Welcome to the Cafe

Come on in.  Look around. Sit a spell.  There is quite a bit of information here,  the idea is to help you simplify your life.  Have questions or comments you’ve come to the right place.

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The Starter Set

The starter set includes covers for the most common & popular sized US cans – 1 each size: Extra Large 4″ (whole tomatoes, yams); Medium 3-3/8″ (tuna, baked beans, soup); Small 3″ (fruits, vegetables); Extra Small 2-5/8″ (condensed soup, chilies). $7:15 Buy Now

It Finally Happened

I was getting something out of the fridge, one thing snagged another, and -crash- out flew a half full can of spaghetti-o’s. My heart sank as it hit the lid first and bounced. Then nothing. Nothing but a can on the floor with a very secure lid on it. I’m so happy.

Refrigeration Times

A good rule of thumb when refrigerating leftovers, including canned food, is 4 days. Below is a rudimentary chart about opened, canned foods.  If you know some that I’ve missed please comment.

Wish List

Today someone asked if we could have a lid for the bottom of a shaving-cream can to eliminate the rust-ring on the tub. There are 2 sizes of shaving-cream, a small & a large. What do you think?