Martha Bishop
Born in 1955, married for 31 years, mother of three. My life experiences include day care manager for 13 years, restaurant manager for five years and a coffee shop manager at a large bookstore for two years. I now own Miss Bee's Designs.
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How to Make Delicious Popcorn BallsWhen I was a kid, I took popcorn balls to school for Halloween, Christmas and Valentines Day parties. My classmates would beg me to bring them. My mom took a huge punch bowl, filled with popcorn balls and offer them to any visitor that would stop by.
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Make a Perfect Hard-Boiled Egg Every TimeThe way you get really good at anything is practice, practice, practice. When you run a restaurant, you take notes on what works and what doesn't. When you make several dozen hard boiled eggs every day, you become an expert on how to cook perfect ...
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How to Make a ManhattanI would rather debate politics and religion with my friends than discuss how to make a Manhattan with serious drinkers. I am amazed at the intolerance, snide comments, pompous pontifications, sniping, bickering and bitching whenever the subject ...
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How to Make a Hurricane -- Key West StyleLandlocked folks do not understand us. They are convinced that anybody who lives in an Atlantic Ocean state pretty much gets what we deserve when Hurricane Season rolls around. "I wouldn't live in Key West for a million bucks," a friend pontificates.
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How to Cook GooseMy first encounter with goose was Christmas 1981. My mother-in-law had decided to forego the traditional Bishop family feast of ham, turkey or roast beef and opt for goose instead. Ginny was a fine cook, but she had no experience with goose.
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How to Cook PlantainsWhen we first moved to Florida in 1981, I was amazed at the abundance of produce, not to mention all the peculiar fruits and vegetables that were available, even at the regular grocery stores. Carambolas were my first experiment.
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Chocolate Problems: Prevention and RemediesAfter years of testing and tasting, I developed the Ultimate Triple Chocolate Brownie. I use it for gifts, bribes, contributions to parties, potlucks and bake sales. It's the way I say "I love you" to my husband. I buy dozens of bars of baking ...
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How to Prepare BeansWith the American economy still suffering, many families are paring down their food budget in order to make ends meet. We're starting to cook our meals at home again instead of dining out. One of the biggest ways to save even more at the checkout.
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How to Brine a TurkeyDo you remember the dried out turkey from the movie Christmas Vacation? That disaster could have been avoided if Cousin Eddie knew how to brine a turkey!
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How to Cook Corn on the CobBack when I was a kid, we knew exactly when "corn season" arrived. My dad would bring home two or three grocery bags full of corn wrapped tight in their own husks. The leaves were dark green and damp. He'd recruit whatever kids he could find.
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How to Cook Italian SausagesDo you remember those family barbecues that Tony Soprano had around his backyard pool? He'd hold court over the grill that was covered with T-bones. But if you looked close, you could see -- curled like snakes on the back of the grill, were piles of.
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How to Dye ClothesOne inexpensive way to stretch the family's budget is to revamp everybody's wardrobes. Probably the easiest and cheapest way to do that is by leaning how to dye clothes. I learned how to dye clothes using that old, familiar dye that most of us.
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How to Wash JeansWhether you spend $600 on a pair of designer jeans at a boutique or $20 for a pair of "mom jeans" at Wal-Mart, all jeans eventually end up in a washing machine.
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An Australian PonyI don't want to do it. I've been out of the horse business for a long time. But since the other grandmother built a pirate ship in her back yard ... I just might have to play the pony card.
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Allspice: SpicesAllspice is the mature (but not ripe) berries from an evergreen tree known as Pimenta dioica.
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Tomato Growing TipsAre you sick of paying a fortune for "ripe" tomatoes that are rock hard and just as tasteless? Are you disgusted with a tomato so watery that it soaks the bread of your BLT? -
Tips for Chicken Nesting BoxesWith the economy still in trouble, many normal and sane people have decided to raise some chickens in their back yard. Once you've got the chickens and the coop, you need some chicken nesting boxes. Hens need a little hide-away where they can ...
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How to Cook Italian FoodIf you want to know how to cook Italian, you've come to the right place. I was 18 years old when I went to work in an Italian restaurant. For the last 35 years I've been using what I learned there, not only in other restaurants.
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How to Grow LettuceWe all do it - lament that the salads we make at home aren't nearly as yummy as those we get at fancy restaurants. You can pile on all the cucumbers, carrots, green peppers, onions, chickpeas, hard boiled eggs, olives, mushrooms, cheese, bacon bits.
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How to Grow PumpkinsAs a kid, Halloween was that one time that we could count on having our father's undivided attention. We would spread newspapers all over the back porch and my dad would start cutting the tops off our pumpkins.
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How to Grow SquashWinter squash are making a comeback. Years ago, the hard skinned vegetable was pulled from the field and stored in piles in the cold cellar, and a family could feed off it for the entire winter.
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Grow WatermelonAlthough some watermelon can weigh up to 200 pounds, they're all big babies. They need to be warm; they don't like the cold. They need water, but not too much water. They want mulch. They want fertilizer.
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Growing CantaloupeGrowing mouth-watering cantaloupes isn't difficult, if you follow a few simple rules.
