http://www.heart4home.net/recipes/stuffingmix.htm
Homemade Stuffing Mix
1 C water
2 Tb butter or margarine
3 Tb dried celery flakes
1 Tb dried parsley flakes
2 tsp dried minced onion
2 tsp chicken bouillon granules
1/4 tsp poultry seasoning
1/4 tsp sage
3 1/2 C unseasoned bread cubes (dried)
To prepare:
In a sauce pan over medium heat, bring water, butter and seasonings to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat; add bread cubes and mix gently. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Toss with a fork before serving.
Serving suggestions: Add sautéed mushrooms, almonds and celery.
No dried celery, parsley or onion? Substitute about twice the amount of fresh ingredients
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This recipe may be freely distributed with the following information:
Leslie Sausage lives with her husband in rural Texas. She is the mom of four grown children, a freelance writer, and has a degree in business administration. You are invited to visit her online for more creative, practical and fun ideas — http://heart4home.net.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2234039/posts
Computer Spies Breach Fighter-Jet Project
foxnews.com ^ | April 21, 2009
Posted on Monday, April 20, 2009 10:16:52 PM by rdl6989
WASHINGTON — Computer spies have broken into the Pentagon’s $300 billion Joint Strike Fighter project — the Defense Department’s costliest weapons program ever — according to current and former government officials familiar with the attacks.
Similar incidents have also breached the Air Force’s air-traffic-control system in recent months, these people say. In the case of the fighter-jet program, the intruders were able to copy and siphon off several terabytes of data related to design and electronics systems, officials say, potentially making it easier to defend against the craft.
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/neilgen04_09.html
Recall — Firm Press Release
FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.
Neilgen Pharma Inc. and Advent Pharmaceutical Recall All Prescription Cough and Cold Drug Products Sold on or after March 5, 2008
Contact:
Bharat Patel, President
(609) 448-5500
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — April 20, 2009 — Neilgen Pharma Inc. of Westminster, MD and Advent Pharmaceutical of East Windsor, NJ are recalling all prescription cough and cold drug products sold on or after March 5, 2008. Neilgen Pharma and Advent Pharmaceutical are contract manufacturers for these products and are recalling the listed products below due to the unapproved drug product category.
Consumers taking these recall products which is being recalled shouldstop using and return product to place of purchase and contact their physician or healthcare provider to obtain a replacement medication or prescription.
Safety and effectiveness have not been established by FDA. However, patient exposure to affected products is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. Both Neilgen Pharma and Advent Pharma have stopped the production of these products and no injuries have been reported to date.
This precautionary action is focused on removing products to the retail level only. FDA has been apprised of this action. All of the products under recall were distributed to wholesalers located in Alabama and North Carolina.
The drug products can be identified by provided name, description and lot numbers.
Inquiries related to this recall should be addressed to Advent Pharma Customer Services at 1-888-634-5522. Representative is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.
Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.
This recall includes all lots manufactured/distributed on or after March 5, 2008 within expiration date of the product listed below.
Advent Pharma Recalled Products
Name
Product Description
Lot Number
RY-Tann
Caplets
Phenylephrine Tannate 25 mg/ Chlorpheniramine Tannate 9 mg Caplets
806009, 806010,
806011
D-Tann CT
Caplets
Diphenhydramine Tannate/Phenylephrine Tannate/ Carbetapentane Tannate
25/10/30 mg Caplets
806003, 806004
Neilgen Pharma Recalled Products
Name
Product Description
Lot Number
D-Tann Suspension
Diphenhydramine Tannate/Phenylephrine Tannate 25/7.5 mg Suspension
L08C192, L08D171, L08E121, L08E131,
D-Tann CT
Suspension
Diphenhydramine Tannate/Phenylephrine Tannate/ Carbetapentane Tannate
25/10/30 mg Suspension
L08C201, L08E071,
L08E091
Ben-Tann
Suspension
Diphenhydramine Tannate 25 mg Suspension
L08D032, L08E061
D-Tann AT
Suspension
Diphenhydramine Tannate/ Carbetapentane Tannate 25/30 mg Suspension
L08E271, L08E281
D-Tann CD
Suspension
Diphenhydramine Tannate/ Phenylephrine Tannate/
Carbetapentane Tannate 25/15/30 mg Suspension
L08F051
D-Tann DM
Suspension
Diphenhydramine Tannate/ Phenylephrine Tannate/
Dextromethorphan Tannate 25/7.5/75 mg Suspension
L08F121, L08F131
B-Vex
Suspension
Brompheniramine Tannate 12 mg Suspension
L08D031, L08E021,
L08E051
B-Vex D
Suspension
Brompheniramine Tannate/ Phenylephrine Tannate 12/20 mg Suspension
L08D031, L08D181
BROM TANN
8 mg/DM TANN
60 mg/PSE TANN
90 mg Suspension
Brompheniramine Tannate/ Dextromethorphan Tannate/
Pseudoephedrine Tannate 8/60/90 mg Suspension
L08C181, L08D041
DM Tann
30 mg/ PE Tann/25
mg Brom Tann
10 mg Suspension
Dextromethorphan Tannate/ Phenylephrine Tannate/
Brompheniramine Tannate 30/25/10 mg Suspension
L08D091, L08D223
L08E161, L08F111
PE Tann 20 mg/
CP Tann 4 mg
Suspension
Phenylephrine Tannate/ Chlorpheniramine Tannate 20/4 mg Suspension
L08D222, L08E201
L08F102
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Dollmaker’s Journey CUSTOMER CONNECTION
Dream ~ Imagine ~ Create ~ Grow ~ Believe ~ Magic
At http://dollmakersjourney.com we help your creative dreams come
true.
April 2009 Issue 89
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Copyright 2009 by Dollmaker’s Journey
Dollmaker’s Journey Customer Connection newsletter is a free e-mail
newsletter. Tell your friends, family and fellow dollmakers about us,
and feel free to forward this newsletter to those who might be
interested. You can visit our companion website at:
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You can read all the past issues online. Go to:
http://dollmakersjourney.com/newsletter/archives.html
The archives include an easy to follow index to all the past issues.
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Dear Dollmaking Friends,
Last month Gloria “Mimi” Winer answered a lot of different question on
FOCD (Friends of Cloth Dolls). Readers were frantically searching past
digests for her gems of wisdom. I received her permission to sort
them into topics and include some of her answers in future editions of
the Customer Connection Newsletter. I have also included relevant
comments from other dollmakers. The first such article appeared in the
March edition, and was all about choosing suitable threads for sewing
and sculpting. This month we will cover ideas on how to write your own
original doll pattern. Also check out our Customer Connection archives
for July 2002 for an article called “Pattern Writing 101” by Bonnie
Lewis and Mary Ann Kaahanui for more ideas.
Bonnie and Mary Ann
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APRIL SALE
The FAIRIES are once again a-flutter here at Dollmakers Journey.
Spring has sprung in the Northern Hemisphere and you guessed it – our
huge selection of FAIRY patterns are 20% off for the entire month of
APRIL. Be sure to stock up! http://www.dollmakersjourney.com/
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MARCH QUIZ WINNER
Q: What is the longest word that can be made using the letters only on
one row of the computer keyboard?
A: I got several interesting answers, and all were included in the
drawing. The longest word using the top row of letters is RUPTUREWORT
(11 letters) which is a plant of the family Caryophyllaceae growing in
North America and Europe and believed to have diuretic properties. A
close runner-up using that same row is TYPEWRITER (10 letters).
Actually, if you searched the internet, typewriter is the answer most
commonly found. The longest word using the middle row of the keyboard
is SHAKALSHAS (also 10 letters), the plural of Shakalsha, a people
emigrating from Phrygia and colonizing Sicily in early times.
Congratulations to Deb Stukenborg from Indianapolis, Indiana. Your
name was selected at random from all of the correct quiz entries, and
you will receive a $10 gift certificate from Dollmaker’s Journey.
Watch for your name in a coming month!
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APRIL QUESTION
Q: Yabusame is a sixth-century Japanese samurai art practiced from
horseback. What sort of athletic endeavor is this?
Everyone who emails in the correct answers by May 15th will be entered
into a drawing for a $10 gift certificate to Dollmaker’s Journey. The
winner will be announced in the next newsletter. Email your answers to
Bonnie at EnchantedR@aol.com Put April Quiz in subject box. Please
include your full name and where you live (state/country) in your
email. NOTE: Several times in the past a winner was drawn with no name
or state/country included. When that happens we have to draw again. So
please, make sure you include this information with your answer.
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CHARITY CORNER
This year our challenge is for all of you to learn a new skill. Many
fun wigs for dolls can be knit or crocheted using Fun Fur yarn. In
fact, several of our Doll for All Seasons patterns use just this
skill, including how to knit stockings for our Irish Colleen and hair
(Akiko, the Bunny Girl and Miss Independence) along with crocheted
hair for Mother Earth and Fire in our Elemental Pattern. For anyone
who wishes to knit items for charity but doesn’t know how to knit, go
to http://www.knittinghelp.com It has videos for everything connected
with knitting and is very easy to follow. If you wish to crochet, this
link has many videos with step-by-step tutorials. http://www.nexstitch.com/Tutorials.html
Next check out these free patterns for darling gifts for Easter,
Halloween, and just for fun. It includes snowmen, rainbow babies, and
tea party treats. http://jeangreenhowe.com/patterns.html
A fifteen-year old boy in my community was inspired by an article
about Krochet Kids International (http://www.krochetkids.org/) where
teenage boys taught themselves how to crochet. They collected
donations of yarn and crochet hooks and raised money to travel to
Uganda to teach poverty-stricken women how to crochet caps which they
sell in the United States to raise money for the villagers there. Jace
Fugate, with the help of his mother, created this pattern to be used
for other charity projects in your local community. This cap can be
made with many different types of yarn, and is a great way to use up
leftover scraps. It is a loose crochet pattern than can be worn both
summer and winter. He has taught other boys in his high school to
crochet, and many can be seen sporting these unique hats.
