Heloise Hints

1. First pull out all the hair stuck in the bristles.
2. Mix half white household vinegar with half water.
3. Soak for an hour or so; rinse completely. (Don’t soak a wooden brush.)
4. Shake off the water and air dry.

1. Make several batches or buy a couple of bags of small cream puffs filled with pastry cream.
2. Choose a large round platter and pile up the creams puffs into a tall pyramid shape.
3. Drizzle chocolate over the cream puffs.
4. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar or glittery edible bits.
5. Tuck mint leaves or little flowers in between the puffs.

1. Put them into a gallon-sized container.
2. Fill with water and 2 cups of vinegar.
3. Soak for a couple of minutes.
4. Wipe off with a sponge and rinse in clean water. Let dry completely.

GLYCERIN HAND SCRUB
8 ounces water
2 ounces glycerin
4 to 6 drops of orange or bergamot essential oil

* Mix and put into a pretty bottle.
* Shake well before applying this light moisturizer to your hands.

* None! Today buttermilk is made from skim or low-fat milk and thickened with a bacterial culture or an acidifier.
* Years ago, when butter was churned, the leftover liquid was buttermilk, which was then fermented.

* Put a cheap paper or round coffee filter in between the dishes.

* Wrap the stack with plastic wrap to keep the china clean.

* You can buy zipper containers designed for storing your best china.

1. Put the tablecloth into cold water to try to remove more of the stain.
2. Soak the tablecloth for 30 minutes in an enzyme detergent and cold water.
3. Launder as you normally do. Do not put in the clothes dryer until the stain is gone.

Controlling the humidity level in your home is key to containing air pollution. Try to keep it between 30 and 50 percent. Here’s why.

* Dampness creates a breeding ground for insects, along with mildews, molds and bacteria. Control the moisture, you control mold growth.
* Ventilate the attic and crawl space too.

* Sweetness is found at the tip of our tongue.
* Salty and sour tastes are on the sides of our mouth.
* Bitter tastes are at the back of our mouth.

* Do not store tomatoes in the refrigerator
* Store at room temperature, stem-side down.
* After picked, do not leave in the sunlight.
* Slice tomatoes and serve with mozzarella cheese, basil and drizzle with olive oil.