Two more uses for dental floss

•Here are two uses for dental floss in the kitchen: 1) Use it to truss a turkey or chicken; it’s strong and doesn’t burn — just remember to use non-waxed and non-flavored. 2) You can also use it to slice delicate desserts, like cheesecakes, or even brownies. It leaves a nice, straight line with no dragged bits.

•”If you make your own whipped cream, try using honey instead of sugar. I find that it has a sweeter flavor and it also stays firm longer than regular sugar. I especially like it on tarts.” — C.A. in Louisiana

•”If your child really dislikes taking medicines — especially a young child who does not like liquid medicines — try letting him or her have an ice pop first. Give the child the ice pop, and when he or she is about halfway through, the child’s tongue will be numb enough that the medicine won’t really taste as bad. Make sure the child knows he or she has to take the medicine, but that it will taste better after having the ice pop.” — T.Y. in South Carolina

•If you are concerned about wearing out your sheets evenly, try this old trick: Attach a safety pin to the side of the sheet that’s at the foot of the bed. Before you remove the sheet for washing, switch the pin to the opposite side of the sheet (the head of the bed). Launder as normal, then when you make the bed, arrange it so that the pin is at the foot of the bed, as it was before the switch.” — I.L. in New York

•To sprinkle sugar on cookies or other baked goods evenly, use a salt shaker. Be sure to mark it “Sugar.”