What I have learned today..............

Tip #1:

Coke (Dr. Pepper, Pepsi, etc.) takes off battery corrosion in small electronics. You can wipe the conducter thingys off with it and it might possibly work again. How much money would I have saved in my lifetime had I known this?

I'll get back with you on if the small electronic object works again, the jury is still out on that. I can tell you that yes, Coke dissolves battery acid. Then I remembered the ol' chemistry lesson Coke (carbonic acid) vs. battery (alkaline). I still have it goin' on in the head..................

Tip #2:

Tis the season to kill 2 birds with one stone. Case in point. Have a function to attend Thursday night (I will miss Grey's..........so you know it has to be good!) and have to take an appetizer. Am making Broccoli Balls which is a recipe that I got when I got married. The recipe makes 11 dozen. Staggering. So, I am freezing half for Thursday and 1/2 to take for Thanksgiving in addition to the corn casserole. So, first batch just came out and they are HEAVENLY!! So, I will share the recipe:

Broccoli Balls

(may substitute spinach for broccoli if you wish............therefore making them spinach balls)

2 10 oz. pkgs. broccoli
3 c. herb stuffing mix
1 lg. onion
6 eggs, well beaten
3/4 c. melted butter or margarine
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 T. pepper
1 1/2 t. garlic salt
1/2 t. thyme

Preheat oven to 325. Cook broccoli according to pkg. directions. Drain well and let cool. Mix remaining ingredients and broccoli together. Shape mixture into 3/4 inch balls and place on cookie sheets. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Makes 11 dozen and can be frozen and enjoyed later! Thaw slightly before reheating.

Tip #3

10 and 12 year old boys find the fact that their mother is making broccoli balls to be uproariously funny......................as well as disgusting.

Knitting content:

Finally took finished pic of Mason Dixon Buttonhole Bag.

Specs:

Started 11/11/06

Finished 11/12/06

Used 3 skeins Lion Brand Landscapes in Coral Reef on Size 15 circulars.