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| How to Make the Perfect Pie Crust |
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008)
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| The crust is the key to making a perfect pie. Without a really great crust, you might as well be eating a pile of pie filling. (Which is also not a terrible idea.) |
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| Pumpkin vs. Mincemeat: Which Pie Says "Thanksgiving"? |
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008)
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| I will always vote pumpkin pie, regardless of which poll I'm answering. Seriously, the question could be "Ford or Chevy?" and I'd still vote pumpkin pie. |
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| Recipe: Granny Smith Apple Pie |
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008)
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| I've been known to eat this for breakfast. Now you see why I say that it's a good thing that we don't tend to have pies around the house everyday. |
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| 15-Minute Cleanups for Every Room |
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008)
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| It's important, after all, to fool your friends and family into thinking your house is this clean all the time. These cleanups won't get your house deep-down clean, but they'll probably fool your mother-in-law, as long as she doesn't open the closet. |
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| 10 Ways to Cut the Cost of Cleaning Supplies |
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008)
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| Whenever I go on a cleaning binge, I learn anew how expensive supplies are. (One grocery bill was 50% cleaning supplies!) |
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| Cleaning Up After a Big Meal |
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008)
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| I come from a family of enthusiastic eaters. So it's no real surprise that the Thanksgiving dinner table looks like a turkey graveyard after we're done. Here's how to set things right again. (Extra tip: Look for mashed potatoes in the drapes. You'd be surprised.) |
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| Is My Money Safer Under the Mattress? |
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008)
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| A reader asked: "The recession/depression has left many elderly people very concerned. I have two questions: 1) Should I remove my savings from banks (place in mattress) so to speak? 2) Will the Feds replace full dollar value for savings in banks or a percentage thereof?" |
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| What Happens When Banks Fail? |
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008)
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| The safest place for your money is not your mattress - it's the bank. Generally, you'll be safe as long as your bank is FDIC insured. (Digestion problems acquired as a result of reading scary financial news is another issue altogether.) |
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| Understanding the Banking Crisis |
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008)
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| So how did we get into this mess in the first place? The answer, of course, is gradually. |
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| Why Roast Turkey Is Always Dry |
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008)
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| My Mom, on the other hand, is a kitchen witch. She can make a perfect turkey, seemingly only by talking to the bird while she cooks it. Every turkey's name is Thomas, and he's treated like the guest of honor. She claims it works on the same principles as playing classic music to encourage plants to grow. |
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