Stopping bacon,
chops or steaks from curling when cooking:
When cooking meat and it begins to curl or twist, snip at
the edges with the Utility Shears in several places until the
meat lays flat in the pan or on the grill. Repeat as necessary.
Keeping cut flowers
fresh longer: Fill vase with water. A drop
or three of bleach in the water will retard growth of bacteria,
keeping the stems unclogged longer. As you arrange
flowers, wash each stem, removing any leaves that would be submerged
in the water. Cut the stems to varying lengths and immediately
place in the vase with taller ones in the back. Change
water daily, and every other day use the Utility Shears to cut
another 1/4" to 1/2" off the stem to keep the capillaries open
and drinking water.
Harvesting
Dooryard Fruit or Herbs from your Garden:
Cut stems rather than pulling, twisting or breaking when
harvesting fruit, tomatos or herbs. They will bruise
less and stay fresh longer. Put stem end of cut herbs
in a glass of water, cover loosely with a plastic bag and
place in refrigerator, to have at hand for tasty seasoning.