Kitchen Tips & Tricks

[SleepyHead]

To crisp soggy potato chips or pretzels, heat in a microwave
for 15-30 seconds; let stand for 2 minutes.


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[SleepyHead]

If a recipe calls for 1 cup corn syrup, you may substitute 3/4 cup
granulated sugar plus 1/2 cup water without a noticeable difference.


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[SleepyHead]

If a recipe calls for 1 cup self-rising flour, you may substitute
1 cup all-purpose flour plus 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
and 1/4 teaspoon salt without a noticeable difference.


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[SleepyHead]

You can usually substitute fruit juice in equal quantities in a
recipe
that calls for a liqueur without an appreciable change in taste.


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[SleepyHead]

To plump raisins or other dried fruit, soak them in liquid
until they almost return to their natural state.


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[SleepyHead]

To blanch almonds, drop shelled nuts into boiling water,
remove pan from heat and let stand for 2 minutes. Drain
and peel off the skins.


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[SleepyHead]

To make your own bread crumbs, bake bread slices at
200 F degrees until dry (about 10 minutes), then process
in a food processor with a metal blade.


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[SleepyHead]

One pound of all purpose flour is the same as 4 cups of
sifted flour.


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[SleepyHead]

To ripen tomatoes put them in a shallow box or bowl and
slip into a brown paper bag. Close the end and leave at
room temperature.


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[SleepyHead]

To make extra-light, airy pancakes, separate the eggs and
mix the yolks into the batter first. After everything else has
been added, beat the whites until stiff and fold them in last.


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[SleepyHead]

For more flavorful rice, substitute chicken broth, beef broth,
consomme, or undiluted tomato juice for the water.


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[SleepyHead]

Never fill a pressure cooker with more food than half its
capacity if the contents are mainly liquid, or two-thirds if the
contents are mainly solid.

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[SleepyHead]

To test the freshness of fish make sure its eyes are bulging,
its gills are reddish, the scales are adhering firmly to the skin,
and the flesh is firm to the touch.

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[SleepyHead]

Crumb crusts need not be baked before filling, but if used
unbaked, they must be chilled thoroughly before adding the
filling or the crust will disintegrate.


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[SleepyHead]

To freeze a frosted cake, put it in the freezer without any
wrapping. Once it has frozen, wrap it and replace. This
keeps the frosting from sticking to the wrapping.


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[SleepyHead]

When you defrost your freezer, wipe the sides with glycerin
(available at drug stores). The ice will come off easier next
time you defrost.

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[SleepyHead]

If your coffee tastes bitter, put two or three cardamom
pods into the pot while it is brewing.

Or, sprinkle a dash of salt across the top of the grounds before brewing.

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[SleepyHead]

Before frying onions, pour boiling water over them then
pat dry; they fry faster this way.


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[SleepyHead]

For non-alcoholic versions of your favorite drinks,
substitute orange juice for the rum.


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[SleepyHead]

For biscuits with soft sides, place them in the baking
pan with their sides barely touching.


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[SleepyHead]

The most convenient place for yeast bread to rise is
the inside of a switched-off oven with the light on.


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[SleepyHead]

Beer batter will fry crispier and lighter if allowed to stand
awhile before mixing. This gives the flour granules time to
soften and absorb the liquid.


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[SleepyHead]

It's a cinch to retrieve all the grated citrus rind from the core
of the grater if you brush it out with a pastry brush.

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[SleepyHead]

When measuring shredded cheese, let it fall lightly into the
measuring cup - do not pack firmly. One pound shredded
cheese equals four cups.


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[SleepyHead]

One of the best remedies for an insect bite is a Rolaid.
Crush it, mix it with a little water to make a paste, put it
on the bite, and within a few seconds the itch is gone.
It's great for chiggers, too!!

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[SleepyHead]

Vodka can be used for preserving diced fresh ginger in
your refrigerator. Peel and chop fresh ginger, put in a jar,
top it off with vodka. The ginger will last up to one year
in your refrigerator.

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[SleepyHead]

To cure dandruff use apple cider vinegar. Pour it straight
onto the hair, massage into your scalp and let it dry for a
few minutes. Wash your hair thoroughly and repeat daily
till the dandruff disappears.

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[SleepyHead]

Eat 10-12 almonds, the equivalent of two aspirins, for a
migraine headache. Almonds are far less likely to upset
the stomach.

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[SleepyHead]

To ease toothache or other mouth pain, make a tea by
boiling 5 grams of fresh peppermint in 1 cup water and
adding a little salt.

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[SleepyHead]

To lighten hair, use 1/4 cup chopped fresh rhubarb to 2
cups boiling water. Cool; strain; apply as a rinse.

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[SleepyHead]

When cooking with garlic cloves, pierce each one with
a toothpick before dropping into pot. This makes them
easy to retrieve.

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[SleepyHead]

Large tuna fish cans can be used to bake small pumpkin
breads or carrot cakes for gifts. Great size, great shape.

I suggest washing those cans thoroughly first!!

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[SleepyHead]

To achieve well drained poached eggs (and prevent soggy
toast) use a potato masher instead of an egg slicer to remove
the eggs from the pan of water.

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[SleepyHead]

A cup of vinegar kept in a room absorbs the cigarette odor.
(I am going to try this and report back to you.)

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[SleepyHead]

You can save time marinating chicken, steak, etc. by simply placing
the meat in a freezer bag, pour in your favorite marinating item and
toss in the freezer. The meat is already seasoned by the time it's
thawed out and no dishes dirtied.


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[SleepyHead]

Add 1/4 cup honey to bath water for a fragrant skin
softening bath.

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[SleepyHead]

Adding a pinch of baking powder to powdered sugar
icing will help it stay moist and not crack.

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[SleepyHead]

A daily serving of fresh fish or fish oil capsules helps
to give relief of arthritis and other aches and pains.

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[SleepyHead]

Hard to clean socks can be soaked in boiling water with a
slice of lemon, then washed as usual.

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[SleepyHead]

Spray the inside of an empty mayonnaise jar white. Store it
in the refrigerator as a hiding place for money or valuables.

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[SleepyHead]

To save on hand soap, stock up when it's on sale, then unwrap
each bar before storing. This allows the bars to dry out and
become harder, which makes them last longer when used.

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[SleepyHead]

To keep grass from growing in between bricks or sidewalk
blocks, sprinkle the spaces with salt.

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[**DONOTDELETE**]

A favorite Chinese dish is baked ice. Here's how to make it:
1) Roll a piece a ice in flour.
2) Put it over a fire.
3) Eat it--quickly.

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"Say you don't love him, my salamander"--
Paul McCartney, "Getting Closer"

[SleepyHead]

To save money on your food bill, look down. Less
costly items are often on bottom shelves, whereas
more expensive ones are placed at eye level.

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[SleepyHead]

Refrigerated apples last up to 10 times longer than
those left at room temperature. To prevent apples
from speeding up the ripening process of other
items in your produce drawer, store them in a
plastic bag.

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[SleepyHead]

Sew buttons on children's clothing with dental floss
or fishing line. They'll last much longer.

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[SleepyHead]

When a recipe calls for wine, do not use what is
called "Cooking Wine" They contain salt and
flavorings. Use a wine that you would like to drink.

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[SleepyHead]

Utilising these little pieces of soap that are always
left over. Add a little glycerine and mash them up
with a little warm water and you will have a liquid
soap that is gentle and economical.

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[SleepyHead]

To bring back the fluffiness in bed pillows, put them
in the clothes dryer. The warm air does wonders in
just a few minutes.

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[SleepyHead]

To clean a candle stand, especially a glass one,
place it in the deep freezer for one hour. The wax
will chip off more easily.

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[SleepyHead]

Use bread to pick up fragments of broken glass.

(Actually, I use a damp paper towel.)

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[Lynner]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By SleepyHead:


(Actually, I use a damp paper towel.)

