Flour Sacks - A Retro Alternative for a Sustainable Modern Life

Flour Sacks - Better than Paper Towels

Earlier this morning, I was writing up the recipe for Spinach Portobello Quiche I made for dinner last night and threw in a short homage to flour cloth towels. The more I thought about it, the more I realized how much I use these handy-dandy little items. Yes, they're ideal for rolling out pie crusts and pasta dough, but they also do so much more. They're readily available, reusable, multipurpose and very, very affordable. What's not to love? Here are just a few of the ways I use flour cloths around the house every single day.

Cleaning Closet

Our grandmothers kept their houses spotless without a lot of fake, harmful cleaning products, and we can, too. Put down those air fresheners, chemical cleaners and expensive single-use products. There are cleaning options that are healthier for your family and the planet.