Boy’s Crocheted Hat
Materials: 4 ply yarn, size H crochet hook
Size: Fits teenage boy to adult
Row 1: Chain (ch) 5, slip stitch (sl st) in fifth chain from hook.
Row 2: Ch 2, 9 double crochets (dc) in ring, sl st in top of ch 2. (9
dc)
Row 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in each dc, sl st in top of ch 2. (18 dc)
Row 4: Ch 2, (2 dc in next 2 dc, one dc in next dc) 6 times, sl st in
top of ch 2. (30 dc)
Row 5: Ch 2, (2 dc in next 2 dc, one dc in next dc) 9 times, dc in
next 3 dc, sl st in top of ch 2.
(48 dc)
Row 6: Ch 2, (2 dc in next dc, one dc in next 3 dc) 12 times, sl st in
top of ch 2. (60 dc)
Row 7: Ch 2, (2 dc in next dc, one dc in next 5 dc) 10 times, sl st in
top of ch 2. (70 dc)
Row 8: Ch 2, (skip 1 dc, dc in next dc) repeat for entire row. (35 dc)
This gives a decorative row
with holes spaced evenly around. If desired, you can change the color
of yarn for this
row and continue with new color to create a stripe.
Row 9: Ch 2, dc in each “hole” and dc around entire row. (70 dc)
Rows 10-14: Ch 2, dc in each dc around entire row. (70 dc)
Row 15: Ch 2, sc in each dc around entire row. Fasten off.
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SLOPERS – WHAT ARE THEY AND HOW TO USE THEM
One of our designers, Claire Ellen, has created an unusual pattern
called Accoutrement for Mannikins, Ladykins, and Kiddikins. Enjoy 27
pages of sloper patterns and directions designed to fit Ladykin,
Mannikin, and Kiddikins basic doll bodies. Create period costumes
complete with undergarments for all three patterns.
http://dollmakersjourney.com/claire.html
Clair Ellen writes: “Further explanation: The Accoutrement patterns
were created as a “Sloper”, which was originally used by dress
designers, and is intended as a basis for future designs. All my
examples were made from muslin, batiste, etc. I purchase a high thread
count, much washed sheet from a thrift store which gives me yards of
soft fabric for experimenting. None of my basic patterns has lace,
ribbon, or other embellishments leaving those to the imagination of
the user. This does not lead to a photo-op for the cover. All patterns
are so basic and simple that they are self-explanatory upon viewing.
My idea was that hundreds of uses could be derived from this one group
of “Sloper” patterns, piquing the imagination, rather than leading
down a straight and narrow path. I included some “period” underwear to
perhaps guide to the joys of research for costuming.”
NOTE: These multi-use slopers will fit her 19” male, 18” female, and
12” child dolls.
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CUSTOMER QUERIES
Q: I am looking for a punch that makes really nice holes in felt…Just
a plain round hole of the size consistent with cloth doll
construction. If you know of something like this, I’d appreciate
knowing where to go to buy one.
A: Try a leather punch. We sell one that makes tiny 1/16” holes
perfect for shoes at Dollmaker’s Journey. Check it out.
http://dollmakersjourney.com/leather.html
If you Google “Leather punch tool” you will find a nice selection and
may even be able to get one in a local hardware store. We both use
the revolving punch that has a selection of hole sizes. One tip, when
you insert your leather or felt into the punch put a piece of thin
cardboard underneath it. It will make the job so much easier. Leather
punches make holes up to 1/2”. For larger circles of felt (e.g. 1”)
draw 1” circles (trace around a coin for perfect circles or use a
circle template from an office supply store) on a piece of freezer
paper, iron it onto the felt, and then cut out your circles. The
freezer paper will peel off, leaving perfect 1” circles.
Q: Are you familiar with a mold making compound called Alumilite? If
so, can you tell me if it is fairly easy to use and is it fairly safe?
From what I have read it’s non toxic.
A: I have heard of this product, but have never used it. It sounds
ideal for casting small doll accessories. I did a search on
google.com and found hundreds of sites with information about it.
Here is the main company with information on how to use it.
http://www.caswellplating.com/aids/alumilite.html
Just out of curiosity, if any of you have used this product, what did
you make? Was it successful? Please send results to EnchantedR@aol.com
and I will relate your experiments in a future Customer Connection
Newsletter.
Q: Why is it people seem to prefer smaller dolls to the bigger ones?
Am I the only person who loves big dolls?
A: I think people like smaller dolls because they are easier to
display in a home. They can fit in a china cabinet or on a shelf more
easily. When I used to make porcelain dolls I loved the 24” size, but
the millettes sold better (dolls about 9-1/2” to 11” high). A lot of
doll collectors have so many dolls they only have room left for small
dolls.
Q: Once you make a cloth doll, and you display it, how do you keep it
clean? They do get dust on them, so how am I supposed to clean them -
especially the hair?
A: As far as cleaning them, I use a feather duster made of ostrich
feathers, which seem to remove most of the dust and doesn’t seem to
bother their hair styles. I have found a good feather duster removes
lots of dust and dirt, and you don’t need special sprays or polish to
keep your home clean. I got my feather duster at http://flylady.net,
and it is the best purchase I have ever made. I also have miniature
attachments for my vacuum cleaner that help remove dust. These are
also great for removing dust from computer keyboards and sewing
machines. Also, canned air seems to work well, blowing dust away from
the dolls. (However, never use canned air to clean a sewing machine
motor.) If you seal their faces with Krylon Workable Fixative spray
after painting them, it helps to keep the face clean. You can also
Scotch Guard the doll body to help eliminate stains and dirt after the
doll is completed. Some people put clear dust covers over their
dolls, or put them in glass cabinets or cases, but I feel that cloth
dolls are meant to be touched and held, so I don’t use them. I think
fabric (especially natural fibers) need to breathe. One of my
daughters wore my wedding dress when she got married, which has just
been hanging in my closet for years. When we brought it to the dry
cleaners to have it cleaned before the wedding, he was amazed it was
so white and in perfect condition. He said if it had been kept in a
plastic bag it would have deteriorated over time and yellowed. Two of
my daughters (who know better than their mom) had their wedding
dresses hermetically sealed by a dry cleaner after the wedding in a
box. This process cost over $100, and although you can see part of
the bodice of the dress through a plastic window, no one can ever try
on the dress, or enjoy looking at it, without breaking the seal. I
think my wedding dress, which was tried on by every one of my
daughters, worn by at least three brides, been in several fashion
shows, and even been used for dress up, has had more love and use. I
tend to treat dolls the same way, leaving them on display for
grandchildren to love.
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MUSINGS FROM MIMI AND JUDI ON WRITING PATTERNS
By Gloria “Mimi” Winer and Judi Wellnitz (from Doll Street)
Ree from FOCD wrote: “I was wondering if anyone knew of any resources
out on the web to help someone get a pattern together for sale. I have
been asked several times if I offered patterns for some of my dolls
and I have no idea how to go about putting one together in a
professional matter. I know for most everyone else here, it’s more
than likely an easy thing, but I am truly baffled. I am self taught so
honestly have no idea what all the correct terminology for sewing is
and such, and I have never tried to draw out my sculpting methods. I
have done the copyright for my dolls so am familiar with that, but is
there something different I have to do to copyright a pattern for
sale?”
Mimi responds - Here is how I write my patterns:
Make the doll again, from scratch. talk your way through each step
into a tape recorder, this is so that when you transcribe your words
you will not forget a simple step that you are so used to you don’t
even think about it but could meant the difference between success or
failure to the person trying to make the doll. Then include as many
photographs or drawings as you can. The more the better. Most creative
persons are very visual and words are more difficult to understand
than pictures.
Next, ask a friend or two to test the pattern and instructions without
you being present. Provide the fabric you used to design the doll and
ask them to write down questions or let you know where the directions
needed further clarification.
This takes time, but good patterns will guarantee good referrals and a
good customer base. When you are happy with your pattern, send a free
copy to Mary Ann at Dollmaker’s Journey. If she will sell them for
you, she pays very quickly and their designers get a discount on all
purchases...a win-win way to do business.
Judi adds - I think Gloria covered this really well. But on the
technical side, I found a book that although focused on quilting was
very helpful regarding the layout and design of writing patterns. It
has a lot of focus on marketing - particularly the big distributors
(which you don’t see a lot of in the doll world). It is called
Publish Your Patterns! How to Write, Print, and Market Your Designs.
I would say that about 50% of the book didn’t apply to what I wanted
to do. I’d buy it again though.
http://quiltwoman.com/nr-09.aspx
If you are planning on printing the patterns (rather than instant
download) and want to use black/white illustrations rather than
photographs to keep the costs down, I have a tutorial on how to turn
your photos into decent illustrations at my blog. I can’t draw to
save my life!
http://www.artdolls.info/pattern_making_how_to_make_drawings_when_you_cant_draw.html
I always put in a paragraph with basics too - about stitch length and
turning/pivoting on curves, etc. Your pattern might be the first doll
that someone will attempt - so you have to tell them the tricks of the
trade
(abbreviated)! I assume they know nothing.
Mary Ann sticks in her 2 cents – I make a general outline for each
pattern on a page that has two columns. First I list the order in
which the doll should be constructed that includes any special
details. For example:
I. Body Construction
A. Body
1. Pieces to Cut
2. Front construction
3. Sew front to back
4. Stuff
5. Sculpting abdomen
6. Sculpting breasts
Then on to arms, legs, head, face painting, costuming and
accessories. Following that I list all of the supplies needed and
lastly I make a list of all the pattern pieces that will be included
so I don’t forget any! This document becomes an invaluable tool and
checklist. The first one is the most time consuming to write. When
it is time to do the next pattern, all I need to do is pull out the
previous outline and revise it.
From a pattern seller’s point of view, it is important that you use an
easy to read font. Take a paragraph you have written and copy it into
a document 5 or 6 times. Put each paragraph in a different font and
see which one your eye is drawn to first. Save the fancy, scrolly,
artsy fartsy lettering for titles and headings. Bonnie and I use the
font called “Comic Sans” on all of our patterns. There is a lot of
space around the letters making them very easy to read. Having your
illustrations on the same page as the written instruction is
preferred. Be sure to print the directions on both sides of the paper
to keep the weight and the thickness of the pattern to a minimum.
