Pretzel Salt Saves you Money.
Recycled Pretzel Bag Salt
Yes, for some of us this is necessary.
Every day, just when I think that things are improving... something else pops up that keeps me up all night trying to think of something that can stretch our dollars a little bit more.
Actually, my husband came up with this idea. One day, I found his empty bag of pretzels near my spice cabinet. I was about to throw the bag out, when he stopped me. He said that he wanted to add the salt in the bag to a pot of soup that he was going to make, later that day.
I'm not a pretzel or potato chip eater, but my husband needs a few extra calories because he gets so much exercise with his job and takes off weight in the spring and summer. He munches some of those snacks while watching TV.
I usually put some of the pretzels in a bowl and give him a nice beverage to drink. I feel better that no human hands were in that bag so the salt is safe to use after the bag is empty. We also buy small bags so he doesn't over do it.
It's funny, the salt in the empty bags are exactly the amount that is needed in most recipes. Soups taste just right! Fresh vegetables also are flavored with just enough salt from the bag to fit the bill.
With the cost of everything going up each day, I hope, if you can still afford snacks for your family that you will remember this tip and use up that salt at the bottom of the bag... Waste not, want not.
Until we meet again... Francesca27
Green Beans with Garlic, Olive Oil and Salt
Cook Time
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Fresh Green Beans
- 1 small Clove Garlic, Sliced
- 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
- left over Salt, From empty Pretzel Bag
- 1 quart Water
Instructions
- Wash, Drain and remove tips from Green Beans. Place in a 2 quart pot. Add enough water to cover the beans. Bring to a boil and simmer for 3 minutes. Drain the Beans.
- In a bowl add the drained Beans, Sliced Garlic, Olive oil and salt from the empty bag of pretzels. Mix well and serve.