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**MAMA MEOWS TIPS**
Grease on Tablecloth
To remove large amounts, first sprinkle cornstarch or talcum powder onto the
stain and pat in. When grease is absorbed, brush off. Use a prewash spray to
further treat any remaining stain and then wash in the hottest water okay
for the fabric (check care label). Check the stained area before putting into
the dryer to make sure stain is gone. If not, give it a second treatment.
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Telephones Grungy?
To remove dirt, makeup or smudges, spritz an all-purpose spray on a paper
towel and wipe over the nasty areas. For a quicker cleaning, use prepackaged
wet towelettes to do the job. Caution: Do not spray cleaners directly onto the
phone.
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Great tips from Yme2a, Thanks
*Before cutting a green onion, make one vertical slice all the way from the
root to the tip. This one extra cut will allow the rings to separate easily
and will double the number of pieces produced.
*When using hot chilies rub your hands liberally with vegetable oil first.
This coating will protect your skin from the fiery resins in chili peppers.
*The key to a perfect omelet is to pour salt into the skillet and rub
vigorously with a kitchen towel over the side and bottom of the pan. The
abrasiveness of the salt will puta fine polish on the skillet. Discard the salt and
proceed with the recipe.
*Short of Pots? Get double duty...If you are short of pots place one vegetable in a wire
strainer and another vegetable in the bottom of the pot. Cook both at the
same time...Perfect!
*Boil Alarm
Place a spoon in the boiler pot. When the boil starts the rattling noise
will alert you.
*Finger Savers
When chopping or slicing place three or four different thimbles on your
fingers.
*Hand Mixers
When using a hand mixer appliance your bowl may move around. Place a damp
cloth or a rubber mat under the bowl.
*Recipe Tip
When you have two recipes for the same item, keep them together. This will
encourage you to compare the ingredients and ultimate results.
*Imitation Kitchen Window
If you don't have a kitchen window create one! Simply frame a reflective
glass or locate a print imitating your imaginary view. Hang a semi-sheer
curtain in front and you have cheerful addition to your kitchen.
*Microwave Dishes
A low wall dish is recommended for micro cooking. The food is distributed
more evenly and receives the heat waves equally.
*Keeping Recipes Clean
Obtain a supply of celluloid sheet protectors from your office supply store.
Place those favorite recipes in a ring binder. Easy to transfer and to add
more recipes. Most of all they will remain in good clean condition.
Also a great way to file those recipes
*Save Those Wide Jars
Plastic and glass jars with wide openings and screw on lids are handy for
saving a multitude of items including paint, coins, pins etc. When emptied
of their original contents, clean in the dishwasher and save.
*Flour Shaker
Keep a large salt shaker filled with flour. It comes in handy for dusting
rolling pins or boards.
*Bulk Spices
Buy your spices in bulk and transfer to large salt shakers you will find at
the Dollar Store.
*All in One Salt and Pepper Shaker
Mix 3/4 salt with 1/4 pepper in one larger shaker. Sprinkle while you cook
or for general use. Mix to your family's taste.
*Extra Boiled Eggs
The next time you are boiling pasta pop in a few eggs. Great to have on hand
for a snack or egg salad sandwiches.
*Spray Bottles
Place a few non- rusting objects such as marbles in the bottom of your spray
bottles. This will raise the liquid level and insure you get full use
*Dated Cans
We recommend you date your canned goods with a felt pen. Use your oldest
first.
*No Coffee Filters?
A paper towel will resolve your coffee fix.
*No Corkscrew?
Place the neck of the wine bottle under medium hot water, this should loosen
the cork and can be easily removed. Do not follow this proceedure if the
wine bottle is very cold, it may crack the bottle.
*TV Dinners
If you are single it may be a time saver to shop for two and make a TV
dinner with the extra portion. No cooking on some future day when you are busy!
