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What would Triple H do to his refrigerator if it stopped working?

April 18th, 2010

This is what I’d think he’d do,

I think he would take out all the food, condiments, and
steroid shakes and give it "THE PEDIGREE!" and then come back with his sledgehammer,

Coach: "OHHHHHH BABY!!"
JR: "GOOD GOD ALMIGHTY!",

,..and then pound it to rubble, and then hold it up so that his wife Stephanie gives it her signature move
"The Stephanie Slap’, and the fridge falls down immediately. He gives another "Pedigree". He calls his friends Ric Flair and Batista over. Batista gives it a "Batista Bomb" and Flair gives it some hard knife edge chops while saying "WOOOO!".
Randy Orton comes over and gives it an "RKO".
RVD gives it a "5 Star FrogSplash" off the kitchedn counter.
The Miz gives it a "Mizard of Oz".
JBL gives it the "Closeline from Hell".
And finally, Stone Cold comes over, stomps a mudhole in it, flips it off, and gives it a "STUNNER!" .

The refrigerator is now totally destroyed and Triple H goes out and buys a new one.

I could just see him doing that!!

store leftover puff pastry?

April 17th, 2010

I have some puff pastry leftover (it is already baked) and I wanted to know if it’s any good reheated? Should I put it in the refrigerator or leave it out on the counter in a bag?

Did my California landlord keep too much of my security deposit?

April 17th, 2010

5.12 out of our 0 deposit was refunded. Unfortunately I didn’t take pics when we moved in, but I wrote down existing damage and made references to the dirtiness on the move-in statement. All of the deductions were cleaning fees from a /hr cleaner, some of which ARE valid. But, he supposedly spent 2 hours cleaning the stove, 1.45 hours cleaning the drawers and cupboards, another hour cleaning the refrigerator and counters. Etc., etc. All this was clean though! He spent 4.5 hours stripping and re-waxing the floors (shouldn’t buildup of wax be considered normal wear and tear???) Also charged us for cleaning the bathrooms which were SPOTLESS, and charged us for cleaning the ‘windows, sills, tracks’ in the Bathrooms. We didn’t HAVE any windows in our bathrooms! Because I didn’t take pictures at move in do I have any ground to stand on? Or is it just he said/she said? Will the ‘bathroom window’ lie help my case should I end up in court? Is this proof of ‘bad faith’

I wanted to remodel my kitchen within 10k budget including appliances?

April 16th, 2010

I mainly wanted to replace the counter and bar now made with white tiles (the sink is now facing the counter bar and breakfast nook); replace the backsplash which is now just painted white with stainless steel or decorated tiles; level down the bar to the sink level and make the widened counter as the new eatery; get rid of my breakfast nook table, and refinish or paint cabinets. The total length of my kitchen from the back of the refrigerator to the wall where the breakfast nook window is 18.25 feet. Had anyone done something similar to this in a very tight budget? Could you please provide pointers? Thank you.

How to slow down ice build up in refrigerator freezer?

April 14th, 2010

My guess is that I need to turn up the cooling dial for the refrigerator ?
Currently it is set to just below Medium.

This is a small counter-top Sanyo fridge with a small freezer compartment. It’s probably about 15 years old; other than the quick ice build-up it seems to work just fine.

I used to use the little freezer a lot for frozen food; now it fills with ice too quickly (over the course of a couple of months); doesn’t seem to keep frozen food frozen.

So, it it a simple matter of crankin’ up the cooling dial toward Max?

How do u train a pet kitten?

April 14th, 2010

my pet kitten never stays off of stuff he is always on furniture and on tables and counter tops he will even try to get on the refrigerator. Is there anything i can do to get him to stop

What color kitchen appliances should I get?

April 13th, 2010

I am buying a new house and have the option of choosing either a white, tan, or black oven/stove and dishwasher. (I’ll have to buy the refrigerator myself.) Which looks nicer? Are there any pros or cons of any of these colors? I will have darker cabinets (not super dark, but a dark wood color), and will most likely be choosing a darker granite color for the counters. Thanks for your input!

Is the meat still good?

April 12th, 2010

I prepared the ingredients for a stew including pork last night to cook in the slow cooker today. I forgot to put the uncooked ingredients in the refrigerator over night so the raw meat sat out over night on the counter, it wasn’t frozen either. Is the meat still good since it sat out over night if I cook it in the slow cooker for 8 hours?

Leftover Garlic bread, how do you store it?

April 11th, 2010

I made spaghetti and garlic bread last night and had some leftover garlic bread, my husband put it in the refrigerator but I was wondering if this is necessary or if you can just store it on the counter?? Thanks

how do you keep potatoes away from cockroaches?

