Spice Tea Mix Gets Hard?
Make a little package out of cotton gauze, fill it with uncooked rice & put it in the container to help dry it out. Always use a clean dry spoon to dispense your tea mix, then it should stay dry. I use a plastic scoop from powdered drink mix and just leave...
Keeping Lettuce Rust-free
I have found that the Greens (lettuce, etc.) in plastic boxes much superior to the bagged product. I live alone and one of the smaller boxes will keep for an entire week of salads & sandwiches.
Stuffed Yellow Peppers
I cut yellow or orange peppers in half & fill with a sauted rice & veggie mixture. Then top with Asiago cheese & bake.
Amazing Uses for Plastic Bags
Our local Soup Kitchen has excess goods that persons can take back to their home. I donate my excess plastic bags. Its another reuse!
Use for Old Eyeglasses Case
I use eyeglass cases to hold the necessary extras for crochet projects (scissors, yarn needles, stitch markers, etc.). Check with your local optometrist to see the different styles that they offer. I have bought them for as low as $5.00 or less.
Freezing Chinese Food?
I portion left ovr chinese Food to fit in Ceramic Ivon Proof dishes. Put you zipper bag in the dish you want to warm it up in and fill accordingly. You can set the bag in the freezer on a tray or actually in the dish. Removed when frozen & put the bags in a...
Warming Rice Bags
I purchased one from a local Crafter that goes down my back and 2 flaps over my shoulders. My DH uses it to warm up his hands after his Chemo treatment. Thanks, now Ill make one for his feet as well.
Roasted Gnocchi
After trying frozen Asian Dumplings, I now cook my Gnocchi in a similar way. Cover the bottom of the pan with a tiny layer of oil. Heat on high for a couple of minutes, tossing in a single layer of frozen Gnocchi. Immediately pour about an inch of water in...
Use Tray for Containers in Refrigerator
I find that inexpensive Plastic Baskets work well for my Refrigerators & upright Freezers. I put all of DH breakfast items in one basket that he can set on the table for himself and one for leftovers, etc.. The only place I havent basketed yet is the top shelf...
Organizing Food Storage Space
I also use plastic baskets in both my upright freezer and refrigerator. In the refrigerator I organize all the shelves except the top one, I am still looking for suitable basket/trays for that one. I have two smaller baskets side by side at the front of the...
In Memory Of Diana (Striped Tabby)
Please accept our condolences. We well know the sorrow of losing a 4 legged family member. We had to put our 14 yr old Golden Retriever down this summer. We just got a Golden Retriever Puppy this week - Simba. Gotta love the Puppy Kisses! We have a cat - Sasha...
Freezing Butter?
I buy butter on sale and then cut it into squares of various sizes. There is nothing like butter for some recipes, corn, fresh carrots, etc. I put the cubes on layers of parchment paper on a tray and freeze overnight (or when I rmember it.) I just pour the...
Christmas Tree Picnic
What a wonderful idea. I am going to plan a picnic for my 2 Grandboys & any other family memebers that can join. Merry Christmas everyone.
