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Removing Garlic Skins

Posted on September 12, 2011 by CJ

Having difficulty removing the skins from garlic?  Microwave the garlic for 10-15 seconds and the skins will slip right off.       Share this:

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Avoiding Stains on Freezer Containers

Posted on July 13, 2011 by CJ

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:

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Seperating Eggs

Posted on July 13, 2011 by CJ

Not good at separating eggs?  You can crack them into a funnel.  The whites will slip through while the yolks will remain whole in the funnel.   Share this:

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Quick Opening Flowers

Posted on June 28, 2011 by CJ

During the winter I do not have enough fresh flowers in the garden for a party so I shop at the local flower market.  I like to buy my flowers unopened a few days in advance so I can control … Continue reading →

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Venting Your Pie

Posted on June 22, 2011 by CJ

Yes,  we really love pie.  There are pie vents to help funnel the steam and juice in your pie which will keep your oven cleaner.  If you do not have a pie vent you can cut 4 small slits in … Continue reading →

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Rising Dough

Posted on June 15, 2011 by CJ

    Sometimes it can be hard to find a place warm enough for your dough to rise. Try placing a coffee mug with water in the microwave on high for a minute. Move the warmed coffee cup to the … Continue reading →

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Too much citrus?

Posted on June 10, 2011 by CJ

If you are like me, you sometimes have too many lemons, limes or oranges left over and you do not want them to go bad. Try slicing them into rounds and placing them on a plastic wrapped baking sheet and … Continue reading →

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Clean Streak Free Glass

Posted on June 9, 2011 by CJ

It is that time of the year to dust off winter and finish your spring cleaning. When I want clean, streak free windows I use a mixture of corn starch and water to clean them. I use used newspaper as … Continue reading →

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Dry Vanilla Beans

Posted on June 7, 2011 by CJ

Vanilla beans add great flavor to your recipes, but they can be expensive.  When I find the beans on sale I normally stock up on a few.  If you find your beans have dried or shriveled and you need to … Continue reading →

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Avoiding Beet Stains

Posted on June 6, 2011 by CJ

  Beets were coming in at the farm this weekend and I had just opened my last jar of pickled beets.  I love beets, but hate the stains that they leave on your hands.  You can stop the stains by … Continue reading →

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