tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post7240154133500399728..comments2024-03-28T14:01:34.266-04:00Comments on Cheryl's Frugal Corner: This for That - A Tip or TwoCheryl Kimbleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-90516547160455980872020-02-27T09:25:35.075-05:002020-02-27T09:25:35.075-05:00Great idea on using the pizza cutter for lattice p...Great idea on using the pizza cutter for lattice pie crust. I like that. My friend used to cut her noodles the way you do. That is how I learned to do it. Ten started using the pizza cutter.<br />Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-85931967326781056962020-02-24T17:24:38.612-05:002020-02-24T17:24:38.612-05:00For cutting homemade noodles, I fold the noodles d...For cutting homemade noodles, I fold the noodles dough in thirds and use a chef's knife and it is just one quick rocking of the blade and they are cut. I used the pizza cutter to cut pie dough when I used to make the lattice top. I have not did that in years and years. But I used to.<br /><br />I also use the straw method sometimes...I use those items for lids. But have also found that sometimes just by turning the jar around and getting a different hold on it will do the trick. I do not know why that works, but it does. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015780995837712115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-26494547663265724712020-02-21T17:31:57.262-05:002020-02-21T17:31:57.262-05:00You meana screwdriver wasn't made to open pain...You meana screwdriver wasn't made to open paint cans? LOL - I do it too. Butter knife for screw driver - yep. Tell him you aren't alone!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-78306158739039276702020-02-21T17:23:27.464-05:002020-02-21T17:23:27.464-05:00Great tips with some new ones for me to try. Thank...Great tips with some new ones for me to try. Thanks!<br />Much to my husband's disgust, I sometimes use a knife or scissor blade as a screwdriver. and I almost always use a screwdriver to open a paint can since I can never find the paint can opener thingy. :DKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11093313893708262722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-80868924551487798612020-02-21T11:12:59.630-05:002020-02-21T11:12:59.630-05:00Good idea for cutting up kids food! I just all th...Good idea for cutting up kids food! I just all the ideas everyone shares.<br />I don't have the room or money for a 100 tools either!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-81724324656299204832020-02-21T11:11:56.689-05:002020-02-21T11:11:56.689-05:00Sometimes we all need a reminder. You are welcome...Sometimes we all need a reminder. You are welcome - hope it helps in some way.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-85698370531976520602020-02-21T10:07:49.920-05:002020-02-21T10:07:49.920-05:00When the kids were little the pizza cutter was on ...When the kids were little the pizza cutter was on the table all of the time. It made cutting up their food a quick job. We use different tools for jobs all of the time. I don't have the room to store a tool for every job nor do I want to spend the money. Making Cents Of It Allhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09121344770577065537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-18165048365034393442020-02-21T09:41:19.960-05:002020-02-21T09:41:19.960-05:00I love these and it is always good to be reminded ...I love these and it is always good to be reminded of some I knew but haven't used in forever. I had never heard the one about the corn and the bundt pan though. What a GREAT idea. Thanks for the tips. Hugs- DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-14057692798477174062020-02-21T09:10:19.411-05:002020-02-21T09:10:19.411-05:00It sure is. Thanks for that tip!It sure is. Thanks for that tip!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-53279403625122479172020-02-21T07:37:59.696-05:002020-02-21T07:37:59.696-05:00I always use my ice cream scoop to measure batter ...I always use my ice cream scoop to measure batter for muffins. It's just the right amount.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01204497778156792195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-83776529557024344052020-02-21T07:27:36.434-05:002020-02-21T07:27:36.434-05:00It sure makes clean-up easy. All is self containe...It sure makes clean-up easy. All is self contained.<br />Glad you found something you can use!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-65676825683835855222020-02-21T07:27:02.209-05:002020-02-21T07:27:02.209-05:00Oh, that is a good idea.
Thanks.Oh, that is a good idea.<br />Thanks.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-19386599625665347662020-02-21T07:25:52.449-05:002020-02-21T07:25:52.449-05:00LOL - that is funny! Yes mam, has to earn his kee...LOL - that is funny! Yes mam, has to earn his keep.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-104206841416221072020-02-21T00:19:50.466-05:002020-02-21T00:19:50.466-05:00Wow. Mind blown with the corn and bundt pan trick...Wow. Mind blown with the corn and bundt pan trick. I will use that all the time. Such a simple, yet very useful idea! Thanks.Beth L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12050233664474264905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-47458634400973673672020-02-21T00:12:13.132-05:002020-02-21T00:12:13.132-05:00One of my favorites "off label" uses for...One of my favorites "off label" uses for a kitchen gadget is to use my pastry blender to chop boiled eggs for egg salad. I like mine very finely chopped, no large chunks, and I can pulverize a dozen eggs in about 2 minutes. This is the blade type, not the one with wires.Carol in NChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01838182635708315524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-23466771323586478352020-02-20T18:52:10.019-05:002020-02-20T18:52:10.019-05:00The tools to open a jar I knew...my other trick is...The tools to open a jar I knew...my other trick is to hand the jar to my son. He has to earn his keep somehow, right? <br /><br />Maebemehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09706540456819503068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-43167099783846453742020-02-20T15:51:57.854-05:002020-02-20T15:51:57.854-05:00Thanks!!!!Thanks!!!!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-53943604301832514222020-02-20T15:51:46.783-05:002020-02-20T15:51:46.783-05:00Cool use. Thanks for the idea.Cool use. Thanks for the idea.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-63138986324601698302020-02-20T15:51:14.465-05:002020-02-20T15:51:14.465-05:00I agree. I thought of that after I posted. I fig...I agree. I thought of that after I posted. I figured someone would say "just use a knife". Works for all kinds of things. I can use a spoon for scooping ice cream, melon balls and scooping out seeds from squash as well!<br />Use what you have.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-90580294285896994692020-02-20T15:48:07.320-05:002020-02-20T15:48:07.320-05:00Great minds think alike! Good use for the mallet!...Great minds think alike! Good use for the mallet!!!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-52145558734971474002020-02-20T15:38:46.962-05:002020-02-20T15:38:46.962-05:00Such good ideasSuch good ideasJeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08100301243943578043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-73045073616675230532020-02-20T14:32:13.182-05:002020-02-20T14:32:13.182-05:00I also use my pizza cutter for cutting quesadillas...I also use my pizza cutter for cutting quesadillas. Works like a charm.Nancy in Eastern Washingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02180447823187353766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-19891081018382064272020-02-20T14:07:37.088-05:002020-02-20T14:07:37.088-05:00I love this - I am adamantly against one use gadg...I love this - I am adamantly against one use gadgets - I won't even use an egg slicer (a knife works) - same with steamer, melon baller, meat mallet (I use my rolling pin) crock pot, rice cooker, etc - don't need 'em, don't want the clutter. Drives my mom nuts ;)obscurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284137683857237998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-44246487495827151872020-02-20T13:21:40.607-05:002020-02-20T13:21:40.607-05:00You make me laugh because I use all these things t...You make me laugh because I use all these things the way you do. My metal meat mallet is used as the upstairs hammer. It has pounded in many a nail for picture hanging.Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.com