Helpful Hints & Tips Archive

Resist The Urge To Splurge!

Avoiding instant gratification is one of the most important rules for sticking to a budget. Try implementing the 30-Day Rule

Drop a mini marshmallow inside the bottom of your waffle cone before scooping in the ice cream to avoid leaks

If you can’t get to a toothbrush, try an apple! Munching on a raw apple after a meal cleans the

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

Many vegetables and fruits take longer to ripen in September. To help tomato plants put their strength into ripening their

Bigger is not better when selecting eggplant from the supermarket or farmers’ market. Choose fruit that are smaller in size,

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

Keep some disposable chopsticks handy in the mudroom to clean mud and dirt from the deep treads of your boots

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

Speed up the ripening process of hard avocados by placing them in a paper bag with bananas. The gases emitted