Expensive Heloise: Each vacation, I’ve plenty of family members over for a sit-down dinner. It isn’t unusual to see 10 or 12 family members on the important desk and almost as many at a youngsters’s desk. This at all times meant two massive tablecloths and lots of napkins to clean. Sure, I might use paper napkins, however nonetheless, we went by means of an enormous variety of these, too.
Lastly, I found colourful material dish towels (that appear to be skinny place mats) and determined to make use of these as an alternative of normal napkins. Being so massive, they served effectively, and we did not have to make use of ecologically wasteful paper napkins. — Kim D., Yonkers, New York
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VINAIGRETTE PASTA SALAD
Expensive Heloise: About two years in the past, I made you French dressing Pasta Salad at a household dinner, and my family members have talked about it a number of instances since. They beloved it, however no another than my father-in-law. He completely raved about how tasty he thought it was. I’ve misplaced the recipe, however would like to make it for him when now we have him over for dinner in just a few weeks to rejoice his eightieth birthday. Would you reprint that recipe for me? — Barbara M., Titusville, Pennsylvania
Barbara, the French dressing Pasta Salad is a kind of recipes that may be loved all yr. I’ve at all times beloved the style, too, so right here it’s:
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon pepper
1 teaspoon recent dill (or 1/2 teaspoon of dried dill)
Mix all substances in a small bowl or jar, mixing vigorously. This makes 1 cup. Put aside to make use of shortly. The remainder of the substances observe:
1 pound fettuccini, cooked, drained, cooled
6 ounces sliced salami, reduce into 1/4-inch strips
6 ounces sliced cooked ham, reduce into 1/4-inch strips
6 ounces thinly sliced recent spinach (romaine or escarole)
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
Mix all substances besides French dressing in a big bowl. Pour French dressing over pasta; toss till well-coated. Makes 8 servings.
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SPRUCE UP WOODEN SPOONS
Expensive Heloise: I’ve a number of previous wood spoons my mom used daily when getting ready meals. A number of are handmade from a small store in Tennessee throughout the Nineteen Thirties. The issue is that over time, they’ve develop into very dry and have not been utilized in a few years. I need to body them in a shadow field for show in my kitchen, however I would prefer to “spruce” them up a bit earlier than framing them. Any hints you’ll be able to provide? — Haily G., Pine Ridge, South Dakota
Haily, first, give every spoon a lightweight sanding with some fine-grit sandpaper. Wipe clear and rub in some mineral oil. You could have to repeat this step twice. Let sit for twenty-four hours, wipe off extra oil, after which body your vintage spoons. — Heloise
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