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
So do I.
Sleepy, where do you get your tips from? I know many of these, but I've been learning some new ones, too.


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[Lynner]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By SleepyHead:
To bring back the fluffiness in bed pillows, put them
in the clothes dryer. The warm air does wonders in
just a few minutes.

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>It also helps if you throw in two tennis balls. Buy some to keep in your laundry room for this purpose.

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[SleepyHead]

Oh, I'm a magpie... I gather up all kinds of junk... I love to surf the net. I'll go to a search engine, type in something I'm interested in (whether it be a long time interest, or a quickie info type thing), and I'll scour the offerings. If I like what I find, I'll bookmark it. If I go back, I keep the bookmark. After a month, I'll get rid of it if I never got into going back to the site. When I find something I really want to share, that's what I do - share. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

I'm insane about bits of trivia... I would love to be able to go to school without any other worries, just because I love learning about new things.

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[SleepyHead]

For those of you who prefer a thicker soup, try adding a vegetable or
rice puree to your soup to act as a thickening agent and flavor
enhancer. Just add cooked rice or vegetables to a food processor with
a little broth and puree until smooth. Add the puree to your soup and
continue to cook until soup has thickened. Cooked potatoes will also
work as a thickener when pureed.


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[SleepyHead]

You can achieve a lighter batter when preparing foods by
using liquids with carbonation instead of the water or milk
in many recipes. Beer is great for full-flavored foods
because it also adds a little flavor of its own. Use it in
batters for fish and onion rings. Foods like vegetable
fritters are best when club soda replaces some of liquids
in the batter.



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[SleepyHead]

Dry-roasted peanuts are an excellent source of magnesium,
niacin, and potassium, and a good source of zinc, copper,
thiamine, and phosphorus; high in fiber, they also contain
pantothenic acid, iron, and vitamin B6.


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[SleepyHead]

Homemade soups don't have to be an all day chore anymore! Cook a
little extra of your favorite Indian Harvest rice for dinner and make
a quick and delicious homemade soup the next day. Just add the rice
and your favorite vegetables to a chicken or vegetable broth and
soup's on! Chicken, turkey, beef and pork are also all great
additions to your soup.


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[SleepyHead]

The residue of commercial detergents can stay in clothes for as many as four washes in plain water before being completely removed. Chances are that if you forget to add detergent for one load, there will be enough residue to do the job.


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[SleepyHead]

About the above post - I'm not sure about this one.

However, a couple of weeks ago, after http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/cat.gif did the laundry, the little cats "forgot" to hang it up... I had to make an emergency trip to the laundry room to fluff/dewrinkle my working clothes. I inadvertantly dried a load of used laundry, as well... I couldn't tell when I got back home with the clothes which was the basket my horrified little cats said were "dirty!!!"

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[SleepyHead]

When we first moved into this apartment 6 years ago, I had literally boxes of Carpet Fresh-type carpet deodorizers left and now no carpet to use it on.

One day, my Mom called to say she was coming over. It had been raining heavily for days, and since we're both rather heavy smokers, there was a most uninviting odour in the air. I took one of those boxes of deodorizer, had the girls quickly take out the trash and put new liners in, and I sprinkled the deodorizer in the bottoms of the liners... Since almost every room in our house has it's own trash can, the house smelt better immediately!

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[SleepyHead]

Got a picky landlord? He really hates that stack of boxes in the corner of your bedroom, and you can't afford to rent a storage unit? He's coming over and you forgot to decorate those boxes or hide them? Buy a roll of contact shelf paper (lots of designs available), place one end of the roll under the edge of the bottom box, and roll up and over... jam the rest of the roll between the top box and the wall.

After his visit, you can now use the contact paper to actually cover your boxes...

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[SleepyHead]

Oops, another visit from your picky landlord is imminent, and you don't have time to scour the rings and drip pans on the one and only burner you ever use... Drag out a stew pot, and start some spaghetti sauce...

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[SleepyHead]

Quick shine your chrome faucets with a dry paper towel and some elbow grease... You gotta at least wipe off any residue, first.

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[SleepyHead]

You've used ammonia and vinegar to thoroughly clean your house... but the odour is really unbecoming. Take a little potpourri and set it to simmer in water on one of your more unused burners in the kitchen. Spritz a spray deodorant or cologne in each of the other rooms, or sprinkle powdered deodorizer or detergent in the trash cans in each room. No trash can in this room? Sprinkle it under the bed/sofa/chest/desk or behind the door where it won't be seen.

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[SleepyHead]

It took ages and some really foul smelling cleansers to clean the bathroom, and you have company coming... Flush the toilet again, and pour in a cup of pine cleaner (yes, the same cleaner that wasn't strong enough to do the job itself will serve at least as a deodorizer...)

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[SleepyHead]

A quick gravy quickener-just add some instant potatoes.

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[SleepyHead]

Uh-oh... company's coming, and you've already started the Hamburger Helper... For a rice dish, throw in 2 cups of water and a cup of rice. For a noodle dish, add 1 1/2 cups of water and a cup of macaroni or other similar noodles. For potato dishes, the rice usually works well, or you can throw a can of green beans and a can of corn on the other burners to pad out your usual one-dish meal...

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[SleepyHead]

You really like Hamburger Helper, but the price is skyrocketing like crazy... Stock up on the grocery store packets of seasoning (spaghetti sauce, turkey gravy, beef stew mix, pot roast, mushroom gravy...) and buy bulk bags of rice and macaroni.

Brown your beef or chicken as usual.
Add one seasoning packet to one cup of water and whisk quickly with a fork to break up the lumps. Add to the meat pot, with another cup of water, and bring to a boil. Add one cup of noodles or rice, and when it reaches a boil again, reduce heat by half and simmer til it's ready.

Another alternative is to prepare your rice/noodles separately, and add the meat/sauce mix afterwards...


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[SleepyHead]

Hungry, and all you have is a box of mac&cheese and some canned stuff? No prob...

Brown some ground beef sprinkled with your favourite seasoning (salt&pepper, Italian seasoning, steak seasoning, Mrs. Dash, etc...)

Add 2 cups of water and the macaroni, bring to a boil, reduce heat by half, and cook til macaroni is done.

Whisk the powdered cheese sauce with 1/2 cup of water or milk, add in one can of cream of mushroom (cream of chicken, cream of celery, etc.) soup, and add to meat/noodle pot. Drain and add your favourite canned veggie (unless your fave is pork&beans or ranch style beans... don't drain those completely...)

Heat thoroughly, stirring to smooth out the sauce. Serve hot...

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[SleepyHead]

Add a few rice grains in the salt shaker to prevent it from becoming lumpy in humid climate.


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[SleepyHead]

Cleaning your grater after shredding cheese? Try grating a raw potato after the cheese. The potato clears the gummy cheese out of the holes.


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[SleepyHead]

Sprinkle a combination of salt and cinnamon on any spillovers that occur while baking. Not only does it prevent the burnt smokey smell from filling the house, but you should also be able to use a spatula to lift the whole piece after the oven cools.


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[SleepyHead]

Deodorize microwave- Chop half a lemon into 4 pieces. Put them in a small bowl with 1 cup of water and a few whole cloves. Boil for 5 minutes

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[SleepyHead]

CLEANING PRODUCT ALTERNATIVES

General purpose cleaners - Borax is low-toxic. Mix 2 teaspoons borax, 1 teaspoon soap and 1 litre water. Use in spray bottle.


Heavy duty cleaners - 4 litres hot water, 1/4 cup cloudy ammonia and 1 teaspoon bi-carb soda. Double ingredients except water for a stronger mixture.


Drain cleaners - 1/2 cup white vinegar followed by 1 handful baking soda. Cover drain. Also try plunger or metal snake.


