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9 Unusual Uses for Eggshells

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The next time you’re making omelets, don’t toss your shells. Eggshells have nearly as many uses as the eggs themselves. Here are a few ways to get the most from your eggs. Put them on your face To restore a youthful glow to your skin, pulverize clean, dried eggshells with a mortar and pestle. Mix the powder with some egg white and spread on your skin. Allow the mixture to dry before washing it off. Clean your house with them Ground eggshells make a wonderful (and nontoxic!) abrasive for those tough-to-clean pots, pans, and thermoses. Mix them with a little soapy water for a powerful clean. Unclog your drains Keep a few ground eggshells in your kitchen sink strainer. They trap additional solids and when they slowly break down, they will help to naturally clean your pipes on their way out. Fertilize your garden Eggshells are rich in calcium and other minerals that help your garden thrive. Crush eggshells into tiny pieces and use them as compost. Clear up your skin Drop an eg...

HOW TO MAKE SUGAR

Instructions 1 Buy sugar cane from a retailer, such as Fresh Sugar Cane in California. Most vendors perform a preliminary wash before putting the cane out to sell, but you want it to be free from clinging dirt before you cook it. 2 Wash the sugar cane for several minutes with running water. Press the sugar cane repeatedly with large rollers. 3 Boil and cook the resulting liquid and allow the water to evaporate. Get rid of the dirty foam that accumulates on the top of the syrup. 4 Discard the fibrous product left over and pour the resulting syrup into a large pan to cook further. Continue boiling until crystals occur. The result is raw sugar that is brown in color. 5 Dry the sugar in a dryer that uses hot air. After it is dry, blow cool air over it for several days. Read more:  http://www.ehow.com/how_2267326_make-sugar-from-sugar-cane.html#ixzz2ZsI5rwjX