Heloise, a renowned household expert, has been sharing her insightful hints with readers for years. Recently, a reader from Connecticut shared a useful tip on how to gauge the temperature of oil when frying. The reader suggested dipping the end of a wooden spoon into the hot oil; when the oil sizzles around the spoon, it has reached the desired temperature.
Additional Hints
Another reader from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, inquired about the effectiveness of aloe vera in protecting the skin from UV damage. Heloise clarified that aloe vera does not protect the skin from UV rays but can help soothe sunburns due to its high water content. For protection against UV damage, Heloise recommends using a sunblock with at least 50 SPF.
A concerned parent from Laguna Beach, California, expressed shock at the high costs of weddings, citing an average cost of $34,000 to $36,000. Heloise advised setting a budget and sticking to it, emphasizing that a wedding is just the beginning of a marriage and should not be overly extravagant.
Other topics discussed in Heloise’s column include the discontinued production of contour top sheets and the importance of using a thermometer when deep-frying at high temperatures.
Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.
