REUSING CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE Dear Heloise: Since I live alone and don’t have to cook much, I eat a lot of frozen (healthy) meals. I save the plastic containers after I clean them and use them as various storage containers in my bathroom and home office. They are great for lipstick and makeup brushes, and they can be stored in drawers or cupboards and easily keep the counters and desktops clear. — Caroline Reid, Bakersfield, California LIQUOR SUBSTITUTES Dear Readers: You might occasionally come across a recipe that calls for liquor. If you do not have any on hand, here are a few things you …