Water Management Tips

The diagram ‘How Water Works’, shows how water recycles itself on our planet on a regular basis. Lately this ‘regular basis’ has changed dramatically. We have entered a few years ago an age of drought and as our populations grow our amounts of water consumption and waste have grown. Interestingly enough, those people who have … Continue reading Water Management Tips

Posted on: 18 October 2016 | 1:45 am

Coloring Pasta

Maria being a passionate organic type of person, would purchase humongous quantities of spinach fresh from the open door markets and boil it, occasionally adding more water. She did this until the volume was substantially reduced and the water became deep green. The spinach was then put in a covered frying pan to cook slowly … Continue reading Coloring Pasta

Posted on: 23 September 2015 | 6:13 pm

Cheeze Moon

Ingredients: for 1 person • In a frying pan place butter or oil as desired • Pour 21 spoonfuls of egg whites • Sprinkle Parmigiano Reggiano • Sprinkle desired amount of crushed Cheez-Its • Sprinkle desired amount of pepper • Cook until the egg whites turn yellowish/brown on the edges • Serve with chef’s approval … Continue reading Cheeze Moon

Posted on: 23 September 2015 | 6:04 pm

Green Apples Cobbler

In a bowl add ingredients in desired amounts: • Cut up green apples This cobbler has 3 apples. • Squeeze lemons • Grate lemons or shave lemons • Sprinkle craisins or raisins • Sprinkle crushed walnuts • Sprinkle brown sugar • Sprinkle cinnamon • Sprinkle oats • Add a little water Stir well and then … Continue reading Green Apples Cobbler

Posted on: 22 September 2015 | 11:15 am

Hard Working Shoes Can Smell

Hard working shoes, depending on their use will eventually develop a certain unpleasant odor. Feet like most other parts of our body will sweat to produce a cooling sensation. The thousands of glands in our feet can produce nearly a cup of sweat a day which is essentially of salty water. Our feet also host … Continue reading Hard Working Shoes Can Smell

Posted on: 16 September 2015 | 11:51 pm

Concrete Chocolate Chip Cookies

Mix concrete as outlined on the bag and make some cookie droppings on wax paper. While wet, embed dark chocolate chips. As an option, when the cookies are dry, chocolate chips can be painted on them. Chips can also be of small brown rocks, marbles, etc. This is a non caloric snack for a rigorous … Continue reading Concrete Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on: 16 September 2015 | 10:22 pm

The Doula

A doula is a person with or without medical training whose purpose is to assist a mother to be before, during and/or after delivery. Primarily, the doula is to assist the mother providing safe, emotional and physical support and helping her as well as her spouse. To a lesser extent, help with the baby. At … Continue reading The Doula

Posted on: 11 September 2015 | 10:29 pm

Should Batteries Be Stored In The Refrigerator?

Storage in a refrigerator or freezer to extend batteries’ life is not required nor recommended for batteries produced today. Cold temperature storage can in fact harm the batteries if condensation results in corroded contacts or seal damage due to extreme temperature storage. To maximize performance and shelf life, store batteries at normal room temperatures (68°F … Continue reading Should Batteries Be Stored In The Refrigerator?

Posted on: 9 September 2015 | 3:15 pm

Bad Breath / Halitosis

Bad breath, can be a byproduct of food consumption such as garlic, onions and the sort residing in the stomach. It can also be generated by medications taken. Halitosis is caused mainly by volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) such as H(2)S and CH(3)SH produced in the mouth. Interestingly, eating makes the mouth more acidic reducing the … Continue reading Bad Breath / Halitosis

Posted on: 9 September 2015 | 12:18 am

Mini Greenhouse

Shown is a basic plastic container with lid from the grocery store. It is excellent for trapping and recycling moisture. The top of the container will sweat and then drop the moisture down again. A cutting from a rose bush was immersed in rooting solution and planted in this mini flower pot. The dirt was … Continue reading Mini Greenhouse

Posted on: 4 September 2015 | 10:27 pm