Great household tips

Hi There,

My friend posted a link to this list of helpful hints.  I think they're great so I wanted to share.  I hope they're helpful to you as well:

1.  Take your bananas apart when you get them home.  They ripen faster when connected.
2.  Cheese stays fresher and won't get moldy if you store it in aluminum foil.
3.  Peppers with three bumps on the bottom are sweeter, four bumps are firmer.
4.  To make an omelet rich add a spoonful of sour cream.
5.  Add garlic immediately to a recipe if you want a light garlic flavor.  Add it at the end for a stronger flavor.
6.  Put a can of store bought frosting in the mixer and whip for a couple of minutes.  It can double in size and you'll eat less sugar.  Add a teaspoon of vanilla and it will taste more homemade.
7.  Put a dryer sheet in your pocket and mosquitoes won't bother you.
8.  To get rid of fruit flies, take a small glass and fill it half way with apple cider vinegar.  Add two drops of dishwashing liquid.  Mix well. Leave on counter and flies will be gone.

Hope these help.

Love,
Beth

Meatballs

Hi There,
Not much to do on this snowy day other than cook.  I decided to make meatballs because they're Brad's favorite.  But today I did something different.  I added a rounded tablespoon of store bought pesto to the mix.  OMG!!!!  They're the best meatballs I've ever made!!!

I just wanted to share this tip with you.  Give it a try.  I promise you won't be disappointed!!

Enjoy!!

Love,
Beth

Casserole for a snow day........

Today is another snowy day in New England.  I'm stuck at home and because I really didn't expect this snowstorm, there's not much in the fridge to cook.  So looked in the pantry to see what I could throw together.  Then I remembered this casserole.  It's fun and really tastes great!!

Beanie Wienie Casserole

8 beef hotdogs, sliced
1 cup chopped onions
2 Tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 Tablespoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
16 oz baked beans
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
12 oz shredded cheese - American or Cheddar
1/2 lb cooked and drained elbow macaroni

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Put butter, chopped onion and sliced hot dogs in a saute pan and cooked until hot dogs are browned.  Set aside.
In a bowl put beans, mustard, allspice, pepper, ketchup, brown sugar and mix.  Fold in cheese (I use a combination of both kinds of cheese) and macaroni.  Add hotdog/onion mixture.
Put mixture into a casserole dish and bake for 30 minutes until bubbly.

I have a picture of this casserole to post but for some reason it won't upload.  So I'll post it at a later date when my computer stops acting up!!

Enjoy!!!!
Love,
Beth