Tip: Fluffing Pillows
To fluff bed pillows or decorative accent pillows, throw them in the dryer on a low heat or air setting. It’ll help remove the dust and fluff the stuffing. ***If it’s a needlepoint, cross-stitched or...
View ArticleShopping: Target Discounts
Love Target? Want the best deal? Go to this site to get printable coupons!sites.target.com/site/en/supertarget/page.jsp?title=coupons_specials
View ArticleBuying Fresh Bread!!!
***This is true, I called International Award Winner, Dorothy Lane Market to confirm it!Have you ever noticed that bread has different colored twist ties or plastic clip? It means something that most...
View ArticleAppetizer: Individual Pizzas
Ingredients:4 English Muffins, split in half and toasted24 slices pepperoni1-1/2 cups (approximately) canned pizza sauceItalian seasoning1 cup grated mozzarella cheese***(You can alter these...
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Itchy Scalp or Flaky Dandruff
The cold weather brings dry and itchy scalps, with a lot of flaky skin. Try the astringent, Sea-Breeze for Sensitive Skin. Yes, they still make it, and can be bought at Walgreen’s. A large 10 ounce...
View ArticleGet Rid of Fruit Flies
Fruit flies can be a big problem; they’re brought into the home on fruit and vegetables from the market. Pour wine (any type) in a cereal bowl, and place on the kitchen counter or in any infected area....
View ArticleRecipe: Ranch Potatoes--Steamed in Microwave
Potatoes--Hidden Valley Ranch1 pound Red potato pieces (approx. 1" x 1")1 1/2 teaspoons Olive oil1 1/2 tablespoons Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning MixOptional Chopped...
View ArticleRecipe: Salmon-Baked with Herb Mustard Glaze
½ cup smooth Dijon Mustard2 tablespoons mayonnaise1 tablespoon pickle relish1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped1 teaspoon freshly grated horseradish1 teaspoon fresh dill, finely chopped¼...
View ArticleNote from Lady Trish
Things have been busy here, with Winter blossoming into Spring. It’s difficult to believe we’re quickly approaching the month of April. I’ve enjoyed the snowy winter days, but I’m ready for the warm...
View ArticleRecipe: Baked Cheese Olive Balls
***This recipe always gets many requests, and compliments. I’m actually making a new batch today for the freezer. This time I purchased almond stuffed olives, and think that’ll give a different twist...
View ArticleTip: Keep Bugs Out of Dry Goods!
This is an old trick that I learned from my great-grandmother Ethel, who was born in 1890. She taught me this when I was just a kid hanging out in her kitchen. This really works!!!Place “Bay Leaves”...
View ArticleCooking Tip: Too Salty
If you happen to over-salt a pot of soup, just drop in a peeled raw potato. The potato will absorb the excess salt. This can be used in any recipe that has liquid.
View ArticleCooking Tip: HOT Chili Peppers
Buy disposable hospital gloves, and use them when chopping the peppers, making sure to throw them away immediately, so they don't get used or contaminate other items with the pepper.Sometimes, I've...
View ArticleKitchen Tip: FRESH LETTUCE
Keep lettuce fresh by placing it in a Zip-loc bag with clean paper towels. I’ve kept lettuce for a week by replacing the towels every other day. The paper towels absorbs the moisture, and keeps the...
View ArticleHEALTH TIP--SHOULDERS
The last couple of years I’ve had problems with my shoulders and neck, and had to do an extensive course of physical therapy (PT). Unfortunately, my problem couldn’t be fixed with surgery. Here’s a...
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Mediterranean Chicken
***This is one of my favorite recipes, and it's quick!Prep Time: 6 min/Cook Time: 15 min/Total Time 21 minutesMakes: 4 Servings INGREDIENTS:1 cup College Inn Brand, Culinary Broth-White Wine &...
View ArticleCooking Tip: RICE
Use fat-free chicken broth instead of water to cook your rice. It'll taste a lot better, especially if you're serving it with a chicken dish!
View ArticleSALE!!!
I don't plan to post many of these, but this sale is incredible. Coldwater Creek must be really hurting in this economy to put even their new merchandise on sale 50% off. This sale is only on line...
View ArticleCheesy Sausage Pie
Here's a hearty old-fashioned meat pie made easy with refrigerated pie crust. Recipe can be doubled, and use the refrigerated pie crusts (2) to line a large rectangle glass pyrex dish. Can be made at...
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