Bread Machine Tips
This is the one I use for my bread machine: BREAD MACHINE FRENCH BREAD 1-1/3 C water 1 TBSP butter, softened 4 C white bread flour 5 tsp white sugar 1-1/2 tsp salt 1-1/2 TBSP instant yeast Add ingredients per directions for your particular bread machine. MY...
Caramel Banana-Cream Roll
Robin, I am a bit confused. The directions in your recipe say: When ready to fill, unroll. Spread filling to within 1 of all sides. Re-roll gently, starting at same end as when cake was originally rolled. Unroll cake. Brush with 1/2 C topping. Spread w/pudding...
Zesty Fried Green Tomatoes
Personally, I am glad for this recipe posting as I have never liked fried green tomatoes as they never had any taste according to my taste buds. Everyone else say they loved fried green tomatoes & now, after this zesty recipe, maybe I will, too. Thanks for...
Using Pledge on Shower Doors?
But be careful that you apply it with a cloth and dont overspray on floor or tub as it can make area very very slippery. It does this to my wooden floors if I get overspray on it and even kitchen, bathroom floors. Any kind of floor that is not covered with...
Storing Mushrooms?
I have the green bags that prolong the shelf life of fruits & vegetables. I remove them from container, wipe any excess dirt from them w/a dry paper towel, then wrap them in dry paper towels & place them in the green bag & refrigerate. I have had success with...
Storing Mushrooms?
I have the green bags that prolong the shelf life of fruits & vegetables. I remove them from container, wipe any excess dirt from them with a dry paper towel, then wrap them in dry paper towels & place them in the green bag & refrigerate. I have had success...
Lemonade Bars
I have the same question - what size can of lemonade? I would love to make this but dont know what size can.
Recipe for Gluten-free Pasta?
Here is a recipe for you that I found online. Fresh Egg Pasta-Gluten Free Recipe 6-8 svgs By: GinnyP Apr 23, 2003 from: http://www.recipezaar.com/Fresh-Egg-Pasta-Gluten-Free-60904 This recipe from More from the Gluten-Free Gourmet, by Bette Hagman is being...
Store Salad Greens With a Paper Towel
I buy the green bags sold in drugstores, Walmart & Kmart, etc. They are re-usable after a simple (non-soap) rinse & air dry many times. Directions are on the pkg. but I take an extra step & wrap the produce, fruit in paper towels then put in green bag, fold...
Salmon Pie
Are the quantities for one pie or two pies? Would you bake before freezing? Is this a one crust pie; an open pie with no top crust? Please expand on the directions for this. I would love to try it. Thanks
Miniature Pies Baked in Canning Jars
I am not sure but I dont think this is safe to do. Couldnt jars explode or something in oven if jar has a defect or unseen crack?
Freezing Unblanched Vegetables?
I have done it and used the thawed shredded zucchini in my bread. Also, mixed bread crumbs,spices, egg, shredded carrot & made patties out of them & fried them from the frozen shredded zuke. (of course, I thawed first, squeezed extra water from it first.) I...
Paula Deen's House Seasoning Recipe?
The only change I would make but then it wouldnt be Paulas, is the amount of salt. It seems like an awful lot of salt so I, myself, would cut back on the salt but thats up to you.
Collecting Social Security Benefits?
Definitely be sure all your bills are paid, no mortgage payments or car payment unless of course, you have a large ss check coming in or other income that will cover this. Also, at age 62, you will not be eligible for medicare so you will have your own health...
Mimzy Marie Blue (Grey and White Tuxedo)
I think Mimzy looks absolutely innocent & sweet while sleeping. I have never seen a cat sleeping like this before. Mimzy has my thumbs up!
Bali Beef Casserole
How do you serve this beef dish? Is it served over rice, potatoes or by itself? Interesting dish but not sure how it is served.
Bali Beef Casserole
Sorry, I didnt read recipe thoroughly so I do know how to but just wasnt thinking at time.
