Cook Time Tips
How to get burned stuff off your pots and pans
If you burn something onto a pan, or pot, just get it hot on the stove with a little water in it. Boil it for a few minutes and scrape it off with a spatula! Voila! That burned stuff is now gone!
Making your own applesauce!
Put three sliced apples into two cups of boiled water. Boil, mash with a masher or spoon. Add sugar and cinnamon to taste. Make a few batches of this and put in little jars, decorate them and give as gifts with a label telling who made it, for a Christmas gift.
Turning Soured Whipping Cream into Butter
Take 1/2 pint of heavy cream that has turned sour and pour into a bowl. Beat the cream with an egg beater for about 3 minutes. Do this as you would normally whip cream. After it is whipped, just keep on with the eggbeater until all of a sudden, the cream separates into butter and [...]
Poach Egg Tip
Add a few drops of vinegar to the water when poaching eggs. The vinegar will help keep the eggs whites from separating.
Safety Tips for Cooking with Children
1. Prevent food poisoning by: • Always washing hands before cooking. • Not eating raw eggs, raw meats or uncooked foods • Waiting until the food is cooked before sampling it. 2. Have children stand at the level of the activity. Use a stool if necessary. 3. Use cooking supplies that will not break (such [...]
