Uses for a toothpick:
To avoid dispensing too much salad dressing, leave on the bottle's protective
foil top, then use a toothpick to pinch holes in it. You will have a shaker that
pours a little at a time.
If you microwave spuds, form a tripod stand on one side of the potato with
toothpicks. Potatoes cook faster with all sides exposed. I think this would work
in the oven too.
Clean gunk from your grater of an opener in spots too tiny to reach. A toothpick
works perfect to reach these spots.
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For Phyllis who loves her Farberware
coffeepot: We feel the same and I believe own 2 in FL and 2 in MA. Over
the past 33 years thermostats had to be replaced, which my husband says is a
quick and easy job.
.
There is a single screw in the base. Once the base is removed, replacement of
the bimetallic thermostat strip is very easy. The part is less than $7 plus
shipping if you buy it over the internet. You might try local small appliance
repair shops to see if they have the part available to sell to you.
Leah
Top 100 Recipe Sites
For Betty in Illinois, asking for ideas for a
meal to take to a family. I think a casserole of beef stew with carrots,
potatoes and a rich gravy is good, along with hot rolls and a simple dessert.
When I had surgery a lady from church brought meatloaf with a sweet & sour
topping, so good! My neighbor often brings over a casserole called chicken
tetrazzini that is so delicious and could make a nice big casserole for a
family. She makes it with shredded chicken breasts and tops it with melted
cheddar cheese - can't imagine the WW points it would have! I'm sure whatever
you take will be much appreciated, and I know you will get lots more ideas from
our wonderful newsletter family.
Nancy, I hope the AC problem is resolved and you are comfortable once again. It
is unseasonably cool here and I had to turn the furnace back on! So I decided to
make two rhubarb cream cheese pies and share one with my neighbor. LOL Soon it
will be so hot and humid, I won't want to bake anything. I'm wishing everyone a
great weekend.
Doris, S. Indiana
Comment
The refrigerated central air conditioner has not been fixed yet. I do have
some fans that are working pretty well until the hottest part of the day.
Nancy
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Bugs and Little Critters
Hi Lori This is the fantastic sounding recipe
that was posted on Tuesday, what happens with the pudding? Is it mixed in with
the milk and sour cream? Nancy in S FL
Lemon Custard Cake (Corrected)
(5 pts per serving and worth it, 12 servings)
1 angel food cake, prepared
1 small package instant lemon pudding mix (regular or FF)
1 1/2 c. cold skim milk
1 container (8 oz) low fat sour cream
1 can (21oz) cherry pie filling (I use light. You can use any flavor or style
you want, though.)
Tear angel food cake into bite size pieces. Place in 9?3 pan. In mixing bowl
combine pudding mix, milk and sour cream. Beat until thick, about 2 minutes.
Spread over cake. Spoon pie filling on top. Chill until ready to serve.
Lori in IL
To the individual who is having trouble
printing recipes from a WebTv. I use to have a WebTv,
and my solution to printing the recipes was to highlight just the recipe that
you want, CC&P. Take it to one of many word processors that are available for
webtv users, and copy it into the body of the letter, and print. It works
wonderfully. You can either do plain text, or use the html method, which was
what I preferred, giving you much better control of your text. Hope this becomes
a viable solution for you and any others who are using WebTv.
Thanks, Nancy! Yours is without doubt, the very best website available to all of
us! We all sooo appreciate what you're doing! During this period when you are
without air conditioning, please give yourself a much deserved break!!! Pat the
babies for me!
Phyllis In Bethalto
To Betty from IL. I just recently took meals to
3 different families on the same day. I opted for Sam's Club Rotisserie
chickens, a nice salad, some green beans, and some rolls. They all just
raved about the meal. The chicken is enough for at least 6 people and you cannot
buy a chicken and cook it cheaper than you can buy one. Hope this helps.
Nancy, as always, Thanks for all you do. You are truly loved by all of us. Your
Recipes is the cadiallac of Recipes s.
