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Household....Cooking......PLUS!
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FOOD AND KITCHEN TIPS
What to do with leftover, dried-out pizza crust? Cut it into bite
size pieces and add it to soup. Delicious in tomato, but any soup
needing a "filler" will do. I keep the cut up chunks in the freezer
until needed.
To peel garlic easily, put cloves in microwave for only a few seconds.
The peeling comes right off.
Use a pair of workshop goggles for working with onions and cooking
that involves ingredients that are likely to "spit" when heated.
They're cheap to purchase and offer great protection to your eyes.
Save all your old newspapers, they are fantastic for draining grease
from ground beef , bacon or french fries. They absorb all the grease
and your cabinet tops stay perfectly clean.
Cheese won't harden as much if you butter the exposed edges before
storing it in the refrigerator.
When you finish using the blender, fill it nearly half full of hot
soapy water and turn it on (top on, of course)...or a little while.
Makes clean-up MUCH easier.
I keep a small porcelain jar in my window sill behind the kitchen sink
full of talcum powder. When grease splatters and misses my apron and
gets on my good clothes, I just take a little of the talc and pat it
on the stain. After a while the talc has soaked up the grease and
makes a little bit of "dough" and I just pull the dough off and taa
daa! No grease stain. My grandma taught me this trick.
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Add a few dry onion skins to boiling water before hard cooking eggs.
This identifies the cooked eggs from the raw ones in the refrigerator.
Thread shrimp for the barbecue on two skewers instead of one; it keeps
them from spinning around when you turn them.
Roll dry cookies into crumbs to make pie crusts.
I do a lot of canning so when it's time to put up corn (cut from the
cob), here is what I do: Stand ear of corn on top of tube/center of
Bundt or tube cake pan and cut kernels from cob so that kernels fall
into pan. A few may scatter, but this sure makes it easier for me.
When a recipe calls for just a small amount of tomato paste, and you
hate to have to waste the whole can of it only for that small amount
needed, there is help to the rescue! Recently I found out that some
manufacturers are now packaging their tomato paste in toothpaste-like
tubes so that you can squeeze out the amount you need and that's all
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For sweet, juicy corn on the cob--fresh or frozen--add 2-3 T. sugar
to the cooking water. Boil gently until corn is "al dente," remove
from heat, and let stand covered up to 30 minutes before serving.
Roll a package of bacon into a tube before opening to loosen the
slices and keep them from sticking together.
Store tomatoes at room temperature with stems pointed downward to
retain freshness longer.
Add 1 tablespoon white vinegar to a cup
of milk to turn it into sour milk.
When the tomatoes are coming ripe, in Hot 'N Muggy August, is no time
to be cooking down spaghetti sauce and salsa, even if you can shoehorn
the time after work. So, I harvest as I can, wash a bowlful when it's
full, chop up a colander's worth -- and drop it into a gallon plastic
zipper bag. I put the bag into a "cereal keeper" plastic container to
keep it standing up, and it goes in the freezer. As more gets
chopped, it goes into the bag until full, then into the chest freezer
in the basement, and a new bag goes into the container. Then in
January, when a little heat and humidity is welcome, I thaw and cook
and can my salsa and sauces.
Here is a tip for separating onion pieces from each other that I use
when chopping lots of onions. After cutting the onions, I place them
in a plastic ziplock sandwich bag and then manipulate by hand to
separate all the pieces apart. It keeps the smell and tears at bay,
and is easier than attempting to do while sauteing, because of the hot
oil splashing up. It may sound a bit strange to some, but those who
love to use lots of onions will find it is a really easy and
convenient way to get the job done, instead of picking them apart by
hand. It even seems to go faster this way!
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Why not try cutting the top and tail from the clove of garlic, then
using the flat on knife giving it a press, not too much. The skin
will drop off. Now press the garlic more firmly. Chop by cutting
into lengthways strips then chopping the strips into nice tiny bits.
To keep brown sugar soft, I place a slice of bread into the container
holding the brown sugar.
To spread butter or margarine with no mess, I simply place my hand
into a sandwich bag and use it to spread the butter or margarine in
the pan. Then just throw away the bag when you are through.
