by Daisy | Apr 21, 2009 | Dairy Foods, Flavorings & Condiments, Recipes
I love butter. I’ve heard you can leave it out in a crock safely or in a special bell-like contraption which holds it under water, but that isn’t going to happen in my house where resides a refrigeration enthusiast.So I really like spreadable butter but...
by Daisy | Apr 20, 2009 | Body Care, Household
Shampoo and body wash, like all synthetic detergents, work equally well in hard and soft water. The problem is that it’s expensive and rips the oils out of your hair. Hence the need for conditioner–to cover up the oil-stripping-damage done by the...
by Daisy | Apr 18, 2009 | Breads, Recipes
Slightly sweet, whole-grain, spiced muffins.Applesauce Muffinsmakes 122 cups whole wheat flour1 tsp. baking soda2 tsp. cinnamon3/4 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. nutmeg1/8 tsp. cloves1/2 cup vegetable oil of choice (I used canola)1/2 cup sugar1 egg1 1/2 cup applesauce1 cup chopped...
by Daisy | Apr 17, 2009 | Beginner Gardens, Garden
Meet Johnny Jump Up. He’s an old fashioned favorite viola-family-type thing. But I like him because he’s the first face I see in the spring and he self-seeds like a maniac. He has my front door looking uber-cute about five minutes before spring officially...
by Daisy | Apr 16, 2009 | Crafts, Crochet
Not absorbent, but scrubs like nothing I’ve ever seen. Especially good if you have any of that leftover baby yarn with the fine thread woven in. Texture is everything.And in case you’ve guessed my secret, yes, this was going to be a baby blanket gift...
