Helpful Hints & Tips Archive

Storing Potatoes For Best Flavor

Store potatoes in a cool, dark place. Excessive brightness turns them green and affects their taste negatively.

If you’re cooking for a large crowd on Thanksgiving, consider cooking two smaller turkeys rather than one large one. It’s easier

Use rubbing alcohol on a paper towel to remove permanent marker from appliances and countertops. It also works great to

Instead of cutting the stem out of the top of your pumpkin, or cutting a hole at the bottom, cut

Buy ground beef in bulk when it’s on sale and freeze in half-pound packages in one-quart freezer bags. Roll the meat

It’s easy to make everyone’s favorite side dish! Just mix 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes with 1 egg and 1/4 cup flour. Shape

To eliminate stale refrigerator odors, cut an orange in half and scoop out the flesh (and eat it!). Fill the

To remove candle wax from candlesticks, tablecloths or clothing, simply pop the item into the freezer for about 30 minutes.

Cooks know lemon juice works well to keep apple slices from browning but did you know honey also does the

To bake tender, flaky biscuits, pie crusts, and scones (or any recipe that calls for cold butter to be cut into