Sara Noel
-
Enjoy a stress-free ThanksgivingNov 17, 2011 11:00 pm - Preparing a large holiday meal can be stressful. It’s not easy to plan, prepare and coordinate cooking times for the entire menu. If you’re smart, you’ll lighten the loa...
-
Uses for leftover cream of wheatOct 19, 2011 12:00 am - Q. We’ve just started adding leftover hot cereal to our bread. I’ve also added it to soups and stews. Am I missing any other great ideas here? Judi, New England A. You c...
-
New uses for plastic ice cream tubsSep 21, 2011 12:00 pm - Plastic ice cream containers seem too good to throw away. They're bulky, so you don't want to save them without having a purpose for them. Some are now available as a sq...
-
Make handy holiday mixesSep 07, 2011 1:00 am - Homemade mixes are frugal and easy to make. You can make them to stock your pantry or give them as gifts. You can find a large variety of homemade mixes and gifts-in-a-j...
-
Homemade peanut butter that’s quick and easyAug 24, 2011 12:00 am - By Sara Noel United Media Add peanut butter to your list of things to make yourself. It#146;s natural, quick and easy. If you make your own fruit preserves and...
-
Don’t toss leftover bunsAug 16, 2011 12:00 am - By Sara Noel You’d rather have too many hamburger buns than not enough. But when there are some leftover buns, you’re faced with a keep-or-toss decision. Don’t let them ...
-
Keep Epsom salt on handJul 05, 2011 12:00 am - Epsom salt brings thoughts of a relaxing bath. you might pour it directly into your bath water or incorporate it into homemade bath salts or bath bombs. It can be used f...
-
Other uses for lasagna noodlesJun 29, 2011 12:00 am - By Sara Noel United Media When your pantry is low on supplies, it’s time to get creative. If you’re down to a box of lasagna noodles and don’t have any other type of pas...
-
Dry pack flour and other household tipsJun 14, 2011 12:00 am - Q. In a recent newspaper article, a lady inquired about dry-pack canning. How long will flour keep using this method? Also, will this method prevent weevils from hat...
-
Storing bulk flourMay 17, 2011 12:00 am - Q. What is a fair price for canning jars? I’m going to try dry-pack canning, and I want to buy brand new jars, seals and lids. Online, I see 8-ounce and quart jars, ...