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How to Grow CarrotsThere's a reason why carrots are one of the most popular vegetable grown around the world. Besides the nutritional value, they really are the "candy" of the vegetable world. And they are extremely versatile; you can eat them raw, roasted, braised ...
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Grow CucumbersI always tell first time gardeners, "Grow what you eat." In the traditional home garden, I think you get the biggest bang for your buck when you learn how to grow cucumbers. Cucumbers are great sliced into any leafy greens, or they make a perfectly.
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How to Grow GarlicWhen planning your garden, plant the vegetables that you use all the time. Don't waste space growing eggplant if you only eat it three times a year. Maybe this is the year you should grow garlic. ..
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How to Eat a PomegranateIn 1963 I had my first taste of a pomegranate. My second grade teacher, the wonderful Miss Eleanor Lee, handed around fluted paper cups filled with the red jeweled fruit. Tart with just enough sweet, I was an instant fan.
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Modena Balsamic VinegarBlame it on the cooking shows. Thanks to Emeril, Wolfgang, Julia, Mario and Ming we're opening our minds to unusual ingredients. The American palette is evolving.
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Gasparilla, Florida Travel GuideGasparilla, Florida is located on Gasparilla Island, a Grand Barrier Island located in the Gulf of Mexico between Fort Myers and Port Charlotte. Gasparilla proper is located towards the northern end of the island in Charlotte County.
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Italian Meats for a Memorable Antipasto PlatterWith a little planning, you can turn a simple gathering of friends around a pan of lasagna into a memorable feast For those of us who didn't grow up in an Italian household, we tend to neglect the antipasti.
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How to Grow OnionsEvery spring, many of us plan to start a garden to help offset the rising cost of produce. Onions are a garden staple, easy to grow and versatile. Follow these easy tips on how to grow onions and you'll be harvesting in just a few weeks.
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Growing ZucchiniIt seems like everyone we know are planting vegetable gardens. People are starting to realize that the only flexible place in the family finances to find a little cash is in the food budget. And what better way to cut back at the grocery store.
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How to Caramelize OnionsWho doesn't love French Onion Soup? And don't caramelized onions on top of hot dogs, hamburgers or a juicy porterhouse steak make these great American traditions even better? Caramelized onions add a zip to cheese steaks, hummus and barbeque.
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Rabbit Info101I love rabbits. If you want some tips about getting started with a pet rabbit, you've come to the right place.
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How to Store OnionsWith money getting tighter, many of us are reexamining our household budgets to see where we can "use it up, wear it out, make it do, do without."
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How to Make Good CoffeeWhy should it be so hard to find out how to make good coffee? I don't care about the beans. I don't care about the roast. I don't care where it's grown or how it was harvested. I just want to know how to make good coffee.
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How to Look Years Younger Without SurgeryI intended to age gracefully. I learned to live with the gray streaked hair. My lacy bras gave way to ones constructed of steel girders and spandex. Losing a single pound became more difficult. Men didn't notice me anymore. And everything was dry. -
How to Clean a BathroomDo you know how to clean a bathroom quickly and effectively? Better yet, does everyone in your family? We need it to make sure that our children all know how to clean a bathroom before they go off to college or rent their first apartment. -
Philly Cheese Steak SandwichBack in the 90's, I managed a restaurant that had many customers transplanted from Philadelphia and New Jersey. They wanted us to add a Philly cheese steak sandwich to the menu. Unfamiliar with this regional tradition, I set out to learn the specifics. -
Betting Terms: Beginner's Guide to the Dog TrackThe correct use of betting terms at the dog track will not only enable you to communicate with the cashier at the window, but will also give you some confidence when laying down your money.
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How to Make a LatteThere is a reason why the latte is the most popular drink served at the local coffee shops. Made with steamed milk, it changes the weight just enough so that it feels like a dessert in your mouth. The problem with lattes is that they are addicting.
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Super Bowl Quarterback FactsIn 42 years, there have been 54 different starting quarterbacks who started for their respective teams in the Super Bowl.
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Cinco De Mayo DayCinco de Mayo Day is May 5th. It translates as "Fifth of May." But what is it? -
Cinco De Mayo FoodWhile Americans are sometimes suspicious of outside cultures, religions and social mores, we are quick to embrace new ethnic cuisines. Unfortunately, American food conglomerates tend to take popular food trends and bastardize them into fast food.
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55 and Older Communities: Are They Right for You?Hey, Baby Boomers! 55 and older communities are becoming more and more popular, but did you ever think that you would consider living in one? -
Fort Myers Vacation: Paradise FoundIf you're thinking about a Fort Myers vacation and want the straight skinny on the area, then you've come to the right place.
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Coney Hot Dogs: Motown Sasses Chicago and New YorkThe Coney dog did not originate on the boardwalk at Coney Island, but in downtown Detroit, back in 1917. -
How Kids Can Make MoneyYou are going to be self employed! That means you will to have to learn some basic math skills so you can add up hours, make change or to figure out what to charge for your goods and services. You'll also need to learn about public relations ... -
How to Cook GarlicI did not know how to cook garlic until I was 20 years old. In fact, I didn't even know you could. The only garlic in my house was garlic salt and garlic powder.