*USEFUL HOUSEHOLD HINTS
* Sealed envelope - Put in the freezer for a few hours, then slide a knife
under the flap. The envelope can then be resealed.(hmmmmmm...)
*Use Empty toilet paper roll to store appliance cords. It keeps them neat
and you can write on the roll what appliance it belongs to.
* For icy door steps in freezing temperatures: get warm water and put Dawn
dishwashing liquid in it. Pour it all over the steps. They won't refreeze.
* Crayon marks on walls? This worked wonderfully! A damp rag, dipped in
baking soda. Comes off with little effort (elbow grease that is!).
* Permanent marker on appliances/counter tops (like store receipt BLUE!)
Rubbing alcohol on paper towel.
* Whenever I purchase a box of S.O.S. Pads, I immediately take a pair of
scissors and cut each pad into halves. After using, place S.O.S. in a zip lock
bag, seal and place in the freezer of your fridge until it is needed again.
After years of having to throw away rusted and unused and smelly pads, I
finally decided that this would be much more economical. And now a box of S.O.S.
pads last me indefinitely! In fact, I have noticed that the scissors get
sharpened this way!
* Blood stains on clothes? Not to worry! Just pour a little Hydrogen
peroxide on a cloth and proceed to wipe off every drop of blood. Works every time!
Now, where to put the body?
* Use vertical strokes when washing windows outside and horizontal for
inside windows. This way you can tell which side has the streaks. Straight vinegar
will get outside windows really clean. Don't wash windows on a sunny day.
They will dry too quickly and will probably streak.
* Spray a bit of perfume on the light bulb in any room to create a lovely
light scent in each room when the light is turned on.
* Place fabric softener sheets in dresser drawers and your clothes will
smell freshly washed for weeks to come. You can also do this with towels and
linen.
* Candles will last a lot longer if placed in the freezer for at least 3
hours prior to burning.
* To clean artificial flowers pour some salt into a paper bag and add the
flowers. Shake vigorously as the salt will absorb all the dust and dirt and
leave your artificial flowers looking like new! Works like a Charm!
* To easily remove burnt on food from your skillet, simply add a drop or two
of dish soap and enough water to cover bottom of pan, and bring to a boil on
stovetop.
*Spray your TUPPERWARE with nonstick cooking spray before pouring in tomato
based sauces and there won't be any stains.
* Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator and it will
keep for weeks.
* When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help bring out the
corn's natural sweetness.
* Cure for headaches: Take a lime, cut it in half and rub it on your
forehead. The throbbing will go away.
* Don't throw out all that leftover wine: Freeze into ice cubes for future
use in casseroles and sauces.
* To get rid of itch from mosquito bites, try applying soap on the area. And
you will experience instant relief.
* Ants, ants, ants everywhere ... Well, they are said to never cross a chalk
line. So get your chalk out and draw a line on the floor or wherever ants
tend to march. See for yourself.
* Use air-freshener to clean mirrors. It does a good job and better still,
leaves a lovely smell to the shine.
* When you get a splinter, reach for the scotch tape before resorting to
tweezers or a needle Simply put the scotch tape over the splinter, then pull it
off. Scotch tape removes most splinters painlessly and easily.
* Now look what you can do with Alka Seltzer. Clean a toilet. Drop in two
Alka Seltzer tablets, wait twenty minutes, brush and flush. The citric acid and
effervescent action clean vitreous China.
* Clean a vase. To remove a stain from the bottom of a glass vase or cruet,
fill with water and drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets.
* Polish jewelry. Drop two Alka Seltzer tablets into a glass of water and
immerse the jewelry for two minutes.
* Clean a thermos bottle. Fill the bottle with water, drop in four Alka
Seltzer tablets, and let soak for an hour (or longer, if necessary).
* Unclog a drain. Clear the sink drain by dropping three Alka Seltzer
Tablets down the drain followed by a cup of Heinz White Vinegar. Wait a few
minutes, then run the hot water.
