Mar 15 2013
Ah nuts…we have the bug, that’s right..we thought we had avoided it… but we have terrible head colds. Hubby and I are down for the count. I invite you to link your lovely blog to yesterdays hop, and/or hop around Katherines Corner a bit, visit the blogging tips page, or consider a blog makeover and …
Nov 21 2012
It’s Wordy Wordless Wednesday- I know the title probably made you raise an eyebrow. It’s a silly thing people say when they are expressing what you see is what you get. With that in mind I am sharing a recent photo of yours truly taken last week ( if you are a facebook friend) you …
Jul 24 2012
It’s Tid Bit Tuesday time to share a more intimate look at my life.This week the lovely Char from The Epic Adventures of a Modern Mom posted an interview with yours truly. It is an honor to be featured on her blog and I am grateful for her generosity.. You can read the interview by …
Jul 06 2012
I hope all of my US friends enjoyed a fun and safe fourth of July celebration.I look forward to reading your posts. Our Basil is growing beautifully and I have been enjoying its wonderful fragrance and fabulous taste. I add basil to sauces, use it for pesto, chop it and sprinkle it in salads and …
Jun 19 2012
Tid Bit Tuesday time to share, today it’s just a few random things. I still say groovy. I like to think I am half Phoebe half Monica, my hubby says I lean more towards Monica ( I hope you all got the Friends television show reference) I have been told my whole life that I …
Nov 22 2011
Today’s blog post is a bit out of the ordinary. Since some of you don’t receive my newsletter I want to take a few minutes to share some general information about “the happenings” here at Katherines Corner. To receive my newsletter just fill in your email in the newsletter section on the right sidebar. …
Oct 18 2011
Dear Katie/Katherine, My neighbor is constantly borrowing stuff from me and then she forgets to return it. I really like her and don’t want to hurt her feelings. But how do I get my things back? Signed a Follower of your sweet blog Dear bloggy friend, lending to friends and neighbors is a generous thing …
Sep 13 2011
Dear Katie, Is it okay to eat green bananas? Thanks Liam Dear Liam, sure it’s okay. Green bananas have the same nutrients as yellow bananas. They are rich in potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and fiber too. Green bananas have a bit less sugar because the starch hasn’t broken down yet. …
Aug 12 2011
I love receiving Dear Katie questions, they come in on all topics. Dear Katie ( Katherine) Can you help me to decide what to wear to a summer garden party? It’s hot in Arizona. Thanks Ruth Dear Ruth, Summer in Arizona…hot! I’d say scorching! Thank you for asking. My best suggestion is to think light. Light …
Jul 26 2011
Dear Katie I never eat my ice cream fast enough. Well, sometimes I do, ha,ha. Is there a way to keep ice crystals from forming all over it in the freezer? Anita Dear Anita, this time of the year I can’t keep the ice cream in our freezer. Our grandchildren make sure of …
Jun 12 2011
Okay I know it’s Sunday and I’ve left the bird garden post up for two days…. Today I thought I’d share a great brownie recipe with you. I realize it’s hot ( in most areas) and you probably don’t want to spend time in the kitchen. But, if you make these you won’t mind the …
Jun 04 2011
Dear Katie I have a painted plate on display in my kitchen on the wall above my stove. I’ve tried everything and I can’t get the grease off of it. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks Diane Dear Diane. It sounds like your plate is hand washable ( painted). Lets see if I can help! …
May 19 2011
Dear Katie, I’m planning a picnic and we have a lot of ants here already. Do you know any non-pesticide ways to keep the ants from ruining our picnic? Thanks Jukes Dear Jukes, I love a nice picnic under a shady tree.Our weather here isn’t cooperating yet. I came up with these two choices. If …
May 13 2011
Hello I’m Katherine ( Katie) and I’ll be your tour guide today. Welcome to Katherine’s Corner where I try to always keep things interesting by sharing a variety of topics with you. Please leave your luggage behind and stay inside the red velvet ropes, and of course no flash photography…..giggle. At the top of my …
Apr 30 2011
Dear Katie, my hair is really dry. I was wondering if you have any special hair treatment suggestions. You always have such neat ideas. Thanks Christa Dear Christa, I think you’ll like this!! What You need: A bowl 1 Avocado 2 Cups mayonnaise Tbsp of lemon juice Potato Masher ( or fork) Plastic wrap …
Apr 21 2011
Dear Katie, I was reading the labels on some things at home the other day and I thought I’d ask you. What is Retsyn and why is it in my mints! Why do I have to refrigerate after opening? What the heck is msg and why is it in my soup? Thank you from your …
Mar 22 2011
Dear Katie, Can you tell me how to cure my dry itchy winter skin? Thanks Ruthie Dear Ruthie, the dry heat, cold, and wind of winter can wreak havoc on your skin. Using a humidifier and drinking plenty of water help. But don’t forget the importance of regular exfoliation ( an important part of your …
Feb 21 2011
Dear Katie, both of my children have velcro shoes. I have a hard time picking the sock fuzzies out of the velcro. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks Jill Dear Jill, I found the best way to get rid of the fuzz stuck in velcro is to use a small crochet hook. It removes …
Feb 12 2011
Dear Katie, Thank you for adding the cooking questions category. You’ve answered so many of my questions over the past year. Now, I’m back with another one for you. How can I keep my brown sugar from turning into cement in my pantry? Thanks Katie and God bless you, Ginger Dear Ginger, thank you so …
Feb 07 2011
Many of you know that I have a website called Go Ask Katie. It was suggested to me recently that I should include some of my questions and answers here at Katherine’s Corner too. So after giving it some thought I decided to start adding Dear Katie questions here once in a while. If you …
Jan 12 2011
Dear Katie, How should I clean leeks so I get all of the dirt off without ruining the green. Thank you, CPages Dear C, Getting the dirt out that’s trapped between the leaves can be a task. I hope this helps. You will need a large bowl of cool water , kitchen faucet, colander ( …
Jun 12 2010
Dear Katie, Do egg shells really work in gardens? Thanks, Holly Dear Holly, Yes, egg shells do help in the garden. You need to make sure you wash the shells first then crush them well. Egg shells provide calcium to the soil which is a valuable nutrient for growing plants. Thank you for your question, …
Apr 12 2010
Dear Katie, every Easter I make hard boiled eggs for my children to color and every year half of them have cracks in them . How can I make the perfect hard boiled egg? Happy Easter, Abby Dear Abby, This is the method I use, and although I’m not sure I’d say it will guarantee …
Jan 12 2010
Dear Katie, how do I keep my brownies from sticking to the pan? Thanks Abby Dear Abby, first off how flattered am I that Abby is writing. I hope you think that is as cute as I do. Thank you for submitting a cooking question. Here’s a trick to avoid messy pans. Line the pan …
Oct 12 2009
Dear Katie what should I do to winterize my yard? Jeff Dear Jeff, Getting your yard ready for winter usually means it is time to….. 1. Mow the lawn and rake up the clippings. Do not mow your grass after the first frost. 2. Pull out dead annuals and remove any plants you may have …
Jun 12 2009
Dear Katie, I have limited gardening skills, I’ve killed a lot of plants. But, I’m willing to try again. I’d love to have some nice plants on my balcony. Do you know of any plants that are easy to grow? Thank you Gwendolyn Dear Gwendolyn, I’m happy you are willing to try again. Here are …
May 12 2009
Hi Katherine/Katie! I have a grape fruit tree that grew from a seed I planted last summer. It’s now over a foot tall. The seed is from a Grape Fruit that my Brother brought to me from Florida. It’s pretty. I wanted to know when would be a good time to plant it in the …
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