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This helps control caterpillars, aphids and destructive worms. 1 handful tobacco 1 gallon water Mix, then let stand for 24 hours. Dilute the solution to the color of weak tea. DO NOT spray on tomato, pepper, eggplant or any other Read More …
Revive stale shelled nuts by placing in a flat foil pan and putting in a 300 degree F oven for ten minutes. Shelling nuts a day before using them will give air a chance to bring out the oil and Read More …
1/4 cup chopped garlic 2 teaspoons mineral oil 2 cups water 1 ounce oil-based soap (liquid or chopped-up Palmolive is good) Puree garlic in blender, peels and all. Add 1/4 cup of the water and scrape down the sides. Continue Read More …
1 pint grated hard bar soap, soap ends or soap flakes 1 gallon water Place into a pot and stir. Heat over medium heat until it boils, stirring occasionally, until soap dissolves. Lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring Read More …
The term mirepoix refers to a combination of diced vegetables – typically carrots, onions and celery. It is the classic French flavor base of many stocks, sauces, stews and soups. It is often used as a bed for braising meat. Read More …
To clean pet urine from the carpet, blot up what you can with paper towels. Mix one teaspoon mild dish-washing detergent in one cup warm water, dip a clean towel in the liquid and, working from outside in, dab at Read More …
1 (16 ounce) trigger spray bottle 2 tablespoons vinegar 1 teaspoon borax Very hot water 1/4 cup liquid soap or detergent 10 to 15 drops essential oil (optional) NOTE: It is very important that the ingredients be mixed exactly as Read More …
Thinly peel 1/2 navel orange with a vegetable peeler. Be sure you do not include any of the white part. Dice the peel and combine with 1/4 cup water and 1/4 cup vodka. Put Orange Extract into a clean glass Read More …
1/4 cup white vinegar 2 teaspoons Borax 1/4 cup liquid soap 32 ounces hot water 20 drops lavender essential oil (or other if desired)* * Lavender is great because it is antibiotic, antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial. Combine all ingredients. Store Read More …
24 squares white Bounty brand paper towels 1 cup witch hazel 1 teaspoon glycerine Separate and stack each of the paper towel squares from the roll; cut each square in half. Place the rectangles in front of you vertically, fold Read More …
This recipe is designed to repel those critters that tunnel through your yard. 1/4 cup castor oil 6 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons liquid detergent Blenderize the castor oil and detergent until the mixture is like shaving cream. Add water and Read More …
Capon Oregano, Rosemary Chicken Basil, Bay Leaves, Cumin Seed, Lemon, Marjoram, Oregano, Rosemary, Sage, Summer Savory, Sesame Seed, Tarragon, Thyme Chicken Casseroles & Pies Celery Seed, Green Dill, Parsley, Sesame Seed Creamed Chicken or Turkey Celery Seed, Saffron Duck Basil, Read More …
Game animals lead active lives. As a result, their muscles are relatively lean. This makes game meat drier than domestic meat or poultry. Therefore, it’s important to use cooking methods that add juiciness and flavor to the drier cuts of Read More …
Beef Basil, Green Dill, Marjoram, Mustard Seed, Peppercorns (whole), Rosemary, Sage, Thyme Beef (braised) Bay Leaves, Marjoram, Summer Savory, Tarragon Corned Beef Dill Seed, Green Dill, Peppercorns (whole) Ground Meat Celery Seed, Chervil, Cumin (ground), Curry Powder, Oregano, Summer Savory Read More …
Cover Page Title Page Introduction Chapter 1 You Can Meet the Nutrition Goals in a Variety of Ways Chapter 2 Food Based Menu Planning Chapter 3 Nutrient Based Menu Planning Chapter 4 The ABC’s of Successful Menu Planning Chapter 5 Read More …
Volume Measurements (dry) 1/8 teaspoon = 0.5 mL1/4 teaspoon = 1 mL1/2 teaspoon = 2 mL3/4 teaspoon = 4 mL1 teaspoon = 5 mL1 tablespoon = 15 mL2 tablespoons = 30 mL1/4 cup = 60 mL1/3 cup = 75 mL1/2 Read More …
