3 Egg whites
2 Tablespoons instant nonfat dry milk powder
2 to 3 drops Yellow food coloring, optional

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Use as a substitute for eggs.

Yield: 1 serving (equivalent to 2 eggs)
Nutritional anlaysis:
One serving (1 each) equals 64 calories, 0.55g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 156mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 10g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 very lean meat, 1/2 fat-free milk

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Rid your home of gnats and fruit flies by making a bait station out of a plastic bread bag containg a melon rind or banana peel. Leave the bag slightly open on the kitchen counter overnight. In the morning, quickly close it and dispose.

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Definitely toss – do not reuse:

Once saliva, sweat, and bacteria get inside the bottle, there's no way to completely clean or sanitize it. ALso, after extended use and rewashing, the plastic starts to break down. That's why commmercial bottled water is stamped with a two-year (or less) expiration date. Although the water doesn't really “expire”, it acquires an off taste.

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Use a two liter soda bottle for funneling birdseed into the feeder or trasferring rice into a canister. Just use a scissors or a utility knife to cut a soda bottle in half, then use the top half as an instant funnel.

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Brush unfrosted cakes between layers and /or the outside with simple syrup or rum, Kirsch wasser, or any liquor of your choice before frosting or putting in the freezer for later use. This trick will keep them moist and add flavor (unless your are using simple syrup).

Simple syrup:
1part water to 2 parts (1 cup water to 2 cups sugar or quantities as needed) granulated sugar. Heat to a boil and simmer and stir until sugar is dissolved. Cool before applying to cake.

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