February 25, 2015 - Lethbridge Sun Times - page 47 SUN TIMES HELOISE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 45 Emma, I do this, too! This is an easy way


to use the last of the salad dressing. Vinegar once again comes to the rescue! There are so many other uses and hints with vinegar that I wrote my Heloise’s Fantabulous Vinegar Hints and More pamphlet, which you can order by sending $5 and a long, self-addressed, stamped (70 cents) envelope to: Heloise/Vinegar, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. My hint: I add some spices, such as chives and garlic powder, along with the vinegar to the dressing bottle. I call it “Surprise Salad Dressing.” Be sure to label the bottle, or someone else will get a surprise when he or she pours it on a salad! — Heloise


BOTTLE BAND Dear Heloise: To prevent oil from


running down the outside of the bottle when turning it upright after pouring, I take a tissue and fold it in half twice the long way. I wrap this around the neck of the bottle and secure with a short, fat rubber band. No greasy bottle slipping out of your hands and making a mess. — Carole in Nebraska Good hint, Carole, a good hint indeed.


One could use a paper towel or heavy paper napkin rather than a tissue. They are thicker and will last longer. — Heloise


Dear Heloise: I read your hints in The


Patriot-News in Harrisburg, Pa. I just wanted to pass on two hints that have helped our household. We bought standing coat hangers


(Heloise here: Not a wire coat hanger that stands by itself, but a “coat hanger,” usually wood or metal, that stands upright and is used to hang coats on. A fun play on words that sometimes does get confusing!) and put them in the bedrooms. They are great for hanging sweats, pajamas, robes,


etc., rather than piling them on the bed or floor. Also, I have two hampers, one for


whites/off-whites and one for colours. This makes doing laundry a snap versus separating on laundry day. — Melissa B., Harrisburg, Pa. Hey, Melissa, I, too, have a “coat hanger,”


but it’s in my closet. I use it to hang my sweaters. I first fold the sweater in half lengthwise, then drape it over a clothes hanger like it’s a shawl. The arm area goes around the hook part, and the rest is hung over the hanger. No creases from being folded and put in a drawer or on a shelf. — Heloise P.S.: A Texas “howdy” to my friends in


Harrisburg! I met such friendly and nice people when I was there at the home show talking about my Five-Point Plan for Clutter Control. It’s been a few years, but oh my, some of the tasty treats to eat in that city? Perfect comfort food in the winter.


SCARF STORAGE Dear Heloise:Our newspaper is


delivered in a clear plastic sleeve. I store my neck scarves by folding them in half and rolling them to fit the bag. I can find the scarf I am looking for, and when they are removed from the bag, they are not wrinkled. Sunday papers are much larger, so those bags work great for larger knit scarves. — Joyce A., Nipomo, Calif.


BAR SOAP Dear Heloise: I still love to use bar soap.


I keep it from dissolving in the soap dish by using a flat-sided nailbrush with the brush bristle side up. I set the soap on top, and it stays dry. The added benefit is that there is always a little soap on the bristles when I clean my nails. — Amy Griffiths, Ravenna, Ohio


ALL ABOUT ALLSPICE Dear Heloise: I have a question about


allspice. I see some recipes that use it, but I’ve never cooked with it. Is it just a blend of a few spices, like pumpkin-pie spice is?


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— Eva W. in Oregon No, it’s not a blend of other spices.


Allspice comes from a berry that grows on a tropical evergreen tree. It does smell, I think, like a blend of cloves, cinnamon and maybe a touch of nutmeg, However, allspice has a flavor and an aroma that is uniquely its own. Don’t be afraid to try a new recipe with a new spice. I do like allspice and sometimes put a dash in my morning coffee for a hint of flavor. — Heloise


COME CLEAN Dear Heloise:My pizza stone has gotten


grease on the bottom of it. How do I remove it? I tried scouring powder, but that didn’t help. Can you help me? — Arita R., Kerrville, Texas Arita, I don’t know if I can help, but let’s


see if I can. Scouring powder will remove only the top layer of grease. A pizza “stone” can be made from different materials, some very porous and absorbing. You can try to pull out the grease using baking soda. Dump on a lot of baking soda, scrub in with a little water and let the pizza stone sit for a few days. The baking soda may pull the grease out. If not, it’s time to “reuse” this one for something else. How about a doorstop? — Heloise


GRAHAM-CRACKER CRUST Dear Heloise: I make my own graham-


cracker crust. I had a problem crumbling up the crackers until I hit on a method that worked. Using a square-bottom bowl, I mashed the graham crackers with a potato masher. It worked great! The potato masher I use is round with little squares. Then I just add butter, put it in the pie pan, spread it out and it’s done. — Janeen Miller, Santa Maria, Calif. CINNAMON COFFEE Dear Heloise: I love the taste of


cinnamon in my coffee, but not the lumps that occur when I try to stir it in. So, I add about 1/4 teaspoon per cup into the filter of my coffee machine for a smooth cup of cinnamon coffee. — Judith Schwarz, Grass Valley, Calif.


A hint of cinnamon, nutmeg or allspice


makes a plain cup of coffee tasty. Like many, a morning cup of coffee is on my agenda. I have compiled my Heloise’s Flavored Coffees and Teas pamphlet to share my favorite recipes and hints. To receive one, please send $3 and a long, self-addressed, stamped (70 cents) envelope to: Heloise/Coffees, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. Take a small piece of fresh, peeled ginger and add it to your pot of tea. It’s a flavourful change. — Heloise


PANTYHOSE RECYCLE Dear Heloise: I have A LOT of pantyhose


that I’ve had for years. I am ready to part with them. I hate to throw them away; can they be repurposed? Thanks for your input. — Lisa in Pasadena, Texas You bet they can! I love them — yes, for


wearing, but also for all of the uses after they have seen better days. Of course, we are talking about CLEAN pantyhose! • Tie a knot in the foot, add an onion, tie


another knot and continue. • Use with cleanser to scrub down the


bathtub. • Secure a trash-can liner with one. • Use as garden ties for seedlings in the


spring. • Cut off the feet and store shoes in them


when travelling. Readers, I know there are a ca-zillion


(don’t really know how much this is!) other hints. Send them along, and I’ll print as many as possible. — Heloise


LINT LIFTER Dear Heloise: Self-grip closures on my


kids’ shoes collect lint, and then they won’t stick. Do you have an easy hint to help? — S., via email Sure do! Use an old, stiff toothbrush or


crochet hook to pull the lint fibers out. Do let your children help so they have an “investment” in preventing the problem. Try to get them in the habit of closing the gripper when they take off their shoes. — Heloise


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