Pattern pieces should be on just one side of the paper. The most
important piece of information about the doll that should be on your
cover – THE SIZE! There is world of difference between a 12” doll and
one that is 24”.
You can find out more about Judi at http://www.dollstreetdreamers.com
and http://www.artdolls.info “Mimi” Dollmaker’s Paradise site is
http://www.mimidolls.com/
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WORDS TO LIVE BY
“Wealth isn’t always measured in dollar signs. We each have time,
talent and creativity, all of which can be powerful forces for
positive change. Share your blessings in whatever form they come and
to whatever level you have been blessed.”
—Jon M. Huntsman, philanthropist and founder with his wife, Karen, of
the Huntsman Cancer Institute, from his book Winners Never Cheat:
Everyday Values We Learned as Children (But May Have Forgotten)
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CHALLENGES/COMPETITIONS
May 15, 2009 – Cloth Baby Doll Challenge
Internet Challenge open to dollmakers worldwide
For more information go to: http://thedollnet.com/babydoll/challenge.html
** Updated Information... Purchased clothing is Ok as longs as it is
indicated in the doll description. Check out the category in the Baby
Doll Challenge - “Baby Animals and Baby Critters (anything from bugs
to trolls to ???)” This will be a separate category with its own
prizes. Judi Ward is giving as a prize from a random drawing of all
of the entries in the Animal and Critter category, a “Get A Head” kit
for making a Molly Monkey. The prize will be a “fully finished head”
and then all of the needed fabrics and joint buttons and cord to make
the entire Molly. Clothing fabrics and shoes not included. Sometimes
the head is the hard part so that will be done for you. Even if you
don’t plan to enter you need to check out Baby Molly Monkey on the
challenge page.
http://thedollnet.com/babydoll/challenge.html
2009 All Dolled Up: Beaded Art Doll Competition
Due date: August 31, 2009
Theme: Earthen Mother
Official rules posted here: http://www.landofodds.com/store/alldolledup.htm
September 4-7, 2009 – DragonCon Art Show and Convention
Atlanta, Georgia
To enter the juried show with dolls that are SciFi or fantasy themed,
apply by April 15.
Information and applications for the show can be found here
http://artshow.dragoncon.org/index.html
October 15-18, 2009 – Treasures of the Gypsy Challenge
Houston, Texas
The theme this year is “The Enchanted Gypsy.” Send $20 to Pamela Armas
to receive your challenge packet of “Gypsy” fabric and trims. This
includes the entry fee and shipping. All dolls to be exhibited at the
Houston Quilt Festival!
For more info: GypsyTreasures@cs.com
For packet send $20 to: Treasures of the Gypsy PO Box 748 Mountainair,
NM 87036
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UPCOMING EVENTS YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS
April 25, 2009 – Calgary Doll Club Doll Teddy and Toy Sale
Acadia Recreation Centre, 240-90 Ave. S. E., Calgary Alberta, Canada
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
April 30 - May 3, 2009 - Artistic Figures in Cloth
Columbus, Ohio
For information go to http://www.cyndysdolls.com/
April 30 - May 3, 2009 - Canadian Doll Artists Association 10th
Anniversary Conference
Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
For information email conference_registrar@dollartists.ca
OR visit their website at http://www.doll_artists.ca
May 21 – 23, 2009 – Fiber Arts Fiesta 2009
Albuquerque, New Mexico
http://www.fiberartsfiesta.org/
May 28 - June 1, 2009 – Creations in Fiber, Inc. Doll Conference
Albuquerque, New Mexico
http://web.mac.com/pattipage/CreationsInFiberInc/Welcome.html
June 11 - 14, 2009 - Figurative Artists Consortium Conference
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Check out their website at http://www.figurativeartistsconsortium.com
July 11 - 15, 2009 - National Doll Festival
Atlanta, Georgia
Holiday Inn Select Capitol Conference Center
Free shuttle bus to Marriott Marquis
Email DollFestival@aol.com for further information
July 12 – 17, 2009 - UFDC (United Federation of Doll Clubs) National
Convention
Atlanta, Georgia (Marriott Marquis in downtown Atlanta)
http://www.ufdc.org/Convention2006.html
July 11 – 12, 2009 - ODACA (Original Doll Artists Council of America)
National Convention
Atlanta, Georgia (Marriott Marquis in downtown Atlanta)
http://www.odaca.org/events.php
July 30 – August 2, 2009 – Enchanted Doll Artists Conference
Albuquerque, New Mexico
http://www.enchanteddollartistsconference.org/
August 15, 2009 – Day With Dolls
Babylon, New York
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze2r22a/notices/DWD.pdf
September 8-13, 2009 - NIADA (National Institute of American Doll
Artists) National Convention
Arromont, Tennessee
For more information go to http://www.niada.org/info.html
September 25-26, 2009 – California Regional Doll Festival
Millbrae, California (by San Francisco Airport)
For more information contact the Lowmans at DollFestival@aol.com or
call (831) 438-5349
October 8-12, 2009 – The East Coast Art Retreat
Crowne Plaza, Cromwell, Connecticut
Email: info@art-is-you.com
Website: www.art-is-you.com
To save yourself time and energy, get all the details on upcoming doll
related events at
CLOTH DOLL CONNECTION: http://clothdollconnection.com/
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SPECIAL GIFTS FOR YOU
Many thanks to the generous KATE ERBACH for contributing her
delightful “Hug-O-Saurus” to our “Free Projects” section. Be sure to
stop by and print out this great FREE pattern.
http://www.dollmakersjourney.com/hugosaurus.html
Four free doll patterns from Debbi Bain including male and female
gypsy, Cinderella ballerina and fairy.
http://debbibaindolls.blogspot.com/2009_02_01_archive.html
1940s newspaper doll free vintage pattern courtesy of Hawk Crossing.
Click on doll pattern link.
http://www.hawkcrossing.com/
Free Pattern from Judi’s Dolls - Bruce the Banana! Check out Molly
Monkey’s newest toy.
http://judisdolls.com/bruce/
From Judi Ward – Invisible Jointing Directions, a link to Mimi
Kirchner’s jointing tutorial, and a You Tube Video are now on her site
and FREE for everyone to learn. Check out our latest movie star at
http://judisdolls.com/video.html
Three free tutorials from Judi Ward on “Let’s Make a Baby”, “Making
Baby Hands” and “Easter Baby” These techniques work well for lots of
dolls, not just babies. They are the last 3 albums on this website.
http://www.picturetrail.com/judisdolls
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NEW PATTERNS/BOOKS/CD-ROMs/DVDs/MOLDS
We’re adding four more wonderful patterns by MAUREEN MILLS of Sweet
Meadows Farm. Stop by and take a peek at “Best Friends,” Bunny Girls,”
“Spring Fling” and “Too Many Cats.” You are guaranteed to have fun
making any one of MAUREEN’S terrific designs.
http://www.dollmakersjourney.com/mills.html
“Parcival” is the newest dragon from The Dragon Charmer herself -
JENNIFER CARSON - and he’s a cutie. We also have her very delightful
“Fairie Tiptoes” that includes both a 24” and 14” versions of fully
jointed fairies.
http://www.dollmakersjourney.com/carson.html
“Moonbeam,” “Hippity Hoppity Raggedy,” “Making Mud Pies” and “Peek-A-
Boo” are the newest offerings from GINI SIMPSON of Cat and the Fiddle
Designs and they are all enchanting. http://www.dollmakersjourney.com/simpson.html
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CHARMING BOOK
First published in 1921, Drusilla and Her Dolls by Belle Bacon Bond,
ISBN 9781557095985, is the story of a little girl growing up in the
1860s. An only child, Drusilla made playfellows of her doll
collection. Drusilla and Her Dolls is a loving tribute to the
author’s mother — a woman wise enough to honor the sacred spaces of
childhood and the holy spirit of her child’s originality. Drusilla’s
gentle recounting of her adventures has entranced five generations.
Now, the republication of this delightful book makes it available for
many generations to come. You can find it at many bookstores. Just do
an internet search at http;//google.com
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SUPPLIES
Customer Janet Schultz tipped us off to all the fun she was having
with the new Clover QUICK YO-YO MAKERS and we thought they’d be just
perfect for lots of embellishments. We’ve stocked up with 3 different
sizes for regular Yo-Yos PLUS one that makes a heart shape and one
that makes a beautiful flower shape. You’ve got to check these handy
gadgets out! http://dollmakersjourney.com/supplies.html
We’ve also added a PEN STYLE NEEDLE FELTING TOOL that can be used with
1-3 needles at a time - a perfect implement for felting great hair
styles on your dolls and more! http://dollmakersjourney.com/supplies.html
You can now find the wildly popular MIRACLE FABRIC SHEETS in our
Supply Department. There is no limit to what you can create with
these paper backed 100% cotton sheets and an inkjet printer.
http://dollmakersjourney.com/fabrics.html
More and more patterns are calling for Cheese Cloth for costuming. Be
sure to pick up a package of this versatile fabric to keep on hand.
http://dollmakersjourney.com/fabrics.html
The BUTTON & CARPET THREAD is back in stock in Natural and Black. The
FREEZER PAPER SHEETS, 6.25” and 10” HEMOSTATS have arrived as well.
http://dollmakersjourney.com/supplies.html
FABRIC - We’ve just added a new color of Wool Blend Felt - it’s called
“Blush.” And, the “Champaign” is back in stock. Our fabric suppliers
are telling us that they’ll be able to send all the fabric we have
waiting
for VERY, VERY SOON. Let’s all keep our fingers crossed.
http://www.dollmakersjourney.com/fabrics.html
NEEDLES/CRYSTAL LACQUER - The Size 7 John James Darners and the
Crystal Lacquer 4 oz. Refills are back in stock.
http://www.dollmakersjourney.com/supplies.html
FUR – Distinctive Fabric has fantastic furs, wonderful quality and a
great variety
http://www.distinctivefabric.com/
GUNS, RIFLES, SWORDS, WEAPONS AND OTHER FRONTIER ACCESSORIES
http://www.marxmanbros.com/armorygallery1.htm (for 10-17” dolls)
http://www.mychildren.biz/swords-guns
WATCHMAKER CASES are small metal cases with clear glass lids that
jewelers use to store gems, watch movements and jewelers findings.