Cranberry Apple Delight
This sounds just absolutely delicious & I have cranberries waiting in my freezer to make this. Your enthusiasm for your recipe really is contagious! Thanks for it.
Recommendations for Mattresses?
We just purchased a Serta memory foam type mattress that the store said was equivalent to a Tempu-pedic mattress. We had 3 levels of the serta mattress to try out & we chose the top of the line. We have been having aches, pains, hip pain, back pain with our...
Using Yeast in a Bread Machine?
I use the instant yeast in my bread machine & I add ingredients per my bread machine directions. Not all bread machines have you add various ingredients in same order so read your manual. When I use the instant yeast, I use 1-1/2 TBSP instant yeast or 1 pkt...
Keeping Recipes at Eye Level and Clean
I use the clear sleeves that hold 8 x 5 pages where I put my recipe I am using at time in then tape to cupboard door with masking tape making sure masking tape is on clear sleeve & not paper recipe. Keeps recipe clean, no tape residue problem and at eye level...
Questionnaire to Get to Know Kids Better
This is a fantastic idea!! You get to know the child much better as it is rather difficult sometimes to read them. Love this idea! And especially to save them for memories.
Paneer (Indian Cheese)
There is an excellent (and more) videos on youtube making paneer cheese w/tips on flavoring, storing, etc. it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZ1Vfi2Bypg
Nutty Chocolate Bars
What do you do after you bake the crust? And what do you do with the rest of the ingredients?
Shampoo For Hard Water?
We have well water so our water is hard also. I use no special brand shampoos but I do use a different shampoo once a week to wash out the hair oil, hairspray build-up, gels & mousses, etc & if wish to, put white vinegar in a spray bottle to keep in the shower...
Recipes Using Piloncillo?
I found this recipe online. I personally have not used recipe nor am I familiar with piloncillo but here is what I found: PiloncillaPralines 1-1/2 C sugar 8 to 9 oz. piloncillo, softened & chopped 1/2 C + 2 Tbsp. whole milk 6 Tbsp. butter 1-1/2 C pecan pieces...
Dilled Cucumbers
This is a great dish that I want to try very soon as I am always looking for different ways to use a veggie such as the cucumber. What an idea!
Best Detergent for Washing Dishes by Hand in Hard Water?
We have well water & I have always used original green Palmolive but the other day, I purchased the new Dawn (kind to hands) dish washing soap. I find it produces lots of suds & Dawn always gets rid of grease, etc. Although it was hard on the hands but I bought...
Stovetop Chicken and Potatoes in Pickle Juice
So did you cook this recipe or just tweak it? I am curious as to how it turned out. Thanks
Vegan Meatloaf with Nuts?
here is one I found on this website: http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=7408.0 Thanksgiving Meat Loaf 350° (use vegan versions): Substitute for 2 eggs (mix 1 TBSP arrowroot powder, 1 Tbsp. corn starch & 4 TBSP water) 1 TBSP soy sauce 1 box medium firm silken...
Purse Organizer for Switching Purses?
Mische purses has an insert that you just transfer from purse to purse. I dont know what size purses it requires but they have some fairly big purses & it trfs from each one so: an insert for purses by Mische: http://www.michebag.com/product/accessories/purse...
Valentine Delight
Can I assume the pineapple is drained first before adding? I hope I get an answer this time as I have asked questions on other recipes before & never received any feedback even though I filled out the form here for it. Thank you
Super Bowl Bread Bowls and Vegetable Chowder
What temp do you set oven to bake bread bowls & for how long?
English Crumpet Recipe?
I am glad this recipe was posted as I loved crumpets when I lived in Canada & cant get them in US plus the recipe has changed in Canada too & is not the same as it used to be. (tastewise). I would think that if you took empty tuna cans, washed them out thoughly...
English Crumpet Recipe?
A question I overlooked when I first posted: do you add the sugar to the flour mix or to the milk/yeast mix? Please ASAP.
