Thursday, March 25, 2010

Tips

To wipe crayon marks off a wall, apply toothpaste and let set about 15
minutes, and wipe off with a damp cloth.

Tips

Thaw fish filets in milk. The milk absorbs the "frozen" taste and adds a
"fresh caught" taste.


Tips

Brandy Substitute-Water, white grape juice, apple cider or apple juice,
diluted peach or apricot syrups. Substitute equal amounts of liquid


Tips

Air, heat, and light will cause olive oil to turn rancid, so it should be
stored in a cool place in an airtight container. Store at a temperature of
14 degrees C. or 57 degrees F.


Tips

Use Milk instead of water when making pie crust. It will never be hard or dry


Tips

Keep knives sharp. A sharp knife is safer than a dull one because it
requires less pressure in cutting. The knife will not slip as easily and
your hand will not tire as quickly.


Tips

When squeezing a lemon, first roll the lemon around on your work surface with your hands to start releasing some of the juices or you can place it in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Then cut the lemon in half and squeeze cut side up so the seeds don’t get into what you’re doing. You can also stick a fork in the lemon to help squeeze without getting all the seeds everywhere.