Question: I usually store my honey (not my wife), in a plastic bottle, and now the remaining honey is sticking to the bottle. What shall I do so that I can still use the leftover honey? Thank you, Ian
Answer: If you wish to liquify your honey (not your wife), put the container in a pot of warm water until it softens enough to pour. Never microwave hardened honey, doing so kills the natural benefits of honey.
Question: What is the best way to store popcorn so that it lasts for several months? Janet
Answer: Popcorn kernels may be stored in the freezer. The secret to long lasting popcorn storage, is to pour kernels into a sealable bag or container before freezing. Freezing popcorn often results in less percentage of popcorn kernels popping.
Question: I have limited space in my home. I store pillows and blankets under my bed, in case company ever drops by, but the blankets take up a lot of room. Can you recommend a way to store them so that they don’t take up so much room in my house? Amber
Answer: In order to reduce the amount of space that pillows and blankets take up, put them inside a garbage bag. Put the nozzle of your vacuum inside the bag. Wrap the opening of the bag around the nozzle to trap air inside, hold onto the bag around the nozzle. Turn on the vacuum. The vacuum will suck out all air and compress the pillows and blankets, greatly. Close the opening of the bag with an elastic so that no air escapes. Whenever you need to use the pillows or blankets, open the bag and they will immediately fluff up once again.
Question: Why do people deep fry turkeys instead of baking them? I was given a deep fryer specifically for this purpose, but I haven’t used it. Is it worth the effort? Nana
Answer: I have a friend that heads down to the U.S. every November for American Thanksgiving just because her dad deep fry’s turkey, instead of baking it. She says it is the best way to prepare turkey and nothing beats the flavour. Deep frying turkey is a Cajun tradition that produces juicy meat and crispy skin; many people agree it is out of this world.
Hints for around the house
You can freeze egg yolk. Put the egg yolk in an ice tray and cover with water. That way the egg yolk won’t dry up. — Marie
I worked in a jewelry store for many years and people would often bring tangled necklaces to me to untangle. I discovered that sprinkling the necklaces with cornstarch made them easy to untangle. — Jeremy
For fluffier and great-tasting rice, add a teaspoon of white distilled vinegar to the boiling water before adding rice. Rice will be easier to spoon and less sticky. — Jeremy
Salt and lemon juice made into a paste and rubbed on fabrics is a simple way to zap many stains. — Larina
Prevent bread from molding: Place a clean dry paper towel under the bread in its original bag when storing it. — Larina
Note: Every user assumes all risks of injury or damage resulting from the implementation of any suggestions in this column. Test all products on an inconspicuous area first.
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