Rethinking Coffee Filters

I love this article I came across in the latest issue of First magazine. I often have several boxes of coffee filters stashed away in my pantry...and now, thanks to this article, I can use them for much more than just coffee. Some of the many uses include:

1. Use filters to portion out and serve munchies.
2. Layer between china dishes to prevent chips or cracks.
3. A flattened coffee filter can be placed over a dish to prevent food splatters in the microwave.
4. Prevent streaks on windows or glass by using coffee filters - they work just as well - or better than paper towel.
5. Use instead of cheese cloth to drain ricotta or yogurt.
6. Place filters at the bottom of potted plants to keep dirt inside the pot.
7. If pieces of cork make their way into your wine bottle, simply strain the wine through a filter to remove the stray bits.
8. Use coffee filters to prevent paint drips. Simply poke the paint brush through several filters and the paper will catch any accidental drips.