We have found that a pair of scissors does a much better job of
cutting pizza than any pizza-cutting tool we've bought.
The tips were broken off a pair of my kitchen scissors. Instead of
throwing them away, I learned that the best way I have of mincing
herbs is to put the herbs into a coffee cup and snip them with those
blunt-tipped scissors. If I ever lose them, I plan to snap the tips
off another pair!
Lay a paper towel on the kitchen counter when you are peeling carrots
or potatoes... so much easier to just scoop up all the peelings in
the paper towel and throw away.
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Buy ground beef on sale in large quantities. Shape into quarter pound
patties, wrap in plastic wrap and freeze in a large zip-type plastic
bag. Individual patties thaw quicker than large portions. The
pre-made patties are convenient and fast for dinner or for older
children to use after school. Even if you don't want hamburgers for
dinner, select the amount you need, and thawing will be faster.
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This is a great money saver and time saver too. When using a portion
of a can of tomato paste, place the leftover in a ziplock plastic bag,
squeeze flat and pop in the freezer. Next time you need tomato paste,
simply break off the necessary amount.
When I buy fresh eggs, I alternate between white and brown. Then when
I am placing them into the egg holder of my refrigerator, I know the
ones that I have the fewest of are the older ones, and I should use
them first
Another egg tip: when I hard boil eggs, if I have some left over I
take a pencil and make an obvious mark on the shell so they are easily
distinguishable from the fresh eggs. Sometimes I get creative and
draw faces on those shells; it always makes me smile when I use them a
few days later.
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Having trouble converting recipes? Don't know what a "stick"
of butter is? Need to know how many cups in a No. 3 can?
Conversion and Ingredient
Information page at:
http://wwrecipes.com/convert.htm
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Plantain (bananas)
This tropical fruit is often misunderstood.
Because plantains are never eaten raw, they are sometimes
referred to as "cooking bananas." They are larger and
firmer than their close relative the sweet banana.
-Plantains are high in starch content. They are not sweet
as many people believe. In Latin America, Africa, and the
West Indies they are treated like a vegetable when
prepared, commonly cooked in the same manner as potatoes.
-Methods of cooking plantains include baking, broiling,
poaching, and roasting. They are often used in soups and
stews. Recently fried plantain "chips" have become popular
in some U.S. restaurants.
They are available fresh in most large supermarkets. Canned
and dried varieties are also sold.
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My tip is: Be a CAYG person in the kitchen:
Clean
As
You
Go
When preparing a culinary masterpiece (as we all do, I'm sure), it's
helpful at clean-up time if you wash pots and pans as they are
used.
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Add 1 teaspoon of gluten to 1 cup all purpose flour to make 1 cup
bread flour.
Keep a handful of small or medium sized sea-shells in your kettle to
prevent the elements "furring up" with lime scale in hard water areas.
Replace the shells every few months or when they stop being effective.
Whether making baked goods from a box or from scratch, I replace the
water in any recipe or direction with skim milk. It makes the cakes,
brownies or cookies a little richer and adds calcium to boot!
Measure 1/2 cup shortening by pouring 1/2 cup of water in a glass
measuring cup, then push shortening under the water till the water
rises to the 1 cup level. Drain the water and ta da! Will work for
any "odd" amount of butter or shortening.
Pie Crust Tips: Don't know about the recipe but the key to making a
light flaky pie crust is the use of cold butter or lard which is "cut"
into the flour and other ingredients. You can use a knife or pastry
cutter to do so but I don't really recommend a fork. You want your
fat (butter or lard taste best - margarine won't work) to form balls a
little smaller than peas through out the mixture. Then roll it out on
a clean, floured surface. Be sure to put flour on the rolling pin
too. You want a comfortably cool room too....too cold and the stuff
won't roll out and will crumble; too hot and it sticks to everything
and you just get darned frustrated trying to get it into pie crust
shape. You may also want to finish by separating an egg and lightly
brushing the surface (top crust or edges) with egg white. This will
produce a golden color with a little sheen to it. If it is a dessert
pie, you may sprinkle it with coarse sugar before baking and it will
come out even prettier.
