Well, the wedding of the century is scheduled for April this 29th at Westminster Abby. Here's a few things about this Royal Wedding to add to your ten cent crazy book that you probably didn't know, but will love amazing your friends with your knowledge.
Even before Prince William could propose to Kate, William first had to seek the approval of his grandmother. This tradition began back in 1772 with the passing of The Royal Marriages Act, a doctrine that requires all descendants of the throne to get the sovereign ruler's blessing for marriage
Over 1 Billion people are expected to watch the wedding.
It is predicted that this one event will boost the British Economy by 995 million dollars.
Kate's 18 carat sapphire engagement ring is estimated to be worth $398,000
Kate, will almost certainly have a sprig of myrtle in her bouquet, as it is a tradition that royal brides have carried on since 1840
Kate and William will also likely have their wedding rings fashioned from Welsh gold, another historical tradition that dates back to 1923. Welsh gold has a pink tinge to it and is [very] rare and precious.
Kate and William have been dating for 8 years.
Church bells are rung at the beginning of the ceremony to ward off bad spirits.
A flower girl leads the wedding procession and throws out orange blossoms along the wedding aisle. The scattering of orange blossoms are thought to prepare the couple for a long and happy life together.
Each of the 1,900 wedding guest have been sent a 22 page guide of do's and don't's
Keep your phone on silent
Don't wear white or cream
Arrive at least 20 minutes before the ceremony
When the Queen passes a guest - either coming in or leaving - the guest must curtsey or bow
When meeting address the Queen as Your Majesty, in conversation you may address her as Ma'am
Men in armed services should wear their uniform
Civilian men should wear a lounge or morning suit
Guest will include politicians, foreign royals, stars such as Sir Elton John and the Beckhams and villagers from Bucklebury, Berks, where Kate’s parents Michael and Carole live.
The royal bride and groom will receive thousands of wedding gifts, ranging from the lavish to more humble offerings. Most of the wedding gifts will be given away by the bride and groom and some will be put on display for the public to view shortly after the wedding
Kate and William will ride through London in an open carriage after their wedding at Westminster Abbey
Back at Buckingham Palace they will almost certainly appear on the balcony for a royal wave and newlywed kiss.
Private catering staff waiting on the guests also have a strict protocol to follow.
They have been told not to look at Kate, the Queen or any of the royals while serving. They must keep their heads down and be as discreet as possible.
Hopefully guest at the reception will know to hold their champagne glasses by the stem
With tea cups, lift the cup not the saucer and hold it very gently with your index finger and thumb, returning the cup to the saucer after every sip.
The pair is expected to return to their residence in Wales, near Prince William's Royal Air Force base.
Once his active duty is completed the married duo will move to a home in Herefordshire that was built for them by Prince Charles.
As for titles, the couple will become known as the Prince and Princess of Wales, the official title given to the heir to the throne.
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Saturday, April 16, 2011
Peeps (Post 202)
Do you love those little marshmallow Peeps that seem to be everywhere this time of year?
Well, here's some things to add to your ten cent crazy book that you probably didn't know about Peeps.
Peeps are marshmallow candies, sold in the United States and Canada
Peeps are shaped into chicks, bunnies, and other animals.
There are also different shapes used for various holidays.
Peeps are used primarily to fill Easter baskets, though recent ad campaigns advertise the candy as
"Peeps - Always in Season".
They are made from marshmallow, corn syrup, gelatin, and carnauba wax
Peeps are made by candy manufacturer "Just Born" located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
In 1953, its marshmallow chick line, then turned the tedious process of hand-forming the chicks to mass production. The yellow chicks were the original form of the candy — hence their name — Peeps
Did you know that you can now get Peeps Lip Balm in four flavors: grape, strawberry, vanilla, and cotton candy?
The first Peeps & Co. store opened in November 2009 in Prince George's County.
An annual "Peep Off" competition is held in Maryland on the first Saturday after Easter, when Peeps are greatly discounted, to see who can eat the most in 30 minutes. The record is 102 Peeps eaten.
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Well, here's some things to add to your ten cent crazy book that you probably didn't know about Peeps.
Peeps are marshmallow candies, sold in the United States and Canada
Peeps are shaped into chicks, bunnies, and other animals.
There are also different shapes used for various holidays.
Peeps are used primarily to fill Easter baskets, though recent ad campaigns advertise the candy as
"Peeps - Always in Season".
