Monthly Archives: May 2011

Coffee Grounds to Remove Odor

Do you ever have a hard time getting the smell of onions or fish off of your hands no matter how many times you wash them?  You can scrub your hands in the coffee grounds saved from your morning coffee … Continue reading

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Glazed Pork Chops

  When I go to the butcher I like to have him cut some chops for me 1 inch to 1 1/4 inch thick.  My friend Janine gave me a recipe for glazed boneless pork chops that has a blend … Continue reading

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Homemade Scrub Pad

Hate to waste things?  When you buy a bag of onions, the mesh of the bag that they come in makes a great covering for a sponge to make into a scrub pad. Share this:

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Broken Glass Salad

  For our retro recipe of the week we wanted something summery,cool, light and refreshing so we chose a broken glass salad.  Certainly not gourmet cuisine, but most retro favorites were not.  I know there will be some of you … Continue reading

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Onions In Your Burger

If you like cooked onions on your burger, try cooking it inside of the burger, not in pieces but as a whole slice.  The onion will cook inside and the juices will keep your burger juicer even if you like … Continue reading

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Coleslaw

    As we get ready to head into the Memorial Day weekend it is time to remember all of the brave men and women who have died in our nation’s service. For many of us it is also a … Continue reading

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Keeping your disposal fresh

Need an easy way to keep your disposal fresh using items you have in your pantry?  We keep distilled white vinegar frozen in ice cube trays.  When we need a refresh, we toss a few cubes into the disposal with … Continue reading

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Sugar Cookies

    Forgive my sugar indulgence today, but a friend of mine has been going through a rough patch and she loves sugar cookies so I made a batch to take to her. I have to admit to having a … Continue reading

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Elevate your lids

I keep a box of binder clips in the kitchen for a variety of  uses.  Ever have a problem trying to keep a pot top askew, slightly elevated during cooking, or to keep it from rattling?  Simply clamp one of … Continue reading

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Zucchini, Tomato, & Basil

  It is that time of year when fresh vegetables are coming off the vine.  I love zucchini prepared on the grill as the hot dry heat allows the zucchini to lose its moisture without ending up in a soupy … Continue reading

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