Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Bad Apple........


One bad apple really does ruin the bunch. Toss it out when you come across one.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

A little on Oysters.........


* Oysters are salty by nature, so most recipes using oysters will not need to be salted

* Low and Slow - Cook oysters gently to avoid turning them into a rubbery, chewy waste of good shellfish. When the edges begin to curl, they've had enough heat.

* Discard any clams or oysters that do not open during cooking. Closed shells indicate they did not get enough heat and are not thoroughly cooked.

* Clam/oyster juice can be saved and used in flavoring soups and chowders (the juice can be frozen).

* Oysters health benifits– low in fat and high in protein, they’re also packed with as much iron as red meat, making them a good alternative if you don’t eat meat.

* Just Enjoy them!

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

No more tears.......


Leave the root ends intact when slicing and dicing an Onion. This will prevent the release of the strong juices and fumes that cause eyes to water.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Thank you to Ellie for passing this hint along....

When beating egg whites, add a teaspoon of cold water and you will almost double the quantity.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Spice is nice......

Use spices in baked goods. For example reducing sugar and adding cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg or vanilla to your recipes.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Sweeten the pot with carrots.....


Carrots are a natural sweetener. To sweeten a soup, stew, or sauce without adding sugar, stir in a small amount of puree carrots. Use one of the sweeter carrot varieties.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Mushroom Storage.....

Prevent mushrooms from getting slimy by wrapping them in paper towels before refrigerating.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

One from my Mom.......


Use greased muffin tins as molds when baking stuffed peppers.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Thank you to Tina for passing this hint along.....

You can add two drops of yellow food coloring to boiling noodles, which will make them look homemade.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Save those Spices.......


Make dried herbs and spices last longer by putting half of the amount into a sealed, airtight container when you purchase them. Label the container and keep it in your freezer. When the spice on hand loses its aroma, replace it with your stash in the freezer, and you'll never have to be irritated about throwing away that unusable mustard seed or marjoram again.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Seasoning your Crock Pot Dish......

Whole or leaf herbs gain flavor in the crock pot. Ground seasonings lose flavor. Add ground seasoning during the last hour and season to taste right before serving.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

A few Tomato facts and Hints....


* Tomatoes are very healthy and are rich in vitamins and minerals.
* Don't worry about tomatoes with weird shapes. Even cracked skin is okay, but leaking juice and soft spots are not.
*  If your tomatoes make the dish you are cooking too acidic, you can use sprinkles of salt or sugar, both of which also enhance the flavor.
* Feel Choose tomatoes that feel heavy for their size.
* Smell Tomatoes should smell earthy and tomato-y, never musty or flat.
* The high acid content of the tomatoes may cause migration of aluminum into the food. This may taint the food and may be a health risk.
* Keep tomatoes at room temperature on a plate; never store them in a plastic bag. If you