Clean up tip: Use a dust buster for that floury counter top! Fast
easy and you can get whatever fell on the floor in a flash too.
To keep potatoes from budding, place an apple in the bag with the
potatoes.
Spray your Tupperware with nonstick cooking spray before pouring in
tomato based sauces and the Tupperware won't stain.
If you have leftover wine, freeze it into ice cubes for future use in
casseroles and sauces.
To save time during the week, on the weekend, I precook
hamburger and chicken to use in many recipes. I stew the chicken
(with onion and celery) and after cooling, debone it, pack in zip
lock bags and freeze until needed. I do the same with hamburger.
When you work, the time this saves is a big help. As you know,
hamburger and chicken can both be used in to many different
recipes.
Here's something logical for you. If you have a pop up toaster, do
you find that toasted crumbs spread all over your kitchen work tops?
Simply place the toaster on a narrow tray and that will catch all the
crumbs that drop out of the toaster. I use a pretty, narrow, tray, of
the kind you would use for snacks or hors d'oeuvre.
You know how SOS pads always seem to rust out before they're used up?
I cut mine into quarters first, and use only the smaller piece. It's
big enough to do the job, and generally gets used up before rusting
occurs.
When making the wonderful, and now popular roasted potatoes, every
recipe I've seen calls for adding the herbs and spices to the olive
oil and then stirring, or putting in a plastic bag and 'mooshing
around' until all potatoes are covered with the mixture. Stirring
seemed to take forever, and the plastic bag always popped a seam
somewhere, leading to a major mess, besides the ecology question. Got
the bright idea one day to mix the oil and spices in a large plastic
container with a tight lid. Add potatoes and shake. Easier than pie!
When your toddler wants honey on bread, and you've got liquid honey,
put the honey on before the margarine so it doesn't drip everywhere.
When that same toddler wants a freezie, the kind in a long plastic
tube, fold the freezie in half before cutting so the scissors are a
lot cleaner when you're done - easier on the hands, too.
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Like corn on the cob and hate to spend the
time buttering it for the kids? Butter a piece of bread,
pass the bread around the table .
Fold the bread around the corn and rub. Presto. Corn is buttered!
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Once-A-Month Cooking
Once-a-month cooking is the ultimate in cooking efficiency!
Schedule a grocery shopping/preparation day and a cooking
day. If you work smartly, by the end of the cooking day,
you'll have 30 days worth of entrees in your freezer.
To tackle this project with maximum efficiency and best
results, start with one of these resources:
"Once-A-Month Cooking" by Mimi Wilson and Mary Beth
Lagerborg, ($9.56)
Click below to order (or to read more) from amazon.com!
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0312243189/emazing
Success With Yeast
Following these guidelines can help insure the desired
results when using dry active yeast.
Start with fresh yeast. It has a very short life span. Buy
small amounts and always check the expiration date before
using.
If you refrigerate yeast, always allow it to return to
room temperature before adding it to water.
The water temperature in which the yeast is activated is
very important. Too hot, and the yeast may be killed (it is
a living, single-cell organism). Too cold, and it doesn't
respond. An instant-read thermometer is a necessity. The
temperature should be between 105 and 115 degrees.
Use the correct amount. Most packaging includes simple
measurement conversion information.
Allow your yeast dough to rise in a draft-free area that
is between 70 and 85 degrees.
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PARTY TIPS
Birthday Party 'Tablecloth'
Instead of a tablecloth at your child's next birthday
party, use white butcher paper and use a couple of baskets
of crayons as centerpieces. Invite the party guests to
decorate the tablecloth. You'll soon have a work of art.
To find out who sells rolls of butcher paper in your area,
stop by a meat market and ask a butcher. She may even be
willing to sell you just enough to cover your table.
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Tired of drippy ice cream cones? Put a chocolate chip (point down) in
the bottom of a pointed cone. It stops the leaks and adds an extra
surprise at the end!
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For novelty ice cubes for those summer drinks, simply take the plastic
inserts that are in boxes of chocolates and fill them with water in
the usual way. Surprisingly they can be used again and again, and the
shaped ice cubes pop out easily.
