And it’s not for the sake of penny pinching.
These are 13 things youd never find a Southerner throwing out in the kitchen.
UseIvy Odoms hackto make an easy cucumber-onion salad.
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And dont let that last bit of Dijon go to waste either!
The same can be done with the last of a jar of preserves for a fruity vinaigrette.
Youll never catch a Southern throwing out bacon grease, or worse pouring it down the drain.
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Its simply a sin.
Chicken, turkey, and beef bones are also great for making stocks.
Asparagus Rubber Bands
You never know when you might need a few extra rubber bands.
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Theupcycling purposesare endless with these aluminum cansespecially if you keep the lid.
Egg Cartons
Rather than purchasing seed-starting flats, recycle your cardboardegg cartonsfor the task.
you’re free to never have too many!
Takeout Cutlery
Individually wrapped sets of silverware always come in handy.
Packing a lunch on the go?
Toss in a set for convenience.
