Ukrainian Hand Pies (Prizhky) With Apples
What is seeded flour? In the US we have flour from wheat as a rule. But how do I find seeded flour?
Crockpot Baked Potatoes
Try some sweet cinnamon butter. Soften the butter and add your preferred sweetener (powdered sugar, honey, etc.), add cinnamon and any other spices you desire. Mix and refrigerate. I use cinnamon, nutmeg, bit of ginger, and/or pumpkin pie spice. Delicious!!
Crockpot Baked Potatoes
Most of time, you wont need to add water to slow cookers or crockpots. Because things cook slowly, the liquids created by the food dont evaporate like the do in a hot oven or on the stovetop. After you have made a few meals, you will understand better and you...
Orange Pineapple Fluff
I have used a modified version of this for many different flavors. All the gelatin flavors and the pudding flavors can be used if it is to your taste. You can use fresh fruit that has been macerated in a little sugar, or any canned fruit that you enjoy. Nuts...
Should I take Advil for Period Cramps?
Period cramps can be very, very painful!! I know from experience. Pain relievers Ive used, that worked, had 2 different medications combined, but Advil never worked for me. Read the labels so that you know exactly what pain reliever you are taking. For me and...
Bachelor Spaghetti
We use this recipe when we are low on supplies or dont want to cook. If hubby makes it, he adds various spices, but it turns out just the same. LOL
Buying Scented Oils for Lamps?
If you want essential oils, call some of the health food stores in your area.
Cold Pack Pattern for Kids?
Dont know about a chicken, but I use a Boo Boo Bunny. Instructions are here: http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/boo-boo-bunny-660989/ I stitch the face instead of use the glue on eyes and such so it is okay for the littlest child to use. Use it dry, wet, cold or...
Fixing Fudge?
Not an expert but my thoughts are that you havent let the sugar melt completely (thus the grainy feeling) And not cooking it long enough (not setting up). Sometimes it takes experimenting to get a recipe just right.
Chiles Are Brown on Top Instead of Red?
Mine look kind of like that. Im in hot Arizona and I think they are getting a sunburn. We have eaten them without problems. You might take one to a plant nursery in your area and ask them if you should worry.
Discontinued Eddie Bauer Wallpaper?
Have you contacted the maker/distributor to see if they have any rolls left?
Ideas for a Gothic Party?
There is a lot on the internet. Search gothic party ideas and you will get lots of places to look. Here is one of them: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080928160523AAR8YEu
Cleaning Old Coins?
I know that some coins are more valuable with the patina of grime on them. I would not clean them unless they are recent mintings. If they are older (1960 or older) I would contact a coin dealer and ask them. They probably have a simple solution for you without...
Making Your Own Ankle Weights?
Try filling a large long tube sock with old rice or beans. Stitch the open end and put velcro on to fasten them. This will double as a bedbuddy: heat in microwave for 1 minute and apply to sore muscle, cramps, cold body.
Cooking Chicken in a Crockpot?
You will love your crockpot! Remember the basic rule of thumb is that you put less liquid than with regular cooking. (Rice may be the only exception) Get on the web and search crockpot recipes and you will find all kinds of ideas and recipes, from simple to...
Identifying Temporary Internet Files?
To protect against spyware, I use free Spyware Terminator. It has been great and found things from my daughters game sites. I run it everyday! Simple to use and delete anything you wish.
Making Pillows Out of a Down Comforter?
What comes to my mind is to determine the size of the pillows before you do anything to take apart the comforter. Unless its really lumpy and damaged, I would use a sewing machine and stitch it into the pillow form you are wanting to use then cut between the...
Eggplant Not Setting Fruit?
You can take a flower that looks about ready to fall off or die and then rub it inside the other flowers to cross-pollinate them. Rub gently so you dont damage the existing flowers. I havent used this on eggplant but it worked with many other veggies.
Crocheted Doll Patterns?
Here are a few links that might help you. The first one is a large list of free patterns- just search for the work doll using the CTRL-F function. 1- http://www.myhq.com/public/c/r/crochetpoet/ 2- http://donnascrochetdesignstheblog.blogspot.com/2007/11/captain...
Pumpkin Vines Not Setting Fruit?
Try taking one of the blossoms and rub it inside of the others as if you were the bee doing the pollinating. This process works well for many veggies, but I havent ever tried it on pumpkins. Good Luck!
Painting Piano Keys?
I would call a piano dealer and ask if they could recommend something. After that, just go with your gut and your wallet.
Almond Caramel Roll
You are talking about SWEETENED condensed milk. Condensed Milk will not give you the same sweet carmel flavor.
Crafts Using Recycled Floppy Disks and CDs?
I use mine as a stiff insert when I crochet something I want to be stiff. Things like coasters, or the sides and bottom of a bowl. Just google CD crochet patterns. Or let your kids go to town gluing glitter and decorations on them for the holidays. A hot nail...
Knitting Loom Questions?
The beginning has had time to loose the stretch you put in it when you made it. Let the piece sit for a day or two so the last part of the piece has time to lose the stretch, just like the beginning. Remember how tight the yarn is when you loop it over the...
Making a Fleece Baby Blanket?
Of course you can make it. Just use the fleece and put a blanket binding on the edges that match. If you are in the the coldest parts of the country, you can put the sheet material on the back, use your sewing machine to stitch across it a few times to keep...
