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From: bren
Date: 09-12-2003, 09:16 AM (1 of 4)
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I have some neck bags I made to fill with rice for heating pads...I'm wondering what else I could fill them with? I'm concerned the rice might cause bugs!!! Thanks 
Bren:
Don't let anyone ...Live Rent Free In Your Head |
User: bren
Member since: 11-30-2002 Total posts: 489 
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From: dmoses
Date: 09-12-2003, 10:35 AM (2 of 4)
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Hi Bren, I think if you microwave it right away(maybe twice, for good measure:wink  , it would probably kill anything that may be in there. I read recently that feed corn(for deer) is a good alternative to rice, since rice tends to go rancid after a while. Also, avoid anything that may have oils in it(e.g. certain seeds like flax) as they can be a fire hazard. Take care,
Donna |
User: dmoses
Member since: 02-22-2002 Total posts: 964 
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From: stitchmd
Date: 09-12-2003, 03:59 PM (3 of 4)
| I think if you put the rice in the freezer for a few days it would kill any eggs waiting to hatch. I freeze my flour and take it out if I need room for something else. It never gets bugs even if it just stays in its paper bag for months. |
User: stitchmd
Member since: 02-25-2003 Total posts: 226 |
From: Mother in Law
Date: 09-12-2003, 11:35 PM (4 of 4)
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What about beans Bren. Martha bakes them all the time over and over to keep a pie crust from bubbling up when baking one empty. They might work. susie |
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