Run Smaller Heater to Supplement Furnace
I would highly recommend that people read the following articles first. Safety first. Kerosene Heater Safety PDF Version Howard J. Doss Michigan State University Extension http://nasdonline.org/document/1301/d001100/kerosene-heater-safety.html also: Consumer...
Loose Meat Sandwiches
This sounds just like Sloppy Joes or BBQ beef but with a different name. It must have to do with the area of country one is from. thanks
Diabetic Cookies
Could Splenda brown sugar be used in place of the brown sugar twin? What about using sweet n low in place of sugar twin? And would the amount be the same? Thank you for any answers that can be given on this.
Craft Projects for the Elderly and Disabled
Excellent! Perhaps good for Sunday school or classroom kids?
Slipcover for Two Piece Sofa?
Do a search of perfect fit slipcovers in google or your search address field. Check links out that come up.
Inexpensive Wedding Reception Locations in Pennsylvania?
What about local fire halls? VFWs? Moose or Elk lodges?
Replacement Parts for Regal Kitchen Pro Bread Maker #K6743?
Just key Regal Kitchen Pro bread maker parts (without quotation marks, of course) & you will get a list of sites to look at.
Valentine Cookie House
I think it is a very cute idea to do with your child, grandchild or preschool class. It is simple enough to do with a child & looks very quaint and cute. The child would be so proud of it & it is a great idea!
Peanut Butter Brownies
Per soft margarine; do you mean the soft tub margarine, or just margarine that has been allowed to be softened at room temp? Thank you.
Enhancing Store-bought Relish
What an ingenious idea! I am going to do this next time. I bet it tastes delish.
Painting Kitchen Cabinet Hinges?
There was a catalog I used to get in the mail where it had a lot of hinges, etc that you could buy. I cant remember the name of it but key vintage cabinet hardware in your search bar & check the results out. Maybe you will find one like yours w/same dimensions...
Roaches in an Apartment?
I have always heard that just because you get your apartment treated for roaches doesnt mean that your neighbor has or will & as long as someone else has them & doesnt exterminate them or is clean, your problem will continue. I am sure the exterminator hasnt...
Mature Hair Styles?
I had read that biotin helps build up your hair, thicker. I told a friend (70 yrs old) about this & she has been using it & says her hair is getting thicker. Also, I have read that folic acid is also good or could be used along with biotin but I would check...
Uses for Plastic Cutting Mats
I have also heard of people using these as liners for their dehydrator trays for small foods that may fall through when dried. They cut to size. Depending on the design on sheet, I would think they would also make a handy mat to put under your cat/dog dish...
Product Review: Eggland's Best Eggs
Thank you so much for the feedback on these eggs. I, too, have never bought them because of the price even with a coupon but with you saying they have a good taste, I am going to try them with or without a coupon. I do not think the eggs of today have any flavor...
Uses for Shredded Paper
Good idea! But if you are doing this to thwart identity theft & privacy, arent you defeating the purpose by relying on your friend to only send these baggies of shredded paper to only trusted people. What I mean if someone is trying to steal your identity can...
Removing Grease Film on Ceiling Fan?
Whichever method you use, I would make sure that I dry the blades thoroughly & dont get them overly wet as they could warp & your fan wont work properly after that.
Chocolate Chip Cookies Come Out Flat?
I am not sure but if you use Crisco in your cookie recipe, it might be that as they have changed the way Crisco is made. No saturated fats are in it, I believe but it is not the same old Crisco we relied on before.
Fruit Crisp Topping
So glad you posted this as sometimes I have just wanted a topping such as this for a dessert & didnt want to have to search through recipes just looking for one with a topping. This is a big help.
Making Brownies Without Eggs?
Here is one that I found on allrecipes.com: Egg-free Brownies Submitted By: Bridget Brooke Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 20 These brownies are delightful even without eggs. For vegan brownies just substitute soy...
