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Preparing And Freezing Hamburger, Sausage, And Bacon For Quick Dishes
The following are some tips by a HBHW reader. I’ve formatted them a bit for easy reading. They are great tips for preparing ground beef, sausage and bacon as soon as you get home from the store. Use them as a starting point for soups, sauces, casseroles and all sorts of other recipes that call […]
Continue readingSpending Fast – Holding On To My Money
I am trying to do a six-month spending fast that I read about online to help me become a better steward of my blessings. Here are several things that have helped me keep on track: 1. Debit/credit card stays in the house. 2. No online purchases. 3. Shopping is done only on set days, e.g., […]
Continue readingBlack Eyed Caviar
There is a tradition here in the south of eating black eyed peas on New Year’s Day to symbolize prosperity. The source of the symbolism is interesting. You can read more about its origin, and get my favorite recipe for making black eyed peas from dried peas, by clicking this link: Black Eyed Peas Recipe […]
Continue readingPlanting Speckled Butter Beans
Has anyone heard of speckled butter beans? And where can you order the seeds to plant? I live in Twin Falls, ID Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
Continue readingKrispy Treats Molds
I bought molds for Krispy Treats years ago, the item has “MOULDINGS INC SLC, UT” I am trying to find where to purchase more. Don’t know what to call them on an internet search. I get lots of wood molding websites, not what I want. Can you help? Thanks, Barb Disclosure: Some of the links […]
Continue readingCook Chicken Once And Eat Three Ways – Meat, Stock, and Schmaltz
There are a lot of ways to get the most out of a chicken. I like to roast a whole chicken for dinner, then make homemade chicken broth out of the carcass, skin, bones, and drippings. All the lovely flavors are there for the stock, and you have a whole chicken to feed the family. […]
Continue readingGetting Nice Old Bathrobes Soft Again
My question is: I have 2 bathrobes one white and one burgundy plaid. I love them both. They are both about 10 to 20 yrs. old and are starting to loose their softness. I have tried washing them in hot water w/and without softener and never together. I have tried everything I know of and […]
Continue readingReuse Recycle Crafts From Leftover Yarn And Fabric
This as probably been said before, but before you throw things away, think if you can use it as part of a craft project. I made some gifts this year, by reusing items of leftover yarn and fabric. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I […]
Continue readingPeanut Butter Bread From Cracker Barrel Cookbook
I lost my recipe for peanut butter bread – a quick bread loaf type. It came from the Cracker Barrel Cookbook. I would like to enjoy it again. Also any odd sounding muffin recipes will do. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn […]
Continue readingBread Machine Dough Kneading And Baking Ideas
When I bake bread in the Bread Machine, I remove the dough after the first rising, and place it on a piece parchment paper, then work the dough into shape. Sometimes I roll the dough in the paper, let it rise, then bake the bread in the paper, no added flour needed. other times I […]
Continue readingGarlic Sage Brick Chicken
Thank you, Tijuana, for submitting this great recipe and for supplying the link with the pictures. Looks delicious! Sometimes on Thanksgiving day or Christmas, I do not want to cook a turkey. I know. It’s a shame. I start looking for time-saving poultry ideas, so I can get in and out of the kitchen fast. […]
Continue readingItalian Vegetable Cheesy Pot Pies
I saw a recipe for individual pot pies the other day and decided I had to try it. Instead of using potatoes, carrots, and peas like I normally would, this recipe includes ingredients that are more often used in Mediterranean or Italian dishes. This recipe is made in individual baking dishes, or ‘ramekins.’ If you […]
Continue readingHelp With Homemade Holiday Gift Ideas
I have been trying to think of holiday gifts to give to my family and friends. My favorite idea so far this year has been to make a doll sized lunch for American Girl dolls out of Fimo and leftover paint. I have made sandwiches, fruit and cookies so far, I still need to make […]
Continue readingBrown And Wild Rice Fruit Mix – Gifts In A Jar
1/2 cup UNCOOKED long grain brown rice 1 Tbsp dried onion flakes 1 Tbsp dried parsley flakes 2 tsp chicken bouillon powder 2 tsp brown sugar, packed 1/2 tsp dried crushed thyme 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 cup UNCOOKED wild rice 1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped […]
Continue readingRe-Usable Pads For Swiffer Type Floor Mops
I recently brought my parent’s elderly small dog into my home. She is 17 years old and even though she used to be housetrained, she seems to have forgotten the concept now. I tried some home made “diaper”, but the process was such a struggle I was afraid I would wind up injuring her. We […]
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