Category: Handy Hints

Use a potato-peeler instead of a grater for chocolate flakes to decorate cakes and desserts.

Use a potato peeler to slice butter for rubbing into flour.

Stew plums with golden syrup instead of sugar.
A lovely flavour.

When frying fish, sprinkle a little curry powder into the pan.

It stops smell, improves the favour and colour.

Pears are much improved by being prepared in the usual way and then cooked in lemonade instead of water.

When whipping cream, add 1 tsp of honey instead of sugar.

The whipped cream will stay “in shape” much better.

1/2 cup ammonia, 2 tblsps soap powder, and electric jug-full of boiling water.
Cool or cold oven. Leave overnight, block vent. Have door shut.
Wipe out next day.