Pineapple Coconut Cake
That looks so yummy and luscious! I cant wait to make it. With those ingredients, my husband will love it, not to mention me too. Bravo!
Rhubarb Dream
Your directions say to Mix and pour over crust and bake again for 35 minutes. Was there a first time baking? Was the crust supposed to be baked first? Was the reason why your recipe stated bake again? I would like to bake this but I am a little confused right...
Rhubarb Dream
I am so sorry that I overlooked the directions re baking in first paragraph. I apologize & will read more closely after this.
Use Larger Egg Shell To Remove Smaller Pieces
I had read that this practice is not safe but for the life of me, I cant remember why. Sorry, but I thought I should say something anyway to err on the side of safety.
Cover Top Of Fridge With Plastic Wrap
I dont think this is safe as your fridge needs to have room to breathe. That is why you dont have a fridge in an exact fit space, if you know what I mean. You need to have air around your fridge & I am not sure, but I would think it would make your fridge work...
Cook With Coconut Oil
I found this link on coconut oil which doesnt sound good: http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/id/QAA316479
Cut the "Milk Ring" and Save Our Wildlife
An addition to this. Cut the plastic rings also that hold a six of pack of soda or beer together as when it goes to landfill, before it gets buried, I assume, the birds can become tangled in the rings & not get them off their legs eventually killing them.
Scenery: Horseback Riding (Rouge Park,...
Can I see the ribs on that first picture? Or am I looking at it wrong?
Homemade Fabric Freshener (Febreze)
I have a question, do you have to use it right away while water is warm in the mixture? It sounds like a dumb question but I just had to ask. Other than that, I think your generic Febreeze is super!
Cherry Pie Recipe?
Here is a recipe from taste of home that got very good reviews: Fresh Cherry Pie Ingredients 1-1/4 cups sugar 1/3 cup cornstarch 1 cup cherry juice blend 4 cups fresh tart cherries, pitted or frozen pitted tart cherries, thawed 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon...
Removing Stains on a Stainless Steel Pan?
Pampered Chef makes a stainless pot & pan cleaner which works very well. We have well water & whether that is why my ss pots stain or what, I dont know but this product works. The last bottle I bought cost $9.95.
Recommendations for Bread Machines?
I have 2 Sunbeam bread machines; not horizontal but square if I let machine bake it but I only use bread machine to mix dough only - not bake it as I dont like the way it bakes the bread. After 1 hr & 30 mins., which is the amount of time my machine takes to...
Recommendations for Bread Machines?
Just a footnote to my other post. I dont use the recipes contained in the booklets that come with the machine as I dont like them, the French bread one anyway so I found a recipe that works for our taste buds. We havent bought bread in a couple years or more...
Recommendations for Bread Machines?
This is the one I use for my bread machine: BREAD MACHINE FRENCH BREAD 1-1/3 C water 1 TBSP butter, softened 4 C white bread flour 5 tsp white sugar 1-1/2 tsp salt 1-1/2 TBSP instant yeast Add ingredients per directions for your particular bread machine. MY...
How Do I Make Sweet Cucumber Pickles?
Balls has an envelop pkg for bread & butter (sweet) pickles that is very simple; can be refrigerated or canned. I have used t he sweet pickle bread & butter recipe from the Ball Blue Book of canning which is simple also. I will post recipe tomorrow night for...
How Do I Make Sweet Cucumber Pickles?
Balls has an envelop pkg for bread & butter (sweet) pickles that is very simple; can be refrigerated or canned. I have used t he sweet pickle bread & butter recipe from the Ball Blue Book of canning which is simple also. I will post recipe tomorrow night for...
Restoring the Shine on a Formica Countertop?
I just have a comment to make on whatever method you use on restoring your formica tops, be sure to careful what foods you place on counter then without something underneath it as perhaps the product you use is not food safe. Just thought I would add this as...
