Freezing Corn on the Cob?
No, do NOT just stick it in the fridge. You must blanch first and then shock it in ice cold water.
Freezing Cherry Tomatoes?
I remember my grandma use to make tomato juice with her cherry tomatoes, she first put in hot water (boiling) for a few minutes then ran through a food mill to get rid of the seeds and skins, she used to fill in old whiskey bottles and sealed with hot pariffin...
Cherry Limeade
I bet this would be great freezing and making into popsicles for the kids on a hot summer day!
Rinse and Reuse Coffee Filters
I would also ask but why? It is like washing and reusing paper plates. You can look at it as using more water. Why not use the ones that are re-usable,seems that would save more money in the long run. Just my opinion.
Shelf Life of Sour Cream?
What ever you do never, ever eat sour cream that has green mold on it, I remember years ago when I thought I would just scoop the mold off and eat the underneath sour cream, well I got the worse case of food poisoning I ever had. Do not take the chance, it...
Farewell Party Cake for an Irish Priest
You did a fantastic job for a beginner. I myself have been doing cakes since the age of 12, I am 51. You do have talent and the most important is passion. See if there are any local cake supply stores that offer some classes, I think you would not be sorry...
Sparkleball Decoration
I made this years ago, the directions in which I had were to staple the cups together, your way seems that it would hold a lot better. They do indeed look really cool!
Coffee Can Bread
my mom used to use soup cans for making date nut bread for the holidays, just the right size to wrap and give for gifts. Diana in MI
Baby Gift Ideas for a Great Granddaughter?
I had 2 showers this spring and I made them each a diaper cake, it was my first time, but they were a huge hit! One was a frog theme for a baby boy and the other was a teddy bear theme for a little girl. I used sleepers, toys homemade soaps and lots of goodies...
Maddy (Tabby Cat)
No, that picture was taken when we first found her, she is much larger now, though she is on the small side...
Allow Jar Candles To Melt When Using Oven
check out the dollar store for warmers, the candles are called tarts, that is all I use.
Making Homemade Strawberry Pie Filling?
What I do is purchase in the fruit section at your grocery store, a bag of strawberry gel like filling, and I cut up strawberries and mix and pour into a baked and cooled pie crust. Top with whipped cream or cool whip, ummmmm, those of you who know of the famous...
Flower Gift Card Set
wonderful! You gave me a great idea. We are having a baby shower soon for my daughter and we will be making our own invites, we also have small filled boxes with handles for favors, I think I will match the boxes with our invites, with patterned paper and ribbon...
Pedestrian Safety Tips
Just to add to your comment; be a courteous pedestrian. Walk briskly and be sure and use your manners. A friendly wave to the drive who stopped for you goes a long way! Boy has my life changed. After a spinal surgery going horribly wrong and ending up with...
Using Advantage for Dogs on Cats?
I use the large Revolution for dogs and separate it for my cats under the VETS orders. Please be careful not to use too much!
Craft: Romantic Stationery
what a great idea! Also it takes me to thinking of using these doilies for stenciling.....
Recycle Plastic Coffee Containers for Storage
I use these and cut out a circle in the top and fill with used plastic bags. Just pull out the bags. It holds a lot of bags and takes up very little room.
Use Dawn Dishsoap for Stripping Hair of Buildup
I used to work at a local Hair Club for men, the shampoo they used was Dawn Dish Soap, it was a secret but removed the greasiest of hair! Shhhhh!!!!!
Burning Javalogs
what a great idea! I always wonder what could be done with used coffee grounds. I am wondering if we could recycle them?
Butterfly on Butterfly Bush
I had a huge butterfly bush for years. All of a sudden it just died, one spring it just did not come back, I miss it. I just love your pics, thanks for sharing.
Problems With Air Fresheners Fading?
I have been making my own dryer sheets for a long time now, just soaking an old wash cloth with fabric softener, while I leave them to dry, the whole bathroom smells wonderful!
Oscar (Turkish Van)
You will be rewarded in heaven. We have 6 cats, all rescued, and doing very well. Enclosed is a pic of our newest, Maddy. Diana
Help With HP Printer & Windows Vista?
go to HP web site and go to the help section, I hope this helps!
Recipes Using Chicken Quarters?
Chicken and dumplings is one of my favorites! Chicken soup, BBQ chicken, oven fried chicken, rosemary oven baked chicken, it is endless...
Soda Stains on Car Upholstery?
spray with a mixture of vinegar and water, let sit for a few minutes, then soak up with a paper towel but do not rub instead like blot, I found this by accident while cleaning car windows, I saw a stain which looked like soda stain and tried it and it took...
Phyllo Crust Instructions?
You want to brush each layer with melted butter. You will want to use many layers, at least 5-6 layers, and do keep it covered when not using with a damp cloth as it dries out very quickly. good luck. Diana in Michigan
Hair Dye on a Painted Wall?
I would try hairspray, it works on clothes, and dont see why it wouldnt work on walls.
Personalized M&Ms?
Use coupon code MDAYCANDY8 to receive a free bag of custom M&Ms with each order of $47.96 or more. Expires 04/30/2007 hope this helps! Anything for another Michigander!!!
Baking Tips For Professional Results
this reminded me of what my mom did when I was growing up, she used soup cans to bake her date nut bread in. They were such wonderful shapes.
Tacos for 100 People?
I think 20lbs of ground beef would feed 100 people but that would only give 1 taco per person.
