Because of my Mom , being the fantastic cook that she is, is the reason I appreciate good food and have a love of cooking myself.

Of course, my Dad, also had his hand in cooking (if some what limited)--his Daddy Specials, were always something to look forward to.

Take a break from crafting and check out recipes for much needed energy to keep on crafting.

MORE HINTS

Use of soap wrapper: Don't throw away the wrapper after removing a bar of soap. Place it inside your shoe cabinet or shoe box.  It's a cheap way of filling the air with a nice smell.

Tip from Connie--Unwrapping soap bars when you bring them home from the store. I put mine in a basket. The soap scent is pleasing and more practically, the air drying of the soap makes it last twice as long in your tub or shower.

If your polished furniture has small scratches: Try rubbing them with a shelled walnut. You'll see the scratches just disappear!

  Are your shoes smelly: Here's a solution. Put some tea leaves into a pair of stockings and stuff each into a shoe. Leave for a day or two and the smell just vanishes!

Don't throw out all that leftover wine. Freeze into ice cubes for future use in casseroles and sauces.

If you have problem opening jars: Try using latex dishwashing gloves. They give a non-slip grip that makes opening jars easy!

Don't panic if your soup's too salty: Add cut raw potatoes and throw them away once they are cooked and have absorbed the salt. Your soup's saved!

Potatoes will take food stains off your fingers. Just slice and rub raw potato on the stains and rinse with water.

Water rings may be removed by rubbing petroleum jelly thoroughly into the spot. This is also good for polishing antique furniture.

Polish ashtrays with furniture polish before using and they will wipe clean easily.

A good trick when you go away on vacation is to place a baggie with a few ice cubes in the freezer. If a power failure occurs while you are gone and the food thaws and then refreezes you will know about it when you get home.

Renew the features on your old faded dolls' faces: By blending in a cream foundation. Then apply a little rouge on the cheeks and for lips, nail polish. Waterproof mascara can be used on eyes lashes.

MY RECIPES

Stuffed Bread Roll

This recipe is a favorite of the whole family and is from my brother, Paul.