Column on buckeyes hit bullseye
Dear Readers: Wow! You really responded to the column on the BUCKEYENUT, with many personal and charming memories. Here are some more:
n Annabell C. in Arp, Texas, wrote: “I always read and enjoy your column in the Tyler (Texas) Morning Telegraph. My dad always had a buckeye in his pants pocket to ‘bring good luck.’ He died in 2010 at the age of 93. We buried him with his buckeye in his pocket. Today’s column brought back fond memories of Dad. Thank you for covering so many topics.”
n Brenda M. in Clovis, N.M., wrote: “My parents were from Kentucky, and from childhood we KNEW buckeyes were lucky and sort of warded off evil. Our whole family still carries one, and when my dad passed away three years ago, he was buried with a buckeye in his pocket.”
n Bonnie D. in New Hampshire wrote: “I never knew a day that my mother would not carry a buckeye ‘for good luck and good health.’ She passed away at the age of 92 and had good health until the end. When my sisters were going through her things, they found a small handbag I had given to her, so they returned it to me. I opened it up, and there was her lucky buckeye. I now carry it with me in remembrance of my mother.”
These are such personal and heartwarming memories! I learned something new and am now going to put a buckeye in my suitcase and purse! Thank each of you for writing. — Heloise
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VEGETABLE SOUP
Dear Heloise: I never buy canned soups because they are loaded with sodium and other unhealthy ingredients. So, I purchase 100 percent low-sodium vegetable juice, pour as much as I need into a pot, heat and enjoy. — Patricia in Connecticut
PEACHES AND PEARS
Dear Heloise: I read your column every day and have learned a lot of things. When I usually buy peaches or pears, they are not ripe. Can you tell me a quick way to ripen them? — Kathy S. in Washington
Yes, I can, and it’s easy as peach pie! Place them in a brown paper bag, close it up and let it sit at room temperature for a couple of days.
Here’s another hint: Select peaches and pears that are firm but, when pressed, give just a little. — Heloise
EASY HINT
Dear Heloise: I made a fabric breadbasket and did not want oil stains on the lining from rolls, bread, biscuits, etc. So, I used a plastic wrap that sticks on the inside lining and pressed it to the fabric. It worked perfectly. No stains, and when dinner was finished, I just tossed the plastic wrap and crumbs into the trash. — Joan G., Prescott, Ariz.
ROLLING-PIN SUBSTITUTE
Dear Heloise: I was trying to roll out some dough this morning, but I couldn’t find my rolling pin. Finally, I thought of using a cold bottle of wine, and it worked just fine! — Susan Carpenter, Naples, Fla.