They are made from marshmallow, corn syrup, gelatin, and carnauba wax
Peeps are made by candy manufacturer "Just Born" located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
In 1953, its marshmallow chick line, then turned the tedious process of hand-forming the chicks to mass production. The yellow chicks were the original form of the candy — hence their name — Peeps
Did you know that you can now get Peeps Lip Balm in four flavors: grape, strawberry, vanilla, and cotton candy?
The first Peeps & Co. store opened in November 2009 in Prince George's County.
An annual "Peep Off" competition is held in Maryland on the first Saturday after Easter, when Peeps are greatly discounted, to see who can eat the most in 30 minutes. The record is 102 Peeps eaten.
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Meatloaf (Post 201)
Well, everyone needs a great Meatloaf recipe - so here's a recipe to add to your ten cent crazy book
Meatloaf
Preheat oven at 375 degrees
Mix with hands in large bowl
2 eggs
1 small can of tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
2 pieces of toast crumbled up
1 cup frozen chopped onions
1 cup frozen chopped peppers
1 pound ground chuck
1 pound sausage
shape into Meatloaf in 9x13 glass dish
in small bowl mix
2 tablespoons of ketchup
1 tablespoon of brown sugar
brush onto Meatloaf
Bake for 45 minutes
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Meatloaf
Preheat oven at 375 degrees
Mix with hands in large bowl
2 eggs
1 small can of tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
2 pieces of toast crumbled up
1 cup frozen chopped onions
1 cup frozen chopped peppers
1 pound ground chuck
1 pound sausage
shape into Meatloaf in 9x13 glass dish
in small bowl mix
2 tablespoons of ketchup
1 tablespoon of brown sugar
brush onto Meatloaf
Bake for 45 minutes
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Arbor Day (Post 200)
Arbor day this year is April 29th. Arbor Day in the U.S. is always the last Friday in April. Americans have celebrated Arbor Day since 1872 when an estimated 1 million trees were planted that year. So if you plan on planting a tree this year -Here's a list for your ten cent crazy book of exactly how.
First- think about the size the tree will grow to be and check the surroundings for power lines, buildings or other trees that could cause a problem.
Next - Dig a hole as deep as the root-ball and two or three times as wide
Now remove the tree from the container you bought it in - take it out of the pot or cut away any burlap, wire or bag - untangle the roots and straighten as many as you can.
Put the tree in the hole and make sure that the root flare - between the root ball and the trunk of the tree - should be two inches above the existing soil
Fill the hole around the tree with the soil you removed to make the hole - pack firmly
Make a moat around the top of the root ball and fill with water twice
Put a two inch layer of mulch around the new tree - do not touch the trunk with the mulch
Make sure your new tree is watered well at least once a week during spring and summer of it's first year
Some great shade trees are:
Elm
Magnolia
Maple
Red Oak
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First- think about the size the tree will grow to be and check the surroundings for power lines, buildings or other trees that could cause a problem.
Next - Dig a hole as deep as the root-ball and two or three times as wide
Now remove the tree from the container you bought it in - take it out of the pot or cut away any burlap, wire or bag - untangle the roots and straighten as many as you can.
Put the tree in the hole and make sure that the root flare - between the root ball and the trunk of the tree - should be two inches above the existing soil
Fill the hole around the tree with the soil you removed to make the hole - pack firmly
Make a moat around the top of the root ball and fill with water twice
Put a two inch layer of mulch around the new tree - do not touch the trunk with the mulch
Make sure your new tree is watered well at least once a week during spring and summer of it's first year
Some great shade trees are:
Elm
Magnolia
Maple
Red Oak
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Saturday, April 2, 2011
Salt (Post 199)
There are about 14,000 ways to use Salt - here's a list of just a few to add to your ten cent crazy book
Laundry
Attack wine spills
If a tipsy guest tips wine on your cotton or linen tablecloth, blot up as much as possible and immediately cover the wine with a pile of salt, which will help pull the remaining wine away form the fiber. After dinner, soak the tablecloth in cold water for 30 minutes before laundering. (Also works on clothing.)
Quell oversudsing.
Since, of course, we are all very careful in how much detergent we use in our laundry, we never have too many suds. But if someone overfills ... you can eliminate excess suds with a sprinkle of salt.
Dry clothes in the winter.
Use salt in the final laundry rinse to prevent clothes from freezing if you use an outdoor clothes line in the winter.
