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By Judy
Here is another recipe I found to use my pumpkin puree. A healthy, tasty muffin for breakfast on the go. These will not stay fresh on the counter for long, since they have no preservatives. Take out what you need and freeze the rest.
By ShirleyE
Just add 1 1/4 measures of cold water to every measure of couscous, plus some seasoning or stock powder if your couscous is unflavoured, and stir. Pop the lid on take it out with you and it will be ready when you are.
By hobartchic
For those with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies, you can make their own coconut yogurt for about a fifth the cost of buying it from a health food store, and I think it's a better product.
Paper Towel as Coffee Filter Substitute
By Esther C.
While staying at my son's cottage in a remote area, I ran out of coffee filters this morning. It didn't take me long to try a basic (Bounty 1/2) sheet and it worked
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