*Neater oatmeal - Making oatmeal on the Stove?
Coat the pot with cooking spray first to keep the oatmeal
from boiling over or sticking to the pan.
*Better gravy - Instead of adding salt to your gravy, enrich its flavor and
color by using a little soy sauce.
*Tastier tomatoes - Before adding cherry tomatoes to a marinated salad,
pierce them a few times with a fork. They'll become more flavorful by instantly
absorbing the dressing.
*Discover a dish size - Don't know the size of your baking dish? Just fill it
to the top with water, then pour the water into a liquid measuring cup.
*Is the oil hot? - To check the temperature of oil in your pot without a
thermometer, insert a wooden spoon or chopstick into it-when small bubbles appear
around the spoon, the temperature will be about 350єF.
*Save your whipped cream - To fix over-beaten cream that's turned buttery,
gently fold in additional liquid cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, until light and
fluffy.
*Freezing tip - Cut bagels and English muffins in half before
freezing-they'll defrost faster, and you can pop them straight from the freezer into the
toaster!
*Cottage cheese will remain fresher longer if you store it upside down in the
refrigerator. This slows the effects of oxidation.
*To keep milk past it's expiration date add salt. A pinch of salt in a gallon
will do it. The salt slows the rate of bacteria growth.
*Brown sugar will not harden if stored in the freezer.
*If you freeze wild rice it will last 3-4 months compared to a week in the
refrigerator.
*A good trick when you go away on vacation is to place a baggie with a few
ice cubes in the freezer. If a power failure occurs while you are gone and the
food thaws and then refreezes you will know about it
when you get home.
*Ice cream container sealed in a plastic bag will stop ice crystals from
forming when it is in the freezer.
*Potato chip bag open again and they're all stale and yucky?? Pop them in the
microwave for 30 to 60 seconds, let stand for two minutes and they'll be
crispy again.
*Regarding tomato paste, it seems a whole can of tomato paste is many times
too much for some recipes. Suggestion: take a piece of waxed paper, putting it
on a cookie sheet and putting teaspoonfuls of the leftover paste on the
paper - another sheet on top and freeze this.
When frozen just peel them off and put them in a baggie and when you need a
tsp. or tbs. of paste you have it without opening a whole can and there is no
waste. --OR-- put small amounts in an ice tray and then just pop them out
when I need them.
*Quick Whipping -- A teaspoonful of cold water added to the white of an egg
causes it to whip more quickly while increasing the quantity.
*Moldy Fruit -- What should you do with fruit with mold? Throw it away rather
than simply cutting off the mold since mold on fruit goes much deeper than
what appears on the fruit.
*Broccoli Stalks -- Don't discard the tough ends of broccoli stalks. Use them
for making soups.
*Measuring Honey --Measuring honey with a spoon is easy but getting it all
off the spoon is another matter--so first rub the spoon with margarine, or
cooking spray.
*Dropping Cookie Dough -- To get cookie dough to drop without sticking dip
the spoon in milk first, or spray with cooking spray.
*Leftover Pie Dough -- Extra pie dough? Cover it with some parmesan and
gruyere cheese and you'll bake a delicious appetizer--at the very same meal with
your pie as dessert.
*Easy Shelling -- Pecans are easy to shell if they are first soaked in
boiling water for 10 minutes or so. Or microwave 2 cups of pecans or brazil nuts in
1 cup of water for 5 to 6 minutes on HIGH.
*Storing Cake -- If you store half an apple in the container which you are
storing a cake, the cake will retain its freshness.
*Cheesy Apple Pie -- Don't just serve cheese with apple pie, bake it right
in. Spread grated sharp Cheddar on the bottom of the crust before adding the
apple filling.
*Sticking Cake Layers -- Cake layers sticking to the bottom of the pans? Put
them back in a warm oven for a short time. The layers will then come out
without a problem. Or, try lining the bottom of your pans with waxed paper.
