[title subtitle=”story Marla Cantrell
image Jeromy Price”][/title]
White bread could use a good PR firm. For years, this staple of our childhood has suffered accusations that it’s not good enough, it’s not nutritious enough, it’s not hip enough. But let’s rethink our attitude toward white bread. Let’s consider all the things it can do, like soften rock-hard brown sugar, or clean the dust off paintings, or clean up shards of glass off a hard-surfaced floor. Yes, my friends, white bread can do all this and so much more. Check out the tips below, try a few, and see if you don’t agree. You might even end up saving a little dough!
Keeps Walls Pristine
Fingerprints and smudges on your painted walls? Clean non-glossy surfaces with a fresh slice of white bread with the crust removed. Rub gently until smudges disappear.
Cleans Paintings
Need to clean your artwork? Both oil and acrylic paintings benefit from a good dusting with white bread. Swipe gently across the painting, and always test in a small spot like a corner first.
Picks Up Broken Glass
Drop a drinking glass on your tile floor? Pick up tiny shards by placing a piece of white bread over the area and pressing lightly. Dispose of the bread carefully.
Softens Up Marshmallows
Hard marshmallows? Drop a slice of white bread into the bag, tie it up or transfer to a Ziplock-type bag. Check in a few days.
Deodorizes Smelly Veggies
Broccoli, brussel sprouts or cabbage on the menu? Place a slice of white bread on top of veggies in saucepan. Absorbs most of the odor.
Softens Brown Sugar
Brown sugar hard as a clump of coal? Place brown sugar in an airtight container, with a slice of white bread on top. Check in a day or two.
Soaks Up Grease
Broiling steaks? Place a couple of slices of white bread in your drip pan to absorb grease. Also cuts down on the amount of smoke commonly produced when broiling.
Saves Burned Rice
Overcooked your rice? Eliminate the scorched taste by placing a slice of white bread atop the rice while it’s still hot, and then cover the pot. Let sit for several minutes.
Keeps Soft Cookies Soft
Keep cookies fresh by adding a couple of slices of white bread on top of the cookies, after they’ve been placed in a cookie jar or container.
Butters Your Corn
Generously butter a slice of white bread, cup the bread in your hand, butter side up, and drop the corn inside. Turn the corn in the bread to butter evenly.
