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Baking Tip of the Day
Vanilla extract can kill yeast if the yeast hasn’t had a chance to proof.
Some professional chefs say that the teaspoon or less of vanilla extract that most recipes ask for, isn’t enough to … Continue Reading
Gardening Tip of the Day
Clean kitty litter can be used in vegetable and flower gardens. Never, used soiled kitty litter in a garden.
Kitty litter is absorbent meaning it holds water. Kitty litter can be mixed into the … Continue Reading
Health Tip of the Day
Lemon juice is one of the best home remedies for quick relief from insect bites and stings.
According to a doctor at the Cosmetic and Clinical Research Dermatology Department at the Mount Sinai Hospital … Continue Reading
Gardening Tip of the Day
Lure slugs away from plants with lemons.
An easy way to capture slugs in the garden is to lay lemon rinds in the garden. Overnight the slugs will crawl under the lemon rinds. Simply … Continue Reading
Recipe Tip of the Day
These lemon maple biscuits can be served as a dessert after a full course meal, a brunch, or an afternoon coffee break. The sugar cubes produce a crusty topping as they bake. For a … Continue Reading