The One Kitchen Scrap I Will Never Throw Away

PLUS: The perfect summer setting for your thermostat, more TV shows of the ‘60s and ‘70s, and more. PLUS: The perfect summer setting for your thermostat, more TV shows of the ‘60s and ‘70s, and more. May 12, 2022 [View Online]( Good morning! While many people simply throw out the bones after enjoying a rotisserie chicken, this is a case where one man’s trash is another man’s treasure! I always keep the chicken bones—find out why in Today’s Good Thing. Also in today’s newsletter, get ready for hot summer weather with a money-saving energy tip. If you’ve ever wished someone would just tell you exactly where to set your thermostat during the summer, consider your wish granted! Jillee TODAY'S GOOD THING The One Kitchen Scrap I Will Never Throw Away [Photos of homemade chicken stock.]( No bones about it—the value of a rotisserie chicken extends well beyond the meat. Whether I get them at Costco or my local grocery store, ready-to-eat rotisserie chickens are one of my favorite ways to fast-track the process of getting dinner on the table. Once I’ve taken the meat off and shredded it, I can use it to make casseroles, enchiladas, burritos, and many other tasty meals. And since it’s a fairly long drive for me to get to Costco, I often buy more than one chicken and freeze the meat to use later. But regardless of when I use the meat, one thing doesn’t change—I never throw out the bones. Instead, I save those in my freezer too and turn them into delicious homemade chicken stock, and today I’ll be showing you exactly how I do it. With the current cost of both gas and groceries, we’re all looking for ways to save money and gas, and making your own chicken stock can help you do both. Not only does it maximize the value of your rotisserie chickens, but it’s also a good way to use parts of veggies and herbs that would otherwise go to waste. You can use homemade chicken stock as a flavorful base for soups, gravy, casseroles, and more. And since you’re making it yourself, you have full control over what goes into it, making it easy to avoid allergens, use less salt, or make any other adjustments. Check out my guide to turning rotisserie chicken scraps into homemade chicken stock at the link below (and get tips for storing and using it too!) [The One Kitchen Scrap I Will Never Throw Away ➜]( Related • [20 Quick Recipes You Can Make With Rotisserie Chicken]( • [How To Make Homemade Chicken (Or Veggie) Stock The Lazy Way]( ⚡️QUICK TIPS⚡️ • This versatile two-ingredient “beauty mash” can do everything from heal dry skin to tame unruly eyebrows. [Read more ➜]( • These 9 uses for flour might surprise you, like the fact that you can use it to clean up grimy packs of playing cards. [Read more ➜]( • Wondering how to clean all the nooks and crannies of your Instant Pot? Check out my deep cleaning tutorial here. [Read more ➜]( WHY DIDN’T I THINK OF THAT? This Freezer Hack Keeps Water Cold All Day [A photo of a water bottle being filled with water.]( Use this tip to enjoy ice-cold water for hours and hours, even during the heat of the summer. While I love the way my vacuum-insulated steel cup keeps water and other drinks cold for hours on end, I realize a cup like this isn't the most practical choice for everyone. They’re larger and heavier than other types of reusable bottles, making them too cumbersome for people who are frequently on the move. Plastic water bottles, on the other hand, are lightweight and easy to toss in a bag, but they don’t keep water cold nearly as long. Luckily, there’s a simple trick you can use to keep a plastic water bottle ice-cold water for hours, even when it's hot out! Before bed, fill your water bottle about halfway full of water, then put the lid on and place it on its side in your freezer. In the morning, fill the rest of the bottle with water, and you'll have cold water all day thanks to your giant, slow-melting ice cube. SAVE MONEY Set Your Thermostat For Savings This Summer [A photo of a thermostat.]( Here’s the magic number that will keep everyone comfortable without running up your power bill. When it comes to heating and cooling, balancing your physical comfort and financial comfort is the name of the game. So if you’ve been wondering where to set your thermostat once hot summer temperatures set in, you'll be happy to hear the experts have provided an answer! According to energy provider Direct Energy, setting your thermostat at 78°F (25.5°C) during the summer should keep everyone relatively comfortable while keeping your energy usage (and, by extension, your power bill) at a reasonable level. If you want to go a step further, the US Department of Energy recommends setting the temperature even higher overnight and at times when your home is unoccupied. (Keep in mind that whenever you have pets in the house, you should keep the temperature below 82°F/28°C.) With a smart thermostat, you can set up your thermostat to make adjustments like these automatically so you save money without lifting a finger. Learn more about smart thermostats in [my post about smart home devices]( (they’re #3 in the list). JILLEE'S PICK More Of My Favorite ‘60s And ‘70s TV Shows [Photos from the TV shows ]( It’s time for another round of some of my favorite TV shows that I remember watching as a kid. I shared the last batch on [April 2](, and I’ve got a few more memorable picks to share today. • [Hogan’s Heroes]( (1965-71). This quintessential "spoof" depicted the attempts of American POWs to sabotage the Nazis from inside a prison camp during WWII. The bumbling Colonel Klink and easily manipulated Sergeant Schultz were brilliantly funny—no baby boomer could forget his famous refrain: "I know nothing!" • [Mission: Impossible]( (1966-73). I always loved the opening scene when handsome Peter Graves would retrieve the briefing materials for the mission and the tape would disappear in a cloud of smoke. The elaborate plans they used to bring the bad guys to justice helped make this one of the best spy series in TV history. • [That Girl]( (1966-71). I was obsessed with any show about a young woman living on her own while pursuing a career in the “big city.” (This and The Mary Tyler Moore Show clearly made an impression given my eventual career in TV news!) That Girl was bright, funny, and innocent, and I look back on it with fondness. • [The Flying Nun]( (1967-70). This show starred Sally Field as Sister Bertrille, the titular nun who achieved flight through a combination of her nun's habit, her low weight, and the correct atmospheric conditions. While the premise was admittedly outrageous, the show itself was surprisingly funny and had a lot of heart. • [Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In]( (1967-73). I remember watching this show when my parents weren't around, because many of the sketches and gags were a bit “off-color,” as my parents would say! This proto-SNL variety series helped launch the careers of Goldie Hawn, Richard Dawson, and Steve Martin. ASK JILLEE How To Save Newsletters And Find Specific Tips Anonymous had a question about accessing old newsletters: "Is there a way to go back to previous emails? I wanted to go back to the posting about how to use orange peels for cleaning. How can I do that?" I found this question in feedback submitted by a newsletter reader, but since our feedback submission form is anonymous, I don’t know which reader asked the question or how to contact them! But it’s a very good question, and one I’m sure other people have too, so I thought I’d answer it here in a special edition of Ask Jillee. Option #1: Save Or Mark The Email The tip about using orange peels for cleaning appeared in [Quick Tips on April 21](. So if you were reading the newsletter that day and thought to yourself, “I’d like to revisit this tip later,” one way to make that easier would be to add a special label to the email or move it to a special folder. The method will vary depending on your email platform and device, but here are some links that may point you in the right direction: • [Create labels to organize Gmail]( • [Move email into folders in Yahoo Mail]( • [Organize email in Mail on iPhone]( Option #2: Search The OGT Website If you want to revisit a tip from a newsletter you didn’t save, you may be able to find it using the search bar on the [One Good Thing by Jillee website](. Click on the magnifying glass in the upper right corner (or tap the menu button on mobile) to bring up the search field, then type in what you’re looking for and hit enter. I typed in “orange peels for cleaning” and my blog post “[How To Make Concentrated Orange Oil For Cleaning](” popped right up! 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