In trying to rid our house of unnecessary plastic and disposable items, we no longer buy plastic wrap. Most of the time, this is no big deal. I use a lot of unbleached recycled waxed paper and parchment paper, both of which I reuse until they basically disintegrate before I put them in the compost pile.But sometimes you just need something a bit more airtight.
Shower caps are the perfect solution.
They are a bit sturdier than plastic wrap without that irritating static cling factor, making them easily hand-washable, and the elastic band helps them seal against a number of sizes and shapes.
They are my favorite for popping over a bowl of rising bread.
My husband goes on a number of business trips a year, and I always remind him to bring home the complimentary shower caps for me to use in the kitchen...
So save some disposable plastic and cover things the old fashioned way.
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That is a brilliant idea... I have sooooo many shower caps for when I dye my hair, I could have totally used it to cover my rising bread... next time:)
ReplyDeletegreat idea! years ago, my aunt purchased some shower cap-type things made for the kitchen in different sizes, and they are so great.
ReplyDeletei didn't know hotels even supplied them anymore...i'll have to keep my eyes open.