Bacon fat is too useful to toss: store it in an airtight container in the freezer and use it for cornbread or frying eggs and potatoes. It also works in place of oil in a spinach salad dressing, mixed two parts bacon fat to three parts balsamic vinegar (with a little vegetable oil added for a milder flavor).
Two Handy Hints for the Kitchen and Bedroom
The first week of spring is a good nudge to start a windowsill herb box or a small vegetable patch, even without much outdoor space to work with.
Save Your Excess Bacon Fat
Wipe Your Bedside Table Each Morning
Keeping a pack of wipes near the bed makes it easy to give the bedside table a quick wipe while picking up a phone each morning, which is one less chore left for the weekend.
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