1.   The walls and ceilings were black, and the sole illumination was provided by black candles set in empty cat food cans.

2.   Some recipes in the book require other containers such as empty food cans for a tubular effect.

3.   Line both the empty food cans with greased non-stick paper.

4.   The octopus body is made from a tubular cake, achieved by baking cake mixture in an empty food can.

5.   Save-a-Can banks accept all metal tins including drink, food and pet food cans.

6.   Coasters or empty cat food cans are placed under easel legs to keep them from sinking in the snow.

7.   Lead, once commonly used in house paint and gasoline and as solder in food cans, has particularly damaging effects on the nervous system and blood.

8.   Only the wind dances past the ragged blankets and emptied food cans on the floor.