If you are like me you love to find tips that will help you around the house and in particular with food. Here are some great ones!
1. Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to prevent ice cream drip.
2. To keep potatoes from budding, place an apple in the bag with the potatoes.
3. To prevent egg shells form cracking, add a pinch of salt to the water before hard-boiling.
4. To determine whether an egg is fresh, immerse in a pan of cool, salted water. If it sinks, it’s fresh, but if it floats, throw it away.
5. Run your hands under cold water before pressing Rice Krispies treats in the pan and the marshmallow won’t stick to your fingers.
6. To get the most juice out of fresh lemons, bring them to room temperature and roll them under your palm against the kitchen counter before squeezing.
7. To easily remove burnt on food from your skillet, simply add a drop or two of dish soap and enough water to cover bottom of pan, and bring to a boil on stove-top.
8. Spray your Tupperware with nonstick cooking spray before pouring in tomato-based sauces and there won’t be any stains.
9. If you accidentally over-salt a dish while it’s still cooking, drop in a peeled potato and it will absorb the excess salt for an instant “fix.”
10. Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in a refrigerator and it will keep for weeks.
11. Brush some beaten egg white over pie crust before baking to yield a beautiful glossy finish.
12. Place a slice of apple in hardened brown sugar to soften it.
13. Cure for headaches: Take a lime, cut it in half and rub it on your forehead. The throbbing will go away.
14. Potatoes will take food stains off your fingers. Just slice and rub raw potato on the stains and rinse with water.
15. To get rid of itch from mosquito bites, try applying soap on the area and you will experience instant relief.
16. Ants are said never to cross a chalk line. So, get your chalk out and draw a line on the floor or wherever ants tend to march.
17. Don’t throw out all the leftover wine: Freeze into ice cubes for future use in casseroles and sauces.
18. Let raw potatoes stand in cold water for at least half an hour before frying to improve the crispness of french-fried potatoes.
19. A roast with the bone in will cook faster than a boneless roast - the bone carries the heat to the inside of the roast quicker.
20. Instead of the water your recipe calls for, try juices, bouillon, or water you've cooked vegetables in. Instead of milk, try buttermilk, yogurt or sour cream. It can add a whole new flavor and improve nutrition.
And so it began....
It all started on a girls night out. A few friends and I went out for the evening and had a terrific time! When we returned to my house, everyone was starving, so I went to the kitchen and whipped up an amazingly simple recipe ( you can find it under "breakfast") The girls all loved it and wanted the recipe... what easier way to share it with everyone than start a blog?
Since then - I have added all our family favorites, recipes which people have asked me for or things that delight me. I have also added some stories about events that lead up to the recipes I adore - they seem to go hand and hand in our household!
I don't claim to be a foodie or a chef but I am a pretty darn good cook. I like to put my one little twist on things and surprise people, mix flavors, kick it up a notch...
So - try it out and Enjoy! And Hey - Let me know what you think or if there are any recipes you would like me to add!