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Baking

If you don't have a cake stand, or need an extra one or two for special occasions, place blue-tac on an upturned handle-less…

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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…

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Rectifying Boo Boos

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

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General Tips

When boiling vegetables never throw the water away, freeze it and use for gravies, stocks, casseroles, stews and sauces…

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Household Tips

Vinegar and water-windows/glass

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Kitchen Maintenance & Clean Up

Use olive oil/veggie oil to keep moveable parts on kitchen equipment free moving

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A Rough Guide To Meat

Always let meat rest for at least 15 minutes when it comes out of the oven as the meat will be juicier and easier to carve.…

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Chef Maintenance

Rolled oats are known to be great as an exfoliant. So is mashed banana with a bit of salt.

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