April 11th, 2010

We are supposed to store potatoes in a cool dry place and not in the refrigerator. I used to keep them on top of my kitchen counter in a basket,however I see roaches around them sometimes! how do I prevent this? how do u guys store your potatoes?

Are you supposed to refrigerate amoxicillin even BEFORE the bottle is opened?

April 10th, 2010

or do you refrigerate after its been opened?

We picked up my Daughters prescription today and we just kept it on the counter, because we thought it only had to be refrigerated AFTER it had been opened.

So, after we gave her, her 1st dose we put it in refrigerator.

Is this ok, or should it have been immediately refrigerated, EVEN BEFORE the bottle was open?

Plumbing connection for refrigerator with ice maker?

April 10th, 2010

We are in the process of remodeling our kitchen. Due to space requirements we are looking for a counterdepth french door with bottom freezer or a counterdepth side-by-side. Our new refrigerator location will be on the opposite wall from the sink with no nearby plumbing. I’m looking for a frig that does not have a water dispenser as we have a water filtration system with a special faucet on our sink. I would like an ice maker but does that require a plumbing hook up? If so, is it possible to get a counter depth side by side or counterdepth french door refrigerator without either of these options? I can’t seem to find any on the internet…I need it in white. Any suggestions?

Many years ago I went to a community class that suggested a schedule for home management. It read something?

April 8th, 2010

like this:

Daily:

Dishes
Counter
Clean sink
Sweep
Mop
Vacuum
etc.

Monday:

Strip beds
Wash bedding
ReMake beds
Clean master bathroom
Etc.

Tuesday:

Clean out refrigerator
Menu Planning
Grocery shopping
etc,

And so on. Does anyone know where I can find such a list online?
Happy Days: Nope, its the reason I DON’T live in a gargantuan house. Clean sheets don’t happen spontaneously. Somebody actually has to MAKE that happen.

Can I eat noodles that were left out overnight if it said to keep refrigerated?

April 5th, 2010

I had a package of Maruchan Yaki Soba noodles that I left out on the kitchen counter overnight. Right on the package it said "Keep Refrigerated". I opened the bag and smelled them, and they smelled the same as the kind right out of the refrigerator. Please let me know if it is safe to use these.

Is it best to keep canned dog food in the frig?

April 2nd, 2010

Usually after opening the can of dog food I cover it and keep it in the refrigerator. Is this preferable to covering it and leaving it on the counter? Which do you think would be safer or better?

how long will freshly baked vegan bread last if kept on the counter?

April 1st, 2010

here is the recipe i used:
100% Whole Grain Wheat Bread

Ingredients :
2 3/4 cups of hot water
1/3 cup of oil, olive is fine
1/4 cup of raw sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon salt, sea salt is good
7 1/2 cups (max) of 100% whole grain wheat flour
2 tablespoons of dry active yeast

Directions:

1. Place the first five ingredients in the bowl and mix.

2. Add: 2 Cups 100% whole grain wheat flour. Mix, then add 2 tablespoons of dry active yeast. If your not sure about your yeast proof it in a little warm water first.

3. Add: 4 cups of 100% whole grain wheat flour.

4. Mix until the consistency is some what even. Then continue to slowly add flour 1/2 cup at a time until the dough quits sticking to the sides of the bowl. It should be tacky to the touch. The trick is to have enough consistency to stand up with the least amount of flour so the bread will be fluffy. In any case do not exceed 7 1/2 cups of wheat flour. You can trade one cup of wheat flour for one cup of all purpose white if you wish. Don’t over mix or the bread will be tough.

5. When your dough is finished, Cover the bowl and let it rise for about 30-45 minutes. The dough will be larger but it doesn’t need to double when using a heavy mixer.

6. Grease two bread pans with Crisco. You can also flour the pans to reduce sticking.

7. Mix again just enough to knock it down at least close to the original size.

8. Drop the dough on a floured surface so you can work the dough and shape it. Roll it in the flour and shape it in your hands to make a nice ball getting enough flour on it so it isn’t sticky.

Divide the ball in half and do it again.

Shape the loaves by turning the dough under it’s self over and over. When the dough is shaped right the sides and ends will be sealed and all you will see is a nice oblong shaped loaf with smooth sides and top.

Drop the loaves in your bread pans and let them rise until almost doubled. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 for 36 minutes. If you forgot to preheat 41 minutes. (gas oven)

9. When done turn the bread out of the pan to a rack to cool. You can eat it right away. Don’t wrap it until completely cooled. (Condensation will make it soggy) Put in tinfoil to store on the counter. If you put it in the refrigerator it will turn into a brick. Enjoy.

