The local charity thrift store has 5 artificial trees for sale, beautiful ones, too. I’m pretty sure that an artificial tree that was used for years by one family and will now be used for years by another is better for the environment than a real tree. Cheaper, too!
I have actually only made cakes from scratch – when I learned to bake, it was cheaper (in farm country) just to get the ingredients. Plus, I was told that cake mixes never turned out well (don’t know, never tried).
I learned baking from a food service teacher that spent her childhood and her summers baking for a plantation turned upscale camp, so maybe I just got it drilled into me early.
Ever hear of food banks? Comics like this one irritate me, I know a LOT of people are out there who could use just about any king of food you’re willing to donate, instead they act like the only choice is to dump food on people who don’t want it!
Roughly 40 years ago, I decided to get a perm. I went to Fantastic Sam’s and told them I wanted my hair short and curly. I got a 1/4-inch afro with burns on my scalp.
They did NOTHING, wouldn’t even apologize. I have been telling people ever since to NOT go there (the entire chain, I don’t mess around).
Of course, if they decide to sue me, they get what I have – nothing of value.
Really, word of mouth is a legitimate form of business criticism, you should indulge! It’s a public service!
Soaking for a good 15-20 minutes loosens what’s stuck and makes sure that you don’t end up scratching dishes and cookware.
Cookware is expensive, take the time.