Don’t put the scoop away just because it’s too cool for ice-cream. Here are five ways an ice-cream scoop can come in handy on a
rainy day.

Make butter balls: At your next large family gathering, scoop out big globes of butter or margarine to serve to your guests. A smaller scoop, or melon baller, can create individual-sized balls of butter.

Repot a houseplant: Does dirt scatter everywhere when you are repotting houseplants? An ice-cream scoop is the perfect way to add potting mix to the new pot without making a mess.

Scoop meatballs and cookie dough: If you want uniform-sized meatballs every time, use an ice-cream scoop to measure out the perfect balls. This method works well for cookies, too. Dip the scoop into the dough and plop the ball on the biscuit tray. You’ll end up with biscuits all the same size — no tiffs over which is the largest.

Plant seeds: If you’re out in the garden faced with a plot of earth that needs seeding, turn to your kitchen drawer for help. An ice-cream scoop will make equal-sized planting holes for seeds for your future harvest. — www.readersdigest.ca