Sara in FL
Does anyone in Nancyland know can rhubarb be
canned? A friend gave me a big bunch of rhubarb and I don't have a freezer to
freeze it in. I would like to make a sauce and can it but I don't know if I
could just water bath it or if it would need to be pressure cooked. Thanx in
advance.
Lori in NE
Make your own "home fries".
Wash potatoes and slice into strips. Precook in microwave on high for 5 minutes.
Toss with 1 tsp Watkins Garlic and Parsley Grapeseed Oil #01527 (on sale) and
bake in 375? over 15-20 minutes. For added flavor sprinkle with Watkins
Seasoning Salt #21992.
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This is for Joanne from Ontario. I use E
D Smith no sugar added syrup. I too am diabetic and find this syrup is
great. I have used it on glazed carrots, pancakes, ice cream anything that maple
syrup can be used.
Lee in Ontario
To Susana in Louisiana, your Barbecue
Ribs sounds great I will have to try them. I was wondering if you would
let me know how you roast your asparagus.
Thanks Rose in NC
To FL Jill
Re: Confectioner's Sugar
I never considered that "old" sugar might be a problem. Thanks for the tips.
Korena in Canton
Shelf
Life of Foods - Msnbc
This has lots of good information about frozen, refrigerated and bakery foods
too.
I've learned that you can leave out the oil in
3-bean salad and it won't taste any different. Just add the
sugar and vinegar. Somewhere along the line I had a recipe for this without the
oil and no one was the wiser, just healthier.
Susan in Iowa
Comment
I have tried leaving out the oil as well and found I didn't like the taste as
much. I add a tiny bit of oil before adding the vinegar and sugar.
It helped the flavor and the texture of the salad.
Nancy Rogers
Brooks Ketchup update. I have received numerous
ideas on finding the ketchup and finally have through a friend in Ohio. She is
going to send me some with a friend who is coming down here in a month or so.
Also will bring me more this Fall when she comes down for the winter. I wrote
the company and they do not sell it to the public but suggested I try
www.hometownfavorites.com which does sell it. However, they are out of stock at
the present time. Also this site has a minimum of $20 which is a lot of ketchup
at $2 a bottle plus you pay postage. It would be a last resort but possible if
you want it bad enough. It is a very interesting site to go on and you can find
a lot of things that are not easy to find. Also some old candy types. We live in
an RV so storage is a problem but I will work that out in order to have this
ketchup which I grew up on in Missouri.
I really appreciate everyone's help in this matter.
Marti in AL
Hi, Eureka, Il requested Philadelphia
Steak Sandwiches. I use the Steakums (found in your freezer
section),hoagie buns, grilled onion, mushrooms, green peppers and mozzarella
(sliced or shredded) over all.I cook the buns (using my flat pancake pan) at the
same time I cook the Steakums and put all together. Lately, since I'm trying
very hard to cut down on hubby's bread consumption I've been using the flour
tortillas instead. I like it better with the tortillas but that's a personal
opinion.
Also for Sunsannah in La - that's Good ol' Southern Biscuit and Gravy!!
Now, if I could find a ready made biscuit like the restaurants have I'd
be a Happy Camper!!
Thanks Nancy for such a wonderful group of folks.
Sue in Fl
Comment
I love the taste of the Schwan's frozen biscuits. Take out one or more and
bake them in the oven. They are great with gravy on them.
It is the closest thing I have found to making homemade biscuits.
Nancy Rogers
Betty from IL was looking for suggestions for a
meal to take to a family from her church. How about doing a pot roast? Do they
like Mexican food?
You can do a
Mexican StackUp
1-1/2 lb. ground beef, browned and seasoned with chili powder, cumin, red pepper
(easy on the red pepper)
chopped onion
chopped tomatoes
grated cheese
chopped lettuce
pinto beans-canned or freshly cooked-heated
tostado chips
salsa
Everyone puts the chips on a plate and then adds the desired amounts of the
meat, onions, cheese, lettuce, beans, tomatoes and lettuce and then top it with
salsa. Caution: You will have a plateful before you know it!