Notes: If you like fluffy brown bread this it. No white flour here. You can use any 100% whole grain wheat flour. I mill my own. This bread is not heavy like most 100% whole wheat breads. If it is you used too much flour and your dough was too stiff. If it flattens out and won’t stand up you need more flour. The total amount of flour is usually about 7 cups. This recipe has been in my family for years and we all make it. We make a lot more now that we have powerful mixers and the hand kneeding is bye bye.
Serves: 12

Can I still eat ricotta cheese that was left out overnight?

March 31st, 2010

I got home from the grocery store last night and overlooked a container of ricotta cheese to put in the refrigerator. It is in a sealed tub, but it was left out on the counter in a plastic grocery bag for around eleven hours. Is it still good to put in lasagna, or should I throw it out?

Pumpkin pie: fridge or kitchen counter?

March 31st, 2010

I just made a pie and am waiting for it to cool. Can I leave it out on the counter overnight, or should it be kept in the refrigerator? There were 2 eggs and some evaporated milk used in the recipe.

Will alcohol evaporate when you move it from the freezer or fridge to room temperature?

March 29th, 2010

I had a party this weekend and pulled my bottles of alcohol out of the freezer that I’d be sharing with my fellow party goers and placed them on the counter. (Rum, Vodka, etc…) One of my friends told me that if you put your alcohol in the freezer or refrigerator, and let the temperature rise back to room temperature, the alcohol will evaporate from it. Is this true? I feel like it can’t be especially since the bottles weren’t open.

Not sure whether to do black appliances or stainless appliances?

March 29th, 2010

My counter tops are black granite, cabinets a honey oak, tan floors, backsplash is tile with different colors of tan with a pewter diamond here and there. Walls are also tan.

I was originally going to get stainless appliances. Or the cleansteel that supposedly doesn’t get fingerprints. I also really like the black appliances a lot. Do you think thats to much black? The stove and refigerator are next to each other. I’m very torn on what to do but I need to do something real soon – my refrigerator crapped out so I’m using the one in my cellar – and thats a pain in the butt!

Do you think black would be to much black?
sink is also stainless.
counters are absolute black
Anne – No clue what I’m doing for window treatments. One window over sink, and a slider. Any suggestions would be great.

Is it ok to refrigerate an unopened bottle of wine for a long time?

March 28th, 2010

We have a standard normal bottle of merlot in our refrigerator. It is unopened and has been in there a long time. We are thinking of giving it away as a gift. I’m thinking that all this time we should just have had it in a darkened cabinet or on a counter out of direct sunlight and not refrigerated??

Thx!

How long is unrefrigerated coffee creamer good?

March 26th, 2010

Brought home Nestle Coffee Creamer home around 8am. It sat on my counter top (67 degrees in my home) and forgot to put it away. Finally got it to the refrigerator around 6pm. 10 hours it sat out … is it still good? Should I trash it? It’s non-dairy, does that matter?

Is there a most appropriate way of chilling (overnight) boiled white rice?

March 22nd, 2010

It was boiled with olive oil instead of butter. The plastic bowl it is sitting in on the counter holds quite a bit for many people to eat tomorrow. I’m afraid that if I cover it and put it away too soon, it will spoil or the taste will be off. Could anyone expert at cooking white rice please tell me how best to preserve it for just fourteen hours in the refrigerator?

MY chocolate bark is crumbling after a couple days. What did I do wrong?

March 21st, 2010

I made chocolate bark a couple days ago. I melted Ghirardelli milk chocolate morsels in a double boiler then spread it out on a cookie sheet line with wax paper and immediately put it in the refrigerator. After I broke it apart into large chunks, I put them in a ziplock baggy and left them on my counter. Its been 2 days since and I noticed they were turning white-ish so I picked up the bag and they were crumbling apart! What happened? What do I do next time to prevent this?

How long will it take my dog and cat to get along?

March 19th, 2010

Ok, we got an 8 month old Corgi 2 weeks ago & the shelter told us our cat would take time to adjust.

At first we had a baby gate up to the bedroom so the cat could go in there but not the dog, but then the cat decided never to leave and started using our bedroom closet as a litterbox. So we took down the baby gate and my husband sometimes puts the cat in the kitchen now.

That has been going on for a week and I see no signs of progress in their relationship. The dog is super curious about the cat and the cat is petrified and gets very angry whenever he sees the dog. He won’t come down off the dresser or the kitchen counter unless the dog is outside or in her crate.

How long will this last? We’ve tried keeping the dog on a leash in the house, but that is not really practical and the cat doesn’t come down anyway. I don’t want to take the dog back, but I’m not going to make my cat live on top of the refrigerator for the rest of his life!