When making deviled eggs, cut a small piece off the two oval ends and
slice through the middle (not lengthwise). The flat part will keep
the egg from rolling around on the plate.
Also, for people like me whose "spoon-filling" skills are mediocre at
best, put the egg yolk mixture into a quart ziplock bag, cut a small
section out of the corner, and squeeze the deviled mixture into each
shell, much like a pastry thing-a-ma-jig. No muss, no fuss, and
instantly disposable.
Decoration Tip: I use cookie cutters on the leftover dough and
decorate the top. This is especially a blessing if you messed up your
crust and it has a hole where it might not be so pretty.
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Household and Cleaning Tips
Cleaning Tip
A reader sent in this suggestion in response to our tip on
using full-strength ammonia to clean stove tops. "A really
good trick is to use baking soda, a moist cloth and a
little elbow grease. It works well with no chemical fumes."
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Linen Closet Tip
Store complete sets of bed linens together as a package,
including top sheet, fitted sheet and pillowcases. When
it's time for fresh linens, just grab a complete package of
sheets.
A friend who is a knowledgeable gardener advised us to save egg shells
and crush them around our flowering bulbs. I have done this for a
year, and my daffodils and irises were the prettiest ever this spring!
Protect Nonstick Cookwear
Put potholders or soft hot pads between pans when stacking
them to avoid scratching the nonstick surface.
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I have discovered that the best way to get juice from a lemon is to
use a room-temperature lemon and roll it on the counter with the palm
of your hand before squeezing. You can feel the juice loosening up
through the lemon rind.
An easy way to clean and deodorize your microwave is to put half a cup
of water in a microwave proof dish with one tablespoon of baking soda
in the microwave. Cook on high for one minute. The steam from the
water loosens any thing that doesn't belong there and makes it easy to
wipe away. The baking soda absorbs odors.
I use an empty liquid hand soap container to put liquid dish washing
soap in. Then it only takes one hand to put a couple drops in the
water. Or only one squirt to wash one dish.
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Peanut butter will get gum out of hair.
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When it comes to picking pet hair off hardwood floors in between
vacuuming, many pet owners swear by the Swiffer, a new cleaning tool
available at grocery stores and home centers
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I use salt rather than soap to clean my seasoned cast iron skillet.
Just sprinkle it on the crusty pan, it is abrasive enough to clean
most any cooked on food, rinse with water and dry immediately.
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The Quiet Toilet Valve
Quiet down that toilet that wakes The Dead at night with
this gadget. The Quiet Toilet Valve has proved the quietest
valve of all leading designs. The unit is also
environmentally friendly because it uses less water than
most other valves. There are no floats or rods to adjust
and it works in most toilet tanks, except low-boy designs.
The unit is easily installed without tools.
The Quiet Toilet Valve retails for $14.99 as item 150885
from Improvements. They can be found on the web at
http://www.improvementscatalog.com
or you can use the phone
and dial (800) 642-2112.
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Cleaning blinds
Brush up on dusting. A soft house paintbrush can be your best friend.
The bristles are easy to manipulate around the strings and you can
stroke each slat thoroughly.
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When it comes to picking pet hair off hardwood floors in between
vacuuming, many pet owners swear by the Swiffer, a new cleaning tool
available at grocery stores and home centers
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Occasionally tip keyboard upsidedown and tap gently.
You will be surprised at what falls out.
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The Inside Window Bird Feeder
This is a nice addition to your workroom at home if you are
a bird enthusiast. The Inside Window Bird Feeder mounts in
a double hung window much like a room air conditioner. You
can observe the birds that visit from across the room
rather than from outside or across the yard. The unit is
made of cedar and maple. Extra pieces of wood and
insulation are provided so installation is simple. The
window can still be closed and locked for security.
The Inside Window Bird Feeder retails for $149.95 as item
number 60858K from Hammacher Schlemmer. They can be reached
on the web at http://www.hammacher.com or at (800)
543-3366.
PEST CONTROL HINTS
Brush animals often during shedding process to cut down on their itching.
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Flea and Tick Control in your Home
Time: Less than one Hour
Materials: Salt
Tools: Blender Broom
Tips: In Florida they charge a fortune for this treatment, an the only
difference is they add boric acid to the salt.
