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Recipes – Eating Weeds And Food For Free
I would like to know more about eating weeds or food for free. 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 readingHomemade Banana Pudding From Scratch
1 box vanilla wafers 2-3 ripe bananas 1/3 cup white sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups milk 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Line a 3 quart casserole dish with wafers. Slice bananas layering them on top of wafers. Add another layer of vanilla wafers. Continue alternating layers until casserole dish is […]
Continue readingCorn Bread Mix
There are many recipes out there that call for a box of corn bread, or corn muffin mix. Up here in Canada, we don't get those. Does anyone have a recipe for a cornbread mix, preferably one that will make several batches? Thank you all very much. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate […]
Continue readingMeatloaf Cupcakes
FOR THE MEATLOAF CUPCAKES: 1 ½ lbs Ground beef 1 Egg, beaten 1 clove Garlic, chopped ½ cup Bread crumbs 2 T Worcestershire sauce ¾ cup Chili sauce (you can use ketchup too) ½ cup Onions, finely chopped ½ cup Carrots, finely chopped ½ cup Mushrooms, finely chopped ½ cup Red pepper, finely chopped ½ […]
Continue readingHomemade Cleaner For Aluminum Framed Windows
Did you know a paste of baking powder and water is really a super cleaner for aluminum frame on windows? 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 readingShepard's Pie
2 T. butter 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef 1 medium onion 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. garlic salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 16 oz. mixed vegetables (not drained) 4 cups mashed potatoes (I use instant) 6 oz. tomato paste 1/2 c. cheddar cheese (I use more) Mix eggs, […]
Continue readingSoap Scum Remover Using Dryer Sheets
The best thing I've found to remove soap scum is…..a fabric softener sheet! Use the cheapest ones you can find. Just wet i t and use it to scrub the tile/tub/sink. Make sure to rinse well as the fabric softener can leave a film if not rinsed completely. Disclosure: Some of the links below are […]
Continue readingAutomatic Dishwasher Gel
have i missed it or is there a good homemade recipe to replace the automatic dishwasher gel or powder that i use? thanks, jd 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 readingMexican Casserole
3 – 4 oz chicken breasts – cooked and shredded 4 TBS chicken broth or water 2 cups cooked rice 1 1/2 cups salsa 1 package taco seasoning 1/2 to 1 can corn (per taste) 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (reserve 1/2 for top of casserole) Mix all of the above. Place in casserole dish […]
Continue readingIs Quinoa Gluten Free?
Quinoa is called a grain substitute, but not a grain at all. It is really a seed. The good news, it is definately gluten free. Quinoa is a light grain with a light nutty flavor. It can be found in most supermarkets in the pasta / rice sections. Quinoa is very nutritious and can be […]
Continue readingShepard's Pie
I am looking for a recipe for Shepard's Pie. The one I remember had ground beef, green beans, a tomato product, and mashed potatoes on top. Thanks! 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 […]
Continue readingHomemade Worcestershire Sauce
Dear Susanne, Here is a recipe I picked up along the way and found it to be a real “Penny Pincher's Dream”. I have saved the bottles from Soy Sauce –the larger ones. This recipe will make 2 -1/2 bottles and lasts well, un-refrigerated. I have kept mine as long as 6 months. I hope […]
Continue readingHelp Organizing My Space
I need to organize my whole house. starting with my upstairs office and boxes of business and personal papers. Taxes are still undone for 2 years. It's buried under the piles and boxes. The Hillbilly Housewife Recommends: 30 Days To An Organized Home Something that’s made a huge difference for me is the “30 Days […]
Continue readingBathroom Cleaning Scrub
We have very hard water, so I needed a scrub to get the sinks and tubs clean. 1 C Baking Soda 1 C Salt 1 C Borax 1/2 C Washing Soda Mix, sprinkle, scrub, rinse. I used an old Parmesan cheese container to keep this in. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, […]
Continue readingNeed Help Getting Rid Of Mildew Basement Smell After Flood
Does anyone have a suggestion to get rid of the damp musty smell from a carpet in our basement? We were flooded on Monday and have extracted the water and cleaned the tiled bathroom floor but need to clean the carpet with something to remove the musty stinky smell! Any suggestions? Disclosure: Some of the […]
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