They are also perfect for storing beads, buttons, snaps, and tiny doll
accessories. Popular sizes are 33mm, 41mm, 48 mm, 53 mm, and 70 mm. We
don’t currently sell them, but here are some places that do.
http://www.leevalley.com
http://polymerclayexpress.com/storage.html
OR do a search on http://google.com for many other sources
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NEWS FROM THE HOME FRONT
After speaking in seven different congregations in one month, Bonnie
and her husband are driving to Utah for their son’s graduation from
BYU Law School. They will then load their van with all his accumulated
“stuff” and bring him back to Virginia to take the bar exam and begin
work.
After not sewing for months, Mary Ann had the best time trying out two
of Maureen Mills’ patterns. She made the “Mama and Baby Bag Holder”
for her sister Kathi’s birthday and one of the “Prima and Vera”
rabbits as a Happy Spring present for our wonderful assistant Tara.
It was just like priming the pump – now the creative juices are
flowing. The World’s Greatest Boyfriend Jim was thrilled and
delighted to learn that he had won a Toshiba 46” High Def LCD TV,
table and sound system. He entered a free drawing at one of the
University of Virginia football games last Fall and had forgotten all
about it. Now to get it all put together…… Mak and Jim had a great 4
days in NJ over Easter weekend visiting both Mary Ann’s family and his
two sons in Jersey City. They both are feeling very blessed indeed.
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WEBSITES:
You’re never too old to shine. I had tears in my eyes when I watched
this. Dreams really can come true!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY&NR=1
How do you price your dolls for sale? Find LOTS of information here:
http://artsandcrafts.about.com/od/arti4/a/032507.htm
Interesting collection of vintage doll and clothing patterns at
http://www.olddollpatterns.com
A book for everyone who has ever been unemployed is called Who Moved
My Cheese? Here is a synopsis: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Who_Moved_My_Cheese
Weird stuff you never knew you wanted – check out the arts and crafts
section
http://www.sciplus.com/index.cfm
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We’d love to hear your thoughts about our Customer Connection
newsletter.
Contact the editor Bonnie B. Lewis at EnchantedR@aol.com with any
comments, suggestions, etc.
Please feel free to pass this newsletter on to any of your friends.
Help us spread the word about Dollmaker’s Journey! All we ask is that
you forward it intact, with all the subscription information included.
Thanks!
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http://www.archive.org/stream/conservationoffo00phelrich/conservationoffo00phelrich_djvu.txt
CONSERVATION OF FOOD
The Public Services of
HERBERT C. HOOVER
SPEECH
OF ,
HON. JAMES aPHELAN ‘i?fe
/
OF CALIFORNIA 7/
13^0
IN THE
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JULY 16, 1917
273017729
WASHINGTON
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
1917
SPEECH
OF
F ON. JAMBS D. PHELAN
CONSERVATION OF FOOD.
The Senate as in Committee of the Whole resumed the consideration
of the bill (II. I{. 4901) to provide for the national security and defense
by encouraging the production, conserving the supply, and controlling
the distribution of food products and fuel.
http://www.archive.org/stream/licoriceplantrep00unitiala/licoriceplantrep00unitiala_djvu.txt
THE LICORICE PLANT
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
AT LOS ANGELES
LICORICE CIRCULAR
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, February 10, 1885.
To
SIR : In view of the large import into the United States of licorice,
in its various forms the import of the root alone, in 1884, amounting
to 39,057,000 pounds, valued at $800,000 and believing that the plant
can be grown in some portions of the United States, many parties in-
terested herein have requested the Department to secure through its
consuls resident in the licorice-producing districts, certain information,
embraced in the following questions:
1. Does the plant grow wild, or is it cultivated?
2. What kind of soil and climate are best suited to its growth!
3. If cultivated, describe the mode and manner of its cultivation.
4. How long does it require to reach maturity?
5. Beyond the root is the plant or stalk utilized?
In addition to the foregoing you are requested to supply as much in-
formation as possible concerning the plant; the manner in which the
root is prepared for the market; whether it is subject to any adultera-
tion in its preparation for the market; the amount exported from your
district to the United States, where it is raised, prepared, and how it is
shipped hither, &c., in fine, everything which can be of service to parties
engaged in the trade, or who contemplate the cultivation of the plant
in the United States.
I am, sir. your obedient servant,
W. HUNTEE,
Second Assistant Secretary.
(3)
145806
CONSULAR REPORTS
THE LICORICE PLANT,
AUGUST, 1885,
THE LICORICE PLANT.
REPORT BY CONSULAR AGENT WHITMAN, OF HJTDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND.
LICOKICE AND ITS USES.
Before proceeding to give an account of the cultivation of licorice
in this district, it may not be amiss briefly to quote from several author-
ities some facts regarding the introduction of the plant into England,
its other habitats, uses in the pharmacopeia, &c. :
http://www.archive.org/stream/convergencebehav00fritrich/convergencebehav00fritrich_djvu.txt
CONVERGENCE BEHAVIOR IN DISASTERS
A Problem In Social Control
A Special Report Prepared for the
Committee on Disaster Studies
by
Charles E. Fritz
Research Associate
Committee on Disaster Studies
and
J. H. Mathewson
institute of Transportation and Traffic Engineering
University of California
Publication 476
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL
Washington, D. C.
1957
[This report is as valid today, as it was 50 years ago. ..granny]
http://books.google.com/books?q=breadmachine&btnG=Search+Books
This is the very search page that starts the list of breadmachine books.
All you have to do on the www.books.google.com website is type “breadmachine” into the google search bar that says ‘search books’...
Then choose a book and the book will open PDF style and then you can use ‘screen print’ or a ‘snipping tool’ to pull the recipe or information for copying...
1. Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Serious Fall Hazard
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 21, 2009
Release #09-197
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (877) 808-8154
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Serious Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Specialized 2009 Model Bicycles
Units: About 14,000
Importer: Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Hazard: The handlebars can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Incidents/Injuries: Specialized has received two reports of the handlebar breaking during use, one of which caused a rider to suffer head trauma which resulted in unconsciousness and a puncture wound to the arm.
Description: This recall involves HL handlebars on the following 2009 Specialized bicycles: Cross Trail Comp, Myka HT Comp, Myka HT Elite, Rockhopper, Rockhopper Comp and Rockhopper Comp 29. The model number of the HL handlebar is ALR-13 NTFOV and is located underneath the right hand grip of the handlebar.
Sold by: Authorized dealers nationwide from June 2008 through February 2009 for between $640 and $1,050.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact a Specialized dealer for a free replacement handlebar.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Specialized toll-free at (877) 808-8154 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s web site at www.specialized.com
To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recall product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09197.html
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2. Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 21, 2009
Release #09-198
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (877) 808-8154
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: 2004 Roubaix Comp and Roubaix Pro bicycles
Units: About 3,000
Importer: Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Hazard: The cable stop on the bicycle can loosen, which can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the bike.
Incidents/Injuries: Specialized received reports of two falls that resulted in fractures requiring medical attention and surgery.
Description: The recalled bicycles are as follows: 2004 Roubaix Comp 18, 2004 Roubaix Comp 27, 2004 Roubaix Pro 18, and 2004 Roubaix Pro frameset models. Only bicycles with a single rivet fastening the cable stop to the frame are subject to recall. The cable stop is attached through bonding materials and a single rivet mounted at the front of the bicycle. The cables pass through eyelets in the cable stop on the down tube. Bicycles with a double rivet fastening the cable stop to the frame are not subject to recall. The model names of the recalled bicycles can be found on the top tube of the bicycles.
Sold by: Specialized authorized dealers nationwide from September 2003 through August 2004 for between $1,600 and $4,000.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using their bicycle and return their bicycle to a Specialized authorized dealer for an approved repair, at no cost to consumer.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Specialized toll-free at (877) 808-8154 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.specialized.com
To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recall product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09198.html
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CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it: https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx
Another Northern California company targeted in spice recall
State health officials announced today that a spice recall linked to a salmonella outbreak has been widened to include another company’s powdered spices.
Read More
http://www.sacbee.com/1089/story/1797805.html
snipped....
White and black pepper and curry powder sold in 5-pound containers under the “Natural and Delicious” label by CJ United Corporation, based in Oakland, have been recalled, according to a statement on the state Department of Public Health’s Web site.
2nd headline....
* 47 area businesses on tainted-spice list
1. Brave Products Reannounces Recall of Log Splitters; Additional Incidents Prompt Urgent Warning of Amputation Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09174.html
2. May 1, 2009 Deadline Approaching for Remedy Change in Recall Program; Consumers Urged to Replace Dangerous Home Heating Vent Pipes
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09175.html
3. Lakeshore Learning Materials Recalls Children’s Toy Boxes Due to Choking Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09176.html
Homemade Air Freshener Sprays
Posted By TipNut On July 16, 2007 @ 6:18 am In Homemade Cleaners | 13 Comments
Lemon Air Freshener Spray
Ingredients
2 cups hot water
1/8 cup baking soda
1/2 cup lemon juice
Directions
* First dissolve the baking soda in hot water then add the lemon juice. You can use ReaLemon for this (expired is fine).
Quick Tip: Easy Homemade Deodorizer Sprays:
You can also whip up some good, fresh smelling spray with just two ingredients: water or vinegar and essential oils.
* Simply fill a spray bottle with water or vinegar, add a dozen or so drops of your favorite essential oils and spray away!
You may also be interested in these recipes: Fragrant Home: 13 Simmering Pot Recipes [1], Lavender Vinegar [2] and Multipurpose Herb Vinegar [3]–they can be used as air fresheners or deodorizers too and these Febreeze recipes [4].
