If you roast a chicken and don’t have enough time afterwards to boil the carcass for stock, wrap it well, stick in the freezer and boil it another day Straight from the freezer – when you have more time! And if you have a household tip to share with our followers just click here >Continue reading “Don’t waste a good chicken carcass!”
Category Archives: Kitchen
Lemon slices always at the ready!
If you enjoy a G&T, keep lemon slices in the freezer. Wash and slice a couple of fruits, spread on a tray, freeze and bag up. And your cocktail will also be cooled! And if you have a household tip to share with our followers just click here > And did you know that AggieContinue reading “Lemon slices always at the ready!”
Chase those ants out of your house!
Are you sharing your kitchen with an army of ants right now? They love sweet things to take back to the nest to feed the queen and babies. They won’t spread disease, but they’re annoying nonetheless. The easiest way to deal with them is to find the source (look for small piles of earth pelletsContinue reading “Chase those ants out of your house!”
When your carbon steel wok develops a tacky surface…
Heat the wok over the hob until very hot, then remove from the heat. Add a tablespoon of salt, then about a teaspoon of vegetable oil. Using a scrunched up piece of kitchen towel, give the surface a good scrub (careful not to burn yourself) until it feels as if most of the gummy residueContinue reading “When your carbon steel wok develops a tacky surface…”
Dishwasher not working properly?
Check for food waste trapped in the filter (which ends up back on the dishes). Remove and clean with a soft brush under the tap. Then do this weekly. And if you have a household tip to share with our followers just click here > And did you know that Aggie Mackenzie is a qualified YogaContinue reading “Dishwasher not working properly?”
How to sharpen your kitchen scissors
Layer up around half a dozen sheets of cooking foil and cut through a few times with the scissors – they’ll soon perk up And if you have a household tip to share with our followers just click here > And did you know that Aggie Mackenzie is a qualified Yoga Teacher? Join her now forContinue reading “How to sharpen your kitchen scissors”
Rubber spatula starting to look raggedy around the edges?
Trim the rubber with sharp scissors and carry on using. And if you have a household tip to share with our followers just click here > And did you know that Aggie Mackenzie is a qualified Yoga Teacher? Join her now for “Aggie’s Yoga!” And would you like a personalised video message for you orContinue reading “Rubber spatula starting to look raggedy around the edges?”
How to remove milk that has burnt in saucepan
Great way to remove milk that has burnt in saucepan just add a dishwasher tablet, boil up for a few minutes and scrape off the burnt bits. This is a tip from Miriam And if you have a household tip to share with our followers just click here > And did you knowContinue reading “How to remove milk that has burnt in saucepan”
I like this little ditty
Thank God for dirty dishes, They have a tale to tell;While others may go hungry,We’re eating very well. And if you have a household tip to share with our followers just click here > And did you know that Aggie Mackenzie is a qualified Yoga Teacher? Join her now for “Aggie’s Yoga!” Or check out DianaContinue reading “I like this little ditty”
A great cover story
Next time you stay away overnight (whenever that will be!), if there’s a disposable shower cap in the toiletries package, take it home. They’re great as covers for a bowl of leftovers in the fridge. And if you have a household tip to share with our followers just click here > And did youContinue reading “A great cover story”