Saving Paper Towels When Frying Food

I save a bit on paper towels and the trash they create when I am draining fried foods. Rather than using several layers of paper towels, I first place a few pages of an expired telephone book on the plate, then only one or two towels. I am very careful that the food doesn't touch the telephone book pages. I can make a roll of paper towels last several weeks by doing this.

By Montana Jewel Therapy from Northwestern MT