Helpful Tips - The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

DEAR HELOISE: My problem is that my glasses come out of the dishwasher with a white film on them.

I've tried different soaps, but they always look the same. Now I wash my glasses by hand. Any tips you can offer to get rid of cloudy glasses?

– Joe M., La Mirada, California.

DEAR READER: The two main causes of cloudy glasses are hard water or abrasive cleaners and scouring pads. If your glasses are made of lead crystal, you may have permanently damaged them.

However, if the cloudiness is due to hard water, you will need to purchase a good quality stain remover, which is usually available online or at a cleaning supply store where professional cleaners buy their products.

DEAR HELOISE: Reprint a recipe you have for a vegetable soup that includes beer and cheese.

--Lucy W., Vail, Colo.

DEAR READER: Here is the recipe.

Heloise soup

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

^2/3 _cup chopped yellow onion

2 carrots, washed and thinly sliced

2 cups thinly sliced ​​zucchini

1 cup thinly sliced ​​yellow squash

½ cup corn kernels

½ cup peas

½ cup coarsely chopped red bell pepper

1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 2 teaspoons fresh thyme)

3 tablespoons unbleached flour

4 cups hot milk

1 cup of beer

3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

fresh dill

Melt butter in a saucepan. Add the onion and carrots. Then cover tightly and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the remaining vegetables and thyme. Mix well, cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes.

Dust evenly with flour, then cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly add the hot milk, stirring gently until the milk is incorporated and the mixture thickens. Add the beer.

Cover and cook over low heat until mixture begins to boil, about 5 minutes. Then add the cheese and stir until melted. Season to taste with salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Serve in warm bowls and sprinkle with fresh dill.

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