Not all are kitchen tips, but I found this list helpful -
Sonia
10 USES FOR NEWSPAPER, from "Real Simple" magazine, Written by Rachel Hardage
http://www.realsimple.com/ ........
1. Deodorize food containers. Stuff a balled-up piece of newspaper into a lunch box or thermos, seal it, and let sit overnight
2. Ripen tomatoes. Wrap them individually and leave them out at room temperature.
3. Pack delicate items. Wrap frames and figurines with several pieces of newspaper, then crumple the remaining sections to fill extra space in the box.
4. Wipe away tough streaks on glass. Use newspaper with cleaning fluid to clean mirrors and windows.
5. Preserve antique glass. Some older frames have finishes on the glass that can be damaged by cleaning solutions. Remove smudges by rubbing with newspaper dipped in a solution of one part white vinegar and one part warm water. Let air-dry.
6. Dry shoes. Place crumpled paper in them overnight.
7. Wrap gifts. Use the comics to wrap a child's birthday gift, or try the wedding announcements for an engagement gift.
8. Create a home for slushy snow boots. During the winter, keep a pile of newspaper near the entryway. When your little snowmen and -women come home, they can toss their winter wear onto the newspaper instead of creating puddles on the floor.
10. Keep the refrigerator vegetable drawer dry and free of smells. Line the bottom with newspaper.
We have been using the #9 tip in our own garden. Check my food and garden blog
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We used newspapers in the Boyscouts to make fire starters.
Janet, something they don't mention here, but I used to do when I lived in SC and had fireplaces. Roll up your newspapers really tight....as tight as you can and make 'logs'. They are great for the fireplace and saves on chopping wood or having to buy wood.
Melissa, I know I have used it inside regular shoes and they do absorb a lot of moisture
I line the bottom of my trash can witha folded newspaper and throw out the paper every now and then a trick I learned from my mom, keeps the bottom of the trash clean and free of smells....:)
Another trick is if you are laying down a stone walkway a simple way to do that is to place newspapers under the stones wet it down and place stones on top it is soposta stop grass from growing in between the rocks
You missed wrapping your fish and chips.
BTW, do you have a good recipe or brand of malted vinegar you use for the fish?
I use it when I'm painting, staining or glueing anything also.
This trick came from a friend of mine....For years I used to carry an old blanket in the trunk of the car....just in case. Well it eventually rotted from being carried around like that for so long. I replaced it with several newspapers that can be easily bundled and compacted flat so that they take up very little space. The newspaper would keep me just as warm, if not warmer than that old blanket in an emergency and can be used for kneeling on to change a flat tire or to help start a good fire or block the car windows if needed.
William, use $9 in your garden!
Marsha, nice to have an unlimited supply without stacking them at home!
Dee, that is a great idea.......unfortunately I can't grow celery here....wish I could.
Thank you!