Oven cleaners - For a fresh spill, wet and sprinkle with baking soda and scrub with soft nylon scrubber. For normal cleaning, make a paste of bi-carb soda and water and apply to the inside of a warmed oven. Leave to dry. Clean off with a brush or scourer and hot water.


Pot and pan cleaners - Borax with hot water.


Wall and floor cleaners - Borax with hot water.


Glass cleaner - Mix vinegar and water. (Also try methylated spirits and water applied with newspaper.)


Toilet bowl cleaners - Use vinegar and leave to soak for 10 minutes. Lime scale can then be scrubbed off.


Bath and tile cleaners - Mix borax and vegetable soap with hot water.


Chlorine bleach - Use dry bleach, borax or soda to whiten.


Furniture polish - 1 teaspoon olive oil with juice from one lemon and 1 teaspoon water. Or use mayonnaise.


Silver polish - Soak 5-10 minutes in 1 litre warm water, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt and a small piece of aluminium foil. Wipe with a soft cloth.


Spot removers - Immerse in cold water and liquid soap.


Moth balls - Cedar chips, dried lavender, pepper corns. Store woollens in zipped plastic bags.


Rug cleaners - Rub lots of salt immediately on red wine spills, make a solution of borax and water, or use soap based non aerosol rug shampoos. (Use home made laundry detergent.)


Air fresheners - Ventilate. Open boxes of baking soda. Simmer cloves and cinnamon in boiling water.


Pesticides:

ANTS: Sprinkle cream of tartar, red chilli powder or dried peppermint where they enter.

COCKROACHES & SILVERFISH: equal parts baking soda and powdered sugar.

FLEAS: Use flea combs or herbal flea powders. Vacuum house thoroughly. Refer to the rec.pets.* FAQ on the subject.
FLIES: Stick cloves in an orange.

SUMMER BITING INSECTS: Rub vinegar on skin.
Or you could try a drop or two of citronella oil diluted in a tablespoon or two of rubbing alcohol, then dabbed on the skin.



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[SleepyHead]

When you can afford it, but some good rubbermaid type storage
containers for your leftovers. This is a long term investment,
so buy the best your can.

Until then, a simple alternative is covering your food with
plastic shower caps. If you are going to use a saran type
plastic wrap, keep in the refrigerator so it will roll out
smoothly and you will not waste any of the plastic wrap.

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[SleepyHead]

To maintain the quality of chocolate, store it wrapped
in a cool (60-70 degrees), dry place. If allowed to
become too warm or damp, some changes in flavor
and texture may occur. Never refrigerate fine chocolate.
Chocolate is best when used within six months of purchase.


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[SleepyHead]

TURN OLD BREAD INTO NEW CROUTONS

Take all those leftover slices of bread that get
abandoned and transform them into something new
and delicious - like croutons for your salad.

--Take the bread and slice it into bite-sized cubes.
--Put them into a shallow baking pan with a little bit
of oil or butter.
--Bake at 300 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once.
--Remove from oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.


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[SleepyHead]

Avoid overprocessing cheesecake batter because this
can produce cracks on the surface of the cheesecake.


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[SleepyHead]

Cut potatoes can be stored in cold water before cooking to prevent
discoloration. However, to prevent loss of some of the potatoes'
water-soluble nutrients, potatoes should not sit in water for longer
than two hours.


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[SleepyHead]

A quick way to wake up the flavor of dried herbs is to
briefly soak them in a little dry white wine before using.
The acidity helps re-release the flavor. Always measure the
dried herb before re-hydrating. A few minutes of soaking
are all that is necessary. Do not revive more herbs than
you will use immediately as they will not store well.

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[This Message Has Been Edited By SleepyHead On April 08, 2002 02:50 PM]

[SleepyHead]

Mix dark greens with light, crisp greens with tender, and
straight greens with curly. Team pale iceberg lettuce with
dark green spinach, romaine with curly endive. Red leaf lettuce
provides both color and delicate flavor. Red cabbage and
radicchio add color and texture, too.


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[SleepyHead]

No matter what method you use for cooking chicken, the most
accurate test for doneness is a meat thermometer. Since chicken
is never ready to be served unless it is done, always be sure it
is completely cooked. Whole or bone-in chicken should reach
an internal temperature of 180°F, and boneless chicken should be
cooked to 165°F.


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[SleepyHead]

For chewy cookies, use egg yolks instead of whole eggs,
this will add some extra moistness to the cookies thus
helping to be a bit more on the chewy side.


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[SleepyHead]

Improper slicing can ruin a beautiful homemade or bakery
loaf of bread. Slice fresh bread using a knife with a
serrated blade. For best results remember to use a "sawing"
motion and press downward as little as possible. Let the
knife do the work! Keep the top of the knife perpendicular
to the loaf to insure even slices. Always allow bread to
cool on a rack before attempting to cut it.


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[SleepyHead]

Ever opened an orange only to find it dry inside? How do you
avoid this? One thing you can do it to choose the heaviest
oranges. The juice in an orange makes it heavy. If an orange is
light, the juice may be dried up.

To make a dry orange taste better, leave the orange on the
counter for a few hours. Then roll it around with the palm of
your hand to distribute whatever juice it has.


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[SleepyHead]

Here is a substitute for sweetened, condensed milk that may keep you
from running to the store.

Mix the following ingredients together in a blender:

<UL TYPE=SQUARE>1 Cup Powdered Milk
2/3 Cups Sugar
3 Tablespoons melted Butter/Margarine
1/3 Cup Boiling Water[/list]

Refrigerate if not using right away.


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[SleepyHead]

Quick Dry Jerk Rub

Rub this spice mixture on chicken, pork, or seafood before
grilling for a taste of the Caribbean. Blend together equal
parts of thyme, onion powder, garlic powder, allspice,
black pepper, salt, and cayenne (more or less depending on
the desired heat). Store covered at room temperature.


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[SleepyHead]

Quick Italian Breadcrumbs

Make your own Italian-style breadcrumbs when needed for
meatball or breading recipes. Simply pulse dry bread in a
food processor to make one cup of crumbs. Blend in 2
tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese and 1/2 teaspoon each
of basil, oregano, thyme and garlic powder. You can also
substitute plain prepared breadcrumbs for the homemade.


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[SleepyHead]

Reheating Baked Potatoes

This method produces a moister reheated baked potato.
Pre-heat the oven to 350. Place the cooked potato in a
small bowl of water for 15 seconds, take it out and place
it in the oven, and re-heat for about 20 minutes for a
medium-sized potato.


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[SleepyHead]

To reduce the sweetness of prepared frosting and increase
the amount, blend 8 ounces of cream cheese into a 16 ounce
can of prepared frosting. It enhances any flavor.


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[SleepyHead]

Rub a little cooking oil in your clean soap dish and it will keep the
wet soap from caking onto it, making it easier to clean next time.


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[SleepyHead]

Only salt beef AFTER cooking or browning. Salt draws
out moisture and inhibits browning.

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[SleepyHead]

Try using raw spaghetti instead of toothpicks to secure
stuffed chicken breasts or other meats. It can be a great
edible solution.


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[SleepyHead]

For extra flavor, sauté al dente pasta in a little olive oil
with garlic and herbs before introducing it to a dish.


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[SleepyHead]

For soft and creamy beans, cook with the lid on.
For firmer beans, cook with the lid off.


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[SleepyHead]

When cooking carrots don't peel the carrots. Wash them
and cook with the peels on, in salted boiling water. Once
they are soft enough to pierce with a fork, plunge them
into cool water. The peels will rub right off, leaving behind
their distinctive flavor.


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[SleepyHead]

To cook odorless cauliflower, tear a slice of bread into
small pieces and add it to the pot with the cauliflower and
its cooking liquid. The bread will absorb and contain the
cooking odor. (This also works with broccoli and cabbage.)


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[SleepyHead]

When browning onions in a skillet and it seems to be
taking too long, sprinkle a dash (1/4 tsp.) of sugar over
the onions which will speed the browning process.


