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Just take a 2 liter bottle and cut off the top of it, about a 1/4 of the way down. Turn the cut off part upside down and place back on the bottle. You can put pop (or lemonade) in the bottom and it attracts the bees. They can't get out and eventually die.

Tip on Steel Wool Steel wool will last forever if it is placed in the freezer after each use. I have a small ramekin that holds the steel wool in the freezer door.

Veggie and egg omlets pork sausage links Thick slices of home baked honey wheat toast with strawberry jam orange juice

04-25 If you shop once a week or less often, buy both fresh and processed -- that is, canned or frozen -- fruits and vegetables, and juices. Use the fresh first; save the processed items for use later. Buy both ripe and not-so-ripe fresh fruits and vegetables -- for example, yellow and green bananas -- so that the not-so-ripe items will last a few days longer and be ready for eating after you've finished the ripe ones. Keep fruits and vegetables where you can see them often -- on the top shelf of the refrigerator, or, for fruits that don't need refrigeration (such as bananas and apples), on the table or counter or another easy-to-spot-place. The more often you see the fruits and vegetables, the more likely you may be to eat them.

1. Hot Dog Provencale 8 Hot Dogs 8 Slices Bacon 1 cup Minced Onion 1 Clove Minced Garlic One 8 oz Can Tomato 1/2 tsp Salt 1 Dash Pepper Fry bacon, onion and garlic until bacon is crisp. Drain most of bacon fat. Stir in tomatoes, salt and pepper. Heat to a boil, reduce heat and simmer about 10 minutes. Add hot dogs; cover and simmer about 15 min. 2. 7th Inning Hot Dogs 2 8oz. cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls 8 Cheese-filled or regular hot dogs, cut in half Heat oven to 375F. Separate dough into 8 rectangles; firmly press perforations to seal. Cut each rectangle in half lenghwise. Place a hot dog half lengthwise on 1 end of dough strip. Fold dough in half over hot dog. Press short edges to seal, leaving sides open. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 11 - 13 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 16. Serve with ketchup, mustard and pickle relish, if desired 3. Spanish Hot Dogs + Rice 2 - 3 tbsp. melted butter 1/2 lb. hot dogs sliced 1/2" thick 3/4 c. diced green pepper 3/4 c. diced onion 1 diced garlic clove 1 16oz. can plain stewed tomatoes 2 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. sweet marjoram 1 tsp. chili powder enough hot cooked rice for 4 people Saute hot dogs, pepper, onion and garlic in the butter. Add tomatoes, salt, marjoram and chili powder. Simmer for about 5 minutes. Add cooked rice and stir to blend. 4. Creole Hot Dogs and Rice 3/4 diced onion 1 tabsp. + 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning 4 diced slices bacon 4 sliced hot dogs 2 c. cooked rice 1 15oz. can diced tomatoes, with juice 2 1/4 tsp. dried basil Cook bacon in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat 5 - 6 minutes, or until bacon is slightly crisp. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a bowl. Set aside. Saute onion in bacon drippings 4 - 5 minutes or until onion is softened. Stir in seasoning and sliced hot dogs and cook 2 minutes. Add rice, bacon, and tomatoes and cook 3 - 4 minutes, or until heated through. Remove from heat. Stir in basil and serve. 5. Italian Tofu Hot Dogs 4 medium sliced potatoes 1 large thinly sliced onion 1 thinly sliced green pepper 6 sliced fat free tofu hot dogs 2 loaves pizza bread or 4 large pitas, cut into 1/2's Place potatoes in a microwave safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 8 - 10 minutes or until potatoes are done. Coat a LARGE non stick frying pan with a little cooking spray.Add onions and saute until they begin to turn brown. Add pepper, potatoes and tofu dogs. Cook until all is hot. Stuff into bread or pitas. Serve with some ketchup, mustard or spaghetti sauce, if desired. 6. Glamour Dogs 1/2 c. crushed corn chips 1/2 medium minced onion 1/4 c. tomato sauce 1 c. grated Cheddar cheese 1 tsp. Worchestershire sauce 10 hot dogs, split lenghtwise Mix all ingredients except hot dogs together. Heat oven to 350. Place the hot dogs into a baking dish and fill each dog with the mixture. Bake about 12 minutes. Serves 10. 7. Joan Lunden's Paprikash 1 medium diced onion 2 tbsp. butter 1 sliced green pepper salt, pepper, and paprika to taste 2 or 3 diced potatoes 1 20oz. canwhole tomatoes, chopped, reserving juice water 6 - 8 sliced hot dogs Simmer onion in butter. Add green pepper, salt, pepper, and paprika. Add potatoes. Mix in tomatoes and juice. Add enough water to cover. Simmer 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add hot dogs, cook another 8 minutes. Serves 6. 8. Hot Dog Ramen Boil about 2 cups of water. Throw in a hot dog, some frozen vegetables, and then the noodles. When everything seems done, drain almost all the water. Cut the hot dogs up and add 1/2 of the "seasoning packet." This works best with the "creamy chicken" or "chicken mushroom" varieties. 9. Hot Dog Soup #1 1 tbsp. Olive oil 1 chopped small onion 2 choppped small carrots 1 chopped small celery stalk 1/4 tsp. thyme 1/4 tsp. oregano 3 1/2 c. chicken broth 1 c. water 6 small red potatoes, cut into cubes 1/4 lb. green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces 1/2 c. frozen whole kernel corn 1/2 c. cooked elbow macaroni 1 tbsp. dried parsley 4 hot dogs, sliced into bite size chunks 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper salt to taste Heat oil in stockpot and saute hot dogs until brown. Remove from heat. Add onions, carrots, celery, thyme, and oregano. Cover and cook over medium heat until the onion is tender and transparent, just a few minutes. Add broth, water and potatoes. Brng to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are cooked. Add green beans and cook 5 minutes. Add corn and macaroni. Cook another 5 minutes. Stir in parsley, hot dogs, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Heat through. Add salt to taste. Makes 6 servings. 10. Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs 8 hot dogs prepared yellow mustard 1/4 c. finely minced raw onion 4 slices American cheese, folded in half, separate, and fold in half again (you should have 2 thin slices of 8 piles) 8 slices raw bacon 8 hot dog buns Cut a slit in each hot dog, being careful not to cut all the way through. Place the amount of mustard you desire in the cut. Sprinkle the onion evenly among the dogs, on top of the mustard. Place the cheese on topof the onions. Wrap one slice of bacon diagonally around each hot dog. Place on a baking pan and bake at 350 to desired doneness. Makes 8 servings. 