Brighten colors.
Wash colored curtains or washable fiber rugs in a saltwater solution to brighten the colors. Brighten faded rugs and carpets by rubbing them briskly with a cloth that has been dipped in a strong saltwater solution and wrung out.
Remove perspiration stains.
Add four tablespoons of salt to one quart of hot water and sponge the fabric with the solution until stains fade.
Remove blood stains.
Soak the stained cloth in cold saltwater, then launder in warm, soapy water and boil after the wash. (Use only on cotton, linen, or other natural fibers that can take high heat.)
Tackle mildew or rust stains.
Moisten stained spots with a mixture of lemon juice and salt, then spread the item in the sun for bleaching -- then rinse and dry.
Clean a gunky iron bottom.
Sprinkle a little salt on a piece of paper and run the hot iron over it to remove rough, sticky spots.
Set color.
Salt is used commonly in the textile industry, but works at home too. If a dye isn't colorfast, soak the garment for an hour in 1/2 gallon of water to which you've added 1/2 cup vinegar and 1/2 cup salt, then rinse. If rinse water has any color in it, repeat. Use only on single-colored fabric or madras. If the item is multicolored, dry-clean it to avoid running all of the colors together.
Cleaning
Salt works as an effective yet gentle scouring agent. Salt also serves as a catalyst for other ingredients, such as vinegar, to boost cleaning and deodorizing action. For a basic soft scrub, make a paste with lots of salt, baking soda and dish soap and use on appliances, enamel, porcelain, etc.
Clean sink drains.
Pour salt mixed with hot water down the kitchen sink regularly to deodorize and keep grease from building up.
Remove water rings.
Gently rub a thin paste of salt and vegetable oil on the white marks caused by beverage glasses and hot dishes on wooden tables.
Clean greasy pans.
Cast-iron skillets can be cleaned with a good sprinkling of salt and paper towels.
Clean stained cups.
Mix salt with a dab of dish soap to make a soft scrub for stubborn coffee and tea stains.
Clean refrigerators.
A mix of salt and soda water can be used to wipe out and deodorize the inside of your refrigerator, a nice way to keep chemical-y cleaners away from your food.
Clean brass or copper.
Mix equal parts of salt, flour, and vinegar to make a paste, and rub the paste on the metal. After letting it sit for an hour, clean with a soft cloth or brush and buff with a dry cloth.
Clean rust.
Mix salt and cream of tartar with just enough water to make a paste. Rub on rust, let dry, brush off and buff with a dry, soft cloth. You can also use the same method with a mix of salt and lemon.
Clean a glass coffee pot.
Every diner waitress' favorite tip: add salt and ice cubes to a coffee pot, swirl around vigorously, and rinse. The salt scours the bottom, and the ice helps to agitate it more for a better scrub.
Around the House
Deter ants.
Sprinkle salt at doorways, window sills, and anywhere else ants sneak into your house. Ants don't like to walk on salt.
Extinguish grease fires.
Keep a box of salt near your stove and oven, and if a grease fire flares up, douse the flames with salt. (Never use water on grease fires; it will splatter the burning grease.) When salt is applied to fire, it acts like a heat sink and dissipates the heat from the fire -- it also forms an oxygen-excluding crust to smother the fire.
Drip-proof candles.
If you soak new candles in a strong salt solution for a few hours, then dry them well, they will not drip as much when you burn them.
Keep cut flowers fresh.
A dash of salt added to the water in a flower vase will keep cut flowers fresh longer. (You can also try an aspirin or a dash of sugar for the same effect.)
Arrange artificial flowers.
Artificial flowers can be held in place by pouring salt into the vase, adding a little cold water and then arranging the flowers. The salt become solid as it dries and holds the flowers in place.
Make play dough.
Use 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup salt, 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons oil, and 2 tablespoons cream of tartar. Stir together flour, cream of tartar, salt, and oil, and slowly add water. Cook over medium heat stirring frequently until dough becomes stiff. Spread onto wax paper and let cool. Knead the dough with your hands until it reaches a good dough consistency. (Read about juice dyes here.)
Repair walls.
To fill nail holes, fix chips or other small dings in white sheet-rock or plaster walls, mix 2 tablespoons salt and 2 tablespoons cornstarch, then add enough water (about 5 teaspoons) to make a thick paste. Use the paste to fill the holes.
Deter patio weeds.
