
Use a piece or two of tin foil to cover the edges of your pie crust while it bakes to prevent it from burning. Back in the early 1940's when Swiss engineer George de Mestral would go for walks in the Alps. Today's post begins with a very short history lesson. Use the scissors to make several cuts on the foil, and your scissors will be noticeably sharper! Take a piece of tin foil and fold it in half at least 3 times. If your scissors are struggling to make cuts, you can sharpen them with tin foil. (Read more about cleaning cast iron and seasoning cast iron here!) Use a balled-up piece of tin foil to scrub away crusty messes in your cast iron pans. Let the silverware soak for 5 minutes, then remove, rinse, and enjoy the shine! Finally, pour in several cups of hot water until the silverware is submerged. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of salt and 2 teaspoons of baking soda over the top. If your silverware has lost its’ shine, there’s an easy way to get it back! Place a sheet of tin foil at the bottom of a baking dish, and lay your silverware out on the foil.

Nothing elevates cakes and cupcakes like piped frosting, but you don’t need to own a piping bag to do it! Use a sheet of tin foil to form your own disposable piping bag. Bake the tin foil package at 300 degrees for 5 minutes, and your brown sugar will be soft and ready to use! If your brown sugar has turned into a rock-solid lump, it’s tin foil to the rescue! Wrap the brown sugar up in tin foil, and put it in your oven.

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