11. Hot Dog Hash 6 sliced hot dogs oil or butter 6 potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 medium chopped mild onion 1 dash salt and pepper, or to taste 1 dash garlic powder, or to taste Partially boil the potatoes until slightly tender when pierced with a fork. Place just a coating of oil in a frying pan and heat. Add onion, hot dogs and potatoes. Cook until potatoes are golden. Makes 4 servings. 12. Potato Dogs 2 c. leftover mashed potatoes 1/2 tsp. dry mustard 8 hot dogs paprika grated Cheddar or Parmesan cheese Mix the potatoes and mustard together. Split hot dogs the long way not quite all the way through. Fill split with potatoes mixture. Sprinkle tops with paprika. Bake in 375 for about 15 minutes or until heated through and slightly browned on top. Top with some grated cheese. Makes 8 servings. 13. Corn Dogs #1 1 c. corn meal 1 c. flour 2 tbsp. sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 slightly beaten egg 1 c. milk 2 tbsp. melted shortening 8 hot dogs wooden skewers Mix corn meal with flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add egg and milk; blend in melted shortening. Mix well. Skewer hot dogs and dip in batter. Stand skewer side up and fry in deep-fat fryer at 350F (175C) until golden brown, about 2 or 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve hot. Makes 8 servings. 14. Hot Dogs in Barbeque 1/4 lbs. ground beef 1/4 c. chopped onion 1 tbsp. brown sugar 2 tsp. vinegar 1 small can tomato paste one can of water 1 tbsp. dry mustard 3/4 tsp. salt 8 hot dogs Brown ground beef and onion. Then all other ingredients and combine. Place in a baking dish and bake, covered, at 350 for 45 minutes. Makes 8 servings. 15. Crown of Franks 2 dozen franks large needle threaded with string 1 16oz. can sauerkraut 1 12oz. bag frozen tator tots Lay the franks side by side on a heavy baking sheet or in a baking pan. Sew the franks 1/2 inch from top, and 1/2 inch from bottom, leaving about 2 inches of string on each end. Tie the ends of the strings together. Stand up on one end. Stuff the middle with sauerkraut. Place tator tots around the outside edges of franks. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes. 16. Barbequed Hot Dogs #1 2 tbsp. butter 1/2 chopped onion 8 - 10 hot dogs 1 tsp. prepared yellow mustard 1 10 3/4oz. can condensed tomato soup 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp. molasses 1/2 tsp. vinegar 1/2 soup can water 4 drops hot sauce Melt butter. Cook onion and hot dogs in butter until the onion is cooked and hot dogs are browned. Mix the remaining ingredients together in a bowl. Pour over the hot dogs and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir often. Serves 8 - 10. This may be made completely on the stovetop, or mix everything together and bake in the oven. xxx 17. Creamy Skillet Dogs 1, 10 3/4oz. can condensed cream of celery soup 3/4 c. water 1 tbsp. butter or margarine 1 pound beef franks, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 3/4 c. uncooked long grain rice 1 10oz. package frozen peas 1, 4 1/2oz. jar sliced mushrooms, drained 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese, (4 ounces) In a skillet, combine soup, water and butter; and bring to a boil. Add the franks and rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 - 18 minutes or until rice is almost tender. Stir in peas and mushrooms. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender and peas are heated through. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand until cheese melts. Makes 4 - 6 servings. 18. Pizza Dogs 2 tubes refrigerator roll of pizza dough 1 cup grated part-skim mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup Parmesan (part-skim) cheese Non-stick spray 4 tbsp. pizza sauce or pasta sauce 8 hot dogs Optional pizza toppings: onions, green peppers, olives, etc. 1 tbsp Italian herb seasoning mix (or your own mix of oregano, thyme, parsley, etc.) Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Open package of pizza dough, gather ingredients, grate cheese, and dice vegetables. Spray cookie sheet with non-stick spray. Place pizza dough on sheet and cut into 8 squares; press dough thin with fingers. Add pizza sauce to each square. Add hot dogs and other pizza toppings and pizza herbs to taste. Wrap the hot dogs completely in the dough and pinching the ends. Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until crust begins to brown. Serve with warm pizza sauce for dip. Serves 6. 19. Cheddar Dog Chowder 2 c. water 2 c. potatoes 1/2 c. carrots 1/2 c. celery 1/4 c. onion Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 c. margarine 1/2 c. flour 2 c. milk 1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese 1 c. chopped hot dogs Dice potatoes, carrots, celery and onions. Combine with water and salt and pepper. Cook together for 10-12 minutes. Make sauce over medium heat with margarine, flour and milk. Add grated Cheddar cheese. Combine sauce with vegetables and add desired meat. Heat until bubbly. Serves 6. 20. Hot Dog Noodle Stew 1 sm. pkg. noodles 1 pkg. wieners 1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes, chopped 1 sm. can tomato sauce Margarine Brown wieners in margarine, after slicing crosswise. Cook noodles. Add other ingredients to wieners and simmer. Combine noodles and sauce 21. Reuben Wieners 1 pkg. wieners 1 pkg. Swiss cheese Mustard 1 sm. can shredded kraut Rye bread, sliced Warm wieners and kraut, separately. Slice wieners lengthwise. Spread bread with mustard. Add sliced wieners, kraut and Swiss cheese. Grill on both sides until cheese is melted and bread is browned. 22. Skillet Corn Dogs This recipe is a kids' delight! All the foods kids love and it's so easy to make. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Makes 8 servings Ingredients: 1 box (7 1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese dinner 1 pound hot dogs, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 can (15 1/4 ounces) corn or Mexican-style corn, drained 2 tablespoons McCormick® 1 Step Beef Seasoning: Skillet Mac Directions: 1, Prepare macaroni and cheese as directed on package. Meanwhile, brown hot dogs in lightly oiled nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, about 4 to 5 minutes. 2. Add corn, 1 Step, and cooked macaroni and cheese. Cook and stir until heated.