1.First you'll need one or two boxes of salt for a small carpeted area.
You'll need four to five boxes for a large area. Then put the salt into
your blender, and blend until you have a fine powder.
2.Once you have the fine powder salt, find some type of shaker the best
is a large salt shaker or a cheese shaker.
3.Then shake the fine salt powder all over your carpet, under stove,
refrigerator, dish washer.
4.Once you've applied the salt take your broom and work the powder down
into the nap of the carpet. This is where the fleas egg hatch. Under
kitchen appliances for roach control.
5.Don't vacuum for a few days and allow the powdered salt to work it's
way completely down into the napping of the carpet.
6.You only need to apply this treatment twice a year, or after you
shampoo your carpet.
7.The reason this pest control works, it dehydrates the insects and they
died.
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The slug hotel, can be made from an empty plastic
soda bottle. Cut the bottle at its shoulder, just before it starts to
taper toward the neck. Stick the piece you have just cut off into the
bottle, neck first. Tape the two pieces together with duct or electrical
tape. Fill the trap half full with beer or apple cider and bury it
sideways in your garden, so that the entrance is level with the ground.
When your hotel is full, untape the top and empty its contents into the
garbage or compost. Refill it with beer or cider and post a no vacancy
sign.
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Insector The Bug Collector
This gadget looks like a piece of artwork that is just for
decoration. Bugs find out quickly that this stylish piece
is not where they wanted to end up. Insector uses blue
light to attract bugs. When a bug arrives it is caught in a
severe downdraft that pushes it into a trap from which
there is no escape--kind of a black hole for your back
yard. Bugs just expire from natural causes. No chemicals or
adhesives are used, so there is no mess. Just unscrew the
base to empty the effluent from the trap.
Insector The Bug Collector is a Sharper Image Designs
product available from The Sharper Image. They can be
reached on the web at (800) 344-4444 or on the web at
To keep bugs out of flour, pasta, etc. just add a few bay
leaves. This does not add any flavor to your food and keeps the
bugs out.
Eucalyptus Pods control fleas.
See more pest control tips at:
Pest Control: Lawn, Garden, and Household
http://www.doityourself.com/pest/index.
and at :
http://kesti16.com/Kesti
Page/QuickFix.HTM
(Under Pets..Pets and stuff)
Garage Tips
When you pull into your garage, do you usually keep going
until you bump into the lawn mower? Here's another way to
gauge when your car is properly positioned in your garage:
Park your car in your garage exactly where you want it.
From the rafter above your car's windshield hang something,
such as a string with a paper plate attached that reads
"Stop Here." Sit at the steering wheel and note where the
sign lines up with your car. This will provide a better
guide as to where to stop--and may extend the life of your
lawn mower, as well.
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When you are grating the peel from citrus fruit for zest, place a bit
of foil or plastic wrap over the grater first and push down over the
rough edges to hold in place. Grate rind as you normally would. When
you are finished, lift off the foil or plastic wrap and scrape all
that lovely zest into your recipe--no waste and easy cleanup.
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When a recipe calls for softened butter but you've forgotten to take
it out of the refrigerator in advance, measure the correct amount and
shred or grate it as you would a carrot. The small pieces will be
soft enough to work with immediate
Some Great Links
More Hints:
http://kesti16.com/KestiKard/Hints.htm
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http://fp.enter.net/~rburk/copycat/copycat.htm <--great Recipes
http://astray.com/recipes/ <---type in any recipe..and it will find it for you...too kewl
Recipes...type in what you want
...Over 70,000 recipes
Low carb links..bye Fire Escapes
Arielle's Recipe Archives
http://recipes.alastra.com/default.html
Good Girls links YUM
http://www.fortunecity.com/millennium/goodgirl/910/links.html
http://www.google.com/ <---search for anything in seconds
http://www.vegweb.com/ <---great site for vegetarians
Top 100 Food & Recipe Sites
http://smarterdollar.hypermart.net/topsites/topsites.html
www.google.com has a lot of answers.
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To keep any fruit salad fresh and crisp longer, and to keep the fruit
from going brown in the air, mix it thoroughly with a bit of diluted
lemon juice.
