Archive for the 'Handy Hints' Category

Nov 29 1990

Chocolate Flakes Maker

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

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Nov 29 1990

Butter-slicer

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

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Nov 28 1990

Stew Plums

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

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Nov 23 1990

Handy Hint – When Frying Fish

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

It stops smell, improves the favour and colour.

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Nov 23 1990

Handy hint – Preparing Pears

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

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Nov 23 1990

Handy Hint – When Whipping Cream

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

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

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Nov 23 1990

Excellent Oven Cleaner – Shirley M

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.

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