Lois said it perfectly! Good deeds don't go unnoticed by The Lord.

I will holler when I need ya Dee. I really want to do beans but also have been afraid of Botulism.

this weekend I am cutting and sending I think!

Can you tell we are hockey fans here!!!! GO CANADA! I LOVE CANADA! ASK CAPPY! I WAS THINKING OF VISITING FOR THE WEEKEND DURING THE SUMMER BUT NOW WITH SARS. I ALWAYS WANTED DUO CITIZENSHIP!

K-MART AND WALMART- THUMBS UP FOR RETURNS WITHOUT SALES SLIPS. A while ago Cappy purchased a cd for me at Walmart but accidentally left it in the basket out in a dark parking lot so I called Walmart right away and the manager had his lot people look for the cd but they couldn't find it. In the meantime he told Cappy to come back up and he would give him a replacement copy for free. When Cap got back up to Walmart the cd was not in the parking lot but Cap left it at the register still in the bag. He had so many purchases he overlooked the small package. Walmart was wonderful. Now for K-Mart: I had purchased a bed in a bag set and had it for 9 months when I decided I didn't want the design and color for my bedroom so after months of leaving the sales slip on the bag I went to take this product back and do you think I could find the salesslip. I called the manager and he told me to bring it back to return it and I could exchange it for another that I liked or get my money with the sales tax back.. I opted for a different set which was at lower cost and ended up getting money back and they were very accomodating. THUMBS UP FOR SERVICE!

