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Make Your Own Cake Flour

Turn all-purpose flour into cake flour instantly to create lighter, more delicious cakes. Simply sift together 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

When cutting an onion, chew on some gum. Some say it helps cut down on tears.

When storing your fine china, place an inexpensive paper plate or coffee filter between each plate. This will help eliminate

If you need to ship a package, don’t bother buying packing peanuts or bubble wrap. Fill the box with plastic

Even though a can of tomato paste is small, sometimes it’s too much for a recipe. Rather than wasting an

To properly wash your broccoli and cauliflower, fill a bowl with cold water and soak the vegetables for a few

Love fresh ginger root in your stir fries and dressings? The easiest way to peel it is to use a

To keep your summer drinks or white wine cold, drop a few frozen seedless grapes into the beverage. As the grapes thaw,

If you purchase cilantro from the supermarket or farmers’ market, try this trick to keep it fresher longer: Untie the bunch

Raw onions are delicious on burgers and sandwiches but they can really create strong odors in the house and on your