If weeds or grass grow between bricks or blocks in your patio, sidewalk, or driveway, carefully spread salt between the cracks, then sprinkle with water or wait for rain to wet it down.
Kill poison ivy.
Mix three pounds of salt with a gallon of soapy water (use a gentle dish soap) and apply to leaves and stems with a sprayer, avoiding any plant life that you want to keep.
De-ice sidewalks and driveways.
One of the oldest tricks in the book! Lightly sprinkle rock salt on walks and driveways to keep snow and ice from bonding to the pavement and allow for easier shoveling/scraping. But don't overdo it; use the salt sensibly to avoid damage to plants and paws.
Tame a wild barbecue.
Toss a bit of salt on flames from food dripping in barbecue grills to reduce the flames and calm the smoke without cooling the coals (like water does).
Personal Care
Extend toothbrush life.
Soak toothbrushes in salt water before your first use; they'll last longer.
Clean teeth.
Use one part fine salt to two parts baking soda -- dip your toothbrush in the mix and brush as usual. You can also use the same mix dissolved in water for orthodontic appliances.
Rinse your mouth.
Mix equal parts salt and baking soda in water for a fresh and deodorizing mouth rinse.
Ease mouth problems.
For cankers, abscesses, and other mouth sores, rinse your mouth with a weak solution of warm saltwater several times a day.
Relieve bee-sting pain.
Ouch? Immediately dampen area and pack on a small pile of salt to reduce pain and swelling. More bee-sting tips here.
Treat mosquito bites.
A saltwater soak can do wonders for that special mosquito-bite itch -- a poultice of salt mixed with olive oil can help too.
Treat poison ivy.
Same method as for treating mosquito bites. (Salt doesn't seem to distinguish between itches.)
Have an exfoliating massage.
After bathing and while still wet give yourself a massage with dry salt. It freshens skin and boosts circulation.
Ease throat pain.
Mix salt and warm water, gargle to relieve a sore throat.
In the Kitchen
Aside from all of the alchemy that salt performs in terms of baking chemistry and food flavor, salt has a number of other great applications in the kitchen.
Test egg freshness.
Put two teaspoons of salt in a cup of water and place an egg in it -- a fresh egg will sink, an older egg will float. Because the air cell in an egg increases as it ages, an older egg is more buoyant. This doesn't mean a floating egg is rotten, just more mature. Crack the egg into a bowl and examine it for any funky odor or appearance -- if it's rotten, your nose will tell you. (Bonus fact: if you have hard-boiled eggs that are difficult to peel, that means they are fresh!)
Set poached eggs.
Because salt increases the temperature of boiling water, it helps to set the whites more quickly when eggs are dropped into the water for poaching.
Prevent fruits from browning.
Most of us use lemon or vinegar to stop peeled apples and pears from browning, but you can also drop them in lightly salted water to help them keep their color.
Shell nuts more easily.
Soak pecans and walnuts in salt water for several hours before shelling to make it easier to remove the meat.
Prevent cake icing crystals.
A little salt added to cake icings prevents them from sugaring.
Remove odors from hands.
Oniony-garlicy fingers? I like soap and water, then rubbing them on anything made of stainless steel (it really works), but you can also rub your fingers with a salt and vinegar combo.
Reach high peaks.
Add a tiny pinch of salt when beating egg whites or whipping cream for quicker, higher peaks.
Extend cheese life.
Prevent mold on cheese by wrapping it in a cloth moistened with saltwater before refrigerating.
Save the bottom of your oven.
If a pie or casserole bubbles over in the oven, put a handful of salt on top of the spill. It won't smoke and smell, and it will bake into a crust that makes the baked-on mess much easier to clean when it has cooled.
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Laundry
Attack wine spills
If a tipsy guest tips wine on your cotton or linen tablecloth, blot up as much as possible and immediately cover the wine with a pile of salt, which will help pull the remaining wine away form the fiber. After dinner, soak the tablecloth in cold water for 30 minutes before laundering. (Also works on clothing.)
Quell oversudsing.
Since, of course, we are all very careful in how much detergent we use in our laundry, we never have too many suds. But if someone overfills ... you can eliminate excess suds with a sprinkle of salt.
Dry clothes in the winter.
Use salt in the final laundry rinse to prevent clothes from freezing if you use an outdoor clothes line in the winter.
Brighten colors.
