Vinegar (for Paint-Hardened Brushes) 1  1. Soak the brush in vinegar for an hour. 2  2. Place the brush in an old pot and cover it with vinegar. 3  3. Bring the vinegar to a boil on the stove.  4. Remove the brush and let it 1  cool. 5. Comb the brush bristles.  6. Rinse the 1  brush. 7. Repeat as necessary.  8. Let the brush dry.
Herb Garlic Oil. This is a basic garlic oil that can be used as a dipping sauce for bread, the oil half of an Italian vinaigrette, or as the base for Mediterranean-style cooking.
Coconut oil can be used in both cooking and baking, with both sweet and savory foods. Use it to sautÃ© greens and other vegetables, drizzle it over popcorn, or bake with it. I especially love using it when I make granola as well as spicy curries. You can also use it to season cast iron pans and wood cutting boards.