Storing Lettuce?Anybody have a best way to store lettuce once you "open" the head? I don't like plastic bags, bowls take up too much room, and I've been using the cereal box wax liner with a paper towel to absorb moisture. Any better ideas would be welcome!
Substitutes for Shortening in Recipes?So many recipes indicate "shortening" in the ingredients. Unless the recipe specifically calls for butter or margarine, does this literally mean Crisco? Can I use butter instead?
When to Use Shortening?When a recipe calls for shortening in cookies, bars, cake, etc., how do you know if they really mean shortening, as in Crisco, or if butter can be used?
Kindle Fire or Nook Color?Does anyone have any experience and preference they'd like to share on whether the Kindle or Nook is better (for them)? I'd like to have one, but I find the comparisons all over the Internet are very confusing. Hearing from real people would be so much better! Thank you.
Use Lemon Juice in Recipes?I want to try the following recipe, but want to know if anyone can tell me what the lemon juice is there for? Does it matter? Should it be fresh or bottled? Any help will be appreciated!
Choosing the Centerpiece When Making Wind Chimes?Where do you all find nifty centerpieces for your homemade wind chimes? I am so not creative, so beyond gluing a couple flat sticks together or old CDs drilled around the edge, I have no idea where to find these things. Thanks for any help!
