This is the time of year when family meals become a little fancier and guests stop by with greater frequency. If you’re the type to bring out the actual silver for Holiday meals, you’ll most likely find yourself staring down the barrel of some serious silver cleaner. Stop! There’s an eco-alternative that’s chemical free and extra fast. Begin by boiling a kettle of water. As your water boils, find a pan or pot big enough to hold your silver pieces, then line the bottom of the pan with aluminum foil. Arrange your silver in the pan so that each piece is touching the aluminum. When the water has come to a boil, gently pour it over your silver in the pan until it completely cover each piece. Sprinkle in a tablespoon of baking soda and wait a few minutes. A watched pot may never boil, but the tarnish will vanish from your silver right before your eyes. After a few minutes carefully drain the water from the pot, rinse your silver and carefully dry each piece. Shiny, good-as-new silver is yours to use for Holiday entertaining. Bon apetit!