Connie in TX
Chicken Divine
4 chicken breasts
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 stick butter, melted
small (8 oz.) carton of sour cream
30 Ritz crackers
Cook chicken and cut into small pieces. Mix with soup and sour cream. Pour into
a casserole dish. Crumble crackers and mix with melted butter; sprinkle on top
of chicken. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Another suggestion is to look through the archives of Nancy's Recipes. There are
literally thousands of main dishes you could choose from.
I know it is tough cooking for a family if you don't know their preferences.
Good luck. I'm sure they will appreciate whatever you take, and most especially
the fact that you made an effort to serve them. Connie in TX
Dear Nancy and all
This is for the lady in Ottawa who couldn't get the sugar free syrup.
I have been getting it here in Canada for well over 30 years. I
live an hour away from you and if we can get it here you can get it in Ottawa.
You may have to look around you store for it or just check out some of the
bigger grocery stores that are in Ottawa. The company that has always made sugar
free syrup has been E.D. Smith they also make great sugar free jams.
Colleen Cornwall On
Hi Nancy, I was out the other day with three of
my friends for lunch, the one lady, Eleanor, belongs to your group, I was
talking with her, we both enjoy this group so much, you have been a help to me
many times, I look forward everyday to seeing was the lady's have to say. I have
gone from your site to many others from the mail you get and sites the ladies
talk about. Thanks again for taking the time to sharing your time and story's
with us.
Marlene of Fl.
I bought my daughter a set of Kitchen
Aid cookware in red. Her husband mistakenly put two pieces in the
dishwasher and, now, the finish has a powdery look. Does anyone know how to
remove this powdery finish and return the cookware to its original shiny finish?
Wanda in FL
For Betty in Illinois,
One of the simplest meals, and inexpensive, too, that always
receives rave reviews is as follows:
In a large pan, brown one (or two) 1 lb. packages of smoked sausage, cut into
slices. As soon as you have browned them, and about 8-10 large potatoes that
have been cut into large bite-size pieces, onto the smoked sausage pieces, then
add one "industrial-sized" can of green beans. Cover and cook over medium heat,
cook until potatoes are done. Stir gently every so often, to make sure the
potatoes are not sticking to the bottom of your skillet.
Optional notes: You can substitute chunked up boneless ham that has been
browned. Also, instead of large potatoes, you can substitute halved or quartered
small red-skinned potatoes. You can also add an onion, if you like.
For some people, just the seasoning in the smoked sausage is enough for this
dish, but you can add salt or pepper at the
table.
When I fix this, I just add a loaf of French or Italian bread.
Sandy H in Blue Springs, Missouri
(Home of the New American
Idol, David Cook)
For Marg in Ontario, Canada, and Carolyn in Los
Banos, CA, thanks for your response to my question about a Kitchenaid
mixer. I bought the PRO 600 yesterday at KOHL'S at a good sale, and
tried it today for bread dough. I guess I have to experiment with it a few
times, I wasn't too happy with the dough. I think I did not knead it long
enough, although it did come away from the sides of the bowl like the book said.
The PRO 600 does come with the bowl which attaches to the side, the whole thing
is so big compared to my old Sunbeam mixer that I am overwhelmed by it. LOL
To Tammy in Jamestown, NY, I considered the pretty bright colors, especially the
bright red, but decided to be practical and get the Nickel Pearl.
Frances in Wesley Chapel, FL
Sue in FL is wishing for more representatives
from other countries. I would like to see some authentic Polish
recipes, as that is my heritage from my mother's side. I have so many lovely
memories of foods my Grandma used to make, when we visited my Grandma and
Grandpa in Chicago. Ricotta cheese pierogies and prune pierogies were my two
favorites. Also Grandma's cabbage rolls, I believe called golumpki. Oh what
memories! Anyone here from Poland?
