Keep Bugs Out Of Your DrinkTrying to enjoy a drink outdoors sometimes turns into a battle with bugs and wasps that zoom in for a sip. This is a page about how to keep bugs out of your drink.
Serving Sour CreamThis is a page about serving sour cream. How you serve sour cream probably depends on how it is going to be used during the meal.
Using Cooking Oil SprayThis page is about using cooking oil spray. This handy oil dispenser can help you control your fat intake and help keep foods from sticking.
Uses for Leftover Condiment PacketsA collection of left over fast food condiments can be useful for other occasions. This page is about uses for leftover condiment packets.
Caring For Wood Salad BowlsThis is a page about caring for wood salad bowls. Wood bowls are popular for serving salad because they do not give the salad a bad or metallic taste. Maintaining your wooden salad bowls is easy to do.
Baking a Large Quiche?This page is about baking a large quiche. Determining how large you can make a particular dish and have it turn out like you want, can be a challenge.
Potluck Tips and TricksSharing great food with others is fun and delicious. This page contains potluck tips and tricks.
Keeping Salads CrispSalads containing lettuce and other vegetables such as tomatoes can get limp very quickly. This is a page about keeping salads crisp.
Keeping Salt from Clumping in the ShakerThis is a page about keeping salt from clumping in the shaker. You can easily keep the salt from clumping in the shaker.
Opening Jars and BottlesThis is a page about opening jars and bottles. It can be very difficult to open some bottles and jars for the first time.
Tips for Pouring Ketchup FasterThis is a page about tips for pouring ketchup faster. Ketchup is notorious for being difficult to get out of the bottle, especially the glass ones still found at some restaurants.
Disposing of Cooking Oil and GreaseProperly discarding used cooking oil and grease will save your plumbing. There are a variety of ways to effectively discard these cooking products after usage. This is a page about disposing of cooking oil and grease.
Getting the Last Bit Out of a BottleThis is a page about getting the last bit out of a bottle. Don't you hate it when you can't get that every single bit of a product out of a bottle?
Alternatives to Paper PlatesThis page contains alternatives to paper plates. To save money and reduce dirty dishes there are ways to avoid the use of paper plates.
Using Leftover Tortilla ChipsThis page is about using leftover tortilla chips. When you have chips that are crumbled or gotten a little stale, there are ways to incorporate them into other foods.
Keeping Ice Cream FreshThis page is about keeping ice cream fresh. If your ice cream does not all get eaten when opened, there are ways to maintain the texture.
Cooking Ahead to Save TimeThis page is about cooking ahead to save time. Planning and preparing food in advance can make getting the food on the table much faster.
Making Chocolate SprinklesThis is a page about making homemade chocolate sprinkles. You are getting ready to add the chocolate sprinkles to the cake only to discover you are out.
Storing Bagged Salad MixesThis page is about storing bagged salad mixes. Once you have opened the bag, you want to keep the salad as fresh as possible.
Cutting a CakeThis is a page about cutting a cake. Sometimes just using a knife is not the best way to cut a cake.
Stocking a Basic Pantry?When moving into your first apartment or house, one of the first tasks is to stock your pantry. This is a page about stocking a basic pantry.
Peeling OnionsOnions have a dry papery peel that should be removed before slicing. This can be messy, cause tears from the fumes or result in wasted onion by peeling too deeply. Here are tips to help you easily peel onions for use in recipes.
Peeling PotatoesThis is a page about peeling potatoes. Although many varieties of potatoes can be eaten with the peel on, many cooks prefer to peel them.
Creative Sandwich IdeasThis is a page about creative sandwich ideas. Don't let your sandwiches get too boring; use some creative additions to perk them up.
Uses for Leftover Halloween CandyThis page is about uses for leftover Halloween candy. Sometimes you can end up with too much candy after this holiday.
How to Cook Perfect RiceThis page is about how to cook perfect rice. Enjoy perfectly cooked rice every time you prepare it.
Cutting Meringue PiesThat perfect looking meringue pie can be spoiled when the meringue sticks to the knife. This is a page about cutting a meringue pie.
Measuring IngredientsThis page contains tips for measuring ingredients. Having the correct amount of your wet and dry ingredients, is important for your recipe to be a success.
Removing Food From Tin CansThis page is about removing food from tin cans. When you get all the food out of your can nothing goes to waste.
Christmas Baking Tips and TricksThis page contains Christmas baking tips and tricks. A tradition for this winter holiday is many, yummy baked treats.
Casserole Tips and TricksThis page contains casserole tips and tricks. There are a number of ways to enhance these baked dishes.