Church Banquet Decorations Theme: An Affair to Remember?
You could easily do something to do with memories, scrap booking kind of things. Take a picture of each person, couple, group and let them make a scrapbook page. Use old photos of everyone on a big board/wall and have everyone guess who they all are. Lavender...
Toothbrush Rug Directions?
You can start here: http://www.ragrugcafe.com/toothbrush-rugs-complete-video-instructions-part-1-beginners Also try here for some other links: http://www.bellaonline.com/subjects/7273.asp
George Foreman Jr. Rotisserie Manual?
You can start here: http://safemanuals.com/user-guide-instructions-owner-manual/GEORGE%20FOREMAN/GR59A-_E
Crochet Pattern for Child's Poncho?
Just google free crochet child poncho pattern. You will find a lot of them. If you cant find what you want, go to Crochet Poet. There are SO MANY links and they are all organized.
Where Can I Get Free Plastic Canvas Patterns?
I Googled free plastic canvas pumpkin pattern and there were a lot of sites that came up. You will have to look through to find which pumpkin you want to make.
How Much is a Stick of Butter?
I would buy the actual sticks and whip them. Whipped butter has additives to keep it spreadable.
Make Powdered Sugar from Granulated Sugar?
Measure the granulated sugar as you would powdered sugar. The fillers actually add bulk and when you grind, it packs together tighter so one cup of granulated comes out to be just less than once cup of powdered, especially when it has left smudges on everything...
Bisquick Chicken Dumpling Recipe?
All the Bisquick recipes are on http://www.BettyCrocker.com so you can find whatever you need.
Can I Freeze Potatoes?
After blanching them (putting them in boiling water), freeze them in a single layer. After they are frozen, put them in the containers for freezing. This makes them not stick together so much and then you can easily remove the amount you need.
Fabric Bag Has Worn Corners?
Is there some way to put a platic cover on the corners without making it look really bad, or to put some kind of lining on the inside of those corners?
Buying Dream Whip?
Dream Whip is the brand name for a powder that makes a whipped topping. It is in boxes, usually by the Jell-o products. It takes milk to mix it up. This is a good thing to have if you dont keep whipping cream or cool whip around all the time.
Heating Makes Honey Smoother?
The only honey that WONT get crystals in it, is the honey that has been processed to death. Dont use the microwave to heat honey, it will melt any plastic container before the honey melts. Put the container in a small saucepan with water and let it simmer slowly...
Donating Free Fabric Samples?
You can donate them to Warming Families, a non-profit organization that provides handmade items to disadvantaged individuals. You can read about the group at http://www.freewebs.com/warmingfamilies/ I use the fabric sample & scraps to make quilts and toys for...
Frugal 16th Birthday Party Ideas?
When my daughter turned 16, we had a hair. One of her cousins is in beauty school & came to help. The girls came with clean hair & their brush or comb, then they did each others hair. That was all they did. We gave them stuff from the dollar store-make up bag...
Storing and Using Garlic In Oil?
I roast my garlic and then put them in a glass jar in the fridge. I have kept them for about 3 months and they are fine. Roasting Garlic - cut the top of the whole garlic off so all the cloves are just exposed. Place on foil. Drizzle olive oil on top of garlic...
Price Per Load for Homemade Laundry Detergent?
I use this all the time, but with only 1/2 cup Borax. I use about 1 Tablespoon per load and get around 25 loads per batch. I pay $1.56 for Fels-Naptha bar soap; $2.96 for a box of Washing Soda (just over 4 cups), and $5.00 for a large box of Borax (about 5...
Pattern for Hat With Earflaps?
I assume you will be sewing these? My suggestion is to find something similar that you or a friend own and create a pattern from that. If you want to Knit or Crochet, there are lots of patterns on the web for those.
Elegant "Camo" Baby Shower?
Fabric - There is regular camo, pink, & blue to use for things. Ribbon - also comes in regular, pink & blue. Pick your colors & use the appropriate fabric/ribbons in with whatever other things you use for your decorations/gifts/give aways. It just is a matter...
Large Yard Art Star?
Years ago, my brothers made one. They had 5 pieces of 1x2 that were the same length. They nailed them together to create a 5 point star. The length of the board determines the size of the star. After they finished putting it together, they added lights on it...
Making Homemade Bread?
There are many of my family & friends who bake their own bread. I have found that each person has to find their own unique recipe. We all have tried each others recipes and have adapted what works best for us. I will post my recipe in another feedback.
Making Homemade Bread?
My Recipe for White bread 2 cups warm water 2/3 cups sugar 1 1/2 Tbsp. active dry yeast Dissolve the sugar in a bowl of the water, then stir in the yeast. Allow to proof until yeast resembles a creamy foam. 1 1/2 tsp.s salt 1/4 cup oil 6 cups flour Mix in 1...
Layered Taco Dip
We have a simplified version that we had each Sunday for lunch when my daughter was little. 1 - Refried beans spread on a plate for each of us 2 - Sour cream with taco seasoning mixed in. 3 - Grated cheese Optional - any other taco toppings you have. Serve...
Sour Smelling Bedding?
I live in hot Arizona where temps are over 100 between May & October. Anything left in the washer over 30 minutes, starts to smell. I also have a hubby with night sweats. I have found that white vinegar is the only thing that will take out the smell from the...
