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| To check an egg, to see if it is fresh or not. Put it in a pan of cool salted water. If it sinks, it is fresh. If it floats, or rises to the surface, throw it away. Let eggs come to room temperature, and they will beat up fluffier. Add a pinch of cornstarch to omelets before beating for a fluffier omelet. Thaw fish in milk for a fresh caught flavor. Dip bacon in cold water before frying to help prevent curling. Sprinkle a little salt in the frying pan to prevent spattering. A lettuce leaf will absorb excess grease from a pot of homemade soup. A teaspoon of cider vinegar will take care of too sweet veggies or main dishes. Butter the edges of cheese before storing to prevent edges from hardening. Vinegar brought to a boil in a new frying pan will help prevent foods from sticking Add a teaspoon of cornstarch to the sugar before beating it into the egg whites to prevent ?weeping? If you?ve over salted soup or vegetables, add cut raw potatoes and then discard once they have cooked and absorbed the salt. A slice of soft bread placed in a package of hardened brown sugar will soften it again in a few hours. Avoid tears when peeling onions if you place them in the freezer for 5-8 minutes first. |
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