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[SleepyHead]

A very inexpensive bleach.....Add 8 ounces of 3% hydrogen
peroxide to your wash.


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[SleepyHead]

The key to a perfect omelet.....pour salt into the skillet and
rub vigorously with a kitchen towel over the side and bottom
of the pan. The abrasiveness of the salt will put a fine polish
on the skillet. Discard the salt and proceed with the recipe.


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[SleepyHead]

Who HASN'T scorched rice? To remove the smoky, unpleasant
taste from scorched rice, scoop the rice into a clean pot, being
careful not to scrape in any of the crusty bottom at the same time.
Place a single layer of onion skins on top of the rice. Cover the
pot and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes. The onion skins will remove
the acrid taste from the rice. Discard the onion skins and serve.


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[SleepyHead]

Save space in your refrigerator by putting leftovers in plastic bags,
squeeze out air, press food flat and they can be stacked.


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[SleepyHead]

For fast cookie making, and easy clean up, line cookie sheet, the kind
with sides, with paper grocery bag cut a little larger than pan, press cookie
dough to fill, bake, remove, place plastic wrap over top, flip over, remove
cookie sheet, flip back over, let cool on paper bag, when cool slice with pizza
cutter to desired size and watch the kids drool.



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[SleepyHead]

To soften cold butter faster, cut in pieces and place on a plate that’s been rinsed under hot water or shred using the large holes on a grater.



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[SleepyHead]

When filling a pastry bag, set the bag upright in a tall jar;
fold the edge over the top and fill.



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[SleepyHead]

Uncooked pieces of chicken can be frozen for nine months, whole
chicken up to a year.


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[SleepyHead]

SELECTING PEPPERS:

Choose peppers that feel heavy for their size; they will
have thick, meaty walls. Avoid anything with soft spots or
shriveled areas. Bell peppers should be firm and shiny.
You can keep peppers in a plastic bag in the refrigerator
for up to 1 week.

Ever feel awkward when it comes time to slice or stuff
these puppies? Here's the scoop on getting the most out
of your produce.

If stuffing or slicing, ribs and seeds should be removed.
To keep peppers whole for stuffing, cut about 1/4 to 1/2
inch off top and scoop out or trim away seeds and white
ribs. If peppers will be sliced, cut them in half, then
trim away stem, seeds and ribs.


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[SleepyHead]

Blanching Almonds

The dark skin on whole almonds can sometimes add a bitter
flavor. They also may make an undesirable visual
presentation in some recipes. Simply add the almonds to a
saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, drain, and
shock with cold water. Squeeze the almonds and most skins
will come right off. Place the nuts on a cookie sheet at
350 for 5 minutes to crisp them back up.

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[SleepyHead]

Lunch Fat

Kids love the taste and adults appreciate the ease of
dropping prepackaged crackers with cheese and cold cuts
into their lunchboxes. But the convenience may not be worth
the six teaspoons of fat--that's more saturated fat than a
well-known quarter-pound burger--each package contains.
Make your own mini-sandwiches instead with fat-free turkey
and reduced-fat or fat-free crackers and cheese.


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[SleepyHead]

Quicker Baked Potato

Try this method for speeding up the potato baking process
(for a better texture than those that you microwave).
Pre-heat the oven to 400. Place the potato in boiling water
for 10 minutes. Bake for 30 minutes. This will cut the
cooking time in half.


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[SleepyHead]

Jazz up leftover biscuits by splitting, tucking in a
cube of Cheddar or Swiss cheese, and reheating in the
microwave or oven.

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[SleepyHead]

To freshen stale rolls, seal in a paper bag, sprinkle
the bag with water, and heat 10 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees.


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[SleepyHead]

To reheat leftover pasta without drying it out, warm
it in a microwave. Or bundle tightly in foil, then heat
in a preheated 350 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes


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[SleepyHead]

Wild rice:
Surprise! Wild rice is not rice--it's a seed grain from an
aquatic grass not in the rice family. Add one cup (225 grams)
of rice to 1 quart (1 liter) of boiling water. It's terrific
as a stuffing or in a pilaf with sauteed vegetables.



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[SleepyHead]

If you are in the habit of burning your rice, add a little
more water to the pot this time! Also, add extra water if
you prefer stickier rice. Less water makes for drier, fluffier
dishes. It all depends in how you plan to use it.


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[SleepyHead]

KEEPING THOSE KNIVES SHARP!

Sharpening steel at a comfortable angle and with a relaxed grip.
Start with the knife in the vertical position, lightly touching
the steel at a 20 degree angle to the knife. Keeping your arm
still and using a smooth wrist action, pass the blade along the
length of the steel. Note that the completed action is basically
an arc. Place the blade on the opposite side of the steel and
repeat the sharpening motion. Repeat the above steps 3-4 times
to sufficiently realign the edge of the blade.


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[SleepyHead]

Add a teaspoon of vanilla to whipped topping -- either the
frozen-in-a-tub variety, or the boxed mix kind. If you're
using the frozen in-a-tub kind, dump it into a mixing bowl,
add the teaspoon of vanilla (preferably Mexican vanilla)
and whip it for a minute. Leave the topping in your own
mixing bowl. Everyone will think it´s fresh whipped cream!


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[SleepyHead]

If you go fresh picking or somehow end up with an abundance
of fresh berries then lucky you! You certainly don't want
them to go to waste and you can enjoy them well after season.
Here's a great tip for how to freezing the extra berries
individually:

Spread them on cookie sheets, not touching, and freeze.
Then transfer quickly to self-sealing plastic bags and
return to freezer.


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[SleepyHead]

SMOOTHIE MAKING TIPS:

* Drink too thick? Add more juice.
* Drink too thin? Add more fruit or a couple ice cubes.
* Drink too tart? Add a packet of artificial sweetner.
* Srink too sweet? Add lemonade or a small spoonful of
lemon juice.
* Freeze the fruit first for a frostier drink.
* Sweetened frozen fruit may make the drink too syrup like.


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[SleepyHead]

When buffing your car, sprinkle a tablespoon of corn
starch on the wipe rag to remove excess polish easily.


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[SleepyHead]

Here is a good thing for the summer if don't like those
pesky mosquitoes.....Put some water in a white dinner
plate and add just a couple of drops of Lemon Fresh Joy
dishwashing soap. Set the dish on a porch or patio.
The mosquitoes flock to it, and drop dead, or fall into
the water, or on the floor within about 10 ft.


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[SleepyHead]

Use a biscuit cutter, cut the centers out of the bread ends
and you have a perfect size hamburger bun for a small child.
Use scraps for bread crumbs.

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[Lynner]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By SleepyHead:
Try using raw spaghetti instead of toothpicks to secure
stuffed chicken breasts or other meats. It can be a great
edible solution.


<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Raw spaghetti also makes a great cake tester. When checking the cake baking inthe over, stick a piece of raw spaghetti in the cake. If it's clean when pulled out, your cake is done.



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Good idea, Lynner! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

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[SleepyHead]

Flavored Au Jus

Beef au jus is meat served with an unthickened sauce made
of natural juices produced during cooking. Flavoring
quality canned beef broth can make a quick au jus. Simply
add ingredients like sauteed mushrooms, onions, garlic,
shallots or rosemary to the stock and simmer until the
flavors have blended. Serve the au jus in a side dish for
dipping the meat.


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[SleepyHead]

Five Quick Ways To Use Dijon Mustard

Prepared Dijon-style mustard can add flavor to many dishes.

Try:

-Mixing ketchup and Dijon to top meatloaf.
-Mixing mayonnaise and Dijon to create a dip for chicken
tenders.
-Adding Dijon to crab cake recipes.
-Blending Dijon into basic vinaigrette.
-Whisk Dijon into basic white sauce for chicken.