Uses for Stale CrackersThis page contains uses for stale crackers. When the package gets left open, you can end up with not so crisp crackers.
Transporting a CakeThis page is about transporting a cake. Using the proper container and a little support can help to keep your cake perfect.
Gravy Making Tips and TricksThis page contains gravy making tips and tricks. Wonderful gravy can make any meal a big success.
Cake Frosting Tips and TricksThis page contains cake frosting tips and tricks. There are things you can do that can make icing cakes easier.
Uses for Cupcake LinersThese food papers can come in handy for many things in the kitchen. This page has uses for cupcake liners.
Store Meal Essentials TogetherWhen I pre-cook meal essentials like seasoned taco meat, I store it in a wire basket in the fridge with the tortillas, cheese, salsa, etc. so I can grab the basket and assemble the meal without having to track down 6 items in various parts of the fridge. Storing each ingredient in a Ziploc takes up less space, too, than plasticware.
Warming TortillasThis is a page about warming tortillas. Warm tortillas can be served alone as a bread item or used to wrap up your favorite filling.
Keeping Ice Cream Cones from DrippingThis is a page about keeping ice cream cones from dripping. Eating an ice cream cone does not have to end in melted ice cream dripping down your arm.
Grilled Cheese Tips and TricksThis page contains grilled cheese tips and tricks. A favorite toasted sandwich for many people.
Cooking With Zucchini?If the recipe calls for 2 small zucchini grated, what would the equivalent grated large zucchini be?
Pitting CherriesIf you don't have a cherry pitter when the cherries are ripe, it helps to a easy way to pit them. This page is about pitting cherries.
Using Cracker CrumbsCracker crumbs make a great breading or filler for ground meats. This is a page about using cracker crumbs.
Cleaning MushroomsThis is a page about cleaning mushrooms. Mushrooms often have some of the planting mix still clinging to them when you buy them at the market.
Removing Food Odors from HandsThis page is about removing food odors from hands. Besides wearing food handling gloves, there are ways to remove the smells of food preparation from your hands.
Stopping the Burn from Spicy FoodSpicy food can often result in a burning sensation in your mouth or on your tongue. This is a page about stopping the burn from spicy food.
Using Tomato PasteThis is a page about using tomato paste. Many recipes call for tomato paste, often in small quantities, in addition to or rather than sauce.
Keeping Homemade Cookies FreshThis is a page about keeping homemade cookies fresh. Homemade cookies do not contain the preservatives used in commercial snacks.
Making SmoothiesWith a good blender, smoothies can be made with all kinds of fruits, milk products, nutritional supplements, and even some vegetables. This page is about making smoothies.
Marinating Tips and TricksTo immerse your meat or vegetables in a sauce before grilling or baking can make for delicious meal. This page contains marinating tips and tricks.
Eliminating Food Waste at HomeThis is a page about eliminating food waste at home.There are ways when shopping and dealing with leftovers that can help in eliminating food waste.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich TipsThis page contains peanut butter and jelly sandwich tips. A quick favorite sandwich in many American homes.
Ice Cream Serving TipsThis page contains ice cream serving tips. Sometimes ice cream is too hard, making serving it a challenge.
Preventing Tears When Chopping OnionsThis is a page about preventing tears when chopping onions. Cutting onions releases an irritant that makes us tear up or cry.
Chopping Green OnionsThis is a page about chopping green onions. Chopped green onions are great on salads and in many recipes.
Salad Tips and TricksThis is a page about salad tips and tricks. Do you talk yourself out of having a salad because of the prep time?
Frugal Kitchen Tips and TricksThis is a page containing frugal kitchen tips and tricks. Food and kitchen tools and supplies can be a major part of the family budget.
Preventing Spills in the KitchenThis is a page about preventing spills in the kitchen. There are some creative ways to avert spills in the kitchen.
Making a Kitchen Knife HolderThis is a page about making a kitchen knife holder. Kitchen knives are more safely stored if kept in some type of holder.
Saving Money on Salad DressingThis is a page about saving money on salad dressing. Prepared salad dressings can sometimes be pricey.
Shelling NutsThis is a page about shelling nuts. It's often less expensive to buy shelled nuts, but it can be difficult to remove the shells without damaging the meat. This page will help you get crackin'.
Uses for Juicer PulpThis page is about uses for juicer pulp. There are a variety of uses for the fibrous juicer pulp that might otherwise go to waste.