Trish in Illinois~
Hi Nancy and Family,
It would seem that 60+ women shouldn't be using computers, internet, MP4s and be
aware of wifi. You wouldn't believe the strange looks I got when on holiday in
Espana. Our hotel is quite forward thinking, Ron has used their internet
facilities for many years, but that is OK for a male. Even some of my long-term
Spanish speaking friends seemed to think Wow, has she had a brain transplant
since November ( I wish).
Our (well looked forward to) early holiday was a bit of a disappointment (the
weather was abominable), Thunder, lighting rain etc. etc. I am not going to moan
as I think you may have got the message!!!
I am finding it hard to get back into the swing - had a quick squint through the
mail, but am feeling a little confused. Tried to find a quick reference to tabs
on foil etc, gave up and checked all my kitchen accoutrements NO TABS. Maybe
once my brain settles back to Scottish time I'll be able to work it all out. I
am only grateful that I don't have the added problem of a faulty a/c unit like
poor Nancy. Don't know if you all realise, but a/c units are superfluous in
Scotland.
Does anyone have some advice regarding rhubarb jam. I have always stringed,
peeled, skinned (whatever you call it) the sticks of rhubarb. My Granny always
removed the skin. It is quite a long and laborious task, but never having made
any of my rhubarb dishes without removing the skin I have always thought it was
the right thing to do. I don't string the early forced rhubarb, but that is just
used for rhubarb crumble or rhubarb fool. Please tell me that I haven't been
spending all these hours removing skins that didn't have to be removed.
Other than an awful holiday to add to it we came home to the loss of our 22 year
old black widow (tropical fish).
I am going to sign off now, but finally Billie Fl, my aerogarden is all cleaned
out ready for a brand new crop?!
Write to you all sensibly once the jet-lag has gone.
Sylvia <Wonderful Bonnie Scotland>
In May 18 N/L Jae in Central OK submitted a
recipe for Dishpan Cookies.
Ingredients include: 1 cup golden raisins and 1 cup raisins. Is that a
total of 2 cups of raisins?
Mary Alyce - WI
Re: TABS on wrap boxes.
I'm 72 years young and never noticed the tabs either.
I use a lot of Stretch-Tite wrap. I like it better than Saran.
After years of fighting clingy wraps, I found an item I really like.
It's called WrapMaster.
http://www.wrapmasterusa.com/store/index.php
This site shows you how to use it (See the smaller YouTube picture). This sits
on my counter and I use it daily. The greatest thing is that when I cut a piece
off, it doesn't fold back on itself. I've thrown away lots of pieces that came
out of the box messed up and I couldn't peel it apart.
With the WrapMaster I just pull out what I need
and push down the lid and it's cleanly cut off.
QVC seems to have the best price right now.
1 for the cling wrap and 1 for the foil wrap is $23.78 plus shipping.
They are not interchangeable. Each has a different type blade.
No, I don't have stock in the WrapMaster company, I just like the product. Word
of warning - If you buy one, the large roll of Stretch-tite wrap is too big
around to allow you to fasten it in tightly. I had to use several yards of wrap
before the lid would lock.
gramaj, who is off to QVC to place an order.
Comment:
I love the You Tube video on the page. This looks like one of those
gadgets I need for my kitchen. I am going to add this message to our
gadgets and gizmo page as well.
Nancy Rogers
Made this and it is so good. Also I added some
capers and dried onion to the recipe. Right now chicken is so affordable I am
cooking it a lot.
Marti in AL
Lemon Chicken Breasts
3 Tablespoons olive oil
4 chicken breast halves, skinned
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried whole thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup dry white wine
3 Tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Heat oil in a heavy skillet until hot; add chicken, and cook 5 minutes on each
side. Place chicken in an 8? square baking dish; discard drippings.
