Things to bring up. If we get that 50 MPH wind it will be a ground blizzard, and also hard on electricity power lines. You might think about getting the generators ready just in case during the day. How to use stale bread? Interesting ideas.

image from Old Farmer's Almanac 

image from NOAA 

It is going to be warmer today above freezing temperatures, but the moisture might come as rain.  That I can’t believe with us having all this snow and cold temperatures.  We will get some rain, then tonight the wind starts blowing 50 MPH.  The snow we have is very light so it will be a ground blizzard.  I just read about a warning for power outages as we are in a high-risk area.  This will happen after sunset, if possible, get your generators ready to hook up during the day, and don’t have to do it when it is night out and the wind is blowing with a ground blizzard.  Just saying. Stay safe, stay warm. 
 
Australia family and friends have written that the weather is turning more warmer even hot.  Weather for them on Wed Dec 10 will be high of 68F(20C) Humidity is 85% with dew point at 49F(9C) The weather app I look at says the temperature is 5 degrees below normal.  I will hear from them what their weather is like.  Stay warm or stay cool but stay safe. 

Don’t toss that old loaf! Discover clever and practical ways to use stale bread around your home.  Written By:  Margaret Boyles
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Think stale bread is destined for the compost? Think again! From cleaning up broken glass to softening brown sugar, old bread has a surprising second life. These clever, practical household uses for stale bread prove that even yesterday’s loaf can save the day (and your kitchen).  Make your own bread to enjoy fresh—and save the leftovers for these clever uses!
Household Uses for Stale Bread
Stale white bread works best, but feel free to experiment with other varieties.
 Make a Poultice
Soaking a piece of bread in hot milk is a renowned folk remedy for bringing an unripe boil or pimple to a head. Press the excess liquid from the bread, spread it over the affected area, and cover with a clean cloth. Remove when the bread poultice gets cold. Repeat as necessary.
Remove Splinters and Stings
Soak a piece of bread in cool milk, press out the milk, and apply the bread to the affected area, and bind it with a band-aid or a piece of duct tape for a few hours or overnight.
Prevent Tears While Cutting Onions
Spear a piece of stale bread with your knife and slide it up to the end of the blade near the handle. The bread absorbs most of the “vapors.”
 Collect Slivers of Broken Glass
Reach for a chunk of soft bread after you’ve swept and vacuumed the big shards of a broken glass, and use it to pat down the area to collect those tiny slivers that remain. Wear rubber gloves; dispose of the bread in the trash when you’ve finished.
Clean a Coffee Grinder
Pinch off a three or four small pieces of stale bread, grind them up in your grinder, dump the crumbs, and wipe the inside of the grinder clean.
Clean Oily Fingerprints from Photos
Ball up a slice of stale bread and swipe gently.
Smudges, Crayon, or Pencil Marks on Walls
In a pinch, a ball of stale bread can work. Rub gently—one direction only.
Butter Corn on the Cob
Spread butter on a slice of bread and rub or wrap it around the steaming hot cob. No mess, no wasted butter.
Soften Brown Sugar, Cookies, and Other Baked Goods
Just add a slice of bread to the sugar or baked goods and seal in a metal canister or ceramic jar.
Prevent Strong Cooking Odors
Remove the smell (and most of the taste) from scorched food by adding a slice of bread to the pot and covering it for a few minutes. Likewise, adding a piece of bread on top of broccoli, cabbage, or other strong veggies as they steam will keep the odors from escaping into the kitchen air.
Remove Grease
When cooking greasy foods, add a chunk or two of bread to the pan or boiler pan to absorb the grease.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you use moldy bread for cleaning or household purposes?
No! If your bread has visible mold or smells off, toss it out immediately. Mold spores can spread easily and aren’t safe to handle. Stick with stale, dry bread, not spoiled bread.
How long does stale bread last for household use?
When stored in a cool, dry place, stale bread can last up to two weeks before it becomes too brittle. For longer use, freeze slices and thaw as needed for cleaning or other household hacks.
Can you use whole-grain or homemade bread for these tips?
Yes, but plain white bread tends to work best—it’s soft, absorbent, and less likely to leave crumbs behind. Still, experiment with what you have on hand.
https://www.almanac.com/household-uses-stale-bread
Till next time this is Becky Litterer, Becky’s Greenhouse, Dougherty Iowa [email protected]  641-794-3337  cell 641-903-9365  Beckysgreenhouse.com  Facebook Becky Kerndt Litterer or Becky’s Greenhouse