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Friday, May 30, 2008

If Eggs Are Stuck in the Carton

If Eggs Are Stuck in the Carton

  • Soak the carton in lukewarm water, just long enough to loosen uncracked eggs. Then cook or refrigerate them immediately. NEVER use cracked eggs because they can become contaminated when cracked.

 

 

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Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Kitchen Cabinets Dark Inside?

Kitchen Cabinets Dark Inside?

  • If you have a problem finding what you're looking for inside cabinets, place inexpensive push lights on the underside of the shelves. Then you can see and get what you need faster.

 

 

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Saturday, May 24, 2008

When You Hang Pictures From Molding

When You Hang Pictures From Molding

  • If you don't want to see picture wire, use nylon fishing line instead. It's transparent and much harder to see. The picture will be the focal point, not the hanger

 

 

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Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Fast Mustard Sauce for Fish

Fast Mustard Sauce for Fish

  • In a small saucepan heat 6 tablespoons of butter or margarine, 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard and mix well. Pour over cooked fished.

 

 

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Sunday, May 18, 2008

Breath Smells Bad?

Breath Smells Bad?

  • If you are in a restaurant and need to freshen your breath, eat the parsley garnish or chew on a lemon or lime rind. These will help temporarily - until you can get to your toothbrush or mouthwash.

 

 

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Thursday, May 15, 2008

Need a Place to Store Sewing Notions?

Need a Place to Store Sewing Notions?

  • Buy a cheap fishing-tackle box. Those many compartments can hold pins, buttons, spools and many of the sewing items you use-all in one easy-to-carry container.

 

 

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Monday, May 12, 2008

Dealing with Onion Tears


Dealing with Onion Tears


  • Try this trick: Put onions into freezer for about 30 to 45 minutes before you want to slice them. When you do cut onions cold, they are less likely to create tears.

 

 

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Friday, May 09, 2008

If You Make Your Own Cleaners

If You Make Your Own Cleaners

  • When you mix them, never combine ammonia or ammonia-based cleaners with chlorine bleach or any product containing bleach. The fumes from this combination can be extremely dangerous.

 

 

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Tuesday, May 06, 2008

Vacation/Traveling Hint

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Vacation/Traveling Hint

  • Before you set off for a trip or vacation, prepare several large self-addressed envelopes. When you collect maps, souvenir books or postcards, you can send them home instead of carting them around for the rest of the trip.

 

 

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When You Fry, Sauté or Boil Foods That Stink

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When You Fry, Sauté or Boil Foods That Stink

  • Cabbage, broccoli and fish can smell up a kitchen. Turn on the fan above the stove and set out a small bowl of household vinegar on the counter next to the stove to absorb smells.

 

 

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