Archive for the ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ Category

How long should i bake my sweet potato for?

Saturday, February 12th, 2011

I have 2 sweet potato’s that are around 1 pound each. How should i bake them easily? I have heard about 1 hour at 400 degrees. Should i put them on a baking pan or rack? and should i poke holes with a fork in them and coat them with an oil or not?

Does my book sound like something you would want to read?

Friday, February 11th, 2011

Okay, so this is only the preface of it. I already finished chapter one, and I am in the middle of chapter two. This is like, my third time posting this on here because i keep making changes. And thanks to some of the comments I got on my other ones, I got some more [...]

Slightly over browned pie crust?

Thursday, February 10th, 2011

I made two 9-inch pie crust shells. My oven isn’t very large so I had to do it on different racks and rotate them half-way though. I accidentally overdid one. Its not exactly burnt, just slightly over browned and you can vaguely taste it. I turned the other crust into a lemon meringue pie already [...]

does this sound good, and how do I substitute real eggs for the egg substitute listed?

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

I’m going fishing with my honey tomorrow and I’m doing the whole fried chicken, potato salad and coleslaw picnic on the boat thing. This cake is pretty simple and will pack well in a cooler, but I’ve never tried to substitute real eggs for fake ones. tell me how!!! SIMPLE MARBLE LOAF CAKE 2c flour [...]

So i've started a book.?

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

1. are my characters credible? 2. is her condition accurate and believeable? 3. any suggestion that would be helpful towards me story? dont be mean! HERE IT IS: One The murky darkness enclosed me like a caterpillar in a cocoon. In a trance, I couldn’t move. I couldn’t speak. I just couldn’t. The cold edges [...]

How does my story sound?

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

This is just a little exerpt from my story. BEFORE YOU READ: yes it involves vampires, but not in the traditional way. Does it sound too much like Twilight? I hope not!! Chapter Title: NIGHTMARES In my dream–my nightmare–it was the nineteenth century. Gideon was there.* It was like watching a movie, I really wasn’t [...]

If I leave confectioners' sugar out of my actual cookie dough, will the cookies stay softer longer?

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

I made cookies using the recipe below, and they were delicious, soft and gooey and perfect directly after I made them. The day after, though, they were too hard and had to be heated to bring back their softness. I want to make them for friends on Wednesday, and I was wondering if it would [...]

Opinion on my story, please?

Monday, February 7th, 2011

My feet carry me forward, one step at a time, as I had coaxed myself many times before. A gentle breeze blows the hair from my face, and I lower my chin into my jacket. The cold bites at my nose and the freezing drizzle taunts me, as if it knows I don’t want to [...]

Do you think I'm ready to get a guinea pig with the supplies I have? Any suggestions?

Sunday, February 6th, 2011

Guinea Pig Supplies 1.Super Pet My First Home Extra Large Cage 2.Care Fresh Bedding 3.Super Pet Giant Igloo 4.Super Pet Tropical Fiddle Stix 5.Waffle Blocks 6.12 oz. Chew Proof Water Bottle (2 water bottles) 7.Super Pet Veggie Basket 8.Super Pet Rollin the Hay 9.Super Pet Pro Slicker Brush 10.Super Pet Critter Squeaky Clean Shampoo 11.8 [...]

Does my book sound like something you would read?

Saturday, February 5th, 2011

AAHHH!!! okay, lol, this is my 4th time posting this on here cause I keep making changes This is only the preface: Preface I release a dense, terrifying scream just to let it out thinking stupidly that it will help me run faster. Like it will somehow magically let out an energy burst. Right. But [...]

Why are Military personnel considered heroes?

Saturday, February 5th, 2011

Why are Marines and other Military personnel considered great/heroes? Most of the army, navy, marines enlisted personnel graduated at the bottom 10% of their high school class. If you are a male between 18-25 you are 250X more likely to die in East St. Louis than in any current war. In America there were there [...]

What is the best way to write a flyer for dog walking?

Friday, February 4th, 2011

My husband and I, like so many people these days, need extra cash. I don’t have a job, but since I have a young baby, I am reluctant to call it quits on being a ‘stay-at-home-mom’. I’ve been racking my brain for ways to come up with a little extra cash that wouldn’t take me [...]

Is this a good start to my story?

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

**Prologue** His hair matched the black of his shirt and his eyes were cold emeralds. The box was halfway obscured by dirt before the man, Nikolai Krevok, fully grasped the idea that his son was in there. His sobs were horrible, broken sounds punctuated by gasps. The sight of him weeping, his face a mask [...]

Know of a gorgeous Nanette Lepore jacket?

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

I am in desperate search of a jacket I saw at Nordstom Rack this afternoon. The manufacturer is Nanette Lepore, and through I do not know the style name, I shall attempt to describe it: low scoop neck, empire waist band with darts at the bust, about 6 buttons down the front, A-line pleated skirt [...]

Do you like my story?

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011

My feet carry me forward, one step at a time, as I had coaxed myself many times before. A gentle breeze blew the hair from my face, and I lowered my chin into my jacket. The cold bit at my face and the freezing drizzle taunted me, as if they knew I didn’t want to [...]