Roasted Parmesan Cauliflower
Yummy looking! Thanks for this recipe - I bought a very large cauliflower today and this will be a great way to use some of it.
Freezing Apples for Greek Yogurt?
I freeze apples in one of two ways. Either peel and chop them up and pop them in a freezer bag raw, or secondly, cook them and fill bags with them when cooled.
Miniature Round Floral Arrangement
Thank you for the clear and detailed instructions to make such an attractive arrangement which looked so dainty.
Essential Oil for Homemade Detergent?
Line drying in the open air gives garments the best fresh air clean smell that I know.
Other Uses for Cardboard
What your guinea pig soiled squares could be doing is activating your compost heap if you add them to it. Both cardboard and their excrement are excellent for the compost. You cant use the cats litter though as that wont help in the garden compost. Hope you...
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly and Black...
Such clear and lovely photos - well done. Ive never seen a dragonfly with those kind of colours or shaped wings. Fascinating. Thanks for sharing.
Wildlife: Red Squirrel (Aviemore, Scotland)
Fantastic shot; well done. Shows how amazingly squirrels are adapted to their surroundings too. Fills me with awe.
Grand Canyon (AZ)
Amazing shots, thanks for sharing. Maybe one day well be able to take our own photos of this awesome area.
Set A Routine for Your Toddler
You sound very organised and thriftily sensible at the same time - well done you. Im a grandmother and in my day with nothing like even a washing machine to help; my children fitted into my MY routine and learnt as we went along. I got them to pick up coloured...
Treating Restless Leg Syndrome?
My husband has restless leg syndrome for which he has been prescribed tablets called clonazepam. He takes one (500mcg) each night and can then sleep peacefully.
Scenery: Yellowstone Lake (Wyoming)
Awesome scenery! Looks extremely chilsome. Through this ezine I get to see so many parts of the USA that Ive never visited. Great.
Make Blackberry Jam Without Pectin
I make jam all summer and autumn long and have never used separate pectin for setting. Lemon can be added to some fruit for extra setting quality, but Ive never had to resort to additional pectin. If a fruit is known not to set well, then you only have to make...
Scenery: Snow (Virginia)
Glad to say our snow has gone for this season, although your photo looks attractive. I prefer weather when you can hear things growing! Enjoy your new surroundings.
Lunar Eclipse (December 2010)
Thanks so much for sharing these photographs Joe, magnificent. We had a lot of cloud covering that day in the UK, so this is the first time Ive seen what we missed.
Night Blooming Cereus
Very, very lovely - you must be thrilled that it flowered. Was it beautifully scented? Shame it lasts just one night!
Warning: Pine Cones in the Fireplace
Thanks for the safety tip - Ive just shared that on twitteras I thought more should know about it.
Keeping Parmesan Cheese from Getting Lumpy?
I dont have a problem keeping parmesan type cheese in the fridge as I buy a triangle of it rather than grated. It is well covered. When I want some I just grate a small amount using a tiny toothed hand grater which is v quick to do. When I bought it grated...
Making a Pressure Cooker Recipe in the Oven?
It will be a steamed plum pudding I imagine which your mother made. This is not possible in an oven without filling it with steam but you can make these in a crockpot or slow cooker and Im going to do that today myself. It just takes several hours and keeping...
Uses for Old Towels?
I use old towels to wipe down the bath and shower and taps after use. Also use others to rub dog down after a wet walk. They are useful in the car too to protect ends of long things being transported from scratching the glass at either end of the car. They...
Scenery: Loch Lindores (Fife, Scotland)
So lovely, thanks for sharing. Makes me look forward to a holiday we shall have in Scotland in February.
Double Rainbows over the Ocean
Wow, what a view from your house! Must always look different each time you glance at it.
Packing Food for Road Trips
So sensible, wise and thrifty, teaches the children too. Each can choose their favorite sandwich fillings this way and you can choose a lovely place to stop in and enjoy the scenery, makes sense every way you look at it. We used to pack the food in a ruck sack...
Saving Money On Watch Upkeep
Thanks for that. I shall do that. I really didnt know one could stop the battery running down like this.
Scenery: Mountain Laurel
Simply lovely, thanks - reminds me of our stay in Pennsylvania 10 years or so ago. We bought a mountain laurel for a reminder, but unfortunately havent yet been able to get it to flower!
Uses for Shredded Paper
Both great ideas, thanks. I also use shredded paper on my garden compost heap and in the wormery to absorb excess moisture and to keep the worms from freezing in the winter months.
Shine Silver With Rhubarb
I shall try this as soon as our rhubarb has grown big enough. Thanks for the idea.
Watermelon Bowl
Fantastic to look at and great to eat too. Thanks for sharing the detail of how to do this. All I need now is a watermelon!
No Yeast Pizza Crust?
I make a scone type base and roll it out to the shape I want (not always a circle). Oblongs are easier to divide up later. If you wanted a round, then used a plate to cut around, once youve placed on the scone dough. EA (UK)
Use a Tube Sock on Your Rolling Pin
Could you explain why you do this - whats the advantage? My rolling pin washes so easily - a sock would be far more difficult to clean. Am I missing the point?
Substitute Ground Turkey for Ground Beef
Wise idea, and healthier, too. Though I do find I have to add more flavour to turkey than to ground beef.
Super Grover Costume (Sesame Street)
That is so inventive and thrifty. No wonder he loved it. Looks tremendous.
Save Grocery Money in a "Five Dollar Cup"
Thats such a wise way to portion out your money. I too always buy at bargain prices as much as I can afford. I have space to store stuff that will keep such as loo rolls and paper towels. It make sense to buy when the prices are low. Our freezer is great for...
Peppermint to Deter Flies
I shall try this next time we eat outside, thanks. I wonder if it keeps wasps away too? We find them even more bothersome than flies.
Buying Isopropyl Alcohol in the UK?
I bought some from E Bay in the UK. It is also called rubbing alcohol. It really helps with dissolving things like resin from clothing.
Refreezing Defrosted Jam?
You can certainly refreeze the jam and anything that doesnt contain meat or cheese. I often refreeze bread.
Store "Emergency" Eggs In The Freezer
Like many who have have read this tip, I think it is great and well worth doing, eggs seem to suddenly vanish in our household! Good idea about thawing too, thanks!
Vegetarian Lentil Burgers or "Meatloaf"
Thanks Cyinda - I intend using your lentil recipe tonight....sounds really good. Anne
