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Baking

  • When making cake batter or soufflé, either use icing sugar or very fine sugar. Failing that, beat the sugar in with…

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Measurements

  • In cooking a tablespoon is not a serving implement but a precise measurement. If it helps, think of a tablespoon as 3 teaspoons…

    "Posted by Hettie"

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Rectifying Boo Boos

  • Add ice cubes to gravy or stock to make fat removal easy

    "Posted by Rhyleysgranny"

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General Tips

  • To peel garlic leave cloves to soak in boiling water for a few mins and skins will slide off

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Household Tips

  • Tea-tree oil: Antiseptic, disinfectant. Effective on mould and mildew. Dilute as deodorizer for musty clothing.

    "Posted by KitchenGoddess"

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Kitchen Maintenance & Clean Up

  • Put half a lemon with a teasppon of salt in the fridge overnight, its antibacterial and will remove any odours

    "Posted by cupcake chaos"

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A Rough Guide To Meat

  • When boiling ham I reckon on 25 minutes per 500g plus 25 minutes for the pot.

    "Posted by Nigella"

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Chef Maintenance

  • Dry skin on the feet and no money for a pedicure? Rub with a mix of olive oil and salt. Rinse off with tepid water.

    "Posted by Edda"

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