LeAnn Ralph

How to Make an Easter Bunny Cake

For many years, chocolate has had the poor reputation of being "bad for you." But researchers have now discovered that chocolate contains as many if not more antioxidants than tea. To make this double-chocolate Easter bunny cake (chocolate cake and chocolate frosting), use your round layer-cake pan. In addition to the cake and frosting, you will need: * jelly beans * coconut * malted milk eggs (the large ones that come in... (posted by LeAnn 4 years 324 days ago.)

How to Remove Sticky Labels

I recently acquired three new pairs of jeans. This particular brand (Field & Forest) came with a long label pasted down the back of one leg. I tried and tried to peel the label off, but all that happened was small pieces of it broke off. The majority of the label remained stubbornly stuck to the pants. "I can't wear them that way!" I said to myself. Then I remembered that non-aerosol hairspray removes ink from clothing. It is... (posted by LeAnn 5 years 11 days ago.)

The Benefits of Reading

Did you know that reading can keep your mind active and engaged well into old age? Several years ago when I was working as a newspaper reporter, I interviewed a woman who was a resident at a local nursing home. She was 100 years old. And she read at least one book per week. Mostly novels. She was bright, intelligent and fun to talk with. "I love to read. It helps me keep up with what's going on in the world," she said. "A friend... (posted by LeAnn 5 years 247 days ago.)

Cats, Kittens and Hiccups

Kittens and Hiccups Can kittens (and cats) get hiccups? The answer to that question is -- yes. After I rescued four two-week-old kittens who were orphaned when their mother was killed, I became the "momma cat" and started feeding them kitten formula with a syringe. When I took the kittens to the vet clinic for a checkup, the vet asked me if they had gotten hiccups yet. At that point, they had never shown any signs of... (posted by LeAnn 5 years 247 days ago.)