ORECK VACUUM - THUMBS DOWN! I have one which I purchased from my cousin who owns the local franchise and I have to tell you for the amount of money I paid for this machine I would rather have an old fashioned cleaner that runs on people power and picks up more dirt and dust from the carpets. Buy yourself a cheap vacuum: It will be as serviceable as the Oreck without the exhorbitant cost.

George Forman Grill- THUMBS UP! Using this grill is a good way to drain fat from your meat while cooking and an easy way to inhome grill. Its not only good for meats but grilling veggies as well. Very Healthy and a good buy.

Most of the fruit in fruit-flavored yogurts is actually fruit jam, which is high in sugar and low in nutrients. For a healthier yogurt, mix plain yogurt with chopped fresh fruit, Add extra sweetness with sugar substitutes if required. Campfire Cake In A Orange Shell This is good 1Box Jiffy yellow cake mix -- (8 oz.) 6 Large Thick skin oranges water tinfoil (heavy) Slice 2 inches in diameter from oranges and save. Remove orange from shell being careful not to damage shell. Prepare cake mix per instructions. Fill each orange shell half full of cake mix. Replace top and wrap in foil. Bake in hot coals or on grill about 20 minutes, turning often. I use this as a breakfast treat when camping. We eat the oranges out of the shell with a spoon, then when the cakes are done you may eat them with a spoon or peel your orange and have a hot orange cake.

Rub a slice or two of rye bread against the soiled wallpaper and it will clean the paper. The gluten in the rye flour is one of the ingredience used in commercial wallpaper cleaning solutions.

Save and cut the front off of any greeting card and use it as a free postcard.

Save them to dry herbs on. Put herbs on top of one screen and then add another screen on top of the herbs to keep them from blowing away while they are drying on a table in the sun. Another way to dry those herbs is to place herbs in paper sacks half full and tie the top with a twistie or fold the bag over twice and store in a dry place away from sunlight. In about a week the herbs will be dry so you can remove them from the bags and store them in air tight glass jars in the pantry.

Basil- Fresh or dried basil is used in cooking to flavor Italian and Mediterranean dishes. Fresh leaves are used in tomato and pesto sauces. Basil is good with veal, lamb, fish, poultry, white beans, pasta, rice, tomatoes, cheese, and eggs. It also is used in vinegar and for tea. Bay Leaves- Mainly used in soups, stews, and tomato sauces. Bay leaf also flavors shellfish, pickling brines, game meats, and herbal teas. Remember to remove bay leaf before serving. Chives- Fresh leaves are excellent for making herbal butters and vinegars. They also may be used in salads, soups, and soft cheese and on grilled meats. Chives are one of the fines herbs and can be chopped and mixed together with chervil, parsley, and tarragon to make a mild blend of herbs to flavor cooked chicken and fish, salads, steamed vegetables, soups, and omelettes. Caraway- The seeds are used to flavor breads, cakes, biscuits, boiled or baked onions, potato dishes, baked fruit, cream cheese, soups, and stews. They also may be sprinkled into the pot when steaming turnips, beet roots, parsnips, carrots, cabbage, and cauliflower. The leaves are used in salads, soups, and stews and with spinach and zucchini. The roots can be boiled and eaten like parsnips with melted butter or white sauce. Dill - Used in herbal butter and herb vinegars. It can flavor fish, lamb, pork, poultry, cheese, cream, eggs, vegetables, avocados, apples, popcorn, salads, soups, sauces, and spreads. Fennel- This licorice-flavored plant is used in sauces, soups, stews, and salads and as garnish for fish. The stems can be eaten like celery, and the roots can be boiled as a vegetable. The seeds can be used whole or ground in desserts, breads, cakes, cookies, teas, and beverages. Garlic- Sauteed or fresh garlic tastes vibrant and onionlike. It is added to many dishes, including spaghetti sauce, pork roast, herb butter, fresh salads, beans, stuffings, dressings, stews, soups, and marinades. The cloves are either minced or added whole and removed before the dish is served. Horseradish Horseradish root has a sharp, mustard-like taste. It is used to make a condiment and herbal butter. It is used with fish, beef, sausages, poached chicken, egg salad, potato salad, and beets. Mint Apple Mint-Use in vinegars and for making hot tea. Catmint-Rub onto beef and pork to add flavor. Lemon mint-Used to make herbal tea Peppermint-used flavors candy, teas, vinegars, jellies, sauces Spearmint-It has a milder flavor than peppermint and is used in candy, teas, meats, fish, vegetable dishes, fruit salad, fruit beverages, vinegars, jellies, and sauces Oregano- Fresh or dried leaves flavor tomato sauce, vinegar, butter, omelets, quiche, bread, marinated vegetables, beef, poultry, game, onions, black beans, and zucchini. Parsley- Used to flavor grilled meat, poultry, soups, and salads. It may be used in herbal butters and vinegars or as a garnish. Rosemary- Dried or fresh leaves may be used to flavor poultry, fish, lamb, beef, tomatoes, mushrooms, cheese, eggs, potatoes, vinegars, and herbal butters. Sage- It flavors vinegars, herbal butter, omelets, soups, and poultry stuffings Savory- Summer-Fresh or dried leaves flavor vinegars, herb butters, bean dishes, creamy soups, and tea. Winter-Has a stronger flavor than summer savory. Fresh or dried leaves are used to flavor vinegars, herb butters, bean dishes, creamy soups, and tea Sweet Marjoram- The leaves and flowers are used fresh or dried in cooking many foods, including beef, veal, lamb, poultry, fish, green vegetables, carrots, cauliflower, eggs, mushrooms, and tomatoes. It flavors stews, marinades, sautes, dressing, vinegars, butter, and oils. Tarragon -Leaves Tarragon is used to flavor vinegars, herbal butter, shellfish, pork, beef, poultry, leeks, potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, onions, asparagus, mushrooms, broccoli, peas, and rice. Use the fresh leaves in salads, tartar sauce, and French dressing. Thyme- This is a very versatile herb. A very splendid herb for tomato soup, minestrone and clam chowder, beans, broccoli, peas, spinach. Also wonderful in egg and cheese dishes. Fresh or dried thyme may be added to salads.

