Use nine: Try softening brushes that are hardened with old, dried-in paint by boiling them in vinegar and let them stand for one hour. Then heat the vinegar and brushes come to a gentle boil. Simmer for 20 minutes. Rinse well, working the softened paint out of the bristles. For extremely heavy paint encrustations, you may need to repeat the process...or head to the hardware store.

Use ten: A little vinegar and salt added to the water you wash leafy green vegetables will float out bugs and kill germs.

Use eleven: Soak or simmer stuck-on food in 2 cups of water and 1/2 cup of vinegar. The food will soften and lift off in a few minutes.

Use twelve: Clean and freshen the garbage disposal by running a tray of ice cubes, with 1/2 cup of vinegar poured over them, through it once a week.

Use thirteen: In a pinch, you can use equal parts of lemon juice and vinegar to clean brass and copper. On difficult areas add a little salt to the mix for some abrasive action.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

100. Confetti and Balloons!

Well, what do you know!  This is my 100th entry about Gopher Hill Cottage.  There should be confetti and balloons to celebrate, prizes at the door and food, lots of food...really good and gooey food!







I have to say I wasn't sure I could stick with it this long.  It's all of your comments and support that have turned the tide for me.  I want to say "Thanks" to all of you.  So I'll tell you what...the first five of you who send me your address at rmema@aol.com will receive a kitchen towel with one of my images on it.  You can even pick out the image from my cowgirl website.  Thanks to all of you!




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