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Where Is Your Microwave?
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on April 19, 2012
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We're redoing our kitchen and want to put the microwave somewhere other than the counter. But if we put it above the stove, the kids will never be able to reach it wi...
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- Ours is above the stove. I don't really let them use the microwave much, and when they do, they use a chair to reach it.
- Ours is perfectly entrenched above the stove. I was happy to have it already there when we moved into this house. It was too high for the kids to get into trouble. ...
- Ours in on the counter but in a corner out of the way - I think it's perfect! There is a corner cabinet below it and above it, so it the microwave wasn't tucked in th...
Seeking Candy Recipes
Asked by S.B. from Dallas
on December 5, 2008
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i am looking for candy recipes that are fun and easy to make. My friend hosts an annual holiday candy making party and every person brings the ingredients and makes t...
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- Highly recommend a website that has been recommended once and maybe several more times: www.northpole.com/Kitcen/Cookbook/cat0005.html
- I make home-made caramels every Christmas. They are easy, just make sure you get them to the right temp. Over cook them, and they're hard, undercook them, and they d...
- This is similar to one you already have, but it is great! Take a small pretzel (knot kind, not stick)on a cookie sheet lined with waxed paper and place a Rolo on top....
The Wonders of Baking Soda!
Asked by K.M. from Redding
on October 25, 2010
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I am amazed at how well Baking Soda cleans! A couple weeks ago I tried a paste of water and baking soda in my oven and let it set for a couple hours. When I came bac...
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- I use it for baths for my son once a week to help prevent rashes. My SO is a delivery driver and has horribly grimey hands take baking soda and some soap and scrub aw...
- drain cleaner! http://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/plumbing/how-to-unclog-a-drain.htm
- I have used it in the sink with vinegar (like others below) to clear a drain, I also sprinkle it on the carpet 15 min before vacuuming to get rid of carpet smells, and...
Le Creuset French Oven Owners: Give Me Your Best (Yet Honest) Sales Pitch!
Asked by R.N. from Phoenix
on August 17, 2011
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I love the look of these enameled cast iron pots. They are on the pricey side but I'm thinking about purchasing one.
Why do you love your Le Creuset? Was it wort...
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- I have two. One HUGE and one's pretty small. I use at least one of them every single day. I splurged a couple years ago and don't even remember how I survived without ...
- I have about 10 (inherited some, gifts others) of varying size/design. I love and use most my really large one (6 or 7 quart? "28" on the bottom). I can double recip...
- Hi R.- I LOVE my 'lodge' 6 quart 'dutch'...It is blue (my favorite kitchen colour LONG before it became popular). It may not withstand 'generations' of use...but...
Indoor or Outdoor Grill Suggestions?
Asked by J.J. from Dallas
on July 7, 2007
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Hi Moms,
I wanted to start grilling my meat and fish, but we dont have a grill. Any suggestions on a cheap indoor/outdoor grill? Or would it be the same if I use the ...
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- I do know that my neighbor bought a new grill a few years ago and it was so light it blew over in one of our huge winds and broke. I had my grill blow over this year a...
- Hi J J, There is actually a cheap charcoal grill at Wal-Mart for 19.96 that stands up from ground, and then they have the ones that are same size but sit on ground ...
- Hibachi's are reasonable for small cooking. I think you can even get portable ones like used for tail-gate parties. Anything that uses charcoal vs propane is cheaper...
French Fry Reruns!
Asked by S.B. from Dallas
on August 27, 2011
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Anyone have any great tips for reheating french fries? I doubt they can be back to their former glory, but may a little better than what I just heated up. I tried t...
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- A toaster oven does the trick. Use the pan not the rack, turn it on Broil for a couple of minutes.
- Just spray a cookie sheet with Pam or whatever and then spread the fries out. Set the oven on broil and put the fries close to the element. Let them cook for a minute ...
- I have a convection toaster oven and that usually works better than the standard oven. About 6 minutes at 375. Or I have tossed them in a skillet before no additional ...
A Mouse in the House
Asked by E.D. from Richmond
on November 18, 2008
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My cat just caught a mouse that came out from under my stove. Should I be worried about more mice and what should I do about it?
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- You've gotten lots of good advice. I just want to add that if you have access to an area behind your walls, you will have more luck trapping the mice. I live in a 1940...
- Mice always have roommates. Another thing to think about: we had a mouse problem and thought we'd licked it...but failed to check our attic. When we moved, I disco...
- you've already got the best 'green' mouse control there is.... a good mouser! my barn cats also keep the house relatively mouse-free. occasionally one will elude them ...
Good Make Ahead of Time Meals
Asked by M.S. from Cumberland
on July 6, 2010
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I just recently started working and my new job is sending me on a mandatory week long training. The training is far from home so I will be gone the entire week. My mot...
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- I would make a whole chicken with some rice, that way she just has to microwave the chicken and rice and make herself a salad for a quick and easy meal. Also, a big th...
- What about cutting all of the veggies and meat (store separately obviously) for a stir fry? She could cook that up in 10ish minutes on the stovetop. Also, you could ...
- You could put a beef or pork roast in the crock pot with carrots, celery and potatoes. You could do the same with a whole chicken in the crock pot, but I would leave ...
Just Found Gas Leak in Home and Trying to Get Pregnant
Asked by J.A. from San Francisco
on January 12, 2009
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Hi everyone, I hope you guys can help give me some input on this. We had moved in to our new home in March of 2007 and for some time on and off I would mention to my ...
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- Hi Jaime, Sorry to hear about your loss. I would call PG&E yourself and have them come out to make sure you are not being exposed to a toxic gas. I a...
- Hi J., Call/ask your pediatrician and ob/gyn. N.
- Do have it checked, there is something about soapy water that will show up on the valve by bubbling at the leak...Do you have propane? we do, and when it is low or jus...
What's for Dinner When It Is So Hot Out?
Asked by D.C. from Fresno
on July 16, 2010
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It is very hot where we live and I often don't feel like cooking. We do a lot of grilling but need some new ideas. I need ideas that are quick, easy, and inexpensive...
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- I live in Vallejo where it can get pretty hot in the summer. We grill everyday and in the summer time we make carne asada that is already marinated and i buy the insta...
- Mu hubby is our cook and he makes a good buffalo chicken salad. If you don't like buffalo, you can do the same with BBQ sauce. He grills chicken breasts and cuts the...
- I NEVER use my oven during the summer and I mean never. I won't even bake cookies until winter. I either grill meat outside on the bbq or so all stove-top items. On...
