FREEZING LOAVES OF BREAD

Dear Heloise: As a retired couple, we just don’t use up bread like we used to. When I buy a loaf, I immediately separate it into two-slice packages in plastic sandwich bags and rebuild the rest of the loaf in the original bag. I then freeze the whole loaf. It is easy to use and thaw two slices at a time! -- Judi Brauns, in Green Valley, Arizona

THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!

Dear Heloise: You suggested a tape measure rather than a ruler for a college student to have on hand. Cellphones come with an app called Measure. It is quite handy and accurate! -- Robin A., in Bakersfield, California

CATCHING FOOD PEELINGS

Dear Heloise: Instead of putting newspaper or other things in your sink drain to catch vegetable peelings, why not just use a colander? It’s easy to use a

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