Tag: hints
group name: joysofcooking
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May 11, 2007 03:59 PM EDT --
Use plastic party table covers for messy crafts. They protect better than newspaper and can be used more than once.
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May 20, 2007 11:59 AM EDT --
Leaves can be preserved by microwaving — a method that reduces the drying time to minutes.
(Be sure to put a cup of water in the microwave to avoid damage.)
Put one or more . . . more
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July 11, 2007 11:35 AM EDT --
Here's a great way to make your own antique-looking vellum paper!
Crumple the paper then smooth out again
Make the paper damp
Soak the used teabags in more warm water
Place the tea bags . . . more
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June 02, 2007 12:32 PM EDT --
Zap garlic cloves in the microwave for 15 seconds and the skins slip right off.
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April 14, 2007 12:07 AM EDT --
1. Make sure the cake is thoroughly cooled and the frosting is smooth and spreadable. Temperature is key here: Most frostings spread on evenly and beautifully at room temperature.
2. If the cake is a . . . more
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June 04, 2007 12:30 AM EDT --
Mash and freeze ripe bananas, in one-cup portions, for use in later baking-----no wasted bananas (or you can freeze them whole, peeled, in plastic baggies).
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July 01, 2007 06:17 PM EDT --
To easily remove honey from a measuring spoon, first coat the spoon with nonstick cooking spray!
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June 23, 2007 10:59 AM EDT --
Slicing meat when partially frozen makes it easier to get thin slices.
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June 29, 2007 08:09 PM EDT --
Always use tongs when turning meat on the grill. This way, you'll avoid piercing the meat, which causes it to lose its natural juices.
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June 06, 2007 06:43 PM EDT --
When making cookies, always use unsalted butter, never margarine. The unsalted butter gives the cookies a lighter texture.
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June 14, 2007 12:38 PM EDT --
Fresh parsley can be frozen. Wash the parsley and pat dry. Chop up the parsley and put it in a zip lock bag, freezer type and put in freezer. When you need some parsley, just take out what you need! No . . . more
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July 07, 2007 07:45 PM EDT --
To remove corn silk, dampen a paper towel, and brush downward on the cob, and all the silk should come off.
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July 25, 2007 12:43 AM EDT --
If you do not want your marshmallows to turn hard, put the in a container and in the freezer. When thawed they are fresh.
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July 31, 2007 12:29 AM EDT --
Wine Storage Tips:
Keep bottles on their sides
Store in cool place with little temperature fluctuation.
For long term storing, maintain high humidity levels (65%-90%)
Keep out of direct sunlight. . . . more
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August 06, 2007 10:19 AM EDT --
To remove garlic odor from your hands, rinse with fresh lemon juice or scrub with a bit of salt, then rinse with cool water.
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August 13, 2007 02:22 PM EDT --
Add moistness and taste to any chocolate cake-homemade or from a box-with a spoonful of white distilled vinegar. You will not be able to taste the vinegar!
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June 02, 2007 12:04 AM EDT --
To determine whether an egg is fresh, immerse it in a pan of cool, salted water. If it sinks, it is fresh--if it rises to the surface, throw it away.
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June 04, 2007 12:05 PM EDT --
When a cake recipe calls for flouring the baking pan, use a bit of the dry cake mix instead~no white mess on the outside of the cake!
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August 12, 2007 01:09 PM EDT --
If the cake is light colored, dust the bottom and sides of your pans with powdered sugar, if the cake is chocolate, use cocoa powder. Prevents the "white" stuff on the outside, and adds . . . more
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July 29, 2007 08:57 PM EDT --
To make cookout cleanups easier, take a preventive step and spray the cooking grill with nonstick spray before placing the grid over the coals. Food won't stick nearly as much as it does on an un-treated . . . more
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