Add parsley flakes and next 3 ingredients to skillet; bring to a boil. Pour over
chicken. Sprinkle with lemon juice, pepper, and paprika. Cover and bake at 400?
for 25 minutes or until tender. If desired, garnish with parsley spring and
lemon slices.
4 servings
Browning chicken in a skillet before baking shortens the overall cooking time.
That has to be miserable with no air. Where are
you located? We have a cloudy day today and suppose to rain so some relief from
the heat. Might rain all weekend and that could hurt our business at the flea
market but you never know as it keeps people from going to the beach.
Last year our air went out and we live in an RV (37') so we got the unit to the
place to fix it and don't you know they had to order the part. It was still
under warranty at the time but still it was impossible to sleep or anything in
the unit. Had to go to a local motel and got the company to pay for that which
was a good thing. They overnighted the part and we got it fixed.
It is no fun and hope you are doing okay.
Marti in AL
Comment
When Siggy was a young kitty he really had a maintenance worker working at the
apartments where I lived. The worker was fixing something in
apartment so he plugged in the
fan and turned it on. He turned off the fan and went to get a part at a
local store. When he came back the fan was on. He was sure it had
been turned off. He turned off the fan and walked to check something in
another part of the house.
He came back and the fan was back on. He turned it off again, walked out
of the room and peeked in the room. He saw Siggy pressing the buttons and
turning on the fan. Five or six years later I ran into the maintenance worker at
Wal-Mart and he still remembered I had a cat named Siggy that turned on fans.
I now live in an apartment where the refrigerated air conditioner in my
apartment worked off and on last summer. This summer the manager wanted a
professional air conditioner company look at it to see if it needed replacing.
The company can't come until next Wednesday. Currently I have fans all over the
house that are doing a good job of keeping the apartment cool. I got a fan
I can leave on when I am out of the house that will shut off automatically if
the cats knock it over. Ditto still doesn't understand the concept of a
fan. He wants to sit on the back side of it rather than the front side where the
air is blowing. This time I didn't get oscillating fans with the buttons
on the bottom of the fan where Siggy can find them. Nancy Rogers
Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to recommend a recipe that I recently tried. It was Linda in Al's
Creamsicle Cake in the June 27, 2006 newsletter (page 2). My
family really enjoyed it. It had a light, very moist flavor that is perfect for
this time of year.
Korena in Canton
This is for Betty in IL who was looking for a
meal to bring to a family from her church. This is one I have taken to relatives
after hospital discharge and it is always appreciated. It can easily be adapted
to the size of the family. My sister's kids named it "Aunt Carol's Chicken" .
Aunt Carol's Chicken
Spray a large roasting pan or 9 x 13 glass baking dish (depending on the amount
of chicken you are going to use) Add chicken pieces ( bone in legs, thighs,
breast, etc).The amount depends on how many you are planning to serve.. Peel
potatoes and quarter them and add with chicken to pan. Intersperse pieces of
chopped garlic among the potatoes and chicken. You can add pieces of green or
red pepper for added flavor. Sprinkle a package of dry onion soup mix over top
of chicken and potatoes. I used to dot this with dollops of bacon fat but due to
health concerns have eliminated this. The chicken has enough fat to flavor the
"gravy". Cover the pan with foil and bake in a moderate oven for about an hour
and 15 minutes then uncover for another fifteen minutes to half hour to brown
the chicken.
This goes well with canned corn, peas, or green beans as a vegetable and you
could also serve it with a can of cranberries instead of a salad. To complete
the meal be sure to take along a loaf of crusty bread. A simple pan of brownies,
either plain or with ice cream, would make a welcome dessert.
Carol in MA
Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to recommend a recipe that I recently tried. It was Linda in Al's
Creamsicle Cake in the
June 27, 2006
newsletter (page 2). My family really enjoyed it. It had a light, very moist
flavor that is perfect for this time of year.