Stick Butter Slicer for Soft FoodsIf you need a food slicer, you can use a stick butter slicer, shown, to slice not only stick butter, but boiled eggs, bananas, small to medium cucumbers, cooked whole beets, anything soft enough to go througjh the wires without breaking them.
Pouring Large Cup of LiquidI often go to the local convenience store for a "no ice" fountain drink. When I come home, I transfer it to a smaller container with a lid that seals better. Once the lid is off the drink container, it can be clumsy to pour.
Check the Ounces on Canned FoodI don't know how long this has been going on, but I think it is pretty new. Today the sale adds for groceries came to the house. I saw that Starkist Tuna was on sale, 2 cans for $1.00. I know that this is a really good price now, so I planned on stocking up.
Shower Cap Food CoverInstead of using cling wrap to cover food or leftovers in the frig, I use a clear shower cap that has elastic. This can be washed and reused many times and is much easier to remove from containers than the clingwrap.Hope this helps.
Freeze and Reuse Fryer OilFreeze left over oil from the turkey fryer or other frying oils used. Place in a freezer-safe container and label. When you need oil later, let thaw and use. You can also freeze Crisco without any loss or change in quality.
Shaping MeatballsWhat is your favorite method for shaping meatballs? There are a number of ways to shape meatballs once the ingredients have been mixed. This is a page about shaping meatballs.
Sprinkling Cinnamon Sugar on FoodsFor sprinkling cinnamon sugar on food, I use an empty spice jar. I fill it with the mix and use it also on pancakes, cakes, and rice.
Add Frozen Peas To Cool SoupEveryone loves hot soup, but sometimes soup can be too hot to enjoy. To cool soup that is too hot, add a spoonful of frozen peas to each bowlful.
Melt Marshmallows For Rice Krispies OutsideTemperature at 4 this afternoon was 102 degrees F. It has been hot today. Too hot for our area. I wanted to make a batch of Rice Krispie treats, and just for curiosity I decided to see if the marshmallows would melt in the sun.
Ziploc as Lid AlternativeIf the lid for your bowl is broken or lost, put the bowl in gallon Ziploc. This keeps it airtight, just like a lid. Maybe better.
Thrifty Larger FunnelI needed some way to put pickle relish into a squeeze container. I knew my standard size funnel was too small, and using a spoon was too messy. I thought of the lid to a Tupperware shaker container that I use a lot, took the cap off, and found my new funnel!
Ice Pops For Hotel TreatsWhen you are vacationing and you know you will be staying in a hotel with a mini-fridge, throw some unfrozen ice pops in your suitcase when you go and pop them in the freezer when you arrive in your room.
Snack Bucket from Coffee ContainerSince I hate to throw anything out in the garbage if it can be used a second time, I made a snack bucket from a Folgers Coffee Container. To cut down the cost, I covered all the labels with wallpaper instead of painting the canister.
Shop Pet Aisle for Reusable Can LidsYou can find rubber lids that fit aluminum cans at many pet food stores, designed for resealing pet food cans. I use these to recover opened aluminum cans or juice concentrate containers for "human" food as well.
Velveeta Mexican CheeseWhen making all the different chili dips with cheese put in, why not use Velveeta's new Mexican Cheese? Boy, that gives a real nice zip.
Using Shower Caps for Bowl CoversAt beauty supply stores you can buy shower caps in numerous quantities, but reasonably priced. They usually come in boxes of varied sizes. These make great kitchen bowl covers when you have lost a lid, are too lazy to search for the lid.
Keep Sweet Potatoes From Staining PotIf your cooking pans become discolored inside when boiling sweet potatoes, try rubbing the inside of the kettle with cooking oil before adding the water and potatoes. Then the clean up won't be a problem.
Even Cake SlicesIf you are slicing cakes for sale and want to have even squares, logs, halves, etc., place a cake cooling rack over the top of your cake pan, before you turn cakes out.
Save Mixed Beans and Grains for SoupWhen you buy macaroni, dried beans, peas, rice, etc., take out about a quarter of a cup and put in a separate jar. When you are ready to make soups or stews, you can use this mixture.
Frugal and Healthy Food FindsI just came across an interesting site I would like to share with all. I haven't yet ordered will be doing so shortly. It's www.honeyvillegrain.com; they sell healthy products that I saw recommended several places.
Rescuing A Burned Pot of FoodWhen making a pot of food and you get distracted, it might start to burn on the bottom. To save the pot of food, quickly transfer it to another pot without stirring.
Toss Salad In a BagTo toss a salad quickly, with little mess and clean-up, use a gallon ziploc bag. Place vegetables in the bag and toss with salad dressing. Toss or wash the bag for later use.
