Grow Food from Kitchen Scraps, Leftover Corned Beef Recipes, and More

March 18, 2022

Tip of the Day

Vinegar is a wonder cleaner around the home, but skip using it on your natural stone counters. Eventually, it will eat away the sealant and etch the stone.

Happy Friday! It’s the final day of our first week of the Spring Cleaning Challenge and we’re wrapping up the kitchen. That means it’s time to get those floors sparkling! Groaning? Well, we also have the inside scoop on which chores Americans hate the most, so hey, might as well see if it’s mopping or not.

Speaking of the kitchen, let’s talk about food. Here’s how you can regrow fruits and veggies from kitchen scraps, why some people salt their fruit, and how you can make the most of those delicious corned beef leftovers.

While you’re at it, here’s a look back at the articles LifeSavvy readers couldn’t get enough of this week:

• Save Money by Filling Pet Prescriptions at a Regular Pharmacy
• Here’s Everything Coming to Netflix the Week of March 14, 2022
• How to Clean and Sharpen Your Garden Shears
• How to Conquer Decluttering Overwhelm, According to the Experts
• Coffee Taste Weird After Microwaving? Here’s How to Fix It
• How to Cook Pasta in 60 Seconds

And, of course, the Spring Cleaning Challenge! So many of you tuned in to the first few days we have to assume there are a lot of sparkling kitchens out there now.

Finally, let’s round it out with some water cooler trivia. Here’s a fun one that we encourage you all to file away just so you can pull it out and win a round of bar trivia down the road. On this day in 1837, Grover Cleveland was born in Caldwell, New Jersey. That’s interesting but not the fact that’ll help you score winning points. The notable bit about Cleveland is that he’s the only U.S. President to have served twice but in non-consecutive terms (1885–89 and 1893–97).

– Jason

You don’t need an abundance of land to grow a lavish food garden. In fact, you don’t need much more than a few jars, water, potting soil, and . . . your leftovers. Yes, you can grow fruits and vegetables from your leftover food scraps, and we’ll show you how. Read More »

It’s post-St. Patrick’s day and you have a pile of leftover corned beef. Now what? Here are a few ways to transform that salty rich beef into a new meal you’ll love! Read More »

Just like the rest of the things in your kitchen—counters, fridge, and all—your kitchen floors see their fair share of heavy-duty use. Let’s close out the first Spring Cleaning Challenge week by making them shine. Read More »

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We’re all guilty of putting chores off because we simply don’t like doing them. Sure, they’ll eventually get done, but some are certainly worse than others. But what’s the task people dread most? Read More »

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For most people, Android Auto works without a hitch. But the smallest problems can turn Android Auto into an impossible headache. And more often than not, your USB cable is responsible for this frustration. That’s why the latest Android Auto update includes a tool that tells you if your USB cable is crappy or broken. Read More »

If you share a Netflix account with friends or family outside of the household, soon you may have to pay an extra fee. After the company tried sending warning messages out last year to stop moochers, Netflix is now testing an opt-in feature letting subscribers pay more for sharing. Read More »