Hints From Heloise

Dear Heloise: When in a hurry to make soup or a casserole and one of the ingredients is cut-up potatoes, the frozen Southern or chunk-style hash browns work great.

They are perfect for someone who does not use enough potatoes to keep them on hand, as they keep a long time in the freezer and can be divided into small portions and be put in plastic bags and they will be ready to use.

I learned this tip recently from my 87-year-old father, who uses them to make his favorite potato soup. It works so well! - Judy Myer, Eudora, Kan.

Send A Great Hint To, Heloise, PO Box 795000, San Antonio TX 78279-5000 or fax it to 210-HELOISE.