Things that make working in the kitchen easier
What is baking soda? Well, its bicarbonate of soda. So what’s that? It’s actually a type of salt. The formula is NaHCO3. It is composed of a sodium (Na+) and a bicarbonate (HCO3-). It’s has many uses, here are a few. Odor Control – keep some in the fridge door (also close to the stove) – Also […]
So with all the talk about the “Impossible Burger” I thought it was time to introduce my version. Lets just call it the”Possible Burger”, and it’s good. I mean really good. Before you say anything. Did I mention it’s really good. The Possible Burger 1 – Can Black Beans1 – Egg *1 – tsp cumin1/4 […]
Maybe this should be more about how not to clean your microwave. To start, many many sites recommend mixing vinegar and water and microwaving for 2-3 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes to let the moisture do the work. While this does work it’s also, potentially dangerous. There are several incidents documented where it causes […]
If that zipper wont’s stay up, here’s a handy way to fix it. Keeping in mind when it breaks, chances are you won’t have any tools with you, but you probably have car keys. So lets borrow one of the rings and put it to good use! You can also use a twisty tie, or […]
Mint is easy to grow and has many uses. Lets explore a few of them. To start we are talking about Peppermint and Spearmint. Peppermint is stronger and has more menthol, I am using spearmint so may want to adjust quantities to your taste. Mint Tea – 3-4 leaves in a cup, let steep for […]
Corn on the cob has never been so easy or good! 1 ear microwave for 3 minutes. Adjust to 4 for 2 ears. Now to remove the husk and those strings requires another trick. Notice the Ove’ Glove to prevent getting burnt, Also take note of which end to cut, be sure to cut back […]
Boost your cleaning power Save those orange peels and make your own citrus cleaner! Fill up a Mason jar with orange peels, cover with vinegar and let it set for 2 weeks. Then mix 50/50 with water. Pour into a spray bottle for use. This makes a great cleaner but do keep in mind as […]
Making Hummus is easy! Ingredients 1 Can of garbanzo beans ( reserve liquid )2 Cloves of garlic 3 Tablespoons of lemon juice1 Teaspoon of salt2 Tablespoons of Tahini2 Tablespoons Olive oil or sesame oil 1 Teaspoon of Paprika I have a small “handy chopper” which is barely big enough. You can use a food processor or a […]
Salsa your way. Try making your own, it’s easy! So what do we need other than a blender? Diced tomatoes – 1 can (14.5 oz)Garlic – 1 tbs (or more to taste)Onion – 1/4 cup diced. (or more – I use vidalia but yellow is good too)Salt – 1/2 tspLime juice – 2 tbs ( […]
While you don’t have to use Jet-dry at all it does make your dishes sparkle and leave your glasses streak free. To save some money we tried 2 different solutions. First up we have one of our favorites, white distilled vinegar. While this works fine for many some have voiced concerns about the acid in […]
