Category Archives: Kitchen Tips
Removing Garlic Skins
Having difficulty removing the skins from garlic? Microwave the garlic for 10-15 seconds and the skins will slip right off. Share this:
Copper Pots
Do you have pots and pans that are copper or have copper bottoms? The copper soaked in the juice left over from a jar of dill pickles for 15 minutes will leave the copper looking like new. My friend Jan says … Continue reading
Keep your cheese from hardening
Have you ever gone to pull out some cheese only to find that some of it has hardened? I love a good cheese platter with lots of fruits and vegetables. Most of the time the entire platter gets devoured, … Continue reading
Does adding water to hamburger really make it juicier?
A couple of months ago we heard from someone that for a juicier hamburger to add cold water to the beef before grilling (1/2 cup to 1 pound of meat). It sounded interesting to us, but we also questioned what … Continue reading
Curly Bacon?
Bacon curling up on you? If you dip it in cold water before frying it will not curl. Give it a try. Share this:
Win a $150 certificate for your best tip.
Got a helpful home and kitchen tip? We want to hear about it. Post your tip as a comment to this post and on 8/15 the tip with the most likes will win a $150 certificate to Chef’s Joy. You … Continue reading
Leftover wine?
Ever have leftover wine that you need to use? Freeze it in ice trays so you can then use the portions later in your favorite dishes. Share this:
Avoiding Stains on Freezer Containers
Avoid stains on your freezer containers by spraying them with cooking spray before adding foods. If you have stains on your containers, try using a paste of baking soda and water to remove them. Share this:
Got Fresh Herbs You Need To Preserve?
Ever have some fresh herbs that you need to use quickly? One way to preserve their flavor is to make a herb butter. Let the butter soften, then add finely chopped herbs in any combination, about 2 to 4 tablespoons per … Continue reading
