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Entries for May, 2008

Spice Up Frozen Veggies

I don’t know about you, but I get tired of fixing frozen vegetables the same way every time. Here are a few tips to add a little variety when you cook them.
For minty peas, heat one package of frozen peas and drain. Stir in one tablespoon of butter and one tablespoon of chopped fresh mint.
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Use Odds And Ends To Make A Delicious Meal

Do you have a few odd and end ingredients in your refrigerator or cupboards and can’t think of a thing to make out of them?
Go to http://www.cookingbynumbers.com and type in what you have on hand. The site will instantly find a recipe tailored to your ingredients.
Have fun with it!

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Smart Uses For Address Labels

I just ran across a few uses for address labels that I wasn’t aware of and thought I would share them with you all.
If you loan out books, place an address label inside the front cover as it is the perfect place to remind forgetful borrowers who to return the book to.
When heading out to [...]

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Prevent Chips In The Dishwasher

Have you ever washed your dishes in the dishwasher and have a plate or bowl come out with a chip?
Here’s a great trick to prevent those chips from happening.
When loading the dishwasher, alternate between large and small plates as well as bowls. This will prevent chips that occur when the same size dishes knock up [...]

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