Wash colored curtains or washable fiber rugs in a saltwater solution to brighten the colors. Brighten faded rugs and carpets by rubbing them briskly with a cloth that has been dipped in a strong saltwater solution and wrung out.
Remove perspiration stains.
Add four tablespoons of salt to one quart of hot water and sponge the fabric with the solution until stains fade.
Remove blood stains.
Soak the stained cloth in cold saltwater, then launder in warm, soapy water and boil after the wash. (Use only on cotton, linen, or other natural fibers that can take high heat.)
Tackle mildew or rust stains.
Moisten stained spots with a mixture of lemon juice and salt, then spread the item in the sun for bleaching -- then rinse and dry.
Clean a gunky iron bottom.
Sprinkle a little salt on a piece of paper and run the hot iron over it to remove rough, sticky spots.
Set color.
Salt is used commonly in the textile industry, but works at home too. If a dye isn't colorfast, soak the garment for an hour in 1/2 gallon of water to which you've added 1/2 cup vinegar and 1/2 cup salt, then rinse. If rinse water has any color in it, repeat. Use only on single-colored fabric or madras. If the item is multicolored, dry-clean it to avoid running all of the colors together.
Cleaning
Salt works as an effective yet gentle scouring agent. Salt also serves as a catalyst for other ingredients, such as vinegar, to boost cleaning and deodorizing action. For a basic soft scrub, make a paste with lots of salt, baking soda and dish soap and use on appliances, enamel, porcelain, etc.
Clean sink drains.
Pour salt mixed with hot water down the kitchen sink regularly to deodorize and keep grease from building up.
Remove water rings.
Gently rub a thin paste of salt and vegetable oil on the white marks caused by beverage glasses and hot dishes on wooden tables.
Clean greasy pans.
Cast-iron skillets can be cleaned with a good sprinkling of salt and paper towels.
Clean stained cups.
Mix salt with a dab of dish soap to make a soft scrub for stubborn coffee and tea stains.
Clean refrigerators.
A mix of salt and soda water can be used to wipe out and deodorize the inside of your refrigerator, a nice way to keep chemical-y cleaners away from your food.
Clean brass or copper.
Mix equal parts of salt, flour, and vinegar to make a paste, and rub the paste on the metal. After letting it sit for an hour, clean with a soft cloth or brush and buff with a dry cloth.
Clean rust.
Mix salt and cream of tartar with just enough water to make a paste. Rub on rust, let dry, brush off and buff with a dry, soft cloth. You can also use the same method with a mix of salt and lemon.
Clean a glass coffee pot.
Every diner waitress' favorite tip: add salt and ice cubes to a coffee pot, swirl around vigorously, and rinse. The salt scours the bottom, and the ice helps to agitate it more for a better scrub.
Around the House
Deter ants.
Sprinkle salt at doorways, window sills, and anywhere else ants sneak into your house. Ants don't like to walk on salt.
Extinguish grease fires.
Keep a box of salt near your stove and oven, and if a grease fire flares up, douse the flames with salt. (Never use water on grease fires; it will splatter the burning grease.) When salt is applied to fire, it acts like a heat sink and dissipates the heat from the fire -- it also forms an oxygen-excluding crust to smother the fire.
Drip-proof candles.
If you soak new candles in a strong salt solution for a few hours, then dry them well, they will not drip as much when you burn them.
Keep cut flowers fresh.
A dash of salt added to the water in a flower vase will keep cut flowers fresh longer. (You can also try an aspirin or a dash of sugar for the same effect.)
Arrange artificial flowers.
Artificial flowers can be held in place by pouring salt into the vase, adding a little cold water and then arranging the flowers. The salt become solid as it dries and holds the flowers in place.
Make play dough.
Use 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup salt, 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons oil, and 2 tablespoons cream of tartar. Stir together flour, cream of tartar, salt, and oil, and slowly add water. Cook over medium heat stirring frequently until dough becomes stiff. Spread onto wax paper and let cool. Knead the dough with your hands until it reaches a good dough consistency. (Read about juice dyes here.)
Repair walls.
To fill nail holes, fix chips or other small dings in white sheet-rock or plaster walls, mix 2 tablespoons salt and 2 tablespoons cornstarch, then add enough water (about 5 teaspoons) to make a thick paste. Use the paste to fill the holes.
Deter patio weeds.
If weeds or grass grow between bricks or blocks in your patio, sidewalk, or driveway, carefully spread salt between the cracks, then sprinkle with water or wait for rain to wet it down.
