Of paintbrushes & mackeral
Volume III, Issue 3:
© Copyright Deborah Michelle Sanders 2005
Were not the L-rd my help,
I should soon dwell in silence.
When I think my foot has given way,
Your faithfulness, O L-rd, supports me.
When I am filled with cares,
Your assurance soothes my soul.
Psalm 94, verses 17 to 19
HOUSEHOLD HINTS:
Thinking of tossing out that used paintbrush that has seen better days? Think again. You can cut off an inch from the end of the bristles, so that you can use the brush for dusting. Or, cut off almost all of the bristles, leaving only 1/2”, & you’ll have a handy scrub brush.
Gals, multiply your wardrobe of necklaces by twisting a scarf. Just attach one end to a doorknob (tie it around) securely. Twist & twist & hold the scarf taut. When you get to the other end, hold that end tightly in your non-dominant hand. Using both hands, remove the other end from the doorknob. Holding both ends tightly, put the scarf around your neck & tie it. It may look best with the knot behind your neck, in front, or at one side – experiment!
If you are remodeling your house, & wish to use new moldings, opt for the short type instead of the longer ones. You’ll save on a per-foot basis – you are exchanging your labor for a higher price.
Check out the liquid capacity of your ice-cream scoop. Most hold a quarter-cup. The scoop makes a great utensil for measuring solid shortening.
To find out whether your toilet is leaking, first, flush it. Then put a few drops of food coloring or a teaspoon of the spice turmeric into the tank. Give it 10 minutes & then check the bowl. If the water in the bowl is colored now, you’ve got trouble!
If your dish reeks of black pepper, add a little butter or margarine (& here’s a plug for Smart Balance, the most economical healthy spread on the market). The fat addition will work wonders on the taste!
A car battery should be replaced about 6 months BEFORE its warranty date expires, as its charge will probably be low at that point.
You can toast small or short slices of bread by threading a toothpick through them & hanging the toothpick horizontally over the toaster rim.
RECIPE:
Mackeral Loaf:
Canned mackerel is one of the cheapest foods in the world. I subsisted on it & brown rice when I was in college & in between paychecks. But it tastes awful when eaten plain. Here is a recipe that makes it taste VERY good. Remember not to eat mackerel often, as it is one of the fishes that has the highest mercury content.
3 eggs
1 15-oz can mackerel
2 tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper OR freshly-ground black pepper to taste
1 tsp celery seeds
1 tsp paprika
1 T Worcestershire sauce
2T lemon juice
1-1/4 c milk
1-1/4 c uncooked oats
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Pour into an 8” or 9” square pan that you have sprayed with oil. Cook for 1 hour. Serves 9.
© Copyright Deborah Michelle Sanders 2005
Were not the L-rd my help,
I should soon dwell in silence.
When I think my foot has given way,
Your faithfulness, O L-rd, supports me.
When I am filled with cares,
Your assurance soothes my soul.
Psalm 94, verses 17 to 19
HOUSEHOLD HINTS:
Thinking of tossing out that used paintbrush that has seen better days? Think again. You can cut off an inch from the end of the bristles, so that you can use the brush for dusting. Or, cut off almost all of the bristles, leaving only 1/2”, & you’ll have a handy scrub brush.
Gals, multiply your wardrobe of necklaces by twisting a scarf. Just attach one end to a doorknob (tie it around) securely. Twist & twist & hold the scarf taut. When you get to the other end, hold that end tightly in your non-dominant hand. Using both hands, remove the other end from the doorknob. Holding both ends tightly, put the scarf around your neck & tie it. It may look best with the knot behind your neck, in front, or at one side – experiment!
If you are remodeling your house, & wish to use new moldings, opt for the short type instead of the longer ones. You’ll save on a per-foot basis – you are exchanging your labor for a higher price.
Check out the liquid capacity of your ice-cream scoop. Most hold a quarter-cup. The scoop makes a great utensil for measuring solid shortening.
To find out whether your toilet is leaking, first, flush it. Then put a few drops of food coloring or a teaspoon of the spice turmeric into the tank. Give it 10 minutes & then check the bowl. If the water in the bowl is colored now, you’ve got trouble!
If your dish reeks of black pepper, add a little butter or margarine (& here’s a plug for Smart Balance, the most economical healthy spread on the market). The fat addition will work wonders on the taste!
A car battery should be replaced about 6 months BEFORE its warranty date expires, as its charge will probably be low at that point.
You can toast small or short slices of bread by threading a toothpick through them & hanging the toothpick horizontally over the toaster rim.
RECIPE:
Mackeral Loaf:
Canned mackerel is one of the cheapest foods in the world. I subsisted on it & brown rice when I was in college & in between paychecks. But it tastes awful when eaten plain. Here is a recipe that makes it taste VERY good. Remember not to eat mackerel often, as it is one of the fishes that has the highest mercury content.
3 eggs
1 15-oz can mackerel
2 tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper OR freshly-ground black pepper to taste
1 tsp celery seeds
1 tsp paprika
1 T Worcestershire sauce
2T lemon juice
1-1/4 c milk
1-1/4 c uncooked oats
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Pour into an 8” or 9” square pan that you have sprayed with oil. Cook for 1 hour. Serves 9.
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