In warm climates like Australia, where I come from, weevils in the
pantry can really get out of hand once the eggs are laid in wheat
products, etc. I have a tip that I discovered about a year ago and
there was not a weevil in sight last Summer. The tip is to put all
wheat products, flours, cereals, rice, even biscuits, etc. into the
freezer for 48 hours after bringing them home from the supermarket as
this kills the eggs before they hatch.
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Put the Speed Back Into Your Child's Sliding Board
If the slide on your children's play set has become 'slow,'
here's a way to get your children to easily 'speed it up'--
Give each child a sheet of waxed paper, then have them sit
on the paper and slide down the sliding board. This is a
fun and easy way to wax your slide!
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HOLISTIC HEALTH TIPS
Put Rescue Remedy and Aloe vera on hives.
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Insomnia and many other illnesses could be due to the accumulation of
static electricity in the body. Being in touch with the ground by
walking barefoot for ten to twenty minutes daily discharges static
electricity from the body and helps promote good health. When walking
barefoot on the ground, energy in the body is two times higher than when
wearing shoes.
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For recurring vaginal candidiasis You my insert a gentian violet soaked tampon for 3 to 4 hours once or twice daily for 12 days.
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Grind ginger ...boil in water and soak a cloth in it...apply to painful Arthritis for relief.
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Gota Kola for psoraisis ..skin ulcers...blisters and leprosy. It takes away wrinkles too.
Make paste and apply.
Gota Kola..also called Indian pennywort...taken internally for ...boosting memory and energy.
The chinese have regarded it as an anti-aging herb for centuries.
In India, Gotu Kola is known as the herb of enlightenment. This plant is called bramhi, or "greatest of the great." Because of its ability to improve the integrity of the connective and fatty tissues in the brain, it enhances general brain performance including memory power. Two Indian studies reported that gotu kola improved intelligence, general mental abilities, and behavior in mentally retarded children. In another study, rats who had taken gotu kola had scores three to sixty times higher then a control group in tests of learning and memory. Clinical studies done overseas indicate that extracts of gotu kola can greatly aid wound repair and it works equally well when taken orally or put on the skin. The herb apparently enhances cells' ability to manufacture protein and thus stimulates the growth of new tissue.
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Psyllium and bentonite clay in cranberry juice every day
takes all the toxins out of the body
I have a friend who is an "outdoors" person. She loves to go camping...anywhere is the world. She takes a propholactic dose of homeopathy remedy STAPHYSAGRIA in a 6x (low dose) before she camps out. She has had excellent results with lack of insect bites.
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If your tooth gets knocked out put it in milk before you go to the dentist
it will keep the enamel from deteriorating.
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Capsium cream will soothe the pain of shingles.
Capsium has also been known to help diabetic neuropathy...a burning sensation on the bottom of feet.
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Flaxseed poultice on a bee sting to
stop itch.
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Oil of cajeput stopped the itching for my daughter who had the chicken poxs
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Tatoo ink can cause muscles and nerves to atrophy.
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To protect yourself against influenza, take a preventative dose of OSCILLOCOCCINUM (found at health food stores and GNC) once a month. A cupful of the tiny pellets will do. "Repeat the dose once a month during the flu season."
Be sure you know how to use homeopathy. Read the following:at bottom of page at:
http://www.lausci.com/Lau3.htm
The Cardiocheck Heart Monitor
This gadget picks up where other heart monitors leave off.
The Cardiocheck Heart Monitor gives you all the usual heart
rate monitor tests and adds an actual waveform readout much
like that produced by a hospital EKG machine. This display
is intended for monitoring and amusement purposes only --
always see your doctor for a real EKG. Having said this,
you can use this unit to check your rate after a vigorous
workout or look for telltale waveforms your doctor warned
you about. You can save readings and even connect the
device to your doctor's computer.
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Capsium cream will soothe the pain of shingles.
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Capsium has also been known to help diabetic neuropathy...a burning sensation on the bottom of feet.
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Capsium dialates blood vessels.
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Garlic has the power to kill bacteria in concentrations of 1 part garlic to 125,000 .
