Your DNA delivers a unique portrait
DNA Portraits let you give of yourself this Valentine's Day.
The portraits are customized art produced from your DNA. You send in a cheek swab, and the company, DNA 11, uses it to produce a picture print of your genetic makeup.
You can choose the color and size of your portrait, and you can even have up to four people's DNA displayed on a single canvas.
A numerical code is assigned to your sample to assure privacy, and the sample is destroyed after processing, DNA 11 says on its website.
The company makes art from finger and lip prints, too.
DNA Portraits start at $199 and can be ordered at www.dna11.com.
Filler made just for laminate floors
Q: I have a few dents and dings in my Pergo-type laminate floor. I've been told you can use wood filler to fix them. Is that correct, and if not, what can I use?
A: Wood filler isn't recommended for laminate floors, said David Biss, a spokesperson for Minwax, which makes wood putty. It's made for use on wood, not for plastic.
However, you can buy filler made specifically for repairing laminate flooring at many home centers and online, and some manufacturers sell their own kits. Tammy Weadock, marketing manager for Wilsonart Flooring, suggested ColorFill floor repair putty, which is made by Cal-Flor Accessory Systems (www.cal-flor.com).
Don't you dare toss those leftovers!
Instead of tossing leftovers, use them to your advantage. Here are some practical tips and recipes to help you reduce food waste and space out the calories.
SBlt Zip it good. Make sure to store all leftover foods in airtight containers; this keeps things fresher longer and gives you more time to finish off the stash.
SBlt Chill out. Utilize your freezer -- soups, cooked vegetables, breads, pastries and cookies all freeze well and can be thawed for later indulging.
SBlt Mix it up. Toss leftover veggies and seafood with small portions of pasta or brown rice.
SBlt Veg out. Reduce portions of high-calorie favorites by adding fresh or frozen vegetables to creamy soups or leftover mashed potatoes.
SBlt Go nuts. Add remaining nuts and dried fruit to a simple and light spinach salad.
SBlt Be creative. Combine herbs and roasted root vegetables along with a pinch of low-fat cheese to make quesadillas, mini-pizzas or omelets.
-- Standard-Examiner wire services
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