Also See These Tips:
* Homemade Herbal Carpet Freshener Recipe [5]
* Vanilla & Cloves Air Freshener Spray - Recipe [6]
* Salt Packed Citrus Shells: DIY Air Freshener [7]
Article printed from TipNut.com: http://tipnut.com
URL to article: http://tipnut.com/homemade-lemon-air-freshener-spray/
URLs in this post:
[1] Fragrant Home: 13 Simmering Pot Recipes: http://tipnut.com/fragrant-home-13-simmering-pot-recipes/
[2] Lavender Vinegar: http://tipnut.com/lavender-vinegar-recipes/
[3] Multipurpose Herb Vinegar: http://tipnut.com/multipurpose-herb-vinegar/
[4] Febreeze recipes: http://tipnut.com/4-homemade-febreeze-recipes/
[5] Homemade Herbal Carpet Freshener Recipe: http://tipnut.com/homemade-herbal-carpet-freshener-recipe/
[6] Vanilla & Cloves Air Freshener Spray - Recipe: http://tipnut.com/vanilla-air-freshener/
[7] Salt Packed Citrus Shells: DIY Air Freshener: http://tipnut.com/citrus-shells/
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Vanilla & Cloves Air Freshener Spray - Recipe
Posted By TipNut On September 19, 2008 @ 8:07 am In Homemade Cleaners | 1 Comment
Ingredients
1 cup water
1 cup household vinegar
1 TBS vanilla extract
1 tsp cloves
Directions
* Bring all ingredients to a boil then simmer over medium heat for two minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
* Strain cloves then pour liquid into spray bottle, shake and use as needed.
Note: You can increase/decrease the vanilla & cloves amounts to your preference.
More Homemade Freshener Goodies:
* Homemade Air Freshener Sprays [1]
* Fragrant Home: 13 Simmering Pot Recipes [2]
* 4 Homemade Febreeze Recipes [3]
Also See These Tips:
* Homemade Air Freshener Sprays [1]
* Homemade Herbal Carpet Freshener Recipe [4]
* Salt Packed Citrus Shells: DIY Air Freshener [5]
Article printed from TipNut.com: http://tipnut.com
URL to article: http://tipnut.com/vanilla-air-freshener/
URLs in this post:
[1] Homemade Air Freshener Sprays: http://tipnut.com/homemade-lemon-air-freshener-spray/
[2] Fragrant Home: 13 Simmering Pot Recipes: http://tipnut.com/fragrant-home-13-simmering-pot-recipes/
[3] 4 Homemade Febreeze Recipes: http://tipnut.com/4-homemade-febreeze-recipes/
[4] Homemade Herbal Carpet Freshener Recipe: http://tipnut.com/homemade-herbal-carpet-freshener-recipe/
[5] Salt Packed Citrus Shells: DIY Air Freshener: http://tipnut.com/citrus-shells/
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Salt Packed Citrus Shells: DIY Air Freshener
Posted By TipNut On April 21, 2009 @ 6:05 am In Homemade Cleaners, Household Tips, Tipnut Mailbag | 2 Comments
Freshly Cut Orange
Here’s a neat tip sent in by Paulina for one of the most natural and easiest to make air fresheners I’ve come across yet…
I picked this tip up from a local newspaper some years ago and I’ve been using it ever since, I just love the smell of oranges:
* Cut an orange in half and remove the pulp;
* Fill the empty shell with some salt;
* Put in the back of your fridge as a fridge freshener;
* Keep the orange shell in a small bowl so it won’t tip over and spill the salt.
The salt absorbs stale and nasty odors while the shell releases a fresh, orange smell. I also tuck one of these behind the toilet in our bathroom.
Another way you can do this is cut an orange in half and coat the exposed flesh liberally with salt. Since we love eating oranges I always remove the pulp first.
This would also work for other citrus fruits like lemons and grapefruits. For another handy way to use citrus peels, check out this homemade cleaner: Homemade Citrus Household Cleaner [1].
For more natural air freshener ideas, see:
* Vanilla & Cloves Air Freshener Spray - Recipe [2]
* Fragrant Home: 13 Simmering Pot Recipes [3]
* Homemade Air Freshener Sprays [4]
Nice tip, thanks very much Paulina for sharing this tip with us!
This is the newest addition to the Tipnut Mailbag [5] section. Share your tips with fellow Tip Nuts by sending in your favorite tip [6] to be featured in the Tipnut Mailbag section.
There will be some editorial control and I am interested in items with good details, fairly original or unique and are helpful for everyday living or are Wow! neat to know–you’ll get full credit for the tip.
Also See These Tips:
* Vanilla & Cloves Air Freshener Spray - Recipe [2]
* Homemade Citrus Vinegar Cleaner [1]
* Homemade Air Freshener Sprays [4]
Article printed from TipNut.com: http://tipnut.com
URL to article: http://tipnut.com/citrus-shells/
URLs in this post:
[1] Homemade Citrus Household Cleaner: http://tipnut.com/homemade-citrus-vinegar-cleaner/
[2] Vanilla & Cloves Air Freshener Spray - Recipe: http://tipnut.com/vanilla-air-freshener/
[3] Fragrant Home: 13 Simmering Pot Recipes: http://tipnut.com/fragrant-home-13-simmering-pot-recipes/
[4] Homemade Air Freshener Sprays: http://tipnut.com/homemade-lemon-air-freshener-spray/
[5] Tipnut Mailbag: http://tipnut.com/category/mailbag/
[6] sending in your favorite tip: http://tipnut.com/contact/
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Homemade Citrus Vinegar Cleaner
Posted By TipNut On September 17, 2007 @ 6:54 am In Homemade Cleaners | 9 Comments
Found this great recipe in a file download from West Michigan Environmental Action Council *(removed pdf link, it’s no longer available). I tried it and loved it–here’s what I did:
Homemade Citrus Household Cleaner
* Fill a large, wide mouth jar with citrus peels (such as lemons, oranges, limes, grapefruits). Cover the peels with white household vinegar. Let brew for four weeks, shaking the jar occasionally (just to mix it up a bit). Strain (I did this twice).
* Use as a laundry booster [1] (I just tossed it in with the whites), window cleaner, floor cleaner, counter tops, appliances (Dilute in water–1/2 cup per gallon of water works well). For a stovetop grease buster I just sprayed it on undiluted. Test surfaces first before using.
Tips:
* Before filling the jar, I made sure the citrus peels were scrubbed well in baking soda and water [2] to remove any chemicals or pesticides. It’s a lot easier if you do this before peeling the fruit!
* To collect the peels, throughout the week store all the citrus peels in a baggy or airtight container and refrigerate. If your household doesn’t go through a lot of citrus fruit in a week, just chop up what peels you have and fill a small glass jar (or even spray bottle) with peels and cover with vinegar. To make a big jar like above, you need a lot of peels. You could try freezing the peels and then thawing the bunch when you have enough, I haven’t tested that though.
You may also like to try the Lavender Vinegar Recipes [3], some can be used in cleaning too.
Collect your citrus peels, there are so many great uses for them! Here are more ideas from past Tipnut articles: Quick Tip: Lemon & Orange Peels For Firestarters [4], Uses for Citrus Peels Plus Candied Lemon Peel Recipe [5], Enamel Cookware Stain Removal Tips [6], Homemade Potpourri 101 [7].
Also See These Tips:
* Homemade Oven Cleaner Recipes [8]
* Homemade Window Cleaner Recipes & Tips [9]
* Lavender Vinegar Recipes [3]
Article printed from TipNut.com: http://tipnut.com
URL to article: http://tipnut.com/homemade-citrus-vinegar-cleaner/
URLs in this post:
[1] laundry booster: http://tipnut.com/laundry-boosters-vinegar/
[2] the citrus peels were scrubbed well in baking soda and water: http://tipnut.com/produce-wash/
[3] Lavender Vinegar Recipes: http://tipnut.com/lavender-vinegar-recipes/
[4] Quick Tip: Lemon & Orange Peels For Firestarters: http://tipnut.com/how-to-make-waterproof-matches-firestarters/
[5] Uses for Citrus Peels Plus Candied Lemon Peel Recipe: http://tipnut.com/uses-for-citrus-peels-plus-candied-lemon-peel-recipe/
[6] Enamel Cookware Stain Removal Tips: http://tipnut.com/enamel-pot-stain-removal-tips/
[7] Homemade Potpourri 101: http://tipnut.com/homemade-potpourri-101/
[8] Homemade Oven Cleaner Recipes: http://tipnut.com/oven-cleaner-recipes/
[9] Homemade Window Cleaner Recipes & Tips: http://tipnut.com/more-homemade-window-cleaner-recipes-to-try/
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Grow 100 lbs. Of Potatoes In 4 Square Feet: How To
Posted By TipNut On April 7, 2009 @ 1:06 pm In Garden & Plants, Popular Tips | 35 Comments
Potato Box Project By The Seattle Times
Quite the clever gardening tip here folks! Today’s feature includes tips from three different sources for growing potatoes vertically (in layers) instead of spread out in rows across your garden. If you have limited garden space or want to try some nifty gardening magic, this could be a great option for you.
First, there’s this article from The Seattle Times: It’s Not Idaho, But You Still Can Grow Potatoes [1]:
The potatoes are planted inside the box, the first row of boards is installed and the dirt or mulch can now be added to cover the seed potatoes. As the plant grows, more boards and dirt will be added.
You plant potatoes in one bottom layer, boarding up the sides of each layer and adding dirt as you go higher (you wait until the plants have grown a bit before adding a new layer). While new potatoes are growing in the top layers, remove the boards from the first layer at the bottom to carefully dig out the potatoes that are ready for harvesting. Fill the dirt back in and board up the box again. You move up the layers and harvest as the potatoes are ready. I imagine the new potatoes in the first couple bottom layers would be somewhat awkward to get at but as you move higher–not so bad.
I traced the information provided in the article to Irish Eyes Garden Seeds, they have another how-to article online here: How to Grow 100 lbs. of Potatoes in 4 Square Feet [2]. They also advise you can skip the box and try growing the potatoes in a barrel or wire cage instead.
