Unless you begin with good, active, yeast all the tips in the world will do you no good. If you are unsure how long you have had your yeast or if you haven’t used it in a while then test it before getting started. Place a 1/2 cup of warm water, 110º to 120º in [...]
Holding a swap meet is a great way to clean out cupboards, attics and garages while at the same time, getting items you may need, or even finding an unusual item for a gift. All this, without the hassle or expense of a garage sale or an Internet sales site.
To have a successful Swap [...]
Yes, prom season is almost here. Start your planning now. I have always have a love hate relationship with Prom. When I went to prom I wore a dress that I had worn as a bridesmaid. I wore it for two years! That would be unthinkable by many now. For me this is another case [...]
As I have thought about what to write today I have reflected on a few things that happened to me this past week. The messages we have been hearing on the news are so inconsistent that I wonder what is really going on. I keep coming back to the same conclusion, we are spoiled, and [...]
We have talked in the past about baking and cooking from scratch as a great way to save big on your budget. Last week we had several in our Yahoo Group who requested a bread recipe from one of our own. Carol Ann sent that to me and it follows along with a recipe for [...]
March 12, 2010 