*Outdoor cooking -- Fast Starter -- Stuff a crumbled sheet of newspaper under
your coals, then roll another sheet of news paper into a cone and poke it
through the coals to the paper to form a chimney. Ignite the paper. It will
carry the fire into your charcoal.
*Make cleaning easier -- To make cook-out clean-ups easier, take a preventive
step and spray the cooking grill with non-stick spray before placing the
grid over the coals. Food won't stick nearly as much as it does on an untreated
grid.
*Juicy News -- Always use tongs when turning meat on the grill. This way,
you'll avoid piercing the meat, which causes it to lose its natural juices.
*HOUSEHOLD TIPS
To keep those pesky insects away from your plants, combine one bulb of
garlic, 1 small onion and 1 Tbs. cayenne pepper in the blender. Mix with 1 quart
water and let stand for one hour. Then add 1 Tbs Ivory liquid and mist your
plants!!
*Club soda--removes stains, cleans sinks.
*Poison Ivy all over the place.....how do you get rid of it???? Mix 3 pounds
of salt with a gallon of soapy water; spray the solution on the plants leaves
and stems.
*An easy way to clean the ceiling fan is to cover your hands in a pair of old
socks, and dip them in warm sudsy water and run your hand over top and
bottom of each blade.
*Next time you clean the blades to your ceiling fan apply a thin coat of
floor wax to them. It will keep future dust from clinging to them.
*Wipe mini blinds with a damp fabric softener sheet to eliminate static that
collects dust.
*Use a blow dryer on low to clean pleated lampshades.
*Pet hair will come off your furniture easily with a roller lint brush.
*Make your own furniture polish by mixing one teaspoon lemon oil with two
cups mineral oil.
*Water rings may be removed by rubbing petroleum jelly thoroughly into the
spot.
*Polish ashtrays with furniture polish before using and they will wipe clean
easily.
*Gardening Tips
*The Worm Turns -- Plant dill around your tomato bed. It's a great way to
keep tomato horn worms from getting the better of your plants.
*When to Pick --The best time to harvest fruits and vegetables for maximum
flavor is in the morning.
*Save That Leaky Hose -- Don't throw that leaking hose away. Simply add more
holes and you'll have a sprinkler or soaker hose for your lawn...
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Carpet Cleaning 101
from Mercedes
Thanks Mercedes
Soiling dulls the beauty of the carpets. Foot print, pets,
and spills are other things that need to be attended too, to
keep the carpet in good condition and for a longer time. There
are certain 'do it yourself tips' for carpet maintenance apart
for regular professional help that you may require.
For routine cleaning:
-Vacuum clean the carpets regularly.
-Regular beating of the rug or carpet on the rear will remove
most of the loose dust.
-Sweeping or brushing will also help remove the loose dust.
For wet spills:
-Act immediately.
-Do not rub, just blot the spill with a blotting paper or cloth.
-Dilute the remaining spill with cold water and blot again.
-Repeat untill it's no longer visible.
-Mild wool detergent may be used for light stains.
In case you feel that you should not try your hand on stain
removal simply blot the wet spill and seek professional help
for improper cleaning may cause the stain to set deep in the
carpet and make cleaning even more difficult.
There are several factors that affect spot and stain removal:
-Age of stain - immediate removal is best. Time lets the stain
set in the carpet.
-Type of stain - it determines the removal method.
-Stains due to hot spills are difficult stains.
-The more the concentration of the spoilage, the harder to remove.
-Fiber and pile type along with the surface area are also
important criteria.
You should seek professional carpet care once a year or so.
Care should be taken that the carpets are always washed with
water or steam, or dry cleaned depending on the instructions.
Chemicals should be avoided.
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Recipes from SAHM
Thanks great recipes
*POTATO CASSEROLE*
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 pounds (4 to 5 medium) potatoes, peeled & diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons flour
salt and pepper
2 cups milk
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled & sliced
2 tablespoons chopped onion
3 tablespoons dried bread crumbs
DIRECTIONS:
Place potatoes in large saucepan. Cover with cold water.
Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to
low and cook 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
drain; reserve. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium saucepan.
Add flour, salt, and pepper; cook until bubbly. Add milk;
stir well. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Combine potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, onion, salt, and pepper
in lightly greased 1 1/2 quart casserole. Add white sauce;
blend lightly with spatula. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
Add bread crumbd; mix well. Sprinkle buttered crumbs over
casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serve hot!
YIELD: 4 servings
TIPS FOR PREPPING TATERS:
* Cut potatoes can be stored in cold water before cooking to
prevent discoloration. However, to prevent loss of some of
the potatoes' water-soluble nutrients, potatoes should not
sit in water for longer than two hours.
* Skin-on potatoes are easier to prepare and are healthier.
Just wash thoroughly before using, scrubbing gently with a
vegetable brush or clean sponge before using.
* Wash potatoes carefully, and scrub gently with a vegetable
brush if cooking with skins on.
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*LASAGNA ROLL-UPS *
INGREDIENTS:
8 ounces uncooked lasagna noodles
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and
dried
2 tablespoons minced green onion
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 (21 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
DIRECTIONS:
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
Add lasagna and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al
dente. Rinse in cold water and drain well. Meanwhile,
in a large sauce pan over medium heat add oil and
cook broccoli or spinach and green onions until
tender, stirring frequently. Remove pan from heat and
stir in ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt and egg.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Place noodles in a single layer on a sheet of waxed
paper. Evenly spread some of the cheese mixture on
each noodle. Roll up each noodle from the short end,
jelly-roll style. In a 8x12 inch baking dish, spoon
about 3/4 of the Alfredo sauce on the bottom and
spread evenly. Arrange the rolled noodles, seam side
down, in the dish. Top with mozzarella cheese and
remaining sauce. Cover loosely with foil and bake in
preheated oven for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly
and the cheese is melted. Serve.
YIELD: 4-6 Servings
PREPPING FOR PASTA
Don't scrimp on the boiling water! Pasta likes to
have "breathing" room, with plenty of space for
moving around. If possible, use an 8-quart pot with
5-6 quarts of water for a pound of pasta.
It's not necessary to add oil to the water-just use
plenty of water and stir occasionally to prevent
sticking. Gently stir pasta immediately after adding
to water.
Salt the water to add flavor and help pasta absorb
the sauce, about 1-2 tablespoons salt to 6 quarts
water.
Don't combine two types or sizes of pasta in the same
pot of water. One kind will probably be ready before
the other.
Do not rinse pasta unless you're using it for a cold
pasta salad. Otherwise you'll rinse the starch off.
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*GENERAL BEEF ROASTING TIMELINES: *
Boneless rolled rump roast, 4 to 6 lbs.
150 - 170 degrees, 1 1/2 to 3 hours.
Boneless sirloin roast, 4 to 6 lbs.
140 degrees rare, 2 1/4 to 2 3/4 hours;
160 degrees medium, 2 3/4 to 3 1/4 hours;
170 degrees well-done, 3 1/4 to 3 3/4 hours.
Eye round roast, 2 to 3 lbs.
140 degrees rare, 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 hours;
160 degrees medium, 1 3/4 to 2 1/4 hours;
170 degrees well-done, 2 1/4 to 2 3/4 hours.
Rib eye roast, 4 to 6 lbs.
140 degrees rare, 1 1/4 to 2 hours;
160 degrees medium, 1 1/4 to 2 1/4 hours;
170 degrees well-done, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours.
Rib roast, 4 to 6 lbs.
140 degrees rare, 1 3/4 to 3 hours;
160 degrees medium, 2 1/2 to 3 3/4 hours;
170 degrees well-done, 2 3/4 to 4 1/4 hours.
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