Set An Easy-To-Clean Kids’ Table
Use kraft paper or butcher paper to cover the kids’ table at Thanksgiving, and set out crayons and markers for them to draw and be creative. It keeps them busy and makes clean up a snap!
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Cooking With Apple Cider
Fresh apple cider is a delicious beverage but it also complements your favorite dishes. Try using it to moisten stuffing for turkey or chicken, or to baste baked apples. It can also be boiled into a syrupy glaze for cakes.
Drying Fresh Herbs
To dry fresh herbs for use later, simply hang them upside down to dry, then bottle them in glass jars. Works well for thyme, parsley and oregano.
Save Time When Making Zucchini Bread
Don’t Peel It! When making zucchini bread there’s no need to peel the zucchini. It will melt right in with the rest of the ingredients.
Zucchini Picking Best Practices
For best tasting homegrown zucchini wait until it’s 6-8 inches long, dark green & firm. Pick by grabbing the zucchini at fattest part and gently twisting it off the vine.
Preserving Fresh Berries
Place berries on a cookie sheet and put in your freezer. After they are frozen, transfer into an airtight container and place them back in the freezer where they will last 6–8 months. Rinse before using.
Don’t Toss Those Corncobs!
Once you’ve eaten the sweet kernels off your corn on the cob, let the cobs dry out in the sun. Then store them in a dry area and use them as fire starters.
Keeping Cool In Summer
Eat more of these: mushrooms, citrus fruit, lemon balm, and mint. These foods work to help your body regulate its temperature and keep you cooler.
Freezing Pancakes & Waffles
When cooking pancakes or waffles, make a larger-than-usual batch and freeze the extras. Lay them out on a cookie sheet and freeze flat for several hours, then pack in air tight containers or bags in the freezer. Simply pop in the toaster or toaster oven when ready to use for a quick and convenient breakfast.
Cleaner Fruits and Vegetables
To clean more of the dirt, chemical residues, and waxes from all varieties of fruits and vegetables, use baking soda. Shake some onto wet produce, scrub, then rinse. Works better than water alone.
