HINTS FROM HELOISE

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By Hints From Heloise

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Dear Heloise:

Every time you have people over or get together with friends at a restaurant, ask everyone to bring one item of nonperishable food for your local food bank. Collect the cans and boxes, and drop them off the next time you pass the food bank. It may be just a couple of cans, but those cans might mean someone in your community doesn't go hungry that day.

It's so easy to do once you start the routine. I've made two trips to the emergency food bank with donations in the past two weeks, and I anticipate making many more food drops during the coming months.

Diane, Reston

Diane, these are tough economic times all around, and your hint is doable for most folks without busting the food budget. Thanks for sharing this helpful heart hint.

Dear Heloise:

I bought a small, double-sided tabletop grill and love using it. The cleaning process is a little time-consuming, so I wanted to make it easier. After the meal, I reheat the grill and then turn it off (and unplug it). I take a double layer of paper toweling and lay it on the grill. I pour vinegar on and saturate the towel, then close the lid. I let it cool, and cleaning is just a breeze. I simply wipe it clean -- this takes very little effort, and the grill stays sparkling clean.

S. Solomon, via e-mail

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