" KITCHEN TIPS"

 
* NO TIME TO FROST? - a quick way to 'frost' cupcakes - place a
  marshmallow on top of each cupcake - 1-2 minutes before you
  take them out of the oven - will melt as icing - add sprinkles!
 

* MICROWAVE CLEANUP - place a cup of water in micro for 2-4
  minutes. The steam will loosen any food stuck - wipe with
  paper towel or cloth.
 

* FLOUR POWER!! - Keep an unused powderpuff in the flour
  container - use to powder pans, counter, rolling pin, etc.
 

* NO ONIONS? - If recipe calls for onion and uh oh - not a one
  in the house - use 1-2 teaspoons of onion soup mix!
 

* EGGS - eggs stay fresher longer if kept in their original
  carton - not in egg holders in fridge!
 

* COFFEE & TEA STAINS in your favourite mug - scrub with
  salt and water paste! (Hot chocolate stains - why would you
  want to get rid of them???)
 

* HONEY HARDENED? - place in microwave for about 30 seconds!
 

* MAKING MUFFINS - use ice cream scoop to measure out batter!
 

* EGGS HARD BOILED or NOT? - spin them on their sides! If they
  wobble they need to cook longer, if they spin smoothly - they're
  hard boiled!
 

* CAKE DECORATING TIP - When you want to write a message on
  the cake - use a toothpick to write it out first then trace with
  icing!
 

* FLOUR FRESHER! - to keep your flour fresher longer keep in
  freezer.
 

* PRETTIER CUBES - instead of ice cubes - use frozen grapes -
  won't dilute your beverage either!
 

* PUDDING SKIN? - place plastic wrap directly on top of pudding
  to prevent a skin forming!
 

* SINK or COUNTER STAINS? - put lemon slices on top of stain - let
  sit about an hour - wipe clean with damp cloth.
 

* BURNT COOKIES? - to prevent - double up your baking sheets -
  air gets trapped between the two pans to help prevent burning!
  IF BOTTOMS ALREADY BURNT - run over a grater!
 

* MILK CUBES? - pour milk into ice cube trays and freeze - use
  for your coffee - esp. good idea if you are going away and have
  milk you dont want to throw out!
 

* POTATOES TURNING INTO CREATURES?? - put apples into the bag
  of potatoes to keep them from sprouting!
 

* GRATING CHEESE - spray grater with cooking spray for easier
  cleanup!
 

* CAKE CANDLE HOLDERS - use Life Savers to put the candles in!
 

* NEED CONFECTIONERS SUGAR? - pour granulated sugar in the
  blender for 30 seconds!
 

* CHEESE FRESHER? - put cubes of sugar in same container as cheese
  to keep it fresher longer!