Get Your Closet Spring-Ready
Pasta With Turkey and Broccoli
2 Steps for Storing Winter Clothes
The days are growing longer, the sun is shining, and you’re embracing the season! Is your closet as ready for spring as you are?
If you’ve put away your winter clothes, but they aren’t clean, you’re only halfway there. Wool, with its denser weave, is especially susceptible to damage if not stored properly. It’s time to pack away your winter outfits and make room for warm-weather gear. But it’s not enough to simply toss dirty winter clothing into boxes and stash them under your bed. The No. 1 mistake people make when storing seasonal items is failing to properly clean them beforehand. When clothes get put away with food or other stains on them, the fabric is vulnerable to hungry insects. Yes, bugs can smell your ski jacket or favorite cashmere sweater, even after the garments have been stored. If there is food on the clothes, the insect will actually cut the fibers of the material as it’s trying to eat your leftovers. When you wash that garment next winter, the machine cleans it and creates a hole where the insect has damaged the material, and that’s when you end up with moth holes. 1. CLEAN THE ITEMS. As soon as the season is over, bring your winter clothes in for professional cleaning. Once you take your garments home from the cleaners, remove the plastic bags, as these can retain moisture. To store clothing, we recommend large Tupperware bins that are clean and dry. 2. USE CEDAR PRODUCTS. Always store seasonal and seldom-worn clothing with cedar products; moths and other insects do not like the smell. If you have an offseason closet, try lining the shelves with cedar blocks. In addition to fending off pests, always choose a dry place to store your clothes. Leaving clothing in damp conditions (or putting them away wet) can lead to mold and mildew. When you’re looking for a dry cleaner you can trust with your favorite clothes, turn to In the Bag Cleaners. The friendly, welcoming staff and VIP services make this the best place to bring your clothes. To avoid losing your favorite holiday sweater to pesky critters, just follow these two easy steps before you store.
Ingredients
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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3/4 pounds pasta (shells or orecchiette) 2 cups broccoli florets 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound ground turkey
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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Salt
Parmesan cheese
Directions
1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Add broccoli when pasta is 1 minute from done. Drain both and return to pot. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the turkey, garlic, crushed red pepper, and a pinch of salt. Cook while breaking up meat with a wooden spoon for 3–5 minutes. 3. Combine turkey with pasta and broccoli mixture, adding the remaining olive oil as you stir. Serve in bowls topped with Parmesan.
(Recipe inspired by realsimple.com.)
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