In another article on The Seattle Times (How To Grow Potatoes At Home [3]), I came across this blog post from Sinfonian’s Square Foot Garden that details his attempt at growing potatoes with this potato box method: Build-As-You-Grow Potato Bins [4]. The info was from last year (lots of pics) and he’s promised updates of this year’s attempts. He added this tip for a better yield:
Greg from Irish-Eyes Garden City Seeds let me know that Yukon Golds, and all early varieties set fruit once and do not do well in towers. You only get potatoes in the bottom 6 inches, which is what I got. Late season alternatives to yukon gold are Yellow Fin and Binjte.
Bonus! For a handy project sheet, The Seattle Times has a nice image file detailing the steps (click to view the original):
How To Build & Use Your Potato Box: The Seattle Times
Imagine growing all those potatoes in a just a few square feet–and how drastically reduced the potato-patch weeding job will be! So Clever.
*Updated, corrected information
Also See These Tips:
* How To Make & Grow A Loofah Sponge [5]
* How To Grow Roses In Pots [6]
* How to Grow Upside Down Tomato Plants [7]
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URLs in this post:
[1] It’s Not Idaho, But You Still Can Grow Potatoes: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/homegarden/2002347126_potatoes25.html
[2] How to Grow 100 lbs. of Potatoes in 4 Square Feet: http://www.gardencityseeds.net/growers1.php
[3] How To Grow Potatoes At Home: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/living/2008829994_seedside09.html
[4] Build-As-You-Grow Potato Bins: http://ft2garden.powweb.com/sinfonian/?page_id=12
[5] How To Make & Grow A Loofah Sponge: http://tipnut.com/how-to-make-grow-a-loofah-sponge/
[6] How To Grow Roses In Pots: http://tipnut.com/how-to-grow-roses-in-pots/
[7] How to Grow Upside Down Tomato Plants: http://tipnut.com/how-to-grow-upside-down-tomato-plants/
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Creative Container Gardening: Tips & Ideas
Posted By TipNut On May 2, 2008 @ 6:37 am In Garden & Plants, Popular Tips | 1 Comment
Lots of goodies today! If you’d like to get creative with your yard display this year, I’ve put together a list to help tweak some creative container ideas for you (this is also a great way to repurpose household items [1] that would otherwise be junked).
Next you’ll find four videos: two provide tips for container gardening that will help your potted plants do their best, and two videos show how to make your own garden containers using hypertufa (I love that stuff!).
Then you’ll find a few more ideas for creative gardening listed here on Tipnut as well as other places I’ve found on the net.
Creative Garden Pot Containers (Ideas)
Here is a list of different items you can use to make some very creative plant and flower displays, I’ve either seen these implemented or come across mention of them.
Make sure to add your favorite ideas too!
1. Work Boots (leave the toe intact or cut out for flowers to bloom out both ends)
2. Metal Buckets & Pails (these can be painted in either a solid color or with a decorative design–but plain metal works too)
3. Wicker Baskets (these can be painted)
4. Wooden Kegs/Whisky Barrels/Rain Barrels
5. Wheelbarrow
6. Old Toybox & Wooden Crates
7. Deep Roasting Pans, Stock Pots
8. Old Bicycle (I saw a yard display once that had a bicycle basket attached to the front handlebars with flowers planted inside, as well as hanging flower bags fixed across the seat)
9. Old Fashioned Baby Carriage
10. Mailbox
11. Old Chair (cut out the seat and attach a fitted container inside)
12. Dresser Drawer
13. Deep Enamelware Pots
14. Child’s Wagon (choose one that’s deep so there’s lots of soil for the plants to grow)
15. End Table (turned on its side)
16. Watering Cans
17. Hypertufa Containers (see more info below)
18. Bird Houses (large with the roof removed and a plant inside)
19. Wooden Tool Box
20. Old Fashioned Bird Cage (pot inside)
21. Hollowed Out Stumps & Logs
22. Old Wash Tubs
Container Tips
* The sky’s the limit when choosing containers but use items that have a deep space, enough to hold the necessary amount of potting soil for your plants and flowers to thrive. Once you start getting creative with your containers, you’ll be looking at “junk” in a whole new way ;).
* Make sure that you either drill or cut drainage holes otherwise the plants won’t do well and the roots will rot.
* For metal containers, you can line them with several thicknesses of newspaper before filling with potting soil. This will give the roots some protection from the heat.
* If you choose items that won’t survive strong winds without toppling over (like a standing bicycle), choose places to display in the yard that will provide some shelter from the wind.
* For large containers, first fill with false bottoms or recycled materials so you can save money on potting soil (also mentioned in one of the videos below).
Tips For Container Gardening
Here are two different videos offering tips for preparing plant pots and containers. I have included summary notes under each video for those who can’t view them.
Notes:
* Make sure the container has a drainage hole so excess water will come out the bottom to prevent root rot.
* Bigger pots are better since they hold the water longer. To save on potting soil as well as not make the pots too heavy, try filling the bottom of the pots with recycled materials like styrofoam peanuts, crushed cans or a false bottom (you can buy these). Top with a square of weed barrier fabric before adding potting mix so the soil stays above the bottom filler materials.
* Pick a good potting soil mix that contains perlite or vermiculite for drainage as well as peatmoss to hold the moisture.
* If the potting soil you use doesn’t contain any fertilizer, add & mix in some slow release fertilizer to the potting mix before you fill the pot with plants.
* Water plants thoroughly and check the plants daily.
Three Things You Need To Know To Grow Great Containers:
Notes:
* Make sure you water enough so that the water comes out the bottom of the container. This ensures that the entire container of soil is wet, not just the top.
* Feed plants at least once a week.
* Liquid Fish Emulsion is the best growth food for most container plants since it contains all the growth fertilizers plants need for superior growth.
Make Your Own Garden Pots With Hypertufa
I’ve written about hypertufa before [2], now here are some videos showing you how easy it is to make:
Notes:
* Find forms using things like dish pans, oil pans, boxes
* Materials: Equal parts Perlite, Peat Moss, Pure Portland Cement
* Water: Slowly add water (usually slightly less than the amount of the container used for the above ingredients). Mix enough water so the mix will hold shape when making a ball.
* Pack the hypertufa into the form (first lined with plastic), about 2 inch thick (smaller containers are fine with 1 inch to 1 1/2 inch thick).
* Make sure the container will drain well.
* Use potting mix that drains well.
* The hypertufa pots are fine to leave outside over winter since they are porous.
Hypertufa How To & Tips
Notes:
* Make Hypertufa with Peat, Perlite, Portland Cement. Mix all together before adding water. You can add concrete coloring at this point (check at the hardware store).
* Build a well in the middle of the mix then add a small amount of water. Mix, slowly add more water, mix, keep adding water until you have the consistency of cottage cheese and the hypertufa mix will hold together its shape when you form into a ball.
* If you add too much water, it’s easy to fix by adding a little more peat or perlite until you get the consistency you want.
* First line the form with plastic so the pot is easy to pop out when it’s dry. Add bubble wrap if you’d like a bubble design on the outside of the pot. You can also add pieces of moss along the sides.
* Press the hypertufa into the form, start at the bottom then the sides. Pack it in tight.
* Sit for 5 to 7 days to harden, then pop the pot out of the form. Leave for another 7 to 10 days to make sure the hypertufa is dry.
* Rinse the pot with vinegar to make sure all the lime from the cement will be removed.
* Bonsais do well in hypertufa pots.
More Tips & Ideas Found On The Net
* Melanie’s Old Country Garden - Creative Containers [3]
* Taunton: Thrillers, Fillers & Spillers [4] (tips for eye-catching containers)
* Taunton: Staging a Container Plant Display [5]
* DIY Network: The Dirt On Creative Containers [6] *popup warning
More Creative Gardening Ideas Found On Tipnut
* Make a Big Splash with a Tiny Water Garden [7]
* How To Make A Garden Fountain [8]
* How To Grow Roses In Pots [9]
* Gorgeous: How To Make A Succulent Ball [10]
* Cool Backyard Project: Design A Mini-Garden [11]
* Garden Display Project: Tipsy Pots [12]
* How To Grow Roses In Pots [9]
* Bubbling Urn Water Feature: Backyard Project Tutorial [13]
One of the best things to have when container gardening is a potting bench. These make an ideal work space (which your back will surely thank you for!), here are some free plans [14] that will help you make your own.
Also See These Tips:
* Baking Gifts: Creative Container & Filler Ideas [15]
* Frugal Recycling Ideas For Gardening [16]
* Create A New Garden Feature FAST With Moss Or Stain [17]
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URLs in this post:
[1] repurpose household items: http://tipnut.com/category/crafts/repurposing/
[2] hypertufa before: http://tipnut.com/make-your-own-garden-pots-with-hypertufa/
[3] Melanie’s Old Country Garden - Creative Containers: http://melaniesoldcountrygarden.blogspot.com/search/label/Containers
[4] Taunton: Thrillers, Fillers & Spillers: http://www.taunton.com/finegardening/design/articles/thrillers-fillers-spillers.aspx
[5] Taunton: Staging a Container Plant Display: http://www.taunton.com/finegardening/design/articles/staging-container-plant-display.aspx
[6] DIY Network: The Dirt On Creative Containers: http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/ic_planters_pots_boxes/article/0,2029,DIY_13967_5515143,00.html
[7] Make a Big Splash with a Tiny Water Garden: http://tipnut.com/make-a-big-splash-with-a-tiny-water-garden/
[8] How To Make A Garden Fountain: http://tipnut.com/how-to-make-a-garden-fountain/
[9] How To Grow Roses In Pots: http://tipnut.com/how-to-grow-roses-in-pots/
[10] Gorgeous: How To Make A Succulent Ball: http://tipnut.com/gorgeous-how-to-make-a-succulent-ball/
[11] Cool Backyard Project: Design A Mini-Garden: http://tipnut.com/design-a-mini-garden/
[12] Garden Display Project: Tipsy Pots: http://tipnut.com/project-tipsy-pots/
[13] Bubbling Urn Water Feature: Backyard Project Tutorial: http://tipnut.com/bubbling-urn/
[14] here are some free plans: http://tipnut.com/potting-bench-plans/
[15] Baking Gifts: Creative Container & Filler Ideas: http://tipnut.com/baking-gifts-container/
[16] Frugal Recycling Ideas For Gardening: http://tipnut.com/frugal-recycling-ideas-for-gardening/
[17] Create A New Garden Feature FAST With Moss Or Stain: http://tipnut.com/create-a-new-garden-feature-fast-with-moss-or-stain/
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How To Make A Self-Contained Gardening System
Posted By TipNut On February 22, 2008 @ 1:38 pm In Garden & Plants | 1 Comment
Today’s feature is from Josho.com with a tutorial for How To Make A Self-Contained Gardening System [1].
