Hints From Heloise

Dear Heloise: Another tip for leftover hamburger buns or hot dog rolls is to use them when you make meatloaf or meatballs.

I use them in addition to bread crumbs. They crumble much easier than hard leftover bread, which has to be grated. The buns are easier to handle and make a more moist meatball or meatloaf. Dolores Altamuro, Turnersville, N.J.

Dear Heloise: Your column is one of my favorites and I continually learn from it at age 77. Here are a couple of hints I’ve found of value.

Mix instant potatoes as instructed on the box, but add a tablespoon of mayonnaise (I use low-fat) and a couple shakes of onion powder. Most people believe they’re from scratch.

To butter corn on the cob, smear butter on a paper napkin or towel, wrap the corn with it, roll, and the butter will melt more easily on the corn, with no mess. - Betty Dickey, Fillmore, Calif.