Chicken Parmigiana Prep: 5 min, Cook: 25 min. 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs 2 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese 3/4 tsp. Italian herb seasoning 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast halves 1 egg, beaten 1 cup tomato sauce 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine first 4 ingredients in shallow bowl. Dip each chicken breast in beaten egg, then roll in breadcrumb mixture to evenly coat. Place chicken on a cookie sheet or jelly-roll pan. Bake 10 minutes. Turn chicken over and bake another 10-12 minutes, or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Spoon tomato sauce over chicken. Sprinkle cheese over top. Bake 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Per serving: calories 267, fat 7.4g, 26% calories from fat, cholesterol 126mg, protein 36.4g, carbohydrates 12.2g, fiber 1.2g, sugar 3.5g, sodium 690mg, diet points 6.2. Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.9, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.4, Lean meat: 1.2, Fat: 0.5, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 3.4

Perking Up Silk Flowers If silk flowers look dull or droopy, put them into a large plastic bag with several tablespoons of salt. Hold the stems and twist the bag shut. Shake well several times. The dust will cling to the salt and your flowers will look fresher!

I am in the mood for some rice so maybe I will make: Spanish Rice with cut up steak chunks I think I will throw some veggies in with the rice to make it all a one pot dish Chocolate Chip Cookies and Fruit for dessert.

Our area was the highest laid off and fired area in the State for the past couple of years. Friends and Family alike have lost their jobs after working at companies like IBM for over 20 years. This is a familiar site all around the Nation and I do believe we are in some kind of depression. Not as bad as the crash but perhaps getting there. My prayers go out to you and your family Becca. Just hang in there...

Reynolds Roasting Bags- A TRIPLE THUMBS UP FOR THESE BAGS.... These bags are a great product put out by Reynolds. Cooking a Turkey or other meat takes less time and the meat comes out nice and juicy and tender. Highly recommended!

A BIG OLD THUMBS DOWN TO THE BILLY GRAHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION THAT OFFERS FREE BOOKS. After you receive a couple of copies of different books they won't send you any more unless you donate 20 dollars or more to their organization. They will spam you with email saying they want money. BILLY and FRANKLIN YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELVES! THAT 20 CAN GO TO A FOOD PANTRY TO FEED THE HUNGRY! I would rather give it there.

McDonalds inexpensive frozen yogurt cones. THUMBS UP! In the spring when they get the cone machine up and running is my favorite time to buy their cones. They heap ice cream in the cones and for 39 cents you get a good sized amount of ice cream or frozen yogurt at cheap prices. So treat yourself to a cone in the spring and you will be pleased.

Hollywood Video- THUMBS UP! Everyone who works there is so helpful. Its a pleasure to pick up videos from here.