Cake In Orange Cups
It certainly is interesting & may I suggest one more tip that you slice a tiny slice from bottom of orange so that it will sit upright on foil. Sounds like a beautiful presentation.
Recipes Using Splenda?
Perhaps you could check the Splenda website & see what they have to say about replacing sugar with Splenda or maybe you could call/e-mail them as to how to use. I was under the impression that you could use same amount of Splenda as recipe calls for sugar but...
How Long Should I Blanch Zucchini Before Freezing?
I do not blanch my zucchini at all. I wash them off, shred them then put in 2 C amounts in zip loc bags. When ready to make zucchini bread, I thaw in fridge, squeeze out water, measure then use in my recipe. After freezing & squeezing water out (not too much...
Saving Herbs and Spices?
I dry mine in a dehydrator & I only paid about $50 for mine. Make sure you buy the solid trays that go on top of perforated trays to dry other items as once they dry, they will fall through the holes if you dont. You can also dry many many other food items...
Use Rag Wrapped Squeegee to Clean Walls
Pixie, whatever way it is spelled, it is a good tip & you got the message anyway. No spelling contest here, just tips.
Using Pickle Juice
Thank you so much for the tips using (leftover) pickle juice. I always hate throwing out the tasty homemade bread & butter pickle juice when the pickles are eaten up. Now I dont have to waste all of it.
My Frugal Life: Watch Every Penny
I have another tip on watching movies - get them from your library. You have your library card & can get movies, books on tape, etc. And credit cards, we carry just one credit card, although I do have a department store credit card too but we always pay them...
Canning Fruit in the Oven
The following is from Univ of Ga which is a reputable respected org. for preserving food safety & guidelines. Is it safe to can in the oven? No. This can be dangerous because the temperature will vary according to the accuracy of oven regulators and circulation...
Pressure Canning Pumpkin at Home?
For canning pumpkin at home safetl, go to this link: http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/tips/fall/pumpkins.html Canning pumpkin butter or mashed or pureed pumpkin is not recommended. Home canning is not recommended for pumpkin butter or any mashed or pureed pumpkin or...
Shelf Life of Swanson Chicken Broth in Cartons?
Why dont you just call the 800 phone number if there is one, on the box or carton & ask them. You dont have to say where you got the broth, just about the shelf life like you asked here. They would be the best source.
Sweetened Butter Spread
Very good idea! Especially sounds yummy with the orange or lemon peel to cut the sweetness of it.
Candy Corn Fudge
This is a great idea! Using different colors, you could easily do Christmas fudge, 4th of July, St Patricks Day, Easter, etc. What a great basic recipe. I havent made the fudge yet so if it is tasty to me, the rest of the idea is fantastic.
Scenery: Misty Morning
This photo is gorgeous! So beautiful & makes me envious of the view they have in front of them all year. Where is this?
Freezing Uncooked Oatmeal?
Yes, you can freeze uncooked oatmeal to extend shelf life. I do it all the time. I put it in a Ziploc gallon bag and put in freezer but when I want to use some or it, I bring to room temp first.
Recipe for Jarring Geese?
I dont have an answer to your question regarding canning geese meat but I had to say that I giggled when I read the post from sucidalady about not jarring geese. Too funny, sorry.
Print Preview to Read Emails
Great idea & one which I will do from now on. Surprised I didnt think of it before. (Well, not really, because I am kinda slow on the uptake, LOL.) Good idea and thanks for sharing.
Black Dress Fades to Purple Under the Arms?
What if you added white vinegar to the clear rinse water & let soak for an hour or so. This might set the color but if it will fade the color out or not, I am not sure. Good luck.
Savory Stuffing Bread
Do you heat the broth before adding sugar & yeast? Do you cover the dough in the greased bowl that is left to double in size? What do these directions mean? Punch down dough, pan and let rise until double? Thank you for your answers to come, because I sure...
Make Your Own Seasoned Bread for Stuffing
Fantastic tip! I am going to make this ASAP. Sounds delish and as you said, money saving. Thank you.
