A busy kitchen can feel warm and welcoming, but some everyday habits can create avoidable safety risks. One example is hanging a tea towel over the oven door handle. Because ovens and stovetops become very hot during normal cooking, towels should be kept away from burners, flames, grease, and hot cookware.<\/p>\n
Loose fabric can gradually heat up or become caught on clothing, cookware, or someone passing by. If a towel pulls on a hot pan, it could lead to a spill or dropped dish. A safer approach is to keep towels on a sturdy hook attached to a cabinet or another cool, convenient location. A clean folded towel on a safe counter or an apron with a pocket can also work well.<\/p>\n
For an easy appetizer, slow-cooker meatballs are another simple option. Combine 32 ounces of frozen meatballs with 12 ounces each of grape jelly and chili sauce, then cook according to the package and slow-cooker instructions until the meatballs are thoroughly heated. For a different flavor, grape jelly can be replaced with cranberry sauce or apricot preserves.<\/p>\n
Small changes can make a kitchen both safer and more organized. Keeping towels away from heat takes only a few extra seconds but can reduce the chance of an unnecessary accident. The next time you reach for a tea towel, choose a cool, designated spot instead of hanging it from the oven handle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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