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By Judy
Wonderful for the record breaking cold weather we are having. I will wrote the instructions for preparing on the stovetop. I used my Instant Pot on the soup setting. I let it release naturally for about 10 minutes before I added the cream.
Cleaning and Storing Romaine Hearts
Hearts of romaine lettuce are a favorite for salads. If they are cleaned and stored properly, they can last a long time. Learn how in this short video.
Making Permanent Plant Markers
By likekinds
I didn't realize how easy it was to root grape cuttings. When I found out, I started rooting them like crazy. I had five different varieties. I carefully labeled the cuttings from each, making labels from mini blinds and using a fine point 'permanent' Sharpie pen.
Use Dawn and Baking Soda to Clean a Smooth Top Range
Here's an easy and eco-friendly method for cleaning a smooth top range. It removed all but the very worst on stains with minimal effort.
Use Old Loose Tea for Smelly Garbage Can
By Wendy
We tend to buy more tea, rather than use up what we have, but we can't give it away because the package is already open. So instead of throwing it out, pour some of the dry loose tea inside your smelly garbage can.
By lalala...
In my quest to reclaim a Mason jar (specifically Classico pasta sauce jars) I needed to soak off the labels. I submerged the jars in hot water and let them sit until the paper was easy to pull off. The best part with the Classico jars is that the glue they use is also water soluble!
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