Dear Heloise: Biting my fingernails has been a lifelong habit that I just can’t stop. I always seem to have a finger in my mouth. I’m not sure why I started. My nails are a disgrace, and at my age, it ...

Dear Heloise: Fresh herbs used to go bad before I could use them all, but I fixed this problem with a quick solution. I chop ...

Please repeat the proportions of salt and soda for the tooth-brushing powder. I've used it for a long time but have misplaced the "recipe." Don't use a plastic blender container because it could be ...

Dear Heloise: In response to Ava D., in Denver, who installed a small magnet under her kitchen cabinet to hold recipe cards, I put a tiny nail there instead. I can hang small, cheap bag clips there to ...

I need a recipe for a pan coating that I can make ahead of time and keep on hand for preparing cake pans. I believe you've printed one before using shortening, oil and flour, but I don't have the ...

DEAR HELOISE: For more years than I care to remember, I taught home economics in high schools. There are some lessons that need to be repeated because we all forget things over time. Here are some ...

Dear Heloise: Here is a great way to PEEL CLOVES OF GARLIC: Wet a paper towel, wrap the cloves in it, then place it in a plastic bag overnight. This softens the hard peel, making it much easier to ...

Could you please reprint the Heloise recipe for cinnamon butter that was in our newspaper? Thank you very much. Judy, via email Happy to share this Heloise recipe for all to enjoy. It is such a tasty ...

DEAR HELOISE: In response to Ava D., in Denver, who installed a small magnet under her kitchen cabinet to hold recipe cards, I put a tiny nail there instead. I can hang small, cheap bag clips there to ...

Dear Heloise: There are 18 of us dealing with Hanukkah/Christmas gifts — three generations. About a month or so before we get together, one of my daughters assigns everyone a person to buy a gift for ...