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[SleepyHead]

GENERAL GRILLING GUIDELINE FOR MEDIUM DONENESS:


3/4" Beef Burgers - 5 minutes per side
3/4" Turkey Burgers - 6 minutes per side
1 1/2" Pork Chop - 14 to 18 minutes per side
3/4" Pork Chop - 6 to 7 minutes per side
1 1/4" Fish - 5 to 6 minutes per side
1" Fish - 3 to 5 minutes per side
1/2" Fish - 1.5 to 2.5 minutes per side
2" Steak - 10 to 12 minutes per side
1 1/2" Steak - 7 to 8 minutes per side
1" Steak - 5 to 6 minutes per side


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[This Message Has Been Edited By SleepyHead On June 27, 2002 10:31 AM]

[SleepyHead]

Did You Know? If you buy cheese in 1-pound blocks or chunks, cut it
into fourths to use one part at a time. You'll always have the same
amount (1 cup) available anytime for cooking, snacking or an
appetizer tray. And, if 1/2 cup of shredded cheese is needed, you
know a chunk can be easily cut in half for the right amount without
measuring!


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[SleepyHead]

To slice mushrooms quickly and uniformly, use an egg slicer.


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[SleepyHead]

To prevent boil-overs, apply a thin coat of cooking oil around the
top of the inside of pots.


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[SleepyHead]

To keep a bowl steady while you mix or whip ingredients, place it on
a dampened cloth.


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[SleepyHead]

You'll find honey, corn syrup and molasses much easier to measure if
you remove their lids and microwave for 30 to 45 seconds at full
power. That's for a full 12-ounce bottle. Smaller amounts need even
less time.


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[SleepyHead]

Drying Lettuce

Lettuce should always be washed before serving. But damp
lettuce is undesirable in salads because it dilutes the
dressing and makes for a soggy finish. A quick salad
spinner can be improvised with materials you probably have
in your home. Line a plastic grocery-style bag with paper
towels. Add the damp washed lettuce. Spin the bag (sort of
like a lariat) to dry the leaves. This procedure works as
well as the expensive salad spinners.


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[SleepyHead]

Citrus Salt

Before making fresh lemonade or orange juice, remove the
zest (the outer rind) from the fruit using a grater. Avoid
scraping off any of the white pith. Toss the zest with a
small amount of kosher salt. Allow it to sit for at least
three days. Use it to season foods like chicken, fish, or
vegetables. Besides adding the seasoning of salt, the
mixture will add a pleasing citrus edge to your foods.


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[SleepyHead]

Canned Food Safety

It is a good idea to do a periodic examination of your
pantry. Remember that most canned goods only last for one
year. Check the expiration dates on each container. Discard
any cans that have dents or rust. Above all, throw out any
cans that are bulging (this can be a sign of botulism,
which can be fatal). Always rinse the tops of any can that
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[SleepyHead]

To cut the fat in baked goods, try replacing shortening
or butter with prune puree, applesauce or pureed cooked
beets. It will add an extra flavor, too!


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[SleepyHead]

You can throw soft cheeses like mozzarella in the freezer
for 20 minutes before grating. The firmer cheese is less
likely to make a melted mess on your grater.


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[SleepyHead]

When broiling steaks, be sure to preheat the oven. A hot
broiler will sear the outside of meat and seal in juices in
the process. Use a spatula to turn meat instead of a fork --
forks puncture the surface and let juices escape.


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[SleepyHead]

Never fill a pressure cooker with more food than half its
capacity if the contents are mainly liquid, or two-thirds
if the contents are mainly solid.


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[SleepyHead]

To get corn silk off of corn on the cob, brush downward
with a paper towel.


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[SleepyHead]

Placing flour in a custard cup in the oven next to a roast
will assure nice brown flour for gravy when the meat is
done.

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[SleepyHead]

Always roast poultry breast side down so the white meat
will not dry out. Turn the bird for the last portion of cooking
so it will brown well.


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[SleepyHead]

HELPFUL PICNIC TIPS:

Use two small coolers -- one for fruit and beverages, which
will be opened frequently, and one for such perishables as
meats, poultry, salads, sandwiches, and cheese.

Chill food thoroughly in the refrigerator or freezer
before placing in cooler -- the cooler cannot chill foods
that aren't already cold.

Use store-bought ice packs, or make your own: Freeze juice
boxes, or fill milk cartons or plastic bottles with water
(leave 1-inch headroom at top to prevent bursting; fold
carton over to close, or place cap on bottle before freezing).
Pack perishables right next to ice packs. Keep fruits and
delicate veggies like lettuce away from ice to prevent
bruising and "freezer burn."

Fill cooler to the top (if necessary, add ice cubes or
other cold nonperishables to fill space) -- a full cooler
keeps food cold longer than a partially filled one.

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[SleepyHead]

PARTY TRAY TIPS FROM PILLSBURY:

* Meat can be shaved, sliced, rolled or chunked.

* Large fruits can be cut in a variety of shapes.
Plan 1/2 cup bite-size pieces for each serving.

* Prepare vegetables in advance and keep crisp in
ice water until time to arrange on the tray. Drain
them well before using.

* Serve moist foods on their own tray or in a separate
container to make sure crackers and chips stay crisp.

* Garnish platters with sprigs of fresh herbs.


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[SleepyHead]

Leftover pancake batter makes good fried onion rings.
Separate and let soak in batter for fifteen minutes.
Fry in hot oil.


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[SleepyHead]

Male eggplants (trust me, this is true!!!) are sweeter than
female eggplants because they have fewer bitter seeds.
To determine the gender of eggplants, look at the bottom
of the vegetable where the flower was once attached. The
male eggplant has a well- rounded bottom with a smooth,
even stem area. The female has a narrow bottom with an
elliptical, deeply indented stem area.


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[SleepyHead]

To keep the sweetness in raw onions, place diced or
chopped onion in a strainer. Dip the strainer several times
into a bowl filled with water and a little bit of vinegar. Drain
the onion, shaking off excess liquid. the acid in the water
prevents the onion from turning bitter.


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[SleepyHead]

Parchment paper, or even a paper grocery bag, makes baking cookies a
dream. Cut two pieces of paper, or bag, the width of the cookie sheet
but a little longer in length. Place cookie dough on paper, slide onto
cookie sheet and bake. While first batch is baking put next batch on
a second piece of paper. When first batch is done simply slide paper
off and slip next one in. Allow first batch to cool slightly, remove
to cooling rack and fill paper for third batch...Then grab one or two
from first batch and enjoy. The first batch never seems to make it
to the cookie jar...



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Marinating chicken in a solution of 1/4 Cup salt per quart of cold
water makes chicken more moist and tender.


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To thicken soups or sauces, reduce the soup or sauce
by cooking it longer. This will result in a thicker mixture
with stronger flavor.


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To "vacuum pack" foods, fill a bowl with water and
immerse the bag, but do not let water enter the bag.
Pressure will force air up and out of the bag. When
the bag has collapsed, seal it and place it in the
freezer. You can also remove air from a bag by
sucking it out through a straw.


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[SleepyHead]

Substitute white grape or apple juice for wine in
desserts. For each cup of wine requested, add
nearly a cup of juice with a generous splash of
lemon juice and vinegar.


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[SleepyHead]

Foods containing acidic ingredients (such as tomatoes, lemon or
onions) should not come in direct contact with foil. Natural acids
create a chemical reaction that can eat through the foil and/or
affect the food’s flavor.


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[SleepyHead]

Aluminum foil shouldn’t be reused to wrap foods for the freezer
because tiny holes, created when the foil is crinkled, increase
permeability.


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A pizza cutter makes quick work of trimming bread crusts.
Toss sliced Bananas with lemon or orange juice to keep them from
browning.


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Store broccoli, unwashed, in an airtight plastic bag in the
refrigerator for up to 4 days. Don’t add an acid like lemon juice or
vinegar to the cooking water or you’ll end up with gray-green
broccoli.