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How to Make CappuccinoSo, you're addicted to cappuccino, and you don't know how it happened. You've been stopping and grabbing one everyday, 5 days a week, at $4 a pop. You didn't realize that in one year you spent over $1000 ...
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What is Veal?Veal is described as the meat from a calf.
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Beef Grades:Beef grades are determined by the quality and quantity of the meat. In turn, the quality and quantity of the meat is determined by breed, how they were raised, what they were fed, and maturity. The beef grades then determine the market price.
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What Are Truffles?When I was a youngster, the answers to my question, "what are truffles?" caused confusion that lasted for years.
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How to Buy EggsBack in the day, we didn't need to know how to buy eggs. If somebody needed eggs, she stepped out of the back door and made her way to the chicken coop. Even townsfolk kept several chickens, penned behind the house. It was a pretty fair exchange.
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USDA Grades of MeatThe USDA grades everything, from almonds to zucchini. But did you know that the grading isn't free? The United States Department of Agriculture has two separate and distinct programs involving food safety and food quality.
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The Soccer Tryout: 13 Tips for SuccessCoaches look for many things during the soccer tryout, and it's not always about the skill and speed. Here are 13 tips that will help you shine. -
Soccer Tryouts: What Coaches Look ForAt soccer tryouts, coaches are looking for the strongest players to make up the best team possible. Sometimes, when the soccer tryouts are held, the coaches already know who their core team is, and they are looking for a few players who can fit in. -
The Babysitting Business: 20 Success TipsMost girls don't plan to start a babysitting business. It just kind of happens. They start by helping their own mom with their younger siblings. Soon a friend or neighbor realizes that the girl is old enough to baby sit and she gets her first job.
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Expensive Presidential InaugurationWas I the only American that winced when the numbers came out for the cost of the Obama Inauguration?
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The New York Hot Dog: Hype or Heaven?Why is it that the lowly New York Hot Dog can illicit such undying loyalty and passion from its residents? New Yorkers have access to some of the world's finest chefs and restaurants, yet they love their hot dogs and the vendors who sell them. -
How to Get Your Child to Eat More VegetablesIf you're looking for some tips on how to get your child to eat more vegetables, you've come to the right place. I am not a pediatrician or a nutritionist, but I did raise three of my own children.
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Valentine's Day Roses: For Lovers or Suckers?Valentine's Day roses are one of the few things that cause men to lose their heads and make dubious decisions. -
Valentine's Day in Fort Myers, FloridaValentine's Day in Fort Myers, Florida is becoming a dream date and destination for many people who are buried in three feet of snow.
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A Romantic Valentine's Day for HimWho decided that a romantic Valentine's Day is just for us gals? Why do we expect our husbands and boyfriends to buy us flowers, a romantic Valentine's day card, lingerie and candy, then take us to a fancy restaurant?
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Beach Reads: Why Wait Until Summer?Floridians devour more than their share of beach reads. Probably because many of our residents are retired and actually have time to read, but also because we can go to the beach and indulge in beach reads all year long.
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Chicago Style Hot Dogs: An Edible SacramentThe hot dog should be all beef, with no fillers. It is a considered a punishable crime if you use a turkey dog, a chicken dog, or a pork dog.
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Buying Pearls: A Basic Buyer's GuideIf buying pearls is on your mind and you want to know more about them, you've come to the right place.
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Honora Freshwater PearlsHonora pearls are freshwater, cultured pearls. Freshwater pearls come from mollusks that are raised in the freshwater of lakes, ponds, rivers and streams.
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Add-a-Pearl NecklaceThe tradition of presenting a young girl with an add-a-pearl necklace has been around for many years. The concept was to assemble a lovely pearl necklace over a period of many years.
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Ginny Bishop's Easy Breakfast CasseroleThis easy breakfast casserole is perfect for holiday mornings, special occasions, brunches or when you have a house full of sleepover guests.
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Frugal Living Tips: How to Save Over $250 Per Month!Cutting back on frivolous spending is a habit that takes a little time to develop. Most self help experts advise that it takes 21 to 30 days to establish a new habit. By following these tips, though, you'll be starting on the right foot.
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How to Find Quality Child CareIn this tumultuous economy, many stay-at-home moms are returning to the work force. Life is tough enough without the guilt moms feel when turning over the care of their children to someone else. I was one of those moms.
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Sanibel Beaches: Not Just for SnowbirdsLee County, Florida has about 52 miles of sandy beaches on the Gulf of Mexico that are some of the most beautiful and romantic places in the United States.
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How to Write a Thank You NoteWith Christmas just around the corner, it's the perfect time to teach your child how to write a thank you note. A handwritten thank you note is one of the last vestiges of social grace that should not be forgotten.
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Holiday Depression: 15 Ways to Ease the PainFor many Americans, Christmas is not a jolly, joyful time of year. We suffer from a holiday depression that is so consuming that it sucks every bit of Christmas spirit out of us. We know the symptoms: