5/19/11

As the weather gets warmer and insects make their way into our homes, one way to stop them in their tracks is to remove any trace of potential food sources for them. This includes pantry staples like cookies, crackers, chips and other snack foods that, when opened, could be a feast for little creatures. Make a habit of putting opened snack bags, boxes and containers into the fridge and not back in the pantry; only keep tightly sealed items in there at all times.

5/18/11

Many of us raid hotel rooms when we stay there and take the mini toiletries and other freebies in the bathroom with us. Here's an idea for the hotel shower cap: Use it in the kitchen as a food saver. Simply wrap the top of mixing bowls (when proofing dough) or when you have leftovers. The elastic around the cap will keep it snuggly wrapped around the bowl and in place.

5/17/11

The next time you're baking, save the aluminum foil to give your dull scissors a makeover. Stack seven used, clean and dry pieces of aluminum foil on top of each other and cut away with your dull scissors. The blades will re-sharpen the more you cut the foil and eventually leave you with practically good-as-new scissors. And remember: The aluminum foil is still recyclable, so crumple it up into a ball and toss it in your curbside bin.