tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post8758915458561121085..comments2024-03-29T06:35:42.668+00:00Comments on Going Gently: handy HintsJohn Going Gentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comBlogger142125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-86908121780405043352018-01-31T19:56:46.961+00:002018-01-31T19:56:46.961+00:00I always us baking soda, a good spoonful so it is ...I always us baking soda, a good spoonful so it is like a paste. A quick rub takes all stains off and you've not introduced anything toxic or tainted into your mug. Baking Soda is great for most jobs where gntle abrasion is called for :)MrsC (Maryanne)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14440723067459232998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-16521244101375768042018-01-30T22:29:14.271+00:002018-01-30T22:29:14.271+00:00I'll try this in my Flower Show boiled egg ent...I'll try this in my Flower Show boiled egg entry class John Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-52894949115048933522018-01-30T21:06:37.664+00:002018-01-30T21:06:37.664+00:00Easy peel hard cooked eggs. Mocrowave safe contai...Easy peel hard cooked eggs. Mocrowave safe container, place eggs, one teaspoon salt and hottest water from the tap to cover eggs. Micro full power for 10 minutes. These eggs were cold from the fridge.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03183553318309692138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-32120089915001656902018-01-30T20:19:06.838+00:002018-01-30T20:19:06.838+00:00do this also when you know visitors are coming, wh...do this also when you know visitors are coming, when they knock on the door you can tell her you were just about to clean...Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-43462947544811236982018-01-30T20:16:10.087+00:002018-01-30T20:16:10.087+00:00Wondering now if baking soda/coconut oil mixture w...Wondering now if baking soda/coconut oil mixture will help soften or remove calluses on feet? I'll give it a try.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-19268930364255235262018-01-30T20:12:27.914+00:002018-01-30T20:12:27.914+00:00I just stack each folded bedding set together, top...I just stack each folded bedding set together, top sheet, pillowcases,fitted sheet, next set sits on top of that etc. I've never lost any pieces and had to go looking for them.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-65067823506457603912018-01-30T20:06:21.806+00:002018-01-30T20:06:21.806+00:00works for cats too if you hide the tablet in a pie...works for cats too if you hide the tablet in a piece of raw beef, but crush it a little first and leave it in the bit of meat to soften and absorb the meat flavour, about an hour, before giving it to the cat. Put only the "doctored" piece and one other on the plate so the cat eats both then give another undoctored piece as a treat.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-67196133196507481642018-01-30T19:57:44.498+00:002018-01-30T19:57:44.498+00:00Hire someone else to scrub the oven while you watc...Hire someone else to scrub the oven while you watch a movie or two.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-9422520164914969232018-01-30T19:51:06.365+00:002018-01-30T19:51:06.365+00:00I thought it was pencil tip to be wiggled as the g...I thought it was pencil tip to be wiggled as the graphite would lubricate the zip, like rubbing a tiny amount of graphite powder onto a key will help it turn more easily in the lock if the lock is sticking.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-16332078121057754142018-01-30T19:42:11.069+00:002018-01-30T19:42:11.069+00:00I think I would prefer to get rid of what's lu...I think I would prefer to get rid of what's lurking.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-66550827161238821182018-01-30T19:40:54.724+00:002018-01-30T19:40:54.724+00:00Do NOT store potatoes in the fridge and they will ...Do NOT store potatoes in the fridge and they will cook to a nice dry fluff and mash perfectly and easily with a regular masher, a dash of milk and a small knob of butter.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-80686915089063786912018-01-30T17:17:52.689+00:002018-01-30T17:17:52.689+00:00...and the ointment makes your feet soft so you do......and the ointment makes your feet soft so you don't tear up the sheets, haha!Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12025420690188537492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-3930395626216361232018-01-30T16:28:13.814+00:002018-01-30T16:28:13.814+00:00Never eat yellow snow
