Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Thank you to Bebe for passing this one along...

When cutting pie crust strips, the fastest way is to use a pizza cutter.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

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


Store your rolling pin in the freezer. It's much easier to roll out pastry dough and pie crusts with a frozen rolling pin.

See It, Make It: 100-Calorie Chocolate Desserts

Some good tips to satisfy those chocolate cravings, from the web site of Eating Well.

See It, Make It: 100-Calorie Chocolate Desserts



Low-calorie chocolate dessert recipes for 100 calories or less.
Satisfy your cravings with these tasty chocolate indulgences. There’s no need for guilt because each one of these healthy chocolate dessert recipes is just 100 calories or less. Chocolate also delivers heart-healthy antioxidants.




Chocolate-Covered Brownie Bites
Dip bite-size pieces of brownie into melted chocolate for an easy treat to satisfy your chocolate craving.....




Chocolate & Nut Butter Bites
Sweet satisfaction in seconds.....



Click the link below to get these and all the other healthy tips and recipes.


http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/recipe_slideshows/see_it_make_it_chocolate_treats?sssdmh=dm17.679321&utm_source=EWDNL&esrc=nwewd071113

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Different liquids will impart different characteristics to the crust of your bread. Water, a common choice, will cause the top of the bread to be crisp, and will significantly intensify the flavor of the wheat. Save some of the water you've used to boil potatoes and it will add a unique flavor, make the crust smooth, and cause the dough to rise faster due to the high starch content. Milk gives bread a rich, creamy color and leaves the bread with a fine texture and a soft, brown crust. Eggs will provide a moister crust. A liquid sweetener such as molasses, maple syrup, or honey will cause the crust to be dark brown and will keep it moist.


Vegetable or meat broth will give the bread a special flavor and provide you with a light, crisp crust. Alcohol of any type will give the bread a smooth crust with a flavor that may be similar to the alcohol used, especially beer; just don't use too much or you'll kill the yeast. Coffee and tea are commonly used to provide a dark, rich color and a crisp crust. But one of the most favorite tips may be the easiest not to mess up. A couple of minutes before your bread is done, just brush some apple cider vinegar onto the crusty. It will be a lovely brown color, and nice and shiny!