Now Here’s a Tip – December 17, 2024

#MiddleburyCT “Save egg cartons for children’s painting palettes. It’s very easy to give kids a small amount of many colors, and they don’t spread them out ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – August 27, 2024

#MiddleburyCT The best way to cook leafy, green veggies such as spinach and kale, is to stir fry them in just the water left over from rinsing. It works very well to steam them, and ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – March 29, 2022

#Middlebury When you make a meringue, be sure to spread it all the way to the crust on all sides. If you do, it will not shrink. After your dishwasher has run its course, open up the ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – March 15, 2022

#Middlebury Here’s a great tip for freezing strawberries: Slip a berry into each section of an ice-cube tray, and then stack trays in the freezer. When frozen, transfer berries ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – Feb. 25, 2020

#Middlebury  “If there is only a light snow on the ground, you can use your leaf blower to clear walkways or a deck.” – D.E. in Minnesota You might think your dishwasher cleans ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s A Tip – Jan. 15, 2019

#Middlebury #Tip Create a spa-like soap dish by adding a handful of pebbles to a deep saucer. Place your bar soap on top of it so that the water (and associated goop) runs off. “Add ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s A Tip – April 17, 2018

#Middlebury #NowHeresATip Check your dishwasher for food particles, and run a cycle every week with a cup of white vinegar in the bottom. It will clear your lines of yucky mildew buildup ... Continue Reading →