Kitchen & Cooking Archives

Is This Egg Fresh?

To determine whether an egg is fresh, immerse it in a pan of water. If it sinks, it’s fresh, but

To stop tears when cutting onions, place onions in the freezer for 30 minutes before cutting.

Aluminum foil and plastic wrap dispensers have built-in tabs on each end to hold the roll in place. Just press

Use a turkey baster to squeeze pancake batter onto a hot griddle for less mess and perfectly shaped pancakes every

To remove persistent smells from plastic food containers, seal a ball of newspaper inside for a few days.

To deodorize your garbage disposal, toss some citrus slices or rinds — such as used limes or lemons from drinks

For less mess, grease your measuring cups before pouring in honey, molasses or corn syrup.

Remove onion and garlic smell from your hands by rubbing them over a stainless steel faucet after washing them with

Has your family outgrown baby spoons? Use them for jellies, jams, and other condiments.

Add a little sugar to pancake or waffle batter for faster browning.