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Salted and unsalted butter can be used interchangeably in cooking or
baking. However, if a recipe calls for unsalted butter and you use
salted butter, reduce the salt called for in the dish or baked good.
There’s about 3/8 teaspoon of salt in every stick of butter.
Use unsalted butter to grease pans. Salted butter may cause baked
goods to stick to pans.


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PACKING THE COOLERS

It's a good idea to use a separate cooler for drinks, so the
one containing perishable food won't be constantly opened and
closed.

Pack coolers inside the air-conditioned car instead of the
trunk whenever possible.

Pack foods in the cooler in the order opposite of how you'll
be using them. In other words, pack the food you'll need last
at the bottom and so on.



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[SleepyHead]

Reach for your favorite salad dressing next time you're
in search of a marinade for grilled chicken, beef, or pork.
In addition to adding flavor, the dressing helps to tenderize
the less tender cuts of meat.


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[SleepyHead]

To prevent tough cookies, roll out cutout cookie dough scraps
only once. Collect all the scraps and chill until firm. Then roll
them out together for a final sheet of cookies.


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Store fresh mozzarella in the refrigerator in its own container.
Refresh daily by pouring off some of the old water and adding
a little fresh water, preferably bottled. Don't use fresh mozzarella
if it smells sour or has yellowed or dried out.


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[SleepyHead]

Kiwi fruit cannot be used in gelatin salads or desserts because
the papain enzyme prevents it from gelling.

(Neither can pineapple for a similar reason...)

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[SleepyHead]

To fix burnt popcorn smells, boil a cup half full
of vinegar in the microwave. Let it stand and
then wipe the inside of your microwave.


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[SleepyHead]

Use coffee filters or small, cheap paper plates,
over small bowls and plates to prevent the food
from splattering all over the microwave.


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To remove dried-on food from inside your microwave,
boil some water in a bowl for a couple of minutes.
The steam loosens the dried-on food.


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[SleepyHead]

To clean the drip pans under the elements of your stove-top,
pop them in your self cleaning oven when you clean it.


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[SleepyHead]

Tired of gophers digging up your plants? Save all the hair from your brushes

and combs and when ready to plant put some hair in the hole and spread

it around the bottom of the hole like cobwebs then place your plant as normal.



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[SleepyHead]

KITTY HEAVEN (Sardines & Rice)

<UL TYPE=SQUARE>2 Flat cans of sardines in oil
2/3 c Cooked rice
1 tb Liver
1/4 c Parsley, chopped[/list]

Combine all ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon to break
up sardines into bite-sized pieces. Yields: 2 - 3 servings.
Store unused portion in refrigerator, tightly covered.


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[SleepyHead]

Five Things Baking Soda Can Do In Your Kitchen

Leavening (give rise to baked goods)
Antacid (mix with water to make a "bi-carb")
Clean (use in a thin paste as a mild abrasive)
Fire Extinguisher (sprinkle on kitchen flame-ups)
Deodorize (place a box in the refrigerator)


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[SleepyHead]

Most people do not keep buttermilk in their refrigerator.
If you purchase a container, more often than not, some of
it will go to waste. A good substitute can be made by
adding 1 Tablespoon of white vinegar to 1 cup of whole
milk. Stir well and allow the mixture to sit for at least 5
minutes


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[SleepyHead]

Potato Facts

A few simple ratios can help you convert different potato
sizes when preparing a recipe. One pound is equal to 2
large, 3 medium or 5 small potatoes. 3 cups of peeled and
sliced potatoes equals 1 pound. 2 1/4 cups of diced and
peeled potatoes equals a pound.


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[SleepyHead]

Want more tender meats? Keep these tips in mind:

1) Don't buy super lean meats - the fat helps keep the moisture in the meat during the cooking process.

2) A slow bake for 4 hours on a lower temp will give you a more tender roast - especially if you cover it with a lid or aluminum foil.

3) Marinate your meats from one hour to overnight - good way to add flavour, too.

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[SleepyHead]

Pasta comes in array of shapes, sizes,
colors, and types. Here's a quick sampling of what a few
of the basics are used for to alleviate some of the the
mystery:

long, round pasta (e.g., spaghetti, capellini, vermicelli)
long, flat pasta (e.g., lasagna, fettuccine, linguini)
short, shaped pasta (e.g., penne, conchiglie or shells, fusilli)
stuffed pasta (e.g., ravioli, tortellini, cannelloni)


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[SleepyHead]

A Word about Sauces

Sauces--rich and thick, savory or sweet, add delicious flavors to
almost any grilled fare. Use a premium sauce of your choice and
capture real homemade taste. Serve warmed sauce on the side for added
zest. Here's how to protect the rich, deep color and spicy flavor of
barbecue sauce, especially tomato and molasses based ones that can
burn if applied too early.

For grilled steaks and chops:
Baste with sauce after meat has been turned for the last time. About
the last 3 minutes of grilling.

For grilled chicken:
Baste with sauce the last 10 minutes of grilling. Turn once.

For hot dogs and sausage:
Baste with sauce the last 5 or 6 minutes. turning often

For barbecued meats:
(cooked by indirect heat)
Baste the last hour of cooking. Basting sauces made from seasoned
oils and butters may be brushed on throughout the grilling adventure

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Grilling Basics

For direct cooking, food is placed directly over the coals. Make sure
there is enough charcoal in a single layer to extend 1-2" beyond the
area of the food on the grill. Pour briquets into the grill to
determine quantity needed then stack them into pyramid to start until
you can "just tell by lookin".

For indirect cooking, food is placed over a drip pan and the coals
are banked to one or both sides of the pan. This method is
recommended for large cuts of meat, such as roasts, and fatty meats
to eliminate flare-ups On a 26" grill, it will take approx 30 coals
on each side of pan to cook for 45 minutes. Add 9 or 10 coals every
45 min. for additional cooking time.

How Hot is the Grill? If you don't have a grill thermometer and
(most don't). Here's a quick way to estimate your heat. Hold your
hand palm-down, just above the grill. Count "one-thousand=one"
etc....

If you can keep your hand in place before pulling away:
2 seconds-it's a hot fire.......(375)
3 seconds-it's medium hot...(350)
4 seconds-it's medium........(300)
5 seconds-it's a low fire......(250)

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Grill Tip

Always wait until all of the flame has died down on your
outdoor charcoal before beginning to cook. Contrary to
popular belief, the coals provide more heat than an open
flame. They also cook more evenly and cause less flair-ups
that can add bad flavors to foods. For best results, wait
until most of the charcoal has turned at least 3/4ths
white.


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Leftover pancake batter makes good fried onion rings. Separate and
let soak in batter for fifteen minutes. Fry in hot oil.


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[SleepyHead]

Remember that most sweet brand name cereals are expensive and
contain very few nutrients. Mix your cereals to get a good
balance of nutrition, taste, and cost effectiveness.


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[SleepyHead]

To avoid tears when peeling onions, slice first, then
slip the bands of skin off.


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[SleepyHead]

Storing Cake Flour

On the same line as storing the cake flour, if you live in the south,
try putting the zip lock bag filled with the cake flour in the freezer
to keep the bugs out. No matter how tight you fasten it, tie it, or
store it, the bugs get in. Not in the freezer!


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[SleepyHead]

Frugal Uses For Jelly Jars/Mason Jars

1. Remove labels and use for gifts, placing a pretty
piece of fabric on top and tying with a ribbon.

2. Great for pencil holders.

3. Fill with candy.

4. Use for storing cotton balls or Q-tips® in the bathroom.

5. Store sewing notions, crafts or hardware.


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[SleepyHead]

Hints For Cakes & Angel Food Cakes

1 When baking, measure shortening before molasses
and it will not stick to the cup.

2 Have all the ingredients at room temperature.

3 Use cake flour only.

4 Egg whites must be clean and should not contain
a part of the yolks.

5 Have the sugar clean if beaten with the egg whites.
Even a bit of flour might damage the cake.

6 Fold in the flour and sugar mixture gently, using a
cake scraper. DO NOT BEAT IT!

7 Bake the cake in an ungreased tube pan. When
it is done, turn it upside down to cool.

8 Be careful not to overbake.


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[SleepyHead]

Sprinkle a little flour on potatoes before frying them
and they will be extra crispy and crunchy.


