How-to’s, Tips and Tricks
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Tarnished Silver Jewelry
Growing up in southeastern Arizona in the 1980s meant that silver jewelry was very popular. We had a local silversmith, Mr. Hernandez, who was just amazing at his craft. He fashioned many pieces for my parents. He made a silver, turquoise, and mother-of-pearl inlay belt buckle for my dad with his initials, and also a…
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Squeaky Hinges
You know when you are trying to be super quiet so the hubby or kids don’t hear you open the snack cupboard door? Or the baby is sleeping, and you try to close the door, and that obnoxious loud squeak completely wrecks the plan? You look and find that you are out of “WD-40”, and…
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Stained Coffee Decanter
Have you ever left the coffee maker on, not realizing it, and when you do remember, the coffee that was left in the pot has been burned? Use salt and ice cubes to remove the burnt-on coffee. If you have a stain on the outside of the pot, like the one shown here, obviously, the…
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Kitchen Conversions
I saw this wooden trivet at a local craft fair with a kitchen conversion chart on it, and thought what a clever idea. I have no idea who the creator was; their information was not stamped on the back, and the sticker that was there has washed off. I don’t know how many times I…
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Ingredient Substitutions
There is nothing worse than when you are in the middle of a recipe and realize you don’t have a key ingredient. As I have said before, I don’t live in town, so getting to the grocery store isn’t always convenient. Here is a compiled list of some substitutions that may help you out.
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Rice Packets
Did you know that white rice has many purposes and can be used for more than eating? I use rice in many different applications. Have you ever had a spice like salt or onion powder become clumped up and solid as a rock? That is because it has been exposed to humidity or moisture. This…