Hints from Heloise

Dear Heloise: Use disposable (surgical) gloves to mix salads, meatloaf, crab cakes, etc. My mother always told me that “your hands are the best implements for tossing and mixing.” – Natalie from Maryland

Your mother is right! And this hint protects your nails, too! – Heloise

Dear Heloise: We have a fancy salt-and-pepper set with a small opening on each shaker. We clean them with a water-fed dental-hygiene appliance. It’s like a mini power wash. You’d be surprised how often that appliance is useful. – Bill in New Jersey

Dear Readers: Let’s see how much you know about bananas. What do they call a cluster of bananas? Let me give you a hand – that’s right, they are called “hands”! And the individual bananas are called “fingers.” So, grab a hand or a finger and enjoy this sweet treat with no fat! – Heloise