Kill poison ivy.
Mix three pounds of salt with a gallon of soapy water (use a gentle dish soap) and apply to leaves and stems with a sprayer, avoiding any plant life that you want to keep.
De-ice sidewalks and driveways.
One of the oldest tricks in the book! Lightly sprinkle rock salt on walks and driveways to keep snow and ice from bonding to the pavement and allow for easier shoveling/scraping. But don't overdo it; use the salt sensibly to avoid damage to plants and paws.
Tame a wild barbecue.
Toss a bit of salt on flames from food dripping in barbecue grills to reduce the flames and calm the smoke without cooling the coals (like water does).
Personal Care
Extend toothbrush life.
Soak toothbrushes in salt water before your first use; they'll last longer.
Clean teeth.
Use one part fine salt to two parts baking soda -- dip your toothbrush in the mix and brush as usual. You can also use the same mix dissolved in water for orthodontic appliances.
Rinse your mouth.
Mix equal parts salt and baking soda in water for a fresh and deodorizing mouth rinse.
Ease mouth problems.
For cankers, abscesses, and other mouth sores, rinse your mouth with a weak solution of warm saltwater several times a day.
Relieve bee-sting pain.
Ouch? Immediately dampen area and pack on a small pile of salt to reduce pain and swelling. More bee-sting tips here.
Treat mosquito bites.
A saltwater soak can do wonders for that special mosquito-bite itch -- a poultice of salt mixed with olive oil can help too.
Treat poison ivy.
Same method as for treating mosquito bites. (Salt doesn't seem to distinguish between itches.)
Have an exfoliating massage.
After bathing and while still wet give yourself a massage with dry salt. It freshens skin and boosts circulation.
Ease throat pain.
Mix salt and warm water, gargle to relieve a sore throat.
In the Kitchen
Aside from all of the alchemy that salt performs in terms of baking chemistry and food flavor, salt has a number of other great applications in the kitchen.
Test egg freshness.
Put two teaspoons of salt in a cup of water and place an egg in it -- a fresh egg will sink, an older egg will float. Because the air cell in an egg increases as it ages, an older egg is more buoyant. This doesn't mean a floating egg is rotten, just more mature. Crack the egg into a bowl and examine it for any funky odor or appearance -- if it's rotten, your nose will tell you. (Bonus fact: if you have hard-boiled eggs that are difficult to peel, that means they are fresh!)
Set poached eggs.
Because salt increases the temperature of boiling water, it helps to set the whites more quickly when eggs are dropped into the water for poaching.
Prevent fruits from browning.
Most of us use lemon or vinegar to stop peeled apples and pears from browning, but you can also drop them in lightly salted water to help them keep their color.
Shell nuts more easily.
Soak pecans and walnuts in salt water for several hours before shelling to make it easier to remove the meat.
Prevent cake icing crystals.
A little salt added to cake icings prevents them from sugaring.
Remove odors from hands.
Oniony-garlicy fingers? I like soap and water, then rubbing them on anything made of stainless steel (it really works), but you can also rub your fingers with a salt and vinegar combo.
Reach high peaks.
Add a tiny pinch of salt when beating egg whites or whipping cream for quicker, higher peaks.
Extend cheese life.
Prevent mold on cheese by wrapping it in a cloth moistened with saltwater before refrigerating.
Save the bottom of your oven.
If a pie or casserole bubbles over in the oven, put a handful of salt on top of the spill. It won't smoke and smell, and it will bake into a crust that makes the baked-on mess much easier to clean when it has cooled.
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Friday, April 1, 2011
April Gardening(Post 198)
A List of things for your ten cent crazy book - to be done if you want to Garden In April
Mow lawns
Watering as needed.
Clean up and weed vegetable gardens.
Dig, till, and amend garden soil.
Clean up hiding places for bugs..
Fertilize berry vines..
Plant summer vegetables.
Shape shrubs.
Weed, weed, weed ....
Fertilize lawns.
Prune shrubs after flowering.
Keep a garden journal.
Plant perennials.
Prune evergreens.
Plant seeds.
Hummingbird feeders cleaned and in place.
Remove dead branches and trees.
Use straw as mulch.
Don't get sunburnt.
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Mow lawns
Watering as needed.
Clean up and weed vegetable gardens.
Dig, till, and amend garden soil.
