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Shoofly Pie Recipe  Shoofly Pie Recipe  Shoofly Pie originates from the Pennsylvania Dutch tradition, cherished for its rich molasses-based filling. Its name likely comes from the sweet aroma that attracted flies, leading bakers to “shoo” them away. Over time, it became a staple dessert, showcasing a blend of simple ingredients …

8 Old Fashioned Home Remedies for the Common Cold 8 Old Fashioned Home Remedies for the Common Cold Cold and flu season seems to last longer each year. As the weather cools down, more people end up feeling sick, just in time for the holidays and family parties. Having a …

Keeping “Cooped Up” Chickens Warm in Winter  Keeping “Cooped Up” Chickens Warm in Winter  Funny thing about chickens is that they seem always to be the “butt” of jokes. Everyone is always making “chicken jokes” – poor things. I live smack dab in the middle of the state of Nebraska …

How to Arm Knit a Blanket in 45 Minutes How to Arm Knit a Blanket in 45 Minutes Have you ever been in a crafty kind of mood and wanted to get creative? Make something special? Give a one of a kind gift? If you answered yes to any of …

13 Natural Ways to Rid Your House of Spiders 13 Natural Ways to Rid Your House of Spiders Sure, it may be normal to have a spider show up every once and awhile in your home, but as the weather changes, you may see more invaders than you’re comfortable with. …

Skillet Texas Sheet Cake – The Easy Way to Make a Classic Dessert Skillet Texas Sheet Cake – The Easy Way to Make a Classic Dessert Few desserts are as beloved as the Texas Sheet Cake, a rich and indulgent chocolate cake topped with a decadent, fudge-like frosting. What makes …

25 Ways Duct Tape Can Help You in a Survival Situation 25 Ways Duct Tape Can Help You in a Survival Situation Originally used during World War 2 to waterproof ammunition boxes, duct tape has truly become one of the most versatile materials in the world. I’ve seen duct tape …

Health WARNINGS Your Fingernails May Be Showing You Health WARNINGS Your Fingernails May Be Showing You Fingernail can tell us a lot about our health, the texture and color can reflect a variety of health conditions. Investigate your fingernails on a regular basis and you may see unobtrusive varieties in the …

12 Ways To Repurpose Tree Stumps and logs 12 Ways To Repurpose Tree Stumps and logs If you have had a tree in your garden and have cut it down for what ever reason and unsure what to do with the stumps you have left of that tree as you …

Remove Earwax: 6 Home Remedies That Really Work Remove Earwax: 6 Home Remedies That Really Work Earwax, or cerumen, is an antibacterial lubricant naturally produced by glands in the ear to prevent infection and keep the inner ear clean. It’s comprised of 20-50 percent fat and coats the ear canal, …

Chicken Peri Peri Recipe Chicken Peri Peri Recipe  Ingredients 1 kg Chicken 100 ml Extra Virgin olive oil 10 – 13 garlic cloves 5 ripe Serrano chillies 10- 12 African devil red chillies 3 Bay leaves 1 tsp smoked paprika Sea salt as required 1 lemon juice Parsley 3-4 charcoal …

8 Effective Strategies to Prevent Frozen Pipes 8 Effective Strategies to Prevent Frozen Pipes When winter’s chill sets in, the threat of frozen water pipes looms large for homeowners. Burst pipes due to freezing can result in extensive damage and costly repairs. However, by taking preemptive steps, you can protect …