Sara Noel
-
Using less than is recommendedDec 20, 2010 10:00 pm - Sometimes you might forget to measure a precise amount of a product. You tend to eyeball it and use more than is needed. This is especially true with pourable products. ...
-
Jazz up couscousDec 13, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. What things do you add to flavor your couscous? I have some dried cranberries. Would that be weird? Palooka, Missouri A. Much like pasta or rice, there are m...
-
Grow a frugal garbage gardenDec 06, 2010 10:00 pm - As a child, you might have grown a sweet potato plant in a glass of water. The tuber's eyes grow slips, and the slips can be removed, rooted and planted outside. You can...
-
Use up leftover mashed potatoesNov 29, 2010 10:00 pm - Make potato patties from leftover mashed potatoes. Simply add an egg to 2 cups mashed potatoes, form into patties and fry in a pan with a little oil. You can add meat, s...
-
Chard and celery tipsNov 20, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. Just wondered if there's any tips out there on saving soggy celery. I think it's just passed the cusp of being forever soggy, but I may be able to revive it. I am...
-
Use old canning jars for decorationNov 08, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. I need help with old glass-top canning jars. I was given two boxes of glass-top canning jars. They have the orange rubber seal and the metal that is around and on...
-
Substitute garlic saltNov 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I have a garlic salt question. I found a recipe I'd like to try, and it calls for garlic salt. Ignorant question here, but can I use garlic powder plus salt as a ...
-
Canned cabbageOct 11, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. Can you cook red cabbage and can it after it's cooked? I don't like the recipes I've seen and would like to have my own. Hilde J, e-mail A. I'm not aware of ...
-
Use ice cube trays to freeze leftoversOct 04, 2010 11:00 pm - Ice cube trays are perfect little organizers. They can be used to freeze herbs, coffee/tea and baby food. They stack easily, so use them to organize jewelry, loose chang...
-
Cake tips of the savory and sweet varietySep 21, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. Help. I'm making crab cakes for the first time for dinner and have tried but can't for the life of me think of an inexpensive side dish, let alone any side dish. ...