BOB wrote:

>
> "Fred/Libby Barclay" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>> I just learned this on another group and thought all you foodies would
>> be interested if you don't already know...I didn't.
>>
>> Do you know that aluminum foil and plastic wrap have little push-in tabs
>> on the end of the box to keep the roll in the box?
>> I don't know how long they've been there, but you would think they would
>> have been on some of their endless commercials before now. I have
>> called those rolls and their boxes ugly names for years.
>>
>> Who knew?
>>
>> Libby
>>
>
> Not all brands have this. But, my Mom showed me this early in my cooking
> days. Right after I opened a new box of aluminum foil, and proceeded to
> watch the roll go clear across the room as I tried to pull out a piece.

Couldn't blame it on the cat, either, I guess.

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