I love red wine…..Cabernet Sauvignon to be specific. But this retired Meemaw does not have the luxury of an unlimited budget for vino, so I was THRILLED when I heard about this hack for turning inexpensive wine into one that tastes like it might have come from a sommelier instead of a drug store! All you need […]
Limp Celery? Plump It Up!
How many times have you reached for the celery your refrigerator…and THIS is what you find? But those limp and wilted stalks do NOT have to end up in the garbage. I’ve got a sure fire remedy. Waste not, want not! First, cut off the core. Isn’t it beautiful? Almost too pretty to throw away. […]
Ten Herbs for Every Cook’s Garden
As many of you know, in the winter months we live in a one bedroom condo in a wonderful old two story Art Deco building on the water in Florida, and since space is at a premium, I’m lucky to have a small space outside our back door where I planted an herb garden. Whether we’re […]
Simple Sips Without Drips
When a little girl asks for a bedtime drink to take to her room…this is a GREAT way to oblige! Simply save the lids from empty Parmesan cheese containers, then wash, and screw one onto a Mason jar filled with ice water. Snap open the lid and insert a straw… Voila! Sweet Dreams!
How to Chop Onions Tear-Free
There are several ways to turn off your tear ducts when you have onions to chop: 1. Make sure your knife is VERY sharp. The smoother it cuts through the onion, the less gasses will be released into the air and into your eyes. 2. Light a candle and place it on your chopping board. […]
A Helpful Kitchen Tool: An Immersion Blender
People always ask me what kitchen gadgets are worth buying. One tool I always recommend purchasing is an immersion blender. Think of it as an outboard motor for cooking. Sometimes when you make a sauce or soup, you want the finished product to be smooth. And if you use a regular blender it […]
How to Measure Sticky Ingredients
Here is a HELPFUL HINT that will solve a sticky situation… Before you measure honey, molasses, or any other sticky substance. simply spray the inside of the measuring cup with cooking spray… See how the honey simply glides out of the measuring cup? If only ALL sticky situations were so easily resolved…
How to Make Flat Hamburgers
How many times have you put hamburger patties on the grill or in a skillet. You LOVE the way they look when you begin to cook them…but as the burgers cook, the center puffs up. And by the time the burgers are done, they look more like a tennis ball than a hamburger…? Here is […]
How To Remove Garlic Smell From Your Hands
OK…so you’re chopping up garlic to make a compound butter… And when you’re finished…your hands REEK! There are several ways to remove the smell. You can rub your hands on your stainless steel sink…or… Simply wash your hands with your morning coffee grounds! The garlic smell will be gone…and the abrasive action of the coffee […]
How To Cook Perfect Rice
If you want your rice to turn out fluffy every time, follow these steps… First…Saute the rice in a little oil until it just begins to change color and it begins to “pop”. Then add your liquid. (I sometimes use chicken broth instead of water.) Stir well and place the lid […]