* 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!