Do You Remember Paint-by-Number Oil Paint Kits?
Paint-by-number kits are not as popular as they were in the 1950s, but you can still buy them today. It's a fun art project for people of all ages. (by burntchestnut)
View ArticlePioneer Cooking - Foods and Recipes of Early American Settlers
Preparing a meal was Hard work in pioneer times. The early American settlers spent much of their time finding their food and then cooking it. (by burntchestnut)
View ArticleBurntchestnut's Articles on Wizzley by Category - My Wizzography
Although readers can find all our articles on our profile page, I decided to organize my pages with a link list for quicker viewing. (by burntchestnut)
View ArticleDo You Still Have Your Marbles?
Marbles have been around a long time; since ancient Egypt. Although people don't play with marbles like they used to, they're still sold today and older marbles are collectible. (by burntchestnut)
View ArticleFlowering Weeds - Both Pretty and Useful
People often spray herbicides to get rid of all weeds. But killing certain weeds and wildflowers might destroy a food source for butterflies, bees, or birds. (by burntchestnut)
View ArticleDocumenting Appalachian History and Culture – The Foxfire Project
Ordinary people have personal stories, beliefs, and skills that shouldn't be forgotten. In 1966, English students in Georgia interviewed local folks and created a magazine. (by burntchestnut)
View ArticleHave You Eaten Tripe? (Cow's Stomach Lining)
Tripe, also called offal, is a generic name for the stomachs of various animals. Most tripe sold in the United States is from beef. (by burntchestnut)
View ArticleMore Changes at Bubblews - For Better or Worse?
Bubblews announced October 14, 2014 that their Compensation Policy is changing. You can only redeem once a month and the wait time for payment increases from 30 days to 60 days. (by burntchestnut)
View ArticleHow to Promote Your Articles on Wizzley
We all spend so much time writing our articles, but how can we get people to read them? (by burntchestnut)
View ArticleJim Henson's Muppets are so Cool! Don't You Just Love Them?
Muppets are special types of puppet characters created by Jim Henson. They often look like animals or imaginary beings, with wide mouths and large protruding eyes. (by burntchestnut)
View ArticlePure Vanilla is Made from the Vanilla Bean Orchid Plant
After saffron, vanilla is the next most expensive spice. Since pure vanilla is so expensive, most vanilla flavorings and scents are made with imitation vanilla. (by burntchestnut)
View ArticleDreaming of Sugarplums
Most of us associate sugarplums with Christmas, either with "The Night Before Christmas," or with the "Nutcracker Ballet." (by burntchestnut)
View ArticleBlacklights Are Used in Forensics, Security, and Pest Control
Blacklights are used by law enforcement officers, forensic scientists, and for commercial purposes (as well as entertainment). (by burntchestnut)
View ArticleAre Woodpeckers Beneficial or a Nuisance?
It's true that woodpeckers often cause damage to wooden structures, but they also eat a lot of destructive insects. (by burntchestnut)
View ArticleSourdough Bread is Cultured - Made From Wild Yeast
Sourdough is an American term for bread that is made from a starter (culture) of wild natural yeast; not from modernized yeast found in grocery stores. (by burntchestnut)
View ArticleHave You Ever Eaten Sunchokes / Jerusalem Artichokes?
Sunchokes, also called Jerusalem artichokes, look something like ginger roots but are more rounded. They have a sweet, nutty flavor and the texture is firm and crisp. (by burntchestnut)
View ArticleJulia Child - Mastering the Art of French Cooking
Julia Child taught Americans (both men and women) how to enjoy cooking. She wanted people to think of cooking as a joy and an art, and not a chore to hurry through. (by burntchestnut)
View ArticleHave You Ever Eaten a Puffy Taco?
A puffy taco is not crispy, but it is not a soft taco, either. Puffy tacos are crisp on the outside, but soft and light inside. (by burntchestnut)
View ArticleBe Prepared When the Japanese Beetles Invade
Japanese beetles are destructive insects that have no natural predators in the United States. They can swoop in and eat your plant leaves and flowers before you even notice them. (by burntchestnut)
View ArticleChia Seeds - An Ancient Energy Food
Chia seeds are making a comeback and being used by athletes, diabetics, dieters, and those suffering from acid reflux; as well as by people who want to have a healthy lifestyle. (by burntchestnut)
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