Simple Solutions

Thought I would share a few little hints with you. Hope you fine them helpful.

Cutting board in jelly roll pan

When you cut up a pineapple, melon or other juicy fruits do you get annoyed at juices dripping everywhere? Simple solution: Place your cutting board in a jelly roll pan. That way drips are contained and clean-up is so much easier.

Fruit fly trap

Bothered by fruit flies? They seem to turn up out of nowhere. Simple solution: Place a 1/2 cup of cider vinegar in a jar and add a drop of dish detergent. Cover with plastic wrap and poke a few holes. Fruit flies are drawn to the smell and drown in the vinegar.

Leftover chow mein noodles? There are always some in any order of Chinese take-out. Do you just toss the extras? Simple solution: They are still noodles, just fried. You can add them to soup or casseroles. They soften quite quickly in almost any liquid.

Coffee filters in flower pot

Dirt everywhere from potted plants? Simple solution: Before filling a planter with  potting soil drop a couple of coffee filters in first. They will keep the soil from falling out of the bottom of the pot but will still allow water to drain.