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    Apr 07, 2020 2 minutes
    COMPILED BY ANNIE PETITO

    Easier Herb Bundles

    Instead of using cheesecloth to wrap fresh herbs or whole spices for steeping in stocks, soups, or stews, Susie Hennessy of Sacramento, Calif., uses a disposable loose-leaf tea bag. The bag is large enough to hold several herb sprigs and is easy to find and discard when cooking is complete. Plus, there’s no cutting or tying required.

    Preventing Soggy Stovetop Popcorn

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