Hints From Heloise

Tue., Dec. 9, 1997

King Features Syndicate

Dear Heloise: I always purchase my meats in bulk and, therefore, I use foil to store them in the refrigerator-freezer.

The one thing that drives me crazy is that I can never get all the foil off the meat for a quicker thaw. So, if I run hot or warm water over the foiled meat, it comes off easily! - J. Ladensack, Phoenix

Dear Heloise: I read your column every Sunday in the paper and enjoy it very much.

Here is something I find helpful. When I go to the dentist, doctor or whoever and get an appointment card, when I arrive home I clip the card to the bottom of the calendar page for the month of my appointment.

When I turn to that month, my appointments are in plain view and I don’t have to hunt for them. - Violet Sleight, Swain, N.Y.

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