With holidays just around the corner we’re all scrambling around getting things in order. Here are a couple of tricks that might come in handy~
Do you have plates that look like this? All scratched up?
Forgive me if I sound like an infomercial
You can make them look like new again with Bar Keeper’s Friend. I got mine at the grocery store. Look for it with the cleaning supplies. It’s a thick white liquid that works magic…
And some elbow grease…rub, rub, rub
Ahhh, much better!!
Bar Keeper’s Friend works on shining up stainless steel sinks too~
Here’s another thing you might want to try,
Make your own cooking oil spray with distilled water and olive oil
I use olive oil spray for everything and at $3+ a can, and mystery additives, I decided to try making it myself
The important part is to use boiled, distilled water to sterilize your spray bottle and to make the spray itself. Bring a quart of water to a rolling boil on the stove or in the microwave and pour it in your bottle. Make sure your bottle is a sturdy enough to sustain the heat from the boiled water. Attach the sprayer and spray the boiled water through it to sterilize that too.
After you’ve sterilized your bottle, boil 1/2 cup, 4 oz., distilled water { you can use filtered water } and pour it in your bottle
Add 1 oz olive oil. Shake to combine
That’s it!
It’s a good idea to add the date, as it only keeps for about a week
Store in a cool dark cabinet or your refrigerator. Even though the bottle and water has been sterilized, there’s a risk of bacteria developing after a week. Just make it part of your weekly ritual and toss out leftover spray and make a new batch. It only takes minutes and you will save $$ and have healthier dishes!
I bought my bottle at the hardware store for $1.99. Look for one that has a misting spray
Olive Oil Cooking Spray
Ingredients
- 1 quart distilled or filtered water
- 1/2 cup distilled or filtered water
- 1 oz olive oil
- 1 spray bottle
Instructions
- Bring 1 quart water to a rolling boil and pour it into your bottle and sprayer. Let sit a minute or so to sterilize the bottle. Next bring 1/2 cup water to a boil and pour into clean bottle. Add olive oil.
- Store bottle in cool, dark place or refrigerator for 1 week. Shake before using
I have used this to spray the inside of my slow cooker and casserole dishes, as well as misting vegetables before roasting and it works like a charm!
I hope these tricks will be helpful in your kitchen!
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