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[SleepyHead]

You can open hard to open jars easier with either rubber or Playtex®
dishwashing gloves.


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[SleepyHead]

Use Microwave To Melt Chocolate:

Chocolate that is overheated may scorch, lose flavor and turn coarse
and grainy. Here's a good tip for melting chocolate in your microwave:
Place coarsely chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe container and
microwave at MEDIUM (50 percent power) for 1 1/2 to 4 minutes, until
the chocolate turns shiny. Between each minute remove chocolate from
the microwave and stir. Repeat until completely melted. Because of
their milk proteins, they need to be stirred sooner than dark
chocolate. (If overheated, these chocolates may become grainy.)


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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By SleepyHead:
Add a few rice grains in the salt shaker to prevent it from becoming lumpy in humid climate.


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a hard, very hard piece of dry bread works much better.
http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/jesus.gif , sleepyhead! i already copied all your tips, they´re wonderful things to know.
i cracked up when i read, and found one of the most brilliant ideas that one of the mayonnaise jar!!!!
thank you. it is sweet to share this with others.
*amanda knows nothing useful ro share...muaaaaahaaaa!!!* http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/sad3.gif

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[SleepyHead]

TOMATO STORAGE Tips:

You should store your tomatoes on the counter at room
temperature. Never put tomatoes in the refrigerator, the
cool temperatures will stop the ripening process and ruin
the tomato flavor.

Also, storing tomatoes next to bananas will make them ripen
quicker. Bananas and tomatoes both emit a naturally occurring
ripening gas called ethylene, and when you store the two
together, they both ripen rapidly. If you need to ripen
your tomato quickly, store it in a paper bag.


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[SleepyHead]

FRESH ZUCCHINI TIPS:

They're great raw in vegetable platters, cooked, steamed,
fried, baked or microwaved. Good-quality zucchini should
be firm, smooth-skinned and small in size. The surface will
shiny and dark-green in color. Avoid product that is soft,
wrinkled, blemished or dull in appearance. Large squash will
be less tender than smaller product.

You can also shred them and freeze for future use. Just
place 2-cup portions in freezer bags. When you thaw out
the packages, you'll notice a great deal of moisture so
squeeze this out before using them in a recipe. This way
you can have zucchini bread anytime!


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[SleepyHead]

TIP FOR MAKING A SALAD A DAY AHEAD AND KEEPING IT FRESH:

Perfect if you are serving a big group and don't have the
time to make a fresh salad. Make the salad the day before
and then place the salad into buckets with lids or big
bowl and completely cover the salad with water. Store in
the fridge. Drain well before serving. Salad will be fresh
and crisp the next day.


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[SleepyHead]

WHAT DOES "AL DENTE" MEAN ANYWAY?

You really want to avoid overcooking your pasta.
Take a cue from the Italians, and boil your pasta until
it's 'al dente,' which means 'to the tooth.' In other
words, it should be tender but slightly firm to the bite.
The longer you cook pasta, the mushier it gets.

FYI: Do not rinse pasta unless you're using it for a
cold pasta salad. Otherwise you'll rinse the starch off.


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[SleepyHead]

For juicier citrus fruits, take from the refrigerator
and microwave at 100 percent power, allowing 45 seconds
for one fruit, 60 seconds for two, and 1-1/2 to 2 minutes
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[SleepyHead]

Did you add too much salt?

Add a cut-up raw potato and simmer it in the soup or stew for about 30
minutes. The potato serves as a sponge, absorbing salt. Discard it, or
save the potato and cook it until tender in unsalted water with other
raw potatoes for a boiled potato dish. If you don't have a potato for
the remedy, add more unsalted liquid (water, stock, etc.), a touch of
tomato sauce or chopped tomatoes (or something slightly sweet), and a
bit of lemon juice or vinegar to counter the saltiness.


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[SleepyHead]

Fresh Vegetables Grilling Chart:
If you have not tried your veggies grilled, are you in for a treat.
Here are some basics for you.

* Before grilling, cook in boiling water 5 to 10 minutes or until
crisp-tender.

** 10 Minutes **
Carrots, small whole, * partially cooked cherry tomatoes, whole
mushrooms, whole onions, cut into 1/2 inch slices potatoes, cut into
1-inch wedges * partially cooked

** 15 Minutes **
Bell peppers, cut into 1-inch strip eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch slice
green beans, whole zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch pieces

** 20 Minutes **
Asparagus spears, whole broccoli spears, cut lengthwise in half
cauliflower, cut lengthwise in half corn on the cob, husked and
wrapped in aluminum foil


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[SleepyHead]

Make your own brown sugar by mixing one cup
of granulated sugar with one and a half to
two teaspoons of molasses.


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[SleepyHead]

Want to use less meat in your Stir Fry? Cut the slices thinner.
Put your meat in the freezer for 30 minutes and let it harden
before you slice it. You will be able to cut much thinner
strips, and you will be able to use less meat.


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[SleepyHead]

Using fresh spinach in place of frozen can add more flavor
to most dishes. In recipes calling for cooked spinach, it
may be helpful to know that one pound of fresh spinach only
yields about one cup when cooked. Keep this in mind when
shopping.


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[SleepyHead]

VEGETABLES -- THE LOW FAT WAY:

You can saute vegetables, etc., in 1 teaspoon or less of oil
in a non-stick pan. keep olive oil in a pump bottle and in
a spray bottle by my stove. For sauteeing, approximately
three pumps is a teaspoon of oil, then use a pastry brush
to spread the oil in the pan. If you just need to coat the
pan lightly with oil, use the spray bottle or a pastry brush
to apply oil. Use these methods for sauteing rather than
coating the pan with a cooking spray, since I find that the
lecithin in the cooking sprays burns easily, and it is
impossible to get the pan hot enough for a good saute
without burning the spray.


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[SleepyHead]

* When purchasing fresh spinach, choose leaves that are
crisp and dark green with a nice fresh fragrance. Avoid
spinach leaves that are limp, damaged or have yellow spots.

* Keep fresh spinach refrigerated in a plastic bag for up
to 3 days.

* Unwashed fresh spinach, which is usually very gritty, must
be thoroughly rinsed before using. Spinach may be used raw
in salads, or cooked (usually by boiling or sauteing) and used
as a vegetable or as part of a dish.

* Since fresh spinach shrinks when it is cooked, count on
one pound of the fresh leaves yielding about 1 1/2 cups cooked.


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[SleepyHead]

A simple process of clarifying butter for seafood or
sauces (Hollandaise) should start the day before
the butter is needed. Melt the butter in a saucepan.
Slowly bring it to a gentle boil. Boil for 2 minutes.
Remove from the heat and allow it to cool. Cover
and place in the refrigerator overnight. Make a small
hole near the edge. Carefully tilt the pan. The milk
solids should easily drain off from the bottom,
leaving the clarified butter. Re-heat at service
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[SleepyHead]

A great way to garnish the plates for your next
dinner party is as simple as whipped potatoes
and a pastry bag. Fill the bag with the potatoes
(be careful - it will be hot!). Wrap a towel around
the bag to insulate the heat from your hands. You
can create mounds of beautiful side dishes. This is
also the most appealing way to re-stuff twice-baked potatoes.


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[SleepyHead]

Make your own croutons:

With stale or leftover bread, cut into small dice and
then gently fry in a mix of butter and olive oil till
golden in color. By adding the butter to the oil you get
that real gold color. These croutons can now be added to
salads or used as a garnish in soup.


