Q:When i was young, my dad used to make us meatloaf from the Red 'Better Homes and Gardens recipe book... when my mom left, she took the book, so we don't have the recipe anymore.i am looking for the meat loaf recipe for using the microwave. I've found a copy of the baked version from BHG website, but it just isn't the same... the help would be VERY MUCH appreciated.(ingredients were eggs, milk, bread crumbs, onion, mustard, brown sugar and ketchup...)

Ingredients 2 eggs, beaten 3/4 cup milk 2/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs or 2 cups soft bread crumbs 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf sage, basil, or oregano, crushed 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef, lamb, or pork 1/4 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1. In a medium bowl combine eggs and milk; stir in bread crumbs, onion, parsley, salt, sage, and pepper. Add ground meat; mix well. Lightly pat mixture into an 8x4x2-inch loaf pan. 2. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until internal temperature registers 160 degrees F. Spoon off fat. In a bowl combine ketchup, sugar, and mustard; spread over meat. Bake for 10 minutes more. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting into eight slices. 3. Makes 8 servings

Q:If you had a 4 foot by 8 foot patch for a garden, which plants would you want to have the most? Assume there is a seperate patch for tomatoes, and those don't need to be included.Thank you

If I were limited to a 4X8 patch I would want to grow things that produce well and store well, that would be high in nutritional value. Assuming vines would be allowed to sprawl or could be adequately supported I would plant winter squash and lima beans around the edges and, between them, a row of parsnips or sweet potatoes. For my winter crops I would plant a few collards, some turnips and some rutabagas, maybe some beets and either kale or kohlrabi in the tomato patch. Other than the kale and collards these can be stored for later use. If there is a freezer or the ability to can produce even they could be stored. Good luck and enjoy!

Q:Do you think this house is one of those modular homes with an addition?

Uh...no. Lots of homes have garden tubes. The appraisal will tell you if it's modular or not. Don't get modular and a trailer (manufactured) home confused. They are different. PS: Having a garden tub in the master suite is NOT a dead giveaway...that is nonsense. Homes in this area are constructed all the time with a garden tub in the master as an option and considered a desirable feature of the home.

Q:Do homes have gardens in the Philippines? What is the general theme? English, French, Bali, or what?

We have a garden but there is no real theme. My wife is in charge so she plants lots and lots of ornamentals, including orchids on one part of the garden. She also has cattleyas. She leans towards the flowering plants. The ground is covered by carabao grass.

Q:As a college student, the daily trips to Starbucks are breaking my bank. I would like to purchase an espresso machine for myself. I would prefer to spend under $100. I know that this won't allow me to get the best quality, but it's the most I am able to spend. I really only need to be able to steam the milk and produce 1-2 shots of espresso at a time. If anyone has an espresso machine that they love/hate, I would greatly appreciate any recommendations or advice. Thank you.

It will save you money in the long run but just so ya know they are hard to keep clean its a pain in the butt to make the drinks. LOL But I have one I use it every now then. Go to walmart or target they will have them cheap

Q:why do they come into the house and how do you get ride of them

Have you tried to ask this question in Home Garden? I'm sure that crowd would be far more useful than a forum dedicated to questions about pets...

Q:I am a believer in providing my own food for myself, but i am worried that in the future the pollen of GMO's will contaminate the crops i am growing at home? Is this a possibility?

Yes, it is possible. In fact, there was a case a few years back where Monsanto was taking some farmers to court because their neighbors were growing GMO soy beans and Monsanto thought the others' soybeans may have been cross with their GMO soy beans. Since the farmers Monsanto took to court were saving seeds from their crop Monsanto claimed they were benefiting from their GMO work without paying for the benefit. In essence, the companies making GMO seeds can claim you owe them for using their product even if you did not know your crop had been crossed with their modified plants' pollen if you saved seeds to plant the following year. There are also some organic growers suing Monsanto for contaminating their organic and heirloom crops with GMO pollen as this would change their foods and seeds status, possibly (probably) making them unusable for their intended purpose. Personally, I hope they win and Monsanto has to pay such a large award they have to abandon their GMO projects entirely. Google 'Monsanto sues farmers' and read about the Canadian farmer they sued and the end result of the suit; it is very interesting. Good luck and enjoy!

Q:I'm trying to purchase online some furniture for my apartment but I don't know what site should I logon to do so; Can I find some good deals compare to in store shopping?Thanks for your answers.

Shop at Directly Home, also they have 10% off coupon at www upon-code /Home---Garden... to save some money

Q:I was thinking about these: mulberry, apple, peach, cherry, or plum.Any suggestions? Also be specific don't just say apple please say what type.Thank you in advance :D

Your question leaves a lot to be desired. Your choice of trees will depend upon why you want to grow a tree in your garden. I'm looking at doing the same thing, but my reasons will dictate what type of tree. I'm looking for something that will provide shade, grow at a medium pace, and not establish too many roots, especially roots that will grow close to the surface of the soil. I want to continue to grow vegetables, but I have limited space, with paved walkways, so I want to make sure the roots don't up heave the walkway. Fruit trees would be nice, but they can be messy with the leaf drop, etc. I don't want a tree that grows into a large tree, but one that primarily provides shade (since I live in SC). I'm trying to provide some shade to my vegetables, because the heat is sometimes too much for my plants. I've decided to go with a crepe myrtle, because it will provide color, and isn't too difficult to maintain. I would suggest you further evaluate your sistuation before deciding what type of tree is best for you. good luck

Q:I cover it with cardboard and tie it with string (my hamster does not chew it so it's good lol) so should this be OK?

Hamster wheels with holes can sometimes be dangerous for hamsters.. As they're little feet can sometimes get caught. (I've heard many stories of hamsters with broken legs etc..) It would be best to buy a plastic hamster wheel, sometimes they can be noisey but it's nothing a good bit of cooking oil wouldn't fix (If it's a squeek!) Hope this helped.