Clean up hiding places for bugs..
Fertilize berry vines..
Plant summer vegetables.
Shape shrubs.
Weed, weed, weed ....
Fertilize lawns.
Prune shrubs after flowering.
Keep a garden journal.
Plant perennials.
Prune evergreens.
Plant seeds.
Hummingbird feeders cleaned and in place.
Remove dead branches and trees.
Use straw as mulch.
Don't get sunburnt.
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April (Post 197)
Well, it's April and here's a list to add to your ten cent crazy book of Things to do, Things to know and Things to buy in the month of April
Things To Do:
Clean your refrigerator
Clean your Grill
Buy Garden Gloves
Hook up hoses to outdoor faucets
Remove storm windows - wash and repair windows
Put away humidifiers and flannel sheets
Organize the medicine cabinet - throw out old medicine, cosmetics and lotions
Get the swimming pool ready if you have one
Sort through winter clothes to give away or dry clean, pack and store
Dust or remove and wash ceiling light fixtures
Dust and reorganize books
Organize your crafts
Don't forget to dye Easter eggs and have an Easter egg hunt
During October some people hang up ghost and plastic pumpkins in the trees of their yard but during the Easter season why not hang plastic Easter baskets with big bows to hold them in the trees
Things to Know
The birthstone for April is diamond and the flower for April is daisy or sweet pea
Did you know that April always starts on the same day of the week as the month of July and always ends on the same day of the week as the month of December.
Holidays for April are:
April Fools Day
Mark Twain said "The first day of April is the day we remember what we are the other 364 days of the year."
Good Friday and Earth Day are April 22nd
Easter is April 24th
Arrbor Day is always the last Friday in April
"Even if I knew the world would end tomorrow, I would continue to plant my apple trees."
Don't forget your taxes need to be done by April 15th
Things to buy in April
Vacuum Cleaners
Grills and Grill supplies
Tools
Vegetable Seeds
Refrigerators
Spring Clothes
Cookware
Sneakers
Vegetables in Season are:
zucchini
rhubarb
artichokes
asparagus
spring peas
broccoli
lettuce
Fruits in Season are:
pineapples
mangoes
April showers bring May flowers
and if you were born in April - so was
Alec Baldwin
Doris Day
Eddie Murphy
Charlie Chaplin
William Shakespeare
Raphael
Carol Burnett
Loretta Lynn
Jackie Chan
Hugh Hefner Just to name a few
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Things To Do:
Clean your refrigerator
Clean your Grill
Buy Garden Gloves
Hook up hoses to outdoor faucets
Remove storm windows - wash and repair windows
Put away humidifiers and flannel sheets
Organize the medicine cabinet - throw out old medicine, cosmetics and lotions
Get the swimming pool ready if you have one
Sort through winter clothes to give away or dry clean, pack and store
Dust or remove and wash ceiling light fixtures
Dust and reorganize books
Organize your crafts
Don't forget to dye Easter eggs and have an Easter egg hunt
During October some people hang up ghost and plastic pumpkins in the trees of their yard but during the Easter season why not hang plastic Easter baskets with big bows to hold them in the trees
Things to Know
The birthstone for April is diamond and the flower for April is daisy or sweet pea
Did you know that April always starts on the same day of the week as the month of July and always ends on the same day of the week as the month of December.
Holidays for April are:
April Fools Day
Mark Twain said "The first day of April is the day we remember what we are the other 364 days of the year."
Good Friday and Earth Day are April 22nd
Easter is April 24th
Arrbor Day is always the last Friday in April
"Even if I knew the world would end tomorrow, I would continue to plant my apple trees."
Don't forget your taxes need to be done by April 15th
Things to buy in April
Vacuum Cleaners
Grills and Grill supplies
Tools
Vegetable Seeds
Refrigerators
Spring Clothes
Cookware
Sneakers
Vegetables in Season are:
zucchini
rhubarb
artichokes
asparagus
spring peas
broccoli
lettuce
Fruits in Season are:
pineapples
mangoes
April showers bring May flowers
and if you were born in April - so was
Alec Baldwin
Doris Day
Eddie Murphy
Charlie Chaplin
William Shakespeare
Raphael
Carol Burnett
Loretta Lynn
Jackie Chan
Hugh Hefner Just to name a few
Follow me for more crazy book ideas
Keeping your own (carry with you) ten cent crazy book is easy - Read post 1-4 to find out how
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