These gardening systems are perfect for apartment dwellers or those who don’t have time to manage a full-sized garden yet wish to enjoy growing some of their favorite herbs and vegetables.
Self-contained gardening systems discourage weed growth and can yield more per plant than growing in a regular garden.
The site also shares a reference from EarthBox - pdf [2] (a commercial alternative) which includes planting and growing instructions.
Also See These Tips:
* Diggin It: No Dig Gardening [3]
* Growing Lavender: Tips [4]
* Installing An Automated Drip System [5]
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URLs in this post:
[1] How To Make A Self-Contained Gardening System: http://www.josho.com/gardening.htm
[2] EarthBox - pdf: http://www.earthbox.com/pdf/earthbox_planting_instructions.pdf#Earthbox(TM) Planting Guide - PDF
[3] Diggin It: No Dig Gardening: http://tipnut.com/no-dig-garden/
[4] Growing Lavender: Tips: http://tipnut.com/growing-lavender-tips/
[5] Installing An Automated Drip System: http://tipnut.com/installing-an-automated-drip-system/
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Lavender Vinegar Recipes
Posted By TipNut On December 1, 2006 @ 5:56 am In Beauty & Health, Food, Homemade Cleaners, Recipes | 3 Comments
Lavender is a wonderfully fragrant herb that can be used in cooking. When combined with vinegar, it can also be used for cleaning. Looks pretty and smells nice!
See tips below for preparation and uses of lavender vinegar.
Lavender Vinegar Recipe
Handful of Lavender flowers
1 Pint White Vinegar
* Combine lavender and vinegar, seal and let sit for 6 weeks before using.
Recipe #2
* Fill a jar with lavender (both flowers and stems)
* Pour cider vinegar over top, seal jar and refrigerate
* Shake daily for two weeks
* Strain the vinegar and use
Raspberry & Lavender Vinegar - Recipe #3
1 cup fresh raspberries
5 sprigs of Lavender (approx)
1 quart white wine vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
* Place the rasberries in a large 2 quart jar
* Heat the vinegar with sugar and 1 sprig of lavender until the sugar dissolves (don’t boil)
* Pour vinegar mixture over berries in the jar and mash
* Seal jar and store in a dark, cool place for 3 weeks
* After three weeks, strain jar mixture and divide into sterilized jars (or other glass containers), placing a small sprig of lavender in each
This vinegar would not be suitable for cleaning or beauty aids–cooking additive only.
Recipe #4
1 cup fresh lavender (or 1/2 cup dried)
2 tsp lemon zest
2 cups raw apple cider vinegar
* In a canning jar (quart size), pour vinegar over lavender and lemon zest
* Cover with plastic wrap and seal with jar lid. Store in a cool, dark place for four weeks
* Shake daily
* Strain and then pour vinegar in decorative jars and bottles
* Use in cooking
Recipe #5
2 TBS dried lavender buds
2 cups red vinegar
* Bring to boil and remove from heat
* Set aside for 15 minutes
* Strain
* Store sealed in refrigerator; use for cooking
Lavender Syrup
1 cup sugar
1 cup boiling water
2 TBS dried lavender buds
1 strip lemon zest
* Dissolve sugar into boiling water
* Remove from heat
* Add lavender and lemon zest
* Sit for 20 to 30 minutes
* Strain and refrigerate, use for cooking or on foods
Tips to making lavender vinegar:
* Sterilized jars are a must if vinegar will be used for cooking
* Do not allow vinegar to touch metal
* After straining and ready to use, you can add fresh lavender for cosmetic reasons (looks pretty!)
* Store in a cool dark place, refrigerate cooking vinegar
* You can dilute the vinegar if it’s too strong for your tastes–let sit a few days after diluting
* You can use the vinegar for up to a year if you just plan on using it for cleaning and beauty aids
Uses for lavender vinegar:
* Fruit & vegetable salad dressing
* Marinade for meats and vegetables
* Use to clean floors, mirrors, glass (smells wonderful)–don’t use the sugar recipes for cleaning
* Hair rinse (adds shine and helps with dandruff–dilute first and use 1 part vinegar to 8 part water ratio)
* Facial rinse, blemish aid (dilute with water, use a 1 part vinegar to 8 part water ratio)
* Body splash/deodorizer
* Use in facials (good for oily skin)
* Laundry rinse
* Add to baths
You could also bottle the lavender vinegar in small jars to give as gifts :).
Also See These Tips:
* Homemade Lavender Sugar Recipes [1]
* Raspberry Thyme Vinegar Recipe [2]
* Lavender Liqueur Recipes [3]
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URLs in this post:
[1] Homemade Lavender Sugar Recipes: http://tipnut.com/homemade-lavender-sugar-recipes/
[2] Raspberry Thyme Vinegar Recipe: http://tipnut.com/raspberry-thyme-vinegar-recipe/
[3] Lavender Liqueur Recipes: http://tipnut.com/lavender-liqueur/
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Diggin It: No Dig Gardening
Posted By TipNut On April 21, 2009 @ 1:02 pm In Garden & Plants | 1 Comment
Harvest From No Dig Garden By treehugger.com
Today’s feature is from Tree Hugger with Try No Dig Gardening For Your Backyard Vegetables [1]:
No-Dig Gardening is such a brilliant form of home-based agriculture I was convinced the TreeHugger archives would be rich with its merits. Was very surprised when I only found one mention, in a post chronicling Leonora’s permaculture adventures in New Zealand.
So I launched into the following first-person account of No-Dig, only to discover that in North America the same process might be better known as as Sheet Mulching. Nomenclature aside, it’s worth covering the topic again. Especially if you want to grow your own veggies for a little food security.
The article is rich in information starting with a bit of background on the No-Dig method of gardening then jumping right into step-by-step details showing how to build this gardening system from the ground up (Bonus: lotsa pics).
The idea is to make a foundation of compost/mulch then only use soil where you plant (make a hole in the mulch, stick a handful or two of dirt inside then plant the seedling). This saves on the amount of soil needed and the backbreaking work of planting/seeding/maintaining a large traditional dirt garden (weed growth is greatly reduced). I’m not too familiar with this method of gardening but the plants have all the soil they need to flourish and it’s ideal for moisture and weed control. According to feedback you can practise this No-Dig method with Herb Spirals [2] (the second video shows an example using a soil-less or no-dig method) and Potato Boxes [3].
Please visit the site above for all the details, very interesting!
Also See These Tips:
* How To Make A Self-Contained Gardening System [4]
* Grow 100 lbs. Of Potatoes In 4 Square Feet: How To [3]
* Creative Container Gardening: Tips & Ideas [5]
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URLs in this post:
[1] Try No Dig Gardening For Your Backyard Vegetables: http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/04/try-no-dig-gardening-for-your-backyard-vegetables.php
[2] Herb Spirals: http://tipnut.com/herb-spiral/
[3] Potato Boxes: http://tipnut.com/grow-potatoes/
[4] How To Make A Self-Contained Gardening System: http://tipnut.com/how-to-make-a-self-contained-gardening-system/
[5] Creative Container Gardening: Tips & Ideas: http://tipnut.com/creative-container-gardening-tips-ideas/
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Lavender Liqueur Recipes
Posted By TipNut On December 1, 2008 @ 6:27 am In Recipes | 2 Comments
Homemade liqueurs make lovely gifts, but lavender liqueur is something I’ve yet to try. Here are a few recipes I’ve had stashed away for awhile just waiting to be made. If you’ve sampled this kind of liqueur before, I’d like to know what you think of it.
Lavender Liqueur Recipes
Recipe #1
6 TBS Dried Lavender Petals
1 Fifth 80-Proof Vodka
1 Cup Sugar Syrup
Directions
* Steep the petals in the vodka for one week. Filter through cheesecloth and squeeze the petals to extract as much liquid as possible. Add the sugar syrup and enjoy.
Source: MasterCook Recipes
Recipe #2
1 part chamomile flowers
3 parts lemon grass
1 part rose hips
1 part sugar
3 parts lemon balm
1 part lavender flowers
1 part hop flowers (optional)
Directions
* Mix all ingredients together and slightly pack in glass jar. Fill jar with brandy just to cover herbs.
* Cover tightly with lid and set in dark cool place for 3 months.
* Strain and rebottle.
Source: The Madison Herb Society Cookbook
Recipe #3
5 Ounces Lavender flowers
3 Teaspoons Aniseed
3 Teaspoons Peppercorns
32 Ounces Brandy
12 Ounces Sugar
Directions:
* Put flowers, herbs, and brandy into a preserving jar or bottle and seal. Allow to stand for 6 weeks. Filter and add sugar, stirring until completely dissolved. Bottle and seal.
Rose Petal, Lavender & Mint Liqueur
Makes 4 cups (1 L)
Rose petals and sprigs of fresh lavender combine to make a romantic concoction. This recipe uses vodka as its base, but you may want to vary it with a dry white wine, such as a Sauvignon Blanc. Keep the empty vodka bottle to use when mixture is ready to be strained and stored.
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) unsprayed rose petals
1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh lavender sprigs
1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh mint leaves
4 cups (1 L) vodka
1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar
Sparkling water or club soda to serve
Fresh mint sprigs for garnish (optional)
* Place flowers and mint leaves in a large jar; bruise them lightly with a wooden spoon.
