October 31, 2018

Happy Halloween!

Think twice next time you toss that spilled salt over your shoulder for good luck!

Salt is not only a great flavor enhancer, it also has some incredible uses. Salt has an affinity to water and can be used to draw moisture out of foods, and grains of table salt are very hard which is why it acts as a handy abrasive in some cases.

Below are some more great uses...check them out!

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Hint 1: Yuck...your shoes smell

It doesn't matter what kind of shoes...gym, canvas, high heels - they can get quite pongy especially when they are worn without socks.

Here's your solution:

Get into the habit of deodorizing them every night with by sprinkling a small amount of salt inside - it will soak up any lingering smells leaving them fresher in the morning.


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Hint 2: Clean a glass coffee pot with salt and ice cubes...

Every diner waitress' favorite tip:

Add a hefty dose of salt and ice cubes to a coffee pot, swirl around vigorously, and rinse.

The salt scours the bottom, and the ice helps to agitate it more for a better scrub.