6 tablespoon castor oil 1 tablespoon grated beeswax Stir together over low heat until wax is melted and remove from heat. Add: 1 teaspoon honey 1200 I.U. of Vitamin E (use gelcaps, pierce with pin and squeeze Vitamin E. out) Read More …
2 cups grated Castile soap, firmly packed 1/2 gallon water 2 tablespoons glycerin Mix ingredients together in a large pot. Set over low heat, stirring occasionally until the soap has dissolved. Transfer to a jar and cover tightly. For a Read More …
1 cup water 1 quart warm water 1/4 cup baking soda To loosen dried-on food, put 1 cup water in a microwavable cup and heat in the microwave until it boils; turn off the microwave and let the water sit Read More …
A liqueur can be defined as a beverage created by combining a spirit and a flavoring ingredient. Following are just a few that are commonly used in food preparation. Amaretto Italy was the birthplace of this almond liqueur. A famous Read More …
1 cup powdered milk 1/2 cup baking soda OR 1/2 cup cornstarch (I prefer the cornstarch) 6-8 drops of essential oil of your choice for fragrance 4-6 drops food coloring In blender or food processor, stir together milk and soda Read More …
2 cups mild laundry soap flakes 1-1/4 cups hot water 2 tablespoons baby oil, mineral oil, or almond oil Few drops rose oil or other essential oil (if desired) Place soap flakes in a bowl. Stir in water and mix. Read More …
2 cups water 1/2 cup whiting 1/4 cup soap flakes 1-1/2 teaspoons ammonia Boil water in saucepan (not aluminum). Remove from heat. Add soap flakes and dissolve. Stirring constantly, add whiting. Beat vigorously until blended. Cool completely. Stir in ammonia Read More …
1 quart pineapple juice 1 quart water 1 quart apple cider 4 pieces ginger root 3 cinnamon sticks 16 whole cloves 1 teaspoon allspice 2 teaspoons pickling spice NOTE: THIS IS NOT FOR CONSUMPTION. Combine all ingredients in a large Read More …
2 parts water 1 part fine fabric cleanser Baking soda Combine two parts water and one part fine fabric cleanser. Dip makeup brushes into the solution. Rinse in clean water. Submerge brushes again into a baking soda and water mixture Read More …
1/2 cup bleach 1 cup talcum powder In a glass or enamel bowl, make a paste of the bleach and talcum powder. If cleaning a vertical surface, brush the paste on with a paintbrush and then keep it moist long Read More …
Thinly peel 1 lemon with a vegetable peeler. Be sure you do not include any of the white part. Dice the peel and combine with 1/4 cup water and 1/2 cup vodka. Pour Lemon Extract into a clean glass jar Read More …
1 cup mineral oil 1 teaspoon lemon oil Pour both oils into a clean pump-type container. Close tightly, label, and keep out of the reach of children. Spray onto furniture and buff the surface dry with a clean cloth or Read More …
Of all the useful native Australian plants, the magnificent rainforest lemon myrtle tree is my culinary favorite. These attractive trees grow to around 26 feet (8 m) tall and may even reach 60 feet (20 m) in tropical conditions. The Read More …
1 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup wheat starch Stir cornstarch and wheat starch together and cover tightly to store. To use, dissolve 2 teaspoons in 1 cup water. Apply to damp fabric with a spray bottle or dilute with more water Read More …
Grains of Paradise Grains of paradise are the seeds from a plant that is a member of the ginger and cardamom family. These herbaceous, cardamom-like, leafy-stemmed shrubs grow from a stout rhizome and may vary considerably depending upon where they Read More …
Use this sprinkled on your sheets and towels in the linen cupboard, or on your pillow at night for a restful sleep. 100 drops (5 ml) lavender oil 5 drops peppermint oil* 1-1/2 fluid ounces (45 ml) vodka (highest proof Read More …
1 part water 1 part glycerin In a container mix the water and glycerin. Crush the stem of each branch and peel it back a bit. Put the branches in the container with the mixture and let stand until the Read More …