Category Archives: Home, Car, Yard, and Pets

6 Things You Can Freeze

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1. EGGS Lightly beaten eggs, beaten yolks, or whites can be frozen, but not an egg in its shell. Store in lidded ice cube trays. (One egg fills two cubes.)
2. COOKED RICE Spread cooled rice on a lined baking sheet Rub with a small amount of vegetable oil so grains separate. Freeze, then transfer to a freezer bag.
3. GINGER ROOT Wrap peeled ginger in plastic, then put in freezer bag. Ginger grates well while still frozen.
4. CHEESE Cut hard (Parmesan, pecorino) and semi-hard cheeses (cheddar, Swiss) into ix4-inch blocks, wrap in plastic, then put in a freezer bag. Grate hard cheeses while frozen; thaw others in the refrigerator.
5. BUTTER or MARGARINE Store in a freezer bag, in its original packaging, for up to six months. Thaw in the refrigerator. Dont freeze whipped butter.
6. NUTS Store in airtight container or freezer bag for up to six weeks. Use right from the freezer for recipes—no need to thaw.

 

 

Olive Oil

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OLIVE OILS ARE PIVOTAL TO THIS DIET – Good olive oils are as complex and varied as wine, yet buying the healthiest kinds is easy. Jadah Elizabeth is keen on cold-pressed extra virgin oil olive because it contains the most phenols, the source of much of its healthfulness. Exceptional olive oils have flavors and aromas that are far beyond those of the bland jugs at the supermarket. They can taste of such things as pepper, citrus, grass (really, its good), and almond.

Cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil is especially good for drizzling over vegetables and pasta noodles, orfor dipping bread. Virgin olive oil is next best, and is fine for sauteeing. “Light” olive oil refers strictly to color and mild taste. It is not reduced-calorie.
Light, heat, and air will spoil your stash, given enough time. Keep oils in an airtight bottle, in a cool cabinet, away from sunlight for up to a year. Even the best olive oils come in a wide range of prices, so experiment until you find a few brands you like at a reasonable price.

 

Living Green: Rechargeable Batteries

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Rechargeable batteries are the ideal way to power most household items. But for flashlights and smoke detectors, some experts recommend single-use batteries because most can sit idle longer. They’re also fine for clocks and remote controls, which use little power. No local battery recycling program? Look for batteries without harmful metals!

Squirrel Snacks

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If you have hungry squirrels in your area this time of year, you can treat them to a nourishing cold winter snack. First, help your child use a butter knife to coat the outside of a dried corn (available to gardening and pet supply stores) with peanut butter then roll it into bird seed until it is well coated. Set the treat outside attached to a log or to a tree the squirrels are seen in. Then watch the little guys go crazy once they have discovered their new found treasure.

 

Easy Solutions To Everyday Messes

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1 Put ordinary white candles to use for more than romantic dinner lighting. Rub them on bathroom grout to shield against mold and mildew.

2 Take an Alka-Seltzer tablet from your medicine cabinet and drop it in your toilet bowl for a quick, fizzy clean.

3 Icky buildup on the face of your iron? Lay out a piece of aluminum foil, and iron it. The buildup will stick to the foil. You can also use foil to dispose of cooking grease.

4 Line a cup with foil and pour in the grease. Once the grease has solidified, seal it in the foil and throw the package away.

5 Tackle spilled food in the oven right away by pouring table salt over it. The salt will form a crust that makes the food easy to wipe up. It also reduces the burning smell.