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My husband enjoys roasting, deep frying and smoking various poultry…like whole turkey, chicken, pheasant, and others. He’s the “grill and smoke master” in our home. One thing that he’s always struggled with is getting the bird trussed! It can be difficult and messy to do. …
Every week I make at least 6 hard-boiled eggs. I use them in salads, soups, sandwiches, and will snack on one when I’m in a hurry. They’re a classic in my home and very versatile to use in recipes. When it comes to purchasing eggs, …
I’m really surprised at how many people still don’t own or use a Non-Stick Silicone Baking Mat in their kitchens. I personally own several of them in various sizes and use one almost daily! A lot of people think they’re just for when you bake…but they can be used other ways too!
Here are 15+ Ways to Use a Non-Stick Silicone Baking Mat in your kitchen! They’re versatile and a staple in my home.
– Rolling Out Pie Dough
– Use When Making Homemade Pierogies.
– Making Salt Dough Ornaments
– Liners on Food Trays (When you’re serving sticky foods)
– Line Cookie Baking Sheets
– Line Baking Sheets for Sticky Buns
– Protect Counter-Top When Making Homemade Peanut Butter & Jam Sandwhiches for the Freezer (You can check out my How-To on making them HERE).
– Old Sheets are Great Playdough Mats for the Kids.
– Old Sheets Protect Table-Top When Kid’s are Finger Painting
– Spoon and Funnel Rests When Home Canning (Sticky Messes Easier to Clean-up)
– Use When Making No-Bake Cookies (Drop Cookies onto Sheet to Firm and Cool)
– Great Refrigerator Shelf Liners.
– Use to Line Kitchen Cabinets and Drawers (Old Sheets).
– Line the tray of a Child’s High Chair.
– Use Old Sheets to Line Pantry Shelves.
– Use Underneath Pet Feeding Dishes (Easy to Clean).
– Liner in Kitchen Sink When Hand Washing Crystal and China.
– Line Baking Pans, Roasters, Cake Pans, etc.
– Use as a Liner in your Ice Cooler
You can use Non-Stick Silicone Baking Mats in a variety of different ways. They’re versatile, so I’m always using them creatively in my kitchen. Once they start getting worn out…I repurpose them to be shelf liners in my cabinets, drawers, and pantry. They’re great arts and crafts surfaces for kids too!
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I’m a huge Tupperware fan and have been one for the past 15-18 years. I love that the majority of their products come with a lifetime warranty and those that don’t come with a limited one. I’ve always felt that their products are well-made and …
Setting up a kitchen takes time. Even after the initial stocking, you will go through phases of replacing and upgrading the items as you use them. Kitchens can also be one of the most expensive rooms in a house due to the installation of large …
I’ve been a profilic home canning and canning my family’s foods for the past 33+ years. I first learned as a little girl while helping my grandmother in the kitchen. I learned at a very young age the importance of growing, harvesting, and preserving your own foods. What you grow is 100% better than what you find in a grocery store. Even if you can’t grow your own foods…I recommend supporting local farmers in your area if you can.
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Glass mason jars are a must-have when canning. I own at least 700+ jelly jars, pint jars and quart sized mason jars. When washing them, it’s extremly important to get them clean. You need to get out all of the food, dust, stains, etc. inside and on the outside of the jar. The cleaner, the better. You never want to preserve food in a dirty jar.
Over the decades I’ve used many different types of bottle brushes. Some have been decent while others were total crap. I personally like a brush with a foam sponge on the end. It can get into the very bottom of the jar and into the “curved” parts around the bottom. I like the bristles for scrubbing off stubborn food parties and debris. Hence, why I only use bottle brushes that contain both a sponge and bristles!
Four months ago I bought a new one (mine was falling apart) from a particular brand and it lasted me 5 weeks. No kidding, 5 weeks. The sponge area was falling apart after week 2 and by week 5 I threw it into the trash. Such a waste of money.
A few weeks ago I purchased another one. The one that I fell in-love with is made by Munchkin and it’s called a Sponge Bottle Brush. It’s made for cleaning baby bottles but let me tell you…it’s PERFECT for those of us who do canning and need to constantly clean mason jars!
What makes this one special? Well, I’m going to tell you. Several things!
It has a strong sponge tip which gets into the very bottom of your jars and gets them clean, even around the curved bottom. The bristles are great at getting the stubborn stuff off and finishing up the cleaning job. Inside the handle (pull it apart) you’ll find a hidden nipple brush. Since I’m not cleaning baby bottles I use it to get gunk out from between the grooves that go around the jar’s opening. Finally, it stands upright when not in use. Just stand it up (handled end down) to let it air-dry. Love that!!!
If you’re shopping for a new baby bottle cleaning brush or if you’re into home canning like me…you need to pick up a Sponge Bottle Brush from Munchkin! It’s one of the best that I’ve ever used.
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I use a vegetable peeler several times a week, even more when it’s canning season. I use them to peel eggplants, zucchinis, cucumbers, carrots, red beets, turnips, potatoes, etc. It’s much safer to use a sharp vegetable peeler to remove skin than using a sharp …
My family loves homemade French Fries and prefer them over store bought varieties. We make our own fries every few months and freeze them for later use. Cutting and freezing them is an easy process once you own a French Fry Potato Cutter. Over the …