* Add vodka, stirring once or twice; seal jar and set in a cool, dark place. Allow mixture to steep for two days.
* Add sugar, stirring well; let stand for two weeks, shaking jar thoroughly once or twice a day to ensure sugar dissolves.
* Strain mixture through a fine sieve; pour into a clean bottle. Serve over ice with a splash of sparkling water or club soda. Garnish with mint sprigs if desired.
Source: Canadian Gardening [1]
Also check out:
* Make Your Own Apricot Brandy [2]
* Homemade Cranberry Liqueur [3]
* Homemade Irish Cream Recipe [4]
Also See These Tips:
* Homemade Cranberry Liqueur [3]
* Homemade Lavender Sugar Recipes [5]
* Homemade Lavender Water Recipes [6]
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[1] Canadian Gardening: http://www.canadiangardening.com/food-and-entertaining/garden-to-table/edible-flower-recipes/a/1314/2
[2] Make Your Own Apricot Brandy: http://tipnut.com/make-your-own-apricot-brandy/
[3] Homemade Cranberry Liqueur: http://tipnut.com/homemade-cranberry-liqueur/
[4] Homemade Irish Cream Recipe: http://tipnut.com/homemade-irish-cream-recipe/
[5] Homemade Lavender Sugar Recipes: http://tipnut.com/homemade-lavender-sugar-recipes/
[6] Homemade Lavender Water Recipes: http://tipnut.com/homemade-lavender-water-recipes/
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25 Vintage Baking Tips: Timeless Wisdom
Posted By TipNut On April 3, 2009 @ 6:15 am In Baking Tips | 1 Comment
Vintage Rolling Pin, Eggs & Flour
I’ve collected these snippets of baking tips from vintage cookbooks and magazines dating from the 1940’s through the 1950’s…the Timeless Wisdom collection is a regular feature on Tipnut where I organize and share all kinds of tips from the past.
Vintage Baking Tips
1. Butter and sugar can be creamed easily when butter is hard by warming the sugar slightly.
2. Light-colored molasses can be darkened to make dark gingerbread by adding a teaspoonful of melted chocolate to each cup of molasses.
3. Cream which is hard to whip will whip quickly by adding a few drops of lemon juice.
4. Molasses can be prevented from sticking to the measuring cup if the cup is first greased with butter or lard.
5. Shortening can be measured exactly. If recipe calls for 1/3 cup, fill measuring cup two-thirds full of water, add enough shortening to bring water to top of cup, pour off water and you have exactly 1/3 cup of shortening.
6. Sour milk can be made by adding two (2) tablespoonfuls of vinegar to one (1) cup of sweet milk and then letting it stand for a few minutes. Your baking will be just as light as if real sour milk were used. Also see Handy Substitute Recipes For Baking [1].
7. Whipped cream substitute, delicious in flavor, can be made by adding a slice of banana to the white of an egg and beating until stiff. The banana will dissolve completely. Also see Substitute For Whipped Cream Recipe [2].
8. Cornstarch is sometimes used in place of eggs when recipe calls for more than you have on hand. A tablespoonful is used for each missing egg. In making custard, omit one or two eggs, and use cornstarch instead (1/2 tablespoon for each egg).
9. Custards will not curdle so readily if a tablespoon of flour mixed with sugar is added.
10. Boiled frosting will not be brittle or break when cut, if a teaspoon of vinegar is beaten into the frosting when the flavoring is added.
11. Add one tablespoonful of jam or jelly to cookie dough. It will add flavor and make the cookies stay moist longer.
12. Doughnuts will not absorb grease if a teaspoonful of vinegar is added to cold fat.
13. Fruit Cake: When baking, place a cup of water in the oven to keep enough moisture in air and prevent cake from drying out while baking. Also see Fruitcake Baking Tips [3].
14. Muffins: Drop a teaspoonful of peanut butter in each muffin pan, over which pour batter. This gives muffins a delightful nutty flavor. Also see 10 Tips For Baking Muffins [4].
15. When a recipe calls for a quantity of melted butter, take care to measure the butter after melting, not before.
16. To soften butter, fill a small china bowl, one just sufficiently large to cover the butter, with boiling water; let stand a minute or two or until thoroughly heated, then empty the water and immediately turn the hot bowl upside down over the butter. In a few minutes, the butter will be softened so it is just right.
17. When separating the yolk from the white of an egg, if you drop a portion of egg yolk into the whites, moisten a cloth with cold water, touch to the yolk and it will adhere to the cloth.
18. Never beat egg-whites in an aluminum pan, as it is sure to darken them.
19. When baking a milk pudding, place the dish in a tin of water in the oven. Then prevents the pudding from burning or boiling over.
20. When cream will not whip, add the white of an egg to your cream–chill it and it will whip.
21. To avoid lumps in batter, add a pinch of salt to the flour before it is wet.
22. How to sugar doughnuts? Shake the sugar and doughnuts together in a paper bag. The same method may be used with flour and chicken, or salt and french fried potatoes.
23. Raisins for cakes and breads will be plump and juicy if soaked in warm water before being added to the batter or dough.
24. Zip up your gingerbread and molasses cookies by adding a bit of grated orange peel to the batter.
25. If chilled ice-box cookie dough shatters when cut with long sharp knife, let stand at room temperature for 1/2 hour to soften very slightly before slicing!
Also See These Tips:
* 25 Cooking & Baking Tips - Timeless Wisdom Collection [5]
* 25 Vintage Cooking Tips: Timeless Wisdom [6]
* 26 Cooking & Baking Tips: Timeless Wisdom Collection [7]
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URLs in this post:
[1] Handy Substitute Recipes For Baking: http://tipnut.com/handy-substitute-recipes-for-baking/
[2] Substitute For Whipped Cream Recipe: http://tipnut.com/substitute-for-whipped-cream/
[3] Fruitcake Baking Tips: http://tipnut.com/fruitcake-baking-tips/
[4] 10 Tips For Baking Muffins: http://tipnut.com/baking-muffins/
[5] 25 Cooking & Baking Tips - Timeless Wisdom Collection: http://tipnut.com/25-cooking-baking-tips/
[6] 25 Vintage Cooking Tips: Timeless Wisdom: http://tipnut.com/vintage-cooking-tips/
[7] 26 Cooking & Baking Tips: Timeless Wisdom Collection: http://tipnut.com/cooking-baking-tips/
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25 Vintage Kitchen Tips: Timeless Wisdom Collection
Posted By TipNut On April 17, 2009 @ 10:45 am In Kitchen Tips | No Comments
Vintage Kitchenware Items
These tips are from a vintage booklet published in the 1930’s. The Timeless Wisdom collection is a regular feature on Tipnut where we take a look back at the shortcuts and advice shared from decades ago.
25 Vintage Kitchen Tips
1. Fat can be removed from hot soup by straining broth through a cloth wrung from cold water. All the fat will remain in cloth except just enough to enrich soup. Heat soup again before serving.
2. Fish or onion odor can be removed from utensils and dishes by adding a teaspoonful of baking soda to the dish water.
3. Gravy thickening, sauces, etc., can be made smooth by using a small jar with a tight lid. Put the mixture of milk or water and flour into the jar and shake well until all lumps disappear.
4. Grease drippings can be clarified for further use by straining to remove large particles and then cutting up an Irish potato and frying it in the grease. All the small particles will cling to the potato.
5. Iced tea requires only one-half as much sugar if sweetened when hot than when cold. After tea is strained and ready to serve, freeze a portion of it in the electric refrigerator and add this to glasses for cooling instead of plain ice.
6. Gelatine in individual form can be handled easier if a muffin pan is used instead of small molds. Pan can be placed in a refrigerator without danger of over-turning and much time is saved.
7. Milk, in being boiled, frequently sticks to the pan. To prevent this, rinse the pan in hot water before using.
8. Onion odor can be removed from the hands by rubbing them with dry salt.
9. Pancakes can be cooked without smoke or odor by rubbing the gridiron with a small bag of salt, which will also prevent the cakes from sticking to the iron. This is equally effective on waffle iron.
10. Potato water, when used in making gravies, greatly improves the flavor. *Tipnut note: this is what my grandmother always did with her gravies.
11. Salad dressing, boiled, will not curdle if the beaten eggs are stirred into cold vinegar before boiling.
12. Salty tastes in gravies, soups, etc., can be eliminated by dropping a piece of raw potato into the liquid for a few minutes before removing from the fire.
13. Spaghetti or macaroni frequently boil over when cooking. This can be prevented by adding a tablespoon of cooking oil or lard to the water.
14. Spicing of fruits, pickles, relishes, etc., is made easier by putting the spices in a tea ball. It can be removed from the hot syrup at any time without trouble.
15. Bananas for salads will keep their natural color if sprinkled with powdered sugar or lemon juice.
16. Grapefruit or oranges can be peeled easily if permitted to stand in boiling water for ten minutes.
17. Peaches will not discolor if immersed in solution of half milk and half water after peeling.
18. Bacon should be soaked in cold water three or four minutes before frying. This prevents grease from running and gives the bacon a much finer flavor.
19. Fish scales can be removed quickly and easily by first dipping the fish in boiling water.
20. Meats for boiling and roasting should be plunged into cold water first as this hardens the film on the outside, encasing and retaining the juices. No salt should be added until meat is nearly done, as it releases juices of the meat if added too soon.
21. Scrambling eggs: Add a tablespoonful of cream for each egg. It makes them light and they will go farther.
22. Carrots for salads or general cooking should first be dropping in boiling water for two or three minutes. The skins will then come off easily.
23. Cabbage odor can be avoided by dropping two English walnuts (uncracked) into the kettle while cooking.
24. Cabbage is much sweeter if cooked in open kettle 8 minutes.
25. Cauliflower will remain white and give off no odor while cooking in half milk and half water. Use liquid for soup or cream sauce.
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* 35 Kitchen Tips - A Collection Of Timeless Wisdom [1]
* 25 Vintage Cooking Tips: Timeless Wisdom [2]
* 26 Kitchen Tips: Timeless Wisdom Collection [3]
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