week) a recipe from my Auntie (from Lexington, MI) for Rhubarb Jam made with Jello. It is as follows: 4 cups chopped rhubarb 1 can crushed pineapple 4 cups sugar (or less) Let it sit overnight in a stainless...

 

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Ramen Noodle Slaw
I agree that its hard to stop once you start eating it! I also find it interesting that the ramen noodles stay crunchy even after a day or two. I usually make a double batch its so good!

 

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When Moving, Set Up Beds First
This is such a good piece of advice! When our family moved four years ago, we had packed the beds first in the moving truck, they were all the way up by the cab. We had to go out and buy aerobeds for sleeping on until we could get to them!

 

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Chipped Beef Ball
Sounds good! A variation that I make is cream cheese mixed with chopped Buddig Beef and green onion tops, then rolled in chopped walnuts. Best refrigerated overnight.

 

Buddy The Dog
What a cutie pie! Reminds me of my late doggie, Shelby, who was a Pom, and also a stray. Just came to our door one day - I think someone dumped him in our neighborhood. Buddy is lucky to have you!

 

brown and white guinea pig

Don Vito the Guinea Pig
I just love piggies and I love the name Don Vito. It looks like it suits him perfectly! Our current piggie is named Snickers because he is the colors of, what else? a Snickers bar. He is the first piggie that Ive had that is a picky eater. Eats only lettuce...

 

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