I'm kind of on a cooking kick. "Kind of" being the key phrase, as it is more like I'm on a "looking through cookbooks and marking the recipes I want to try" kick. Tonight, however, I am taking the hot pink sticky note off one recipe I've had my eye on and actually doing it (for realz). I found it in Real Simple's Easy, Delicious Meals cookbook that I got in my stocking this year (thanks Santa!).
I love to read their "New Uses for Old Things" - I get so inspired! Olive oil - we're used to making salad dressings and cooking with it, right? But wait! Real Simple says you should also use olive oil to:
- Shave. Olive oil can provide a closer shave when used in place of shaving cream.
- Shine stainless steel. Many cleaning standbys, such as ammonia, can dull and even corrode chrome and stainless steel. Olive oil, however, is a safe and effective shining agent.
- Remove eye makeup. Dab a little under the eyes and rinse off with a washcloth.
- Prevent wax from sticking to a candle holder. Rub a thin coat on the base of the holder before inserting a candle. Dripped wax should peel away easily.
- Care for your pet. Add 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon to your cat’s food to help prevent hair balls.
- Moisturize cuticles. Apply a small amount of olive oil to the nail beds.
- Treat dry skin. Rub a thin layer over the skin after a shower or a waxing.
- Unstick a zipper. Using a Q-tip, apply a drop to lubricate the teeth. (Avoid touching the fabric.) The zipper should move up and down freely.
- Dust wooden furniture. Apply a bit of oil to a cloth and wipe.
- Silence squeaky doors. Lubricate hinges by applying a small dab to a cloth, then wiping the top of the hinges so that the oil runs down the sides.
Wow, I wish I had a subscription to Real Simple. . .
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