Household Wisdom

WISE WORDS FROM THE KITCHEN Buy Lactose Free Milk – MUCH longer use time before it expires Shred your own cheese – the results are well worth it. (Bagged cheese has anti-clumping agents in it.) To bake crispy bacon in the oven, place a sheet of aluminum foil on your broiler pan, then a sheet […]

I mix up my own laundry and dishwasher soap – less expensive than buying, and easy to do. DISHWASHER DETERGENT* 1 cup Washing Soda* 1 cup Borax* 1/2 cup Dishwasher Salt (can use Kosher Salt)* 1/2 cup citric acid (optional)* Essential oil, if desiredAdd 1 – 2 Tablespoons to the dishwasher’s detergent dispenserMix and store