Gluten Free

Hi from New Zealand I think I am gluten intolerant. I would appreciate any helpful info on being gluten free, recipes, websites, lists of foods with gluten in,etc. Thanks PS: I love the hillbilly housewife website. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn […]

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Pressure Cooker Recipes

I recently bought a pressure cooker. I am interested in some recipe’s/tips for using it. My mom was always to scared to use hers, so I didn’t grow up around one. I think I’m going to love it though! Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, […]

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Getting Rid of Iron Stains in the Shower

My fiberglass shower suround gets really discolored, mostly from iron in our water. I can’t use Bon Ami–it scratches the fiberglass. And the cleaners I’ve looked at in the store either aren’t safe for fiberglass, or haven’t worked. I’ve tried three or four different ones. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, […]

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Sharpen Scissors

a great way to sharpen scissors or a paper cutter is to cut several times through tin foil…it works! Further Reading – Keeping It Clean This is a 3 ebook series that will help you spend less time and money on your laundry. Tawra and Jill from Living On A Dime share their best frugal […]

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How To Roast A Pumpkin

Pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere … This time of the year  you can find these bright orange fruits (yes, technical ly pumpkin is a fruit, not a vegetable) everywhere. They make beautiful decorations, but they are also quite tasty. Why not cook a few of them this year? Here’s how to roast a pumpkin. To Roast Or […]

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Ham and Cheese Crescent Squares

Ham and Cheese Crescent Squares 2 cans crescent rolls sheets (Pillsbury makes them) Honey 1 cup chopped cooked ham 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ————————————————————— Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place one crescent roll sheet on greased baking sheet. Drizzle with honey. Sprinkle ham and cheese on top. Place second sheet on top and seal […]

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Breakfast Soy Grits

On a recent trip to the Thumb region of Michigan, I stopped by and bought a 40 lb sack of soy grits from the Thumb Oilseed Company in Ubly, MI, for only 40 cents a pound! I’ve been experimenting with how to use it, but surprisingly, the easiest way is to mix it with equal […]

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Creamy Potato and Tomato Soup

I am in need of recipes using powdered milk to make potato and creamy tomato/ or any simple tomato soup recipes.Any submitted or sent to me would be greatly appreciated as we have an abundance of potatoes this year and our neighbors gave us several bags of powdered milk I want to learn to use..thank […]

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Barbecued Frankfurts

This is a recipe from my Great Grandmother Neuhard for Barbecued Frankfurts. 18 hot dogs,cut lengthwise 3 tbsp butter 1 c. chopped onion 4 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp ground mustard (the dry spice) 1 tsp celery salt 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 c. ketchup 2 1/2 tsp vinegar 3/4 c. water Brown […]

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Looking for “hot” carrots

I’m looking for a recipe for carrots cooked with onions and pickled jalepenos. The carrots are usually sliced or baby carrots are used. It tastes like there is vinegar in the cooking liquid, they’re very tart. I tasted this dish in New Mexico but never asked for a recipe before moving and now can’t find […]

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Daily Shower Cleaner

I have a ceramic tile shower and it gets mildewy easily. I have resorted to using the daily shower cleaner. Is there something more natural that I could use to spray on it daily to keep the mildew at bay?Any comments would be most gratefully welcome. Thank you! Disclosure: Some of the links below are […]

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Another cheap costume! (Home made lego)

Hi:) I sent you the garbage bag costume idea and I remembered another one! this is for smaller children You need: 1 cardboard box that is big enough for the child to fit in, small butter dishes, and spray paint Cut a hole out of the top for their head, and the sides for their […]

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