Pots, pans, and utensils might be a few things that come to mind when you think of kitchen essentials, but there’s one item in your kitchen that’s not getting the credit it deserves — tea towels. Yep, more than just for drying dishes, tea towels can be used for so much more.<\/p>\n
Check out all the ways you can use it below.<\/p>\n
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\nWhether you’re baking a breakfast casserole or need to keep your bread rolls warm before guests come over, keep your baked goods warm by simply placing a tea towel on top of the dish to keep the heat trapped.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Tea towels can add a decorative touch to your home as a placement, napkins, or even hung over your sink. We love the\u00a0Simply Whimsical\u00a0Tea Towels<\/a><\/strong>, which feature a playful gray chevron print that’s sure to inspire you and your guests every time you step into your home.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Yes, we’re talking about your leafy veggies! After rinsing\u00a0your lettuce, bell peppers, or any other greens, lay it out flat and roll it up in a tea towel. Then gently pat it dry and unroll the towel. By doing so, your greens will remain crispy and unbroken before you make your salad.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Sometimes clunky or oversized oven mitts make it difficult to grip a baking pan safely. Use a tea towel instead to help you grab onto the pan tightly while protecting yourself from a burn. Fold the towel in half to create an extra protective layer.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>We’ve all been centimeters away from slicing our fingers open while cutting veggies or meat. Well, you can use a tea towel to keep the cutting board in place. Simply place a damp tea towel underneath your cutting board to prevent it from sliding all over your kitchen counter.<\/p>\n