Kitchen

[house_cat]

I'm not sure if this was my own idea or if someone previously posted it, but it's worth repeating.

I purchase shower caps at the Dollar Tree. They are 8 for $1.25 and I use them to cover bowls or plates that don't need to be airtight.  I especially like them when I'm proofing dough.  Most times they aren't contaminated in any way and I can reuse them several times.

The bowl pictured is quite small, but they stretch far enough to cover all of my largest bowls, plates and vessels.

[kittyloo]

I also use these when cooking. This last year, I have been losing my hair by the handful. Just tying it back is not enough. Don't ask me how I know. Lol. These are the only way I can be sure a stray hair doesn't end up in the food.

[loriqvc]

Also from Dollar Tree, I use the multi-size covers that are made for food storage:

[Kachina624]

@house_cat.  Good idea, thanks.

[RespectLife]

My Mom used to order these back in the 50's from Carrol Wright!

[house_cat]

@kittyloo 

Good for you!  Nothing grosses me out like hair in the kitchen.  A pet peeve of mine is when the TV chefs or cooking show hosts have their hair hanging down.

[house_cat]

@loriqvc 

Thanks for the tip. I've never seen those.

[Danky2]

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@house_cat wrote:

@loriqvc 

Thanks for the tip. I've never seen those.

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Thanks ! NOTHING bothers me more than chefs and contestants have hair hanging everywhere.....it is so unsanitary and gag worthy. 

[Nightowlz]

No that it's been advertised I'm sure the usage & price will get changed? LOL!!!

[Sage04]

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@loriqvc wrote:

Also from Dollar Tree, I use the multi-size covers that are made for food storage:

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@loriqvc  I've been using these for years but a different Brand. I like the different sizes. They beat covering the items with aluminum foil and they are also air thight because there is a size for each container, plate, bowl, mugs and so on and so on.

I still have a few left but will check Dollar Tree.

I would not use regular shower caps to cover anything that contains food.