http://feedingtimeatthezoo.com Recipes, nutrition, home remedies, beauty tips, natural alternatives, general household, and friends. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:22:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I still don't have my regular [tag]refrigerator[/tag] in my house. The smaller one that was already here is still in place, and I'm tired of not having enough room in it for a [tag]fridge[/tag] pack of Cokes to sit the right way for accessing the cans inside. The way it ... http://feedingtimeatthezoo.com/2008/06/30/ice-maker/ A few weeks ago, the FDA announced that there was a [tag]tomato recall[/tag] due to outbreaks of salmonella that had been linked to eating raw [tag]tomatoes[/tag]. Not all tomatoes were under suspicion. For instance, grape tomatoes were eliminated as a source. I work at [tag]McDonald's[/tag] and we pulled tomatoes from ... http://feedingtimeatthezoo.com/2008/06/27/rotten-tomatoes/ As wonderful as this house is that we moved into, and as beautiful as the unfinished wood siding is, there are some problems. For one thing, since the siding wasn't finished or preserved there are places where it's suffering some damage. I figure that eventually the owners will want to ... http://feedingtimeatthezoo.com/2008/06/20/open-range/ I've got a wonderful [tag]corned beef brisket[/tag] thawing right now. I'll put it in the oven in the morning with some potatoes and onions. I tell you, corned beef is really a good choice when you're wanting a [tag]beef roast[/tag] for dinner. It's usually less expensive and has a wonderful ... http://feedingtimeatthezoo.com/2008/06/20/beautiful-corned-beef-brisket/ It's great to have a day off, though I prefer having two days off together. One day just doesn't seem like enough to renew myself and also get things done at home that need doing. I closed the [tag]store[/tag] last night, and I have to open it in the morning. Now, ... http://feedingtimeatthezoo.com/2008/06/18/schedule-shift/ These days of high gas prices, which translate into higher prices on everything else, call for even more drastic measures when it comes to keeping the budget in line. [tag]Groceries[/tag] can account for a huge part of the [tag]budget[/tag] unless you are planning your menus and shopping very carefully. Meat purchases ... http://feedingtimeatthezoo.com/2008/06/18/reducing-spending-on-groceries/ I was wanting a pitcher of sweet [tag]iced tea[/tag]. So, I put the tea on to brew and put sugar and [tag]Splenda[/tag] in the tea pitcher. I use both so that at least some of the calories are lower and we still get the consistency we want in iced tea. ... http://feedingtimeatthezoo.com/2008/06/18/iced-tea-mistake/ A few days ago, a co-worker brought [tag]red beans[/tag] and cornbread for his supper at work. He brought enough to share them with me and it was all super delicious. He had used [tag]smoked sausage[/tag] in the red beans and the cornbread was the sweet, yellow kind - my favorite. So, ... http://feedingtimeatthezoo.com/2008/06/18/white-beans-and-rice/ Being in my [tag]kitchen[/tag] makes me happy. From planning [tag]meals[/tag] to cooking them, I enjoy every aspect of the kitchen. It's the heart of the home. When I'm in the kitchen, I go about my tasks with a certain serenity in my heart. I don't worry about world events. I don't ... http://feedingtimeatthezoo.com/2008/06/12/supreme-satisfaction/ If I don't do something soon about the kind of [tag]shoes[/tag] I wear at work, I think I'll wind up with permanent foot problems. It hasn't been that long since I bought shoes for work, but already the insoles are breaking down, which means less cushioning for my feet. When ... http://feedingtimeatthezoo.com/2008/06/12/oh-my-aching-feet/