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Is there a herb to repel small bugs in your kitchen cabinets where you store your spices and cereals and flours?
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∙ 18y ago
If these are tiny little black bugs these bugs get into your cupboards with something you have brought home from the store. I've had them too and it's a blasted nuisance and a lot of trouble having to clean out your cupboards all the time. I've found them in crackers, cereals and believe it or not Chili pepper! I now put everything in plastic air-tight containers. The other poster is correct that Bay Leaves do repel many bugs we can get in the cupboards. Marcy You can use bay leaves to repel bugs from food cupboards. Ants don't like any kind of pepper, lavender, garlic or onion. It is said that garlic or onion works on their nerve system, distortion their sense of direction. Most insects are reported to be repelled by garlic. I have successfully used a solution of essential oils of peppermint and Texas cedar in salt water, sprayed in a mister bottle along floorboards and cabinets. Use 60 drops of each in about 2 cups of water. Smells nice, as well.
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Can cedar balls be used in kitchen cabinets?
You can use cedar balls in kitchen cabinets that contain canned goods only. Cedar balls have a strong scent that you don't want clinging to your dishes, or polluting your spices or bagged items like bread or chips. But I don't know the advantage to keeping cedar balls among your canned goods. Best you keep them in a closet with clothing or in your dresser drawers.
How can one organize the spices in his or her kitchen?
Some ideas for organizing spices in your kitchen would be buy a multi level shelve and place them on it in a cabinet. You could also buy a lazy Susan and it spins so you can choose what you want.
How do I clean kitchen cabinets?
Use a mild soap with a PH of around 6. Wipe with a cotton rag and then dry off the excess water with cotton rags. Use a dish washing soap combined with warm water and give your cabinets a good cleaning with a cloth. It depends on the cabinets. You should use Murphy's oil soap on wood doors. On thermophiles use mild soap and water.
What basic herbs and spices should everyone have in their kitchen?
The most common spices found in the kitchen are garlic powder, basil, bay leaves, cinnamon, rosemary, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, paprika, sage, chili powder and nutmeg.
What are the benefits of storing spices in glass spice jars?
There are a number of benefits to storing spices in glass spice jars. Firstly this will ensure that the spices remain fresh. Secondly it will make it easier to find the appropriate spices. Thirdly it will look good in the kitchen.
What tools are needed to put up kitchen shelves?
The type of tools needed to put up shelves in your kitchen will very depending on what type of shelves you are installing. If you are simply installing a regular shelf to put spices or decor onto you will need a drill, wood screws, a pencil for marking the wall, a level, brackets for the shelf and the shelf itself. If you are installing kitchen cabinets instead you will be in need of more supplies as well as more time to complete the task.
What colors should I paint my kitchen to achieve a countryish - traditional look if the counters are a soft mint green white cabinets and walls are white?
Decorate the kitchen in apples...red with a green that matches you counters. Put up a country themed border around the kitchen with barnyard animals or old barns on it. Pick up some wooden handled kitchen tools at your local flea market and display them on the counter in a clear glass pitcher. Watch our for "Aunt Jemima" salt and pepper shakers. Pick up some antique advertising tins from kitchen goods (flour, sugar. spices, etc) to display around the kitchen.
The exact five spices in five-spice powder vary from kitchen to kitchen In what sort of restaurant would be most likely be served five-spice flavored food?
Chinese
Kitchen storage for spices?
Well you have a few options when it comes to organizing your spices. Depending on if you want the spices on the counter or in a cupboard, for the counter you can buy a circular spice spinner rack and for the cupboard there are several choices at amazon.com. For kitchen counter organization you can find some good ideas and products at http://www.improvementscatalog.com.
How wide should a kitchen island be?
The height and depth of base cabinets tend to be invariable because they are dictated by building codes. Codes ensure that users can easily and safely reach items. Height: 34.5". After adding countertop materials, total height will raise to 36". Depth: 24". Base cabinets tend to be limited to 24". Deeper base cabinets make it difficult for you to reach the back of the counter or to plug in appliances. If you have ever had difficulty reaching items in a blind corner (where two sets of cabinets meet at a right angle), you will know how distances beyond 24" quickly become difficult. Width 18", 12", 24" Filler cabinets can accommodate pull-outs, those narrow rolling racks which are great for storing baking pans or spices. 30": Single-basin sink. 33": Can accommodate a double-basin, offset sink. 36": Can accommodate a double-basin sink. 48": Typically the largest size base cabinet, not often used by DIY'ers as they are very unwieldy.
What are foods that hermit crabs eat from your kitchen if you don't feed them food that you buy for them at the store?
Anything but citrus and dariy. You can give it well cooked meat. No spices sauses or kitchen salt. But other then that anything you can eat
What is a 'cooking island'?
an area in the kitchen (an island as its in the middle surrounded by floor space) which has everything which is needed to cook (cooker, hobs, saucepans,spices, ingredients)