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[SleepyHead]

To keep raw cut potatoes from turning brown: Place them in a bowl of
acidulated water (4 cups water & 4 tablespoons lemon juice or 2
teaspoons vinegar). Remove the potatoes as soon as possible to
prevent excess water absorption, which will dilute their flavor.


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[SleepyHead]

To whiten cut potatoes that have oxidized: If you’ve cut potatoes and
they have started to turn brown, cook them in milk at a bare simmer
to whiten them.

To keep potatoes white long after cooking: Add a few teaspoons of
lemon juice to the cooking water.


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[SleepyHead]

To remove blood from clothing or furniture, use hydrogen peroxide, and rub gently.



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[SleepyHead]

Shampoo, expensive or cheap, is specifically made to remove body oils and is fantastic at removing that "ring around the collar" on shirts and blouses. Just rub in and lather just like you do with your hair.



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[SleepyHead]

Have fleas in the house? Get rid of them while you sleep by using a small bowl filled with 1 to 2 inches of water and 2 tsp. of liquid dishwashing soap. Put a small lamp on the floor and place bowl under the lamp, turn off all other lights. The fleas will go towards the light and be trapped in the water.

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[SleepyHead]

When skinless tomatoes are needed, fill a pot with water, add some salt and bring it to the boil. Cut a cross into the skin of the tomato opposite the end which has the stem and when the water is boiling drop your tomatoes in for about 30 seconds, then remove and cool immediately. The skin will peel off easily.

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[SleepyHead]

When poaching eggs put a squeeze of lemon juice or a few drops of vinegar in the water to keep the eggs contained and stop them from spreading out.

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[SleepyHead]

Here’s the best deer repellant hint I’ve come across lately, and it might just work for other critters too. Poke holes, about 20 of them, in several one-pound empty coffee cans, drill small hole in bottom of cans, screw can onto a wooden dowel cut to a two foot length, old broom handle would work too, place in evenly spaced intervals around area that needs to be protected from the deer, fill with MOTHBALLS, place lid on can and presto no more deer eating plants in your flower beds. To use in your garden mount cans on tall poles.

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[SleepyHead]

When working with fresh chiles and peppers, wear
disposable gloves. Don't handle the peppers under
water (it extracts painful vapors).

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[SleepyHead]

For safe storage, place eggs on a shelf of the refrigerator
(not on the door). Each time the door is opened or closed,
the temperature changes, which can shorten the shelf life
of foods. A carton of fresh eggs can be safely stored in the
refrigerator for about 5 weeks, according to the American
Egg Board.

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[SleepyHead]

An old North Carolina trick....Stick open bottles into the
middle of molehills to deter moles, as the sound of wind
blowing over the empty bottle tops will scare the moles away.


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[SleepyHead]

Experts recommend using vodka to clean diamond jewelry.


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[SleepyHead]

To make simple furniture polish at home....Mix 2 parts olive
oil or cooking oil with 1 part lemon juice, use beeswax if
possible instead of the oil it will smell lovely.


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[SleepyHead]

If you have tea or coffee stains on your worktop counters
or walls here is a simple way to remove them. Simply mix
up a paste of baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) and water
and apply to the mark. Leave it for about 15 minutes and
wipe off. Won't discolor countertop either like some
commercial cleaning products do.


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[SleepyHead]

For a bad sunburn..... Empty a large jar of Nestea into your
bath water. (Hold the lemon though!!)


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[SleepyHead]

Selecting Fish For Grilling

In general, firm muscle-type fish like tuna or swordfish
grill best. Salmon will cook well on the grill if the skin
is left on until cooking is finished. Avoid white, flaky
fish like cod. A hinged grill basket can make grilling any
fish easier.



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Quick Wine Serving Tips

* All white and pink wines are served chilled.
* Dry and medium-dry Sherries and light reds can be served slightly
chilled.
* All other red wines are ideally served at room temperature (65-68
degrees F). Many red wines, especially less mature ones, improve if
opened an hour or so before serving.
* Older red wines often contain sediment. The bottle should be set
upright several hours before pouring. It's a good idea also to decant
an older wine by pouring it into a clean carafe. Set a strong light or
candle behind the wine so that you can see the sediment. Stop pouring
as soon as sediment approaches the bottle's neck.


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SMOOTHIE MAKING TIPS:

* Drink too thick? Add more juice.
* Drink too thin? Add more fruit or a couple ice cubes.
* Drink too tart? Add a packet of artificial sweetner.
* Srink too sweet? Add lemonade or a small spoonful of
lemon juice.
* Freeze the fruit first for a frostier drink.
* Sweetened frozen fruit may make the drink too syrup like.


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If you consume food with too much hot pepper and your mouth
is on fire, don't go for water. It can actually make things
worse. Dairy products (milk, ice cream or yogurt) can
provide a quick fix. Crewing bread can also help in a
pinch.


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PERFECT COFFEE TIPS:

What goes better with morning sweets that the perfect cup
of Java? Here are some helpful tips for better brewing:

Keep coffee in an air tight container and store in a cool,
dark place. Try the freezer! For best results buy the whole
beans and grind them yourself just before use.

If you notice any traces of chlorine, iron, or other minerals
in your water, use a quality bottled or filtered water.
* Softened or distilled water will effect the flavor of the
coffee and should not to be used.

It's said the best water-to-coffee ratio is 1 tablespoon of
ground coffee or 2 tablespoons of whole beans for each 6
ounces of water. You be the judge.

NOTE: Boiling or reheating coffee literally boils away flavor.
A thermal carafe will keep the coffee hot for up to 2 hours
without losing any flavor.

The cream or sugar is a matter of preference so you're on your
own there ;o)

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ONION STORAGE TIPS

Store onions in a cool, dry place with good air circulation
and away from bright light and out of any direct sunlight.

Place onions at least one foot away from walls to provide
air movement.

DO NOT store whole onions in plastic bags as lack of air
circulation reduces storage life.

DO NOT store onions with potatoes as potatoes give off
moisture that can cause onions to spoil.

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SOME PORTABELLO MUSHROOM TIDBITS:

These mushrooms are the most impressive in size and appearance.
The Portabella mushroom is a larger, hardier relative of the
White and Crimini and can range up to 6 inches in diameter.
Portabellas have a longer growing cycle than Whites and
Criminis resulting in a deep, meat-like texture and flavor.

SHELF LIFE:
Portabellas should hold 7-10 days. Keep refrigerated in paper
bags.

You can serve whole or sliced, grilled, baked, or deep fried.
Excellent stuffed as an appetizer, side dish or entree. Add
to stir-frys, sautes and sauces. A great substitute for meat
in a sandwich or entree. Also used as a meat alternative in
vegetarian entrees.

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BUTTER WITH A TWIST:

Flavored Butters are the perfect topping for favorites like fresh bread and rolls, and everything from baked potatoes to pancakes and waffles. Here is the perfect flavor twist for not just Thanksgiving, but to top all of your favorite fall recipes. For best results, soften butter before mixing with other ingredients and take out of refrigerator approx 30 minutes prior to use.

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PUMPKIN PIE SPICE BUTTER

</font><ul type="square"> <font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened</font> <font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">4 tablespoons canned pumpkin puree</font> <font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">1 teaspoon brown sugar</font> <font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">1 teaspoon cinnamon</font> <font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">1/8 teaspoon ground cloves</font> <font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">1/8 teaspoon ground ginger</font> <font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">1/8 teaspoon freshly grated or dried nutmeg</font> <font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">1/8 teaspoon salt</font>[/list]<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Combine butter with pumpkin, sugar and spices and mix well.Keep tightly covered in the refrigerator up to three weeks.
* 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice can be substituted for cloves, ginger and nutmeg.

Yield: 9 servings