Fw: Re: Fw: Salt - Simple Seasoning Isn't Just for Dinner

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Simple Seasoning Isn't Just for Dinner1. In the GardenAs it turns out, most ugly garden beasties don't care much for salt. Get rid of poison ivy by spraying leaves and roots with salty water. You can also keep fleas away from the doghouse by washing it with salt. The next time you get a bee sting, rinse it with water, and cover it with salt to soothe the pinch. Use salt and hot water to kill grass and weeds growing between the concrete on your sidewalk or driveway.2. In the KitchenSure, salt can cover a multitude of cooking sins, but did you know it can also put out a fire? Keep a bag nearby while cooking to serve as an extinguisher for grease fires. Not sure about those expired eggs? Add two teaspoons of salt to some water and crack an egg in the bowl. An edible egg will sink, whereas a

bad egg floats. When your food boils over, there's no need to dread cleaning it afterward. Sprinkle some salt on the stovetop, and it will be a breeze to wipe down after cooling.3. As a PreservativeOne of the ancient uses of salt was to keep meats edible over a long period of time. It prevents the growth of bacteria, which causes food spoilage. But did you know that you can prevent browned cut potatoes and apples by soaking them cold saltwater? Make sure you buy kosher or pickling salt when you use it as a preservative.4. As a Beauty ToolSore throats cry out for a saltwater gargle? Repeat through the day to reduce inflammation. Add salt and baking soda to your toothpaste to whiten teeth and give a fresh, clean feeling. Ease the day's stress on your tired feet with a saltwater soak. To ditch those tired, puffy eyes, mix one-half teaspoon of salt in a pint of hot water, soak

pads in the solution, and lay the pads over your eyes. Even make your own sea-salt scrub without dishing out a small fortune.5. Add Pizzazz to FoodBy adding a bit of salt to salads, poultry, whipping cream, milk, gelatin, baked good and even coffee, you'll increase flavor and prevent rapid spoiling. Boil food in salted water to increase the boiling temperature, thus reducing cooking time and improving flavor in starch goods like potatoes and noodles.6. It's a Miracle!After spending big chunks of change on highly specialized products, sometimes it's best to just break out some simple ingredients. Forget he fancy preservative packets sold at the florist, toss some salt in the water to keep your cut flowers looking great for longer. If you feet are as stinky as my husbands', sprinkle some salt in the soles every now and again to soak up the odors. Put new candles in a vat of salt for several hours and

you'll be amazed when they don't drip.www.saltinstitute.org/Uses