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Garlic for your arteries
Garlic for your heart
Peristalic helper
Take it if you're smart.
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Red pepper...Red Pepper
What can you do?
I'll open your blood vessels
Drain sinusus too.
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Niacin can take down cholesterol by 40%
Niacin is not hepato toxic unless it is TIMED RELEASE
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Chaparral works well for skin infections.
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For recurring vaginal candidiasis You my insert a gentian violet soaked tampon
for 3 to 4 hours once or twice daily for 12 days.
*******
Gota Kola for psoraisis ..skin ulcers...blisters and leprosy. It takes away wrinkles too.
Make paste and apply.
Gota Kola..also called Indian pennywort...taken internally for ...boosting memory and energy.
The chinese have regarded it as an anti-aging herb for centuries.
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L-Lysine is good for calcium absorption
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For Back pain use apple cider vinegar ... yucca root...devils claw..Black cherry concentrate.
Homeopathic remedy...tellurium .... is great for
back pain related to the vertebra
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For cancer ... apricot seeds ... B-17 amygdalin
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Flaxseed poultice on a bee sting to stop itch.
*****
Overuse of Tylenol is very damaging to the liver
*****
For lung and breathing problems use a pint of water
containing half a teaspoon of salt and 4 teaspoons of sugar
When one is dehydrated the salt breaks down the phlegm
the water assists removal of infection
and the sugar gives temporary/quick energy boost.
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Put Rescue Remedy on hives.
Nettle tincture Is Great for Hives
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Lyme disease symptoms are severe headaches, pains in every
bone and joint in his body, chills, fever, and after 4
days, bullseye mark on body where tick bit.
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STUFF FOR KIDS
Trading CDs
Do your kids love playing computer games but are getting
bored with the ones they own? Chances are, your neighbor's
kids are in the same boat. Instead of spending big bucks
for new CDs this summer, why not simply trade CDs for a
week or two?
Establish a trading day, such as every Monday morning, and
trade only 1 or 2 at a time. Be sure to label your CDs, so
you don't lose them forever. Return address labels work
nicely for this purpose.
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School Shoe Tip
For the best prices, selection, and size availability, buy
school shoes, especially athletic shoes, at the end of July
or beginning of August.
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Koby The Interactive Talking Bear
(Very good toy for children with cancer)
This is a great item for the young gadgeteer. Koby is a toy
bear that plays math games and understands his A-B-Cs. He
plays math and word games and also does silly things to
entertain a child. His voice recognition is quite good
since it is based on the voices of over 400 children. He
even lets you know when he can't understand you. Unlike
some other "intelligent" toys, he has an actual "OFF"
switch so you can make him hush when it's time for bed or
your boss walks in.
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Wrinkles and Blemishes
MIX egg white and olive oil to make a Jelly like masque
and put on face and neck...Leave for 30 minutes for wrinkles.
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Castor oil applied daily to age spots will eventually remove them.
Go to this page for more tips:
http://kesti16.com/Kesti Page/Hair.HTM
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A friend will see you through after others see you are through.......
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The hardest thing to give ....is in!
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Happiness is: A healthy mental attitude,a grateful
spirit, a clear conscience, and a heart full of love........
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1st to 4th grade kids learn to read .....4th on.....kids read to learn.
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The wisdom of elders is as a delicate and beautiful butterfly...
if you rush at it and wildly pursue it...it will flutter from your reach... sit quietly...be still and listen....
perhaps the butterfly will speak to your heart
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Whatever you need more of, give more of it.
For what you give to others indicates your belief in its abundance.
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Yesterday is a cancelled check.
Tomorrow is a promissory note.
Today is cash...
Spend it wisely.
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click on link below:
UPDATE On March 5, 2007
Check out my Popcorn Flour Recipes
plus easily revise your recipes to low calorie and eat healthy for life!
http://kesti16.com/Tressba/EatsAndTreats.html
Attention!
As of November 8, 2006 I had 54,427 visitors and reloads on my Tripod counter
Due to a problem, I now have started the count over with a Carp fish counter.
Click under My New Green Counter to see a very interesting site and pictures about Carp Fishing!
Thanks, Kesti