Never eat yellow snow <br />countrygalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704550039926708801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-79293433025017865962018-01-30T13:54:37.552+00:002018-01-30T13:54:37.552+00:00chia seeds can be used as an egg substitute as wel...chia seeds can be used as an egg substitute as well<br />Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518631542782309728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-75164558356540881472018-01-30T11:59:34.263+00:002018-01-30T11:59:34.263+00:00To get rid of tarnish with no scrubbing whatsoever...To get rid of tarnish with no scrubbing whatsoever, simply put a sheet or two of tinfoil in the bottom of a plastic bowl, add a couple of tablespoons of bicarb, then put all your tarnished silverware on top so that they are all touching the foil and then completely cover with boiling water. A quick wipe with a soft cloth after you get them out and they will be sparkly clean again.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-17179613966121791972018-01-30T11:53:03.786+00:002018-01-30T11:53:03.786+00:00It works, and you can make a brilliant chocolate m...It works, and you can make a brilliant chocolate mousse with whipped aquafaba and melted chocolate :-)Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-85283321340119764652018-01-30T11:52:12.933+00:002018-01-30T11:52:12.933+00:00My hints are from John Crace’s digested read of Ma...My hints are from John Crace’s digested read of Mary Berry’s tips and tricks:<br /><br />The kitchen. This is the heart of any home and will normally contain a fridge, a cooker, a sink and some cupboards. When planning a kitchen, try to make sure all these items are in the places you want them.<br /><br /><br />Always remember to situate your sink near a water supply. There is nothing more frustrating than turning on a tap and finding nothing coming out of it.<br /><br />When buying a sofa, make sure you choose one that fits into your living room. Not all sofas are the same size and it can be hugely disappointing to order one that you have to leave outside on the pavement. To measure a sofa properly, use a measuring tape. For many people, the television is the focal point of the room. Try to choose one that doesn’t get Channel 4. It’s gone downhill dreadfully recently and features programmes with that awful, money-grabbing Paul Hollywood.<br /><br />Hats and coats can be hung on hooks in the hallway. If you have small children, it can be useful to situate some hooks at a lower level so that they can reach them. Books can be stored on bookshelves. It’s also useful to have a spare set of keys in case you lose your main set. If you label the spares as “Spare set of keys”, you won’t confuse them with the main set you use in your day-to-day life.<br /><br /><br />UK Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17872335227166617639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-47467095262041077932018-01-30T11:50:55.666+00:002018-01-30T11:50:55.666+00:00Yep, if our dogs run off we shout after them '...Yep, if our dogs run off we shout after them 'you want one' ... code for bones or treats ... and they come running back, and yes they occasionally get one for doing so :-)Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-48042467928407362912018-01-30T09:49:46.071+00:002018-01-30T09:49:46.071+00:00I think my Dad had read the Philanderer hint. Firs...I think my Dad had read the Philanderer hint. First girlfriend and 2 of his 3 wives had the same name. But he must have been seriously planning ahead, my Mum, his first wife and he started dating at the age of 12.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13299561680025506398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-64610216223147941642018-01-30T09:31:47.213+00:002018-01-30T09:31:47.213+00:00Yes!Yes!John Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-47419867722700634092018-01-30T08:42:34.190+00:002018-01-30T08:42:34.190+00:00Another one that worked for my dog for years was t...Another one that worked for my dog for years was to give him garlic capsules with his food, only 50mg bought from the health shop Not pet shop/vet. I used to pierce the capsule and then mix in. Never had fleas.<br />susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12762599123725286723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-73567260080739468022018-01-30T08:25:58.940+00:002018-01-30T08:25:58.940+00:00Is there a prize for the best tip !! xIs there a prize for the best tip !! xMiss Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10242650731138178363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-80184235411326048582018-01-30T05:22:01.881+00:002018-01-30T05:22:01.881+00:00When preparing to clean the house, gather all your...When preparing to clean the house, gather all your cleansers, rags, and sponges into a large box. Put the box on the kitchen floor, then open a bottle of wine (white or red or rosé, they all work fine). When the bottle's half-empty, you won't care that the house is dirty.wcshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00551283829616757577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-53870573460638632442018-01-30T04:39:07.021+00:002018-01-30T04:39:07.021+00:00temper tantrums: 1/2 a glass of cold water dashed ...temper tantrums: 1/2 a glass of cold water dashed in the face works like a charm. Also gets them out of bed for school.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08705191685082620023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-39176041483280683022018-01-30T02:18:11.298+00:002018-01-30T02:18:11.298+00:00But don't use an immersion stick blender. It ...But don't use an immersion stick blender. It made for a very strange puree of potatoes.<br />50 and countinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051116860123693646noreply@blogger.com