Heloise
Dear Heloise: We are currently giving out appointment times for COVID-19 shots, but all too often someone is a no-show. They don’t come and don’t call to cancel. I know we all have busy lives, but a phone call takes only a minute. I also know no one likes being given a needle stick, but this shot protects you and those around you, so please, keep your appointment and keep yourself healthy. Andrea C., Dallas, Texas
NONSTICK PANS
Dear Heloise: I have nonstick cookware and didn’t want it all scratched up. So, besides using only wooden or plastic cooking utensils, I store them with a sheet of paper towel or a paper plate between the pans. This way I can stack the pans and not have the nonstick coating scratched off. Pots and pans are expensive. Why ruin them when you can keep them in good shape for years? Brenda P., Springfield, Illinois
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Dear Heloise: With the pandemic still here, many people are ordering things online and having them delivered to their homes. Itâs very convenient, but they use tricks to get you to buy more than you need or should spend.
If youâre buying a water heater or maybe a new oven, monthly payments can be a handy way to handle the transaction. However, we tend to forget that those monthly bills add up. It may have seemed that $15 a month was nothing. You could do that for something you wanted, but if that $15 per month turns into one of several monthly payments, you could be facing a mountain of debt in no time.
Heloise
Dear Heloise: I love scalloped potatoes, but sometimes make too much. So I like to take the leftover scalloped potatoes and turn them into potato soup in a big soup pot. Since the potatoes are already cooked and seasoned with chicken broth, milk, salt, garlic and onions, the whole recipe takes only a short time to prepare for dinner. I like to add finely chopped celery, carrots and maybe some diced ham if I have it in the house. The amount of milk you add depends on the amount of potatoes you have, but make sure it has that thick, rich taste. There are no exact measurements to this soup; you just experiment until you’re satisfied with the results, and the results are always delicious! Add a salad and some warm rolls to the dinner, and you have a healthy, hearty meal. April P., San Antonio, Texas