SPRAY-ON OILS
Wed, 07/28/2021 - 12:00am
Dear Heloise: What is the benefit of using a spray-on oil versus melted butter or margarine? -- Riley F., Tipton, Okla.
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EXPLODING POTATO
Wed, 07/28/2021 - 12:00am
Dear Heloise: I recently bought a microwave and was so excited to try it out. I wanted a baked potato, so I washed a big spud and put it in the microwave. Since it was a fairly large potato, I increased the baking time. I finally heard a loud pop sound and found my potato had exploded. What did I do wrong? -- Todd J., Elizabeth, N.J.
HIDE AND SEEK
Wed, 07/28/2021 - 12:00am
Dear Heloise: When I have leftovers, I always store them in clear jars with clear tops. This way I can check to see what I have on hand at a glance, and things are less likely to stay in the refrigerator until they grow mold. Then on Friday evenings we sit down to a week of leftovers. I warm them up, add a few new spices, and it makes for an interesting meal. -- Terry H., Belgrade, Mont.
ONIONS AND PANTYHOSE
Wed, 07/28/2021 - 12:00am
Dear Heloise: I had several pairs of pantyhose, so I washed them, dried them and placed onions in the legs. After I place an onion in the pantyhose, I tie a tight knot to separate it from the next onion. This lets air circulate around the onions and prevents rot from spreading from one onion to the next. When I want an onion, I just snip off the bottom onion because the knot at the bottom keeps the other onions from falling out. -- Alice C., Ludlow, Vt.
