Hello Everyone,

More help is needed….

I know the growing season is over but can you or any of
your readers help with squirrels. They overtook our yard
eating all the peaches and zucchini. We did try a spray
on the peach and apple trees to keep them from climbing
the tree but they did anyway. Your help will be appreciated.
Thanks,
Judy

Handy Hints Holly

Just read about the apple in the brown sugar to keep it
soft…I’ve always used the end crust from bread.  Works
wonders. Thanks ~ Trish

They sell unglazed ceramic disks that you soak in water
for a while, pat dry, then put in the sealed brown sugar
container. Amazingly, the sugar will soften up again. I
imagine that a broken pottery shard (unglazed) would
accomplish the same thing. The key is that the humidity in
the container is maximized. If you are concerned about the
food safety of the pottery, just lay it atop a piece of
plastic wrap so that it doesn’t touch the sugar. Bill

Tags : apples, brown sugar, squirrels

Hello Everyone,

Brown sugar is one of the most often thrown out foods in
the kitchen….well no more!! Even if your brown sugar is
hard as a rock put a slice of an apple in with it and seal
it in an airtight container. The apple gives off moisture
and ethylene gas that will make the brown sugar soft again.

Handy Hints Holly

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Handy Hint #1

Stop food sticking to pots & pans by bringing vinegar to
the boil in it before first use.

Handy Hint #2

Your wok will last longer and stay newer looking if you keep
it smeared with cooking oil when not in use.

Tags : apples, brown sugar, wok