Sour Cream Noodle Bake
I may be wrong but I think the cottage cheese takes the place of the cream cheese. Could this be?
Recycled Container As Toilet Brush Holder
Thank you so much for having a picture of this too! Could maybe jazz it up a bit with some decorating maybe. I will put my thinking cap on.
Cinnamon Applesauce Salad
We always fix our homemade chunky applesauce w/cinnamon candies melted into hot applesauce. We love it this way & I can only say that this recipe will be over the top!
Cheese Slaw
I also would like to know what size bags of cheese too. Please post. I would love to try this. Thank you.
Tiger Butter
I havent tried this recipe yet but am going to do so soon. Sounds very good & oh so easy.
Lime Gelatin Trees
Sounds great but what did you use for standing the cones of gelatin upright in fridge? Thank you.
Donate Care Packages For Christmas
What a special person you are to do this! God bless you and enable you to continue in your most needed act of love. You have inspired a lot of us, I am sure & certainly given me an idea for free samples I get through the mail, etc. Thank you.
Scenery: Wyandotte, Oklahoma
It would have been great if you had taken some pictures of the pow wow. Very nice picture anyway.
Long Standing Fudge Recipe Will No Longer Set Up?
It might be the products that are used that are now produced differently than they were in years past. I know Crisco shortening is different now as it has eliminated saturated fats, I think it was. But some recipes dont come out the same because of this so...
Eliminating Cat Box Odors?
I would be careful about using perfumes, candles, or scented litters for a cat or cats. And be careful that the litter is not too powdery as the cat can breathe in the dust it causes when it uses the box & also some litter stick to the cats fur just from using...
Making Pecan Pie With Butter Instead of Margarine?
The only thing I can think of as to the nature of the white layer could be the foam from the melted butter. Perhaps you let it melt too long, it separated &/or foamed & didnt get fully blended into other ingredients. Hope this helps.
Remedies for Healing Sore Gums Due to Dentures?
I got something under my bottom dentures once & it was quite sore as I wasnt aware of it (duh?) til I took them out. What I used was over the counter orajel or other ointments/gels used for especially this denture pain or check for baby teething gels for this...
Remedies for Healing Sore Gums Due to Dentures?
One more note I forgot to mention in previous post, dentists will accept time payments. I would check into that. Call around to different dentists til you find one, preferably one that is recommended to you by a friend or acquaintance if you can.
Removing Labels from Plastic Containers?
Use vegetable oil (Crisco, Wesson) by putting on the label so it is saturated & let it stay on there for 15-20 mins. then try to remove. Repeat if still there. A quicker fix is Good B Gone which is meant specifically for this. Vegetable oil works, just slower...
Removing Denture Adhesive from My Mouth?
I have full upper & lower dentures. I dont need any liners or paste on uppers but my lower, I use Poligrip strips. I apply as suggested on box then cut one strip in half & put that in the front middle of indent on denture. I would have to use denture paste...
Keep Liquid Soap in Purse
And just to be on the safe side, put the bottle in a small zip loc baggie so it doesnt spill all over purse, just in case!
What is the Best Apple for Making Apple Pie?
I usually use whatever apple I have on hand which is usally Gala &/or Red Delicious & I use a combination of them both if I need that much for the pie I am making & I dont like my apples cooked too too long, just tender enough but not long enough to turn to...
Shopping for Ham Flavored Soup Base?
I got mine at Wegmans but if not near a Wegman,s grocery store, try another big super market, Or try a health food store. It does add a lot of flavor to the ham bean soup without using much of it but be careful because it can tend to be salty sometimes so consider...
Thaw Meat in Electric Skillet
Ditto on the bacteria risk. It might take too long for meat to thaw on this warm temp & cause food poisoning. It is not safe, in my honest opinion. Not worth the risk. Sorry.
Baking a Frozen Apple Pie?
Here is a good link & explanation: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20061026184636AANO7Ta
