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Baking Tip of the Day
Vanilla extract can be used to flavor foods besides the usual cakes, cookies, puddings, milkshakes, and whipped cream.
Add one-fourth teaspoon to the water and mix well before adding to pie crust dough. It … Continue Reading
Health Tip of the Day
Soybean oil is more effective as a mosquito repellent than the essential oils usually suggested which include peppermint, citronella, eucalyptus, lemongrass, cedar, and geranium.
The Environmental Protection Agency reports that despite the side effects … Continue Reading
Gardening Tip of the Day
Many kinds of oil can control mosquitoes in most backyards. Vegetable oil, horticultural oil, mineral oil, or Neem oil can kill mosquito larvae in standing water according to a Rutgers University study published in … Continue Reading
Cooking Tip of the Day
Lemons don’t only make lemonade. Lemons are delicious in a myriad of ways in the kitchen. Never be left with moldy or spoiled lemons again.
Even a dried, shriveled onion can be saved. Soak … Continue Reading
For anyone looking for a low-fat potato salad here is an excellent recipe for a yogurt dressing for potato salad. A small amount of healthy olive oil is the only fat in the recipe if non-fat yogurt is used.… Continue Reading