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I dont know the whole concept of down grain or against. How can knowing the grain of a putting green surface make a difference in your putting?

CK is right and to add…it also greatly effects your putts break.

We are painting some corn hole boards for my dad’s birthday present. They are made of plywood and 2×4s. We did a coat of tinted primer and are now in the process of about a million coats of red…every time we let them dry, we end up with a ‘roller spot’ about 1/2 way down because they are too long to do a whole swipe.

I was just wondering if we could do the finishing stroke on the 2′ side (which would be against the wood grain) or will that mess them up?

If you’re using a roller and already have several coats on, it should be fine. Going with the grain matters when using a brush because of brushmarks, but not much with a roller.

My son is 14 weeks and i’ve only been breastfeeding the whole time. He’s gained an intrest in what i’m eating and he get’s so excited everytime i eat and he opens his mouth. So 2 days ago i got single grain cereal and he’s really enjoying it. When can i feed him the whole grain with fruit? It seems like it would be better than this runny stuff i’m giving him now.

14 weeks is far too early for ANY solids. Solids are best started at, or after 6 months, and NEVER before 4 months (17 weeks.) Even if he’s ‘excited’ … he can’t yet digest solid foods, and they put him at high risk for allergies. (And if it has to be runny for him to eat it, then he’s clearly NOT ready to eat solid food off a spoon.)

Put the cereal away and keep nursing your baby. In another couple of months, you can try again.

I am making pens and acquired a rough Olivewood burl that has been dried. it is about 3 inches wide, a foot long and a foot tall. Where is the most decorative grain to turn the best pens with?

I’m not sure exactly what you mean, but, I too make pens occasionally when I get a nice piece of wood with a lot of grain. The burl that I get is usually much to large to cut up for pens so I make bowls or cups. I’ve never had any olivewood so I really can’t say too much about it.

We’re in the process of buying a farm house and some acreage that has 6 grain storage bins sitting on it. We don’t foresee having any use for them. Would it be possible to rent them out, or even sell them to someone to take them away? How much money, if any, would it be possible for us to get by

The property is in central Illinois, if that helps…

Sure it’s possible to rent or sell them. Value would depend on age and size. Are they round metal bins? You could probably get some good info at your local grain elevator. They also probably have a bulliten board you could advertise them on.

Just a guess, but if they are "average sized" metal bins in good shape they are probably worth between 3-6K each.

A was wondering if anyone knew the difference between whole wheat, and whole grain.

whole wheat is one type of whole grain.

I am finding it hard to find recipes for bread [and cake but to a lesser degree] that do not contain any grain product. There are many unleavened recipes. I would like to make a decent not heavy or gluggy loaf and wonder if it is possible. Appreciate any knowledge from readers.

Whole Grain Bread

INGREDIENTS:

* 16 oz. pkg. hot roll mix OR 4 cups Homemade Mix plus 1 pkg. dry yeast
* 1 cup quick cooking oats
* 3 Tbsp. wheat germ
* 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
* 1-1/4 cups hot water
* 2 Tbsp. butter, softened
* 2 eggs

PREPARATION:
Grease a 2 quart casserole dish. In a large bowl, combine flour mixture from mix with the yeast from foil packet, oats, wheat germ, and brown sugar and mix well to combine. Add hot water, butter and eggs and beat until well mixed.

The batter will be sticky. Place in prepared casserole, cover, and let rise in warm place for 30-40 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake bread for 30-40 minutes, until bread sounds hollow when lightly tapped with fingers and bottom crust is golden brown. Immediately remove from casserole and let cool on wire rack.

————-Whole Grain 7-Up Cake

Cake
1 cup light margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
3 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup egg whites
1 tablespoon egg whites
3 cups whole wheat flour or brown rice flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup soda pop (7-Up)
Glaze
1/4 cup soda pop (7-Up)
1/2 cup sugar

1. Preheat oven to 300°F Spray 10" tibe pan with non-stick cooking spray. Lightly coat with flour.
2. Combine margarine, shortening, sugar, vanilla and almond extract with electric mixer. Beat 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
3. Gradually add eggs & egg whites, beating well after each addition.
4. In separate bowl, combine flour and salt. Add to margarine/sugar mixture alternately with 1 cup 7 UP, beating well after each addition.
5. Spoon batter into pan. Bake 1 hr 45 minute.
6. Cool in pan on rack 10 minutes, then remove from pan.
7. Make glaze: Stir together 1/4 c 7 UP & 1/2 c sugar in saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil 1 to 2 minutes until sugar is dissolved.
8. Use toothpick to poke holes in top of warm cake. Spoon glaze over cake & allow to cool.

———————–Healthy Recipes – Healthy Eating
Mixed Berry Whole-Grain Coffee Cake

3 tablespoons butter
1 cups quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole-wheat flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup skim milk
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 (12-ounce) bag frozen, unsweetened mixed berries, thawed and drained
(about 1 1/2-2cups frozen or 2 cups fresh berries)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9-inch round cake or springform pan or 9 x 9 square pan. Mix butter, oats, 1/4 cup flour and brown sugar in small bowl with fork or pastry cutter until crumbly. Set aside. Combine flours, sugar, oil, milk, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and egg in large bowl. Beat mixture with wire whip or mixer 1- 2 minutes, until well blended. Stir in mixed berries. Spread half of the batter in pan and sprinkle ½ of oat mixture on top. Add remaining batter and sprinkle with remaining oat mixture and chopped walnuts. Bake 40-45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

She’s a registered paint and is 14.1hh and weighs 850lbs
She’s a pleasure horse and five years old.
She gets about three to four flakes of hay per day.

How many CUPS of grain would you expect her to eat per day?

my horses are pleasure horses and i feed them a little more then a handful of gain so that they will feel special =)

hard time deciding what dog food to feed, but more towards grain free… My dane is currently on a grain free food – totw and the other dogs are on canidae- not grain free!
we are looking into switching foods with all the ethoxyquin stuff going on with the foods
what is the best grain free food?

Ethoxyquin is a fish preservative …it has nothing to do with grains ,, and btw grains are bad for dogs.

I have researched this in depth since my poor dog died of kidney failure due to poor quality dog food!!
Taste of the wild is a great puppy and dog food and has great cat foods as well ..wet and dry!!! you can get it online and if you go to the website you can find stores near you .. they wont be at walmarts and the like… they are in feed stores .. Agway..tractor supply stores etc

NO fillers….grains….corn….gluten or by-products
ALL human grade food….fruits…veggies and probiotics!!
check it out you wont regret it !
http://www.tasteofthewildpetfood.com/
6 out of 6 star rating
around $42 for a 30 lb bag …. its the cheapest 6 star food .. and I love it for my puppy!Check this link as well!
www.dogfoodanalysis.com
Orijen is great but it is $60 – $80 for a 30 lb bag…