Coin in a Cup to the Rescue

You might be wondering how a coin in a cup can indicate if your food is safe. Sheila Pulanco Russell explained this life hack on her Facebook for those who might need to evacuate their homes. “For those of you that are evacuating from the coast,” she wrote. “I just heard a great tip. It’s called the one cup tip. You put a cup of water in your freezer. Freeze it solid and then put a quarter on top of it and leave it in your freezer.“