Category Archives for I’m Looking For Requests

Spray N Wash Alternative

Is there a recipe for homemade spray- n- wash (spot remover)? Also, for the homemade detergents – what about the HE – High Efficiency front loaders – how much do you use in them? Thanks! Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a […]

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Re-Purposing CD Holder Cylinders

Where I work, we go through a lot of CDs, which come in those plastic cases with a cylinder up the middle. I just hate throwing them away. Does anyone have any ideas on re-purposing them? Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn […]

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Can You Fry Cucumbers

Plate of fried cucumbers

Reader question: Does anyone have a suggestion or success story to share on a tasty way to fry up cucumbers? From the Hillbilly Housewife This is a little older request, but since it came up I’ve played around with some of the suggestions below. This year we have a good crop of cucumbers from the […]

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1940’s Recipes

Looking for recipes from the 1940’s. Especially interested in recipes where substitutions were made for rationed items. Desserts, main meals, breads, etc. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

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Cafe Francias

Homemade version of Maxwell House International Cafe, Cafe Francais Instant coffee mix is my favorite International Cafe flavor. Could you create a low cost DIY mix recipe so I could continue to enjoy my favorite drink without putting my family in the poor house? Thanks so much! Lindsey M., Newmanstown PA Disclosure: Some of the […]

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Layer Chicken Feed Recipe

I'm looking at what requirements are needed each time I make feed, not necessarily the same ingredients? Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

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Sweetened Condensed Milk

I noticed that there was reference to making your own sweetened condensed milk and was wandering how so if anyone can help? Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

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Moist Cat Food Recipe

I have taken in a stray cat and have found the only food she really likes is the grocery store brand food w/gravy in pouches. I'm looking for recipes to make a moist type cat food to try and save some money and make a more healthy food for her without all the fillers and […]

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Freezer Slaw Recipe Anyone?

A friend used to make Freezer Slaw for potlucks. It was shredded cabbage (green and purple) and seems like maybe onions and carrots, too. A vinaigrette-type dressing was poured over, stirred, then stored in the freezer until service. It was slightly wilted from freezing but very tangy, flavorful, and refreshing in summer! Thanks in advance! […]

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Soap Pieces

I have a quart jar filled with little soap pieces that were the tail end of bars of soap. Any ideas on what I can do with these? I started saving them because someone told me I could make liquid soap to use at the sink out of them and thereby save money but I […]

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Old Recipe For Blackberry Cobbler

When I was young, my grandmother used to make a blackberry cobbler…I recall she would put blackberries in a pot…cook 'em down and make the crust. However, the crust seemed to be in layers.. I recall her putting the dough in the pot then adding a cup of water. Does anyone out there have a […]

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