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Ron Smith says to put garlic cloves in the microwave for 15 seconds and the skins will come off more easily. |
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To make extra crispy french fries, John Davis tosses them in flour before cooking. |
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Mary Wright suggests to wrap celery in aluminimum foil in the fridge, it will keep much longer. |
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For markings on freezer bags you could use an old lipstick to write the name of the foodstuff in the box or plastic bag.Lipstick is edible stuff so safe. Thanks to Pushpa Kishore for that hint. |
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A tip for those who occasionally lack the oomph to open screw-top jar or bottle, try wearing a rubber glove or carefully wind a rubber band snugly around the lid and try again, from Clare Chase |
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John Knowles puts a few drops of tea tree oil on a tissue and places it in the bin each time it’s emptied. It’ll always smell fresh. He also keeps all old shoeboxes and use them for odds and ends. Just label the side with the contents of each |
As the school holidays are approaching Doreen Lee sent in a recipe for play dough
3 cups white flour
1 1/2 cups salt
2 tablespoons cream of tartar
3 tablespoons cooking oil
3 cups boiling water
Food colouring
Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar and cooking oil together in a large bowl. Add the boiling water and food colouring. Stir well until the mixture leaves the side of the bowl. Add more flour if the mixture seems too sticky. Turn out of the bowl and knead. Store in a container in the fridge. It will last a long time. |
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Joan Belmont sent this recipe for stock that she makes with left over chicken carcass. Put the carcass in a saucepan, cover with water and chopped onion, carrot and celery. Bring tot he boil and simmer for 1 1/2 hours . Freeze the stock in packs the size you will use for a recipe |
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If you freeze tomatoes, don't peel them first. Once frozen hold them under a cold tap and the skins will come away easily. |
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Make an easy lasagna cheese sauce by mixing a pot of cream cheese with the same quantity of milk. Whisk it in a blender then add parmesan if you want a real cheesy flavour. |
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