Korena in Canton
Pecan Sandy Dessert
1 sack Pecan Sandies
1/4 Cup softened margarine
2 Packages instant vanilla pudding
2 Cups milk
1 qt. butter pecan ice cream, softened
8 oz. Cool Whip
Crush all the Pecan Sandies (save a little to sprinkle on top) and mix with 1/4
cup softened margarine. Spread into 9 x 13-inch pan or a little larger, if
available. Beat until thick, pudding, milk (fold in or beat in) and butter pecan
ice cream. Pour on top of Sandy spread. Top with Cool Whip. Sprinkle with
remaining cookie mixture or 4 large crushed Heath bars. Refrigerate but do not
freeze.
Emma
I am wondering if any of the readers might know
where I can purchase another Farberware coffee percolator? I have used one of
these for years and the thermostat finally gave out . I have checked all over
and I cannot find another one of them. We do not like the glass coffee makers
like Mr. Coffee etc as the coffee is never hot enough for out liking. I'd
appreciate any help I can get. Or, do any of you have any good suggestions as to
a good brand of coffee maker that keeps the coffee undrinkable for 10 minutes,
at least??? We both like extremely hot coffee.
Phyllis Knipp Baker, Mt
RE: Farberware Electric Percolator - Phyllis
Knipp Baker, Mt
I have recently been looking for a stovetop perocolator and have covered many
sites. One that seems to have lots is
www.toolbarkings.com.
Farberware FCP412 4-12 Cup Stainless Steel Electric Percolator
Manufacturer:
Farberware
Price $ 49.61 Prices subj. to change.
But I have looked at Amazon, Target,Walmart etc. Google "electric percolator"
and stand back. Good luck.
Cheryl, Charlotte NC
For Phyllis from MT in the
May 21st
newsletter--you can purchase a
Farberware coffee percolator from www.everythingkitchens.com ; it
is $54.95 and has free shipping.
Sheryl from AZ
Link was also sent in by Chrisl
Other's that have the similar or same links for
the Farberware Coffee Percolor are
lindah Texas, Maxine in Emporia, Marlene of FL., Celia Maine, Marti in AL, Susan
in Iowa, Donna, Buffalo NY
I would love to fix the recipe from Sarah in
Jackson, MS: Charlie?s Shrimp over Rice. However, it?s impossible to find Cream
of Shrimp soup anymore. I used to get it for my age-90 MIL, but the stores
stopped carrying it (HEB in Texas).
Also, in an earlier NL I was excited to see the
popsicle maker and sticks for sale as a link on your page.
My five grandkids will be here for a visit in July, and I will make good use of
them!!
Thanks again for providing this plethora of information!!!
Margaret W
Hi, question, can you safely freeze
quiche? Are there any special recipes for frozen quiche?
Thank you very much. Robby
Hi Nancy:
I'm a good baker, but a friend asked me to make her a banana cream pie.
I have never made one. Anyone have a good recipe? Thanks, Laurie from Brooklyn
I have a question: have had computer using
windows xp & now Vista - this e-mail is one that freezes up both computers,
requiring both to be reset to get out of - any solutions that you might have
available?
I enjoy the newsletter, just have learned not to go to bottom of page, if
problems persists, I'm going to have to unsubscribe.
This one is frequent problems, this newsletter all the time.
S
to Peg in East Tennessee
RE: cats getting into flower
beds.
While the weather is nice enough for YOU to be outdoors, sit nearby w/ loaded
water gun or large spray bottle. blast kitty each time they even set foot inside
the flowerbed's borders. try to do this so they are not certain that it's YOU
getting them wet. this way they will stay away even when YOU aren't sitting
there.
Get them wet enough they going wash up right then. won't take but 1 or 2
drenchings per cat to stop the problem. i used this method to teach my kitty,
Tard, to stay out of my potted
plants. worked so well that when I planted her catnip, I had to force her to
smell & sniff it to see that THIS plant was for her & she wouldn't get into
trouble for messing w/ it. hugs & kisses for all the furry babies, danzer2.