Laminate Floor Cleaner (Vinegar Solution)

I keep having to look this up every time I need to fill my floor cleaner so I’ll just post it in here. I found it at:

http://frugalliving.about.com/cs/tips/a/vinclean_2.htm

Cheap solution to replace those expensive PERGO flooring cleaners (got this from a PERGO Distributor)

1/3 part white vinegar
1/3 part rubbing alcohol
1/3 part water
3 drops diswashing liquid

Mix this into a (recycled) spray bottle and you have the equivalent of the Pergo floor cleaner. Just spray and mop; also great for deodorizing a room and for a fast cleanup. I also use this on my tile floors with great results. Pergo is better off when water doesn’t sit on it too long, the alcohol is added to make it dry faster.

Scalloped Potatoes w/ham

Just a simple and easy recipe to use up some leftover ham.  It does take a long time to bake so start early!

1/4 c. butter
1 small onion, chopped small
1 clove garlic
1/4 c. flour
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
2-1/2 c. milk
2-1/2 lbs. thinly sliced potatoes (about 4 cups)

Saute onion and garlic with butter in a sauce pan until soft.  Add flour, salt, and pepper.  Add milk all at once and cook on medium heat until thick.  In a 9×13 pan (or 3 qt. casserole) spread out half of the potatoes, this is where I add diced ham, then half of the sauce, and repeat layers.  Cover and cook 45 minutes in a 350 degree oven, remove cover and cook another 45-50 minutes.