This is a picture of my mother-in-law’s backyard taken several years ago. She had this beautiful clematis vine, but someone trimmed it back too much and it never has been this full again.
I tried to grow a clematis vine here in Texas once, but it didn’t last long. I think the direct sun and heat was too much for it. If I ever decide to try growing one again, I think I’ll plant it in a mostly shady area.
For those of you who were a Circuit City customer, there is another place called Buy.com that can offer you a great selection and the best deals around. They carry name brands and offer free shipping offers on most items. And they offer informative videos, offer product reviews, are eco-friendly, and have a competitive price engine so they can offer customers as many options as they possibly can.
My husband is the one who defragments my computer and the one who helps me with my computer problems. This is what he says:
“One helpful way to keep your computer running at its best is to regularly defragment your hard drive’s files. During the course of normal use, contiguous files become scattered across the disk and are separated from their original locations that were all together in one place. This causes the hard drive to work longer and harder to bring up programs or information. “
Have you noticed insurance premiums going up? If you have then you might want to check out auto insurance quotes to see if you can find a better deal. A lot of people are trying to find ways to cut back on expenses and save money where they can. If money can be saved on car insurance premiums then that would be great!
Here’s a great link to everything you might want to know about eggs: USDA Egg Fact Sheet. I like being able to find the answer to a question I have about cooking or things involving taking care of my kitchen. I had a question about how long I could keep egg whites in the fridge, and this site answered my question. Hope this link is useful to you, too.
Some people think way ahead, and some are probably already planning for Halloween. They may be thinking about ordering Halloween invitations for a party, planning all of the costumes, and making a list of who to invite. Summer is a good time to plan ahead for an October party before things get busy with all the back-to-school activities, football games, homework to oversee, and the list goes on and on. The timing is good for starting to plan a party without any rush and last minute hassle.
If you happen to be planning to have a Halloween party this fall, you might want to check out The Party Starts Here!.com for invitations that are the right style for you.
We’ve saved money this summer 2009 by choosing Arby’s when we want to eat at a fast food restaurant. We use coupons and also get “Wednesday Freebies” where several Wednesdays a month they offer free items. This Wednesday, for example, we can get one of their new deli-style “Roastburgers” free by purchasing a drink. They’ve had this offer before, so we know their Roastburgers are delicious!
If you do eat at Arby’s, be sure to check your receipt. Often ours will say that if we complete a telephone survey, we will get a free regular sandwich. The survey is short, and there is no purchase required to get the freebie. You can’t beat that!
I wonder when more people try to lose weight? Is the number fairly well equal throughout all twelve months? There are probably always a given number of people wanting to lose weight and take the best fat burner they can find during any month of the year, but I would think the number would be higher after the holidays. But then again, maybe more people are wanting to lose weight during summer’s swimsuit season. It would be interesting to know which season has the highest number.
(However a person chooses to lose weight, they need to check with their doctor first.)
#1. TheSaladCaper’s question. Give me one weird food combination which has always been your comfort food.
Hmm…it’s hard to think of anything. I guess the closest thing I can think of is when I was a little girl, my daddy would put salted peanuts in a cup of cold Dr. Pepper. I thought that was so cool! Just recently I did that because it reminded me of my daddy (who passed away 15 years ago).
#2. Name a food that begins with B.
Broccoli
#3. Name a drink that begins with B.
Banana Pineapple Smoothie
#4. Share a recipe for something that calls for broccoli.
Brown Rice, Turkey, and Broccoli in Mushroom Sauce
(This is good topped with extra sharp shredded Cheese.)
Need a quick & easy dessert? Here’s a new twist on an age-old recipe for S’mores.
I remember making S’mores in Girl Scouts when I was growing up, and Girl Scouts are actually credited with the first written S’mores recipe in their 1927 Girl Scout Handbook. (I wasn’t born for decades later, just in case you’re wondering.)
Here’s the simple recipe:
INGREDIENTS:
Place squares of chocolate bar on a graham cracker half. Then place marshmallows and top with another graham cracker. Cook in microwave just until the marshmallow puffs up big. Drizzle melted chocolate on top. Serve on a pretty plate with chocolate covered marshmallows*, whipped cream and a cherry.
*To make chocolate covered marshmallows, place marshmallow on a toothpick and dip in melted chocolate. Place on waxed paper to cool.
MEATBALLS ARE COOKED IN A COVERED SKILLET. YOU DON’T HAVE TO USE THE OVEN AND HEAT UP THE KITCHEN!
Here’s a good recipe for meatballs. I adapted it because I didn’t have Italian seasoned bread crumbs, and we really liked the way they turned out. This recipe makes 12-14 meatballs and feeds 3-5 people, depending on how many meatballs each person eats.
INGREDIENTS:
Mix well. Form 12-14 large meatballs. Preheat large skillet on medium with a little olive oil, place meatballs in skillet and cook COVERED for 12-15 minutes, turn and cook 5 more minutes. Serve over pasta with sauce along with garlic bread and salad.
#1. Lynne’s question. Do you cook items besides meat on the bbq grill, and, do you prefer gas or charcoal grills?
Meat only, charcoal grill.
#2. Name a food that begins with A.
Arugla came to mind. Here’s a little info I found:
It’s rich in vitamin C and potasium.
It has a rich, peppery taste.
It’s used in salads, which we know.
It’s also used in pizzas in Italy, which I didn’t know.
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#3. Name a drink that begins with A.
I found this recipe in one of my cookbooks:
#4. Share a recipe for something that calls for American Cheese.