I can remember my Grandmother asking me what temperature the water should be, hot or cold, to dissolve the leftover dish soap suds that were left in the sink when I finished her dishes. I told her cold and stood there spraying the cold water over the suds until they got smaller and finally went down the drain. Just by […]
Did you know that if you place a wooden spoon in a pot of boiling water, that it will help to keep the water from boiling over? I have done this for decades and decided to Google why this works. According to SouthernLiving.com, the reason is because the wood acts as a water repellant on the already unstable bubbles. As […]
Do you ever try to peel a banana from the stem and it won’t break in two? I hate it when I can’t pull it apart and it gets all mushy on the end. The trick to getting the banana peeled is to peel it from the opposite end. Pinch the end, pull back and peel. This also removes most […]
Do you know how to check to see if the oil is hot enough without using a thermometer? Check out my short video and learn what I frequently use to check my oil by clicking HERE. http://www.InDianesKitchen.com
Did you know that you can freeze baked Sweet Potatoes? When I get a good price on sweet potatoes, I like to buy a bag of them. Wash them, pierce them and place them on a foil covered baking sheet that is sprayed with cooking oil. Image from Istockphoto.com Bake them in a preheated 375º oven for 1 hour or […]
Did you know that you can cut a green pepper and leave the seeds attached to the stem? It is rare that I cut up a green pepper because I dislike the way they taste. So todays picture below, is compliments of my husband as he loves green pepper. Not one seed came loose from the stem, however, he has […]
Do you know the secret to making tender and never-dense muffins? Stir the batter quickly and only enough to dampen the flour. The batter should look lumpy and never smooth. http://www.InDianesKitchen.com Image from Pixabay.com Tips from BHG.com
Did you know that making your own bread crumbs is as simple as saving your leftover bread, even the heels? Make your own bread crumbs for use as crunchy casserole toppings, in meatloaf or whatever you use breadcrumbs for. Save your stale or leftover bread in a freezer bag and freeze. When you have enough, bake the slices in a […]
Did you know that when you crack a raw egg you should never crack it on the edge of a bowl? Doing so pushes the shell into the egg, allowing a better chance of getting shell fragments into your food. You should always crack the egg on a flat surface, like the counter, for a cleaner break. Once it is […]
What do you do when you bring home melons like cantaloupes, honeydews, and watermelons? You put them on a cutting board and slice them right? WRONG! As the CDC confirms, even when you’re not consuming the peel or rind, fruit can still be contaminated if not rinsed properly. Foodborne pathogens like salmonella and listeria can easily be transferred from the […]