Five Ways to Use Vinegar around the House

October 8, 2013 11:44 am

Vinegar's always a useful thing to have around the house. Plain white vinegar has many uses and it's very inexpensive — especially when bought in bulk! Here are five unexpected uses!

  • Unclog your drains. A combination of vinegar and baking soda produces a foaming fizz you might remember from science project volcanos. This simply chemical reaction's also great for unclogging drains and removing odorous bacteria.
  • Remove mold and mildew. White vinegar is one of the best things to use to remove mildew stains from your bathroom. Dilute vinegar with water for lighter stains; use undiluted vinegar for heavier mildew.
  • Shine silver. A bath of vinegar and baking soda can help clean tarnished or dingy silver. Rest items in the bath for two or three house. Rinse with cold water, dry with a soft cloth, and enjoy the shine!
  • Freshen closests. Mixing vinegar, ammonia, and baking soda produces a powerful cleanser that can vaporize pesky odors rapidly. Remove your clothes, wash the surfaces with the vinegar solution, and let the closet air out for 24 hours.
  • Remove stains from carpets. Vinegar can also remove stains from rugs and carpets. Mix it with salt and rub gently on light stains; mix with cornstach for heavily ground-in dirt.

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White Chili

October 2, 2013 12:40 pm
Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground lean turkey 
  • 3 large chicken breasts, boneless (cubed) 
  • 2 tbsp olive oil 
  • 1 large onion (chopped) 
  • 1 bunch cilantro (chopped) 
  • 1 green pepper (chopped) 
  • 1 can fire roasted tomatoes 
  • 2 cans of mushrooms (drained) 
  • 1 cup frozen spinach 
  • 1 cup frozen corn 
  • 1 can black beans 
  • 1 container light sour cream 
  • 1 package shredded cheddar cheese 
  • (1 jalapeno if you like spicy) 
  • 1 packet McCormick's chili seasoning 
  • 3 tbsp garlic 
  • Salt and pepper 
  • 1 bag scoopable fritos 
Instructions
In large pasta pan, brown meat all together with olive oil and green pepper,
onion, and mushrooms.
Once meat is cooked and onions are translucent, add in cilantro, spinach, corn, garlic, tomatoes, and beans; let simmer for around 20 minutes. Add chili seasoning and keep tasting to desired heat and saltiness. You can add Cajun pepper to spice it up or the jalapeno. Once it has simmered for around 45 minutes, add in sour cream and stir until blended. Let simmer another 20 minutes. Serve in bowl topped with cheese and fritos! 
 

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Wine and Cheese Event

October 2, 2013 12:35 pm

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