* When you make a chicken in the crockpot, use this trick to have it come out moist and delicious: Prepare the bird as normal, rinsing and patting dry, then seasoning. Ball up six to eight wads of aluminum foil. Enough to cover the bottom of the crockpot. Put the bird in breast side up on top of the foil balls. The chicken should not be touching the sides of the pot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours for a succulent dinner!
* "To use the last of the peanut butter in a glass jar, simply add your morning oatmeal for a yummy flavored breakfast. Or add sliced bananas and a couple tablespoons of milk for a delicious dessert!" — J.S. in Kansas * To help kids in both becoming responsible for the food choices they make and being a helpful member of the household, encourage them to choose a family meal each week, and to help prep or even cook the meal according to his or her ability. Experts say this is a good opportunity to talk about nutritional choices and the impact of different foodpreparation techniques.
* "If you purchase sodas or other drinks that are linked together with plastic rings, do the little critters a favor: Cut open the loops with scissors so that there are no rings for animals or sea life to get caught in." — A.A. in Florida * When you are zesting or juicing oranges, lemons or limes for a recipe, go ahead and do several at a time. Freeze the citrus zest and juice in an icecube tray. You can pop out the cubes and use them in recipes later on.
* Lightly squish your toilet paper roll as you put a new one on. It will not spin as freely but still functions, meaning less waste.
(c) 2026King Features Synd., Inc.
