Kitchen Hints & Tips

Tip: Soggy Salad Saver
September 28, 2011

If you have ever put a dressed salad in the fridge for later you will know that when you come to eat it, it's usually a dark green, soggy mess! Next …


TIP: Customize Your Drawers
September 5, 2011

Everyone in our family tires of their decor quite quickly. I change my artwork, Sister Ask changes here theme throughout and Mummy Ask changes the cushions and drawer knobs. A custom …


Tip: Toaster Bags
August 17, 2011

Okay, so my favorite snack is a cheese toastie. Simple but perfect. So cooking methods for cheese sandwiches vary - griller, flat press, frying pan, toastie maker or toastie bag. Toastie bags …


Tip: Take Your Temperature!
August 17, 2011

I noticed that some cream went off before it's expiry and thought I'd check my fridge temperature. I have a handy thermometer that marks out the optimum temperature for the …


TIP: Heal Cuts with Black Pepper
August 7, 2011

This is a great way to stop those small cuts and grazes that happen in the kitchen from bleeding everywhere. First clean the cut. Then elevate the injury and keep a …


Tip: Keeping the Kitchen Clean and Safe
July 14, 2011

Clean cutting boards and bench tops (not marble though) with undiluted white vinegar before and after use to fight harmful bacteria. I keep a spray bottle of white vinegar for …


TIP: Defrosting Chicken & Meat – quick and safe!
July 10, 2011

Somehow I manage to cook the outside of the chicken when I try to use the defrost function on the microwave, so this method is perfect for me. Put the chicken …


TIP: Hand Help
April 29, 2011

To clean very dirty or greasy hands, wash with a generous amount of dishwashing liquid and a teaspoon of sugar. The sugar is a great exfoliator. Remove strong cooking smells like …


TIP: Prevent and get rid of Weevils or bugs from flour and other dry goods.
April 29, 2011

Prevention Add one or two fresh bay leaves to each container or bag. No bugs and no flavour transfer. You can also keep a few pinned inside your pantry cupboard. However, …


TIP: Edible Finger Paints
April 19, 2011

Its school holiday time and it's always nice to have a good kids activity! Why not mix up some Edible Finger Paint? Mix 1/2 pack of jelly (jello for those in …


TIP: Keep Brown Sugar Soft & Not Lumpy
April 14, 2011

Always keep brown sugar in a good quality airtight container, I favour Tupperware as it has a good seal. You can buy terracotta brown sugar savers but I've not seen them …