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February 29, 2012

How to Oil Your Cutting Board

Oiling your wood cutting board every 6 months or so will prolong the life of your board and prevent it from cracking. Use mineral oil or an oil that is labeled “food safe”.  Pour a small amount of oil onto a clean, dry cloth or paper towel and rub in evenly with the grain of the board. Let it dry for an hour and then wipe up any excess oil with another dry cloth.

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February 15, 2012

Cooking Tip: How to Line a Baking Pan

The goal here is to leave enough of a parchment overhang so you can easily lift your brownies onto a cutting board to slice rather than slicing directly in the pan, which will leave you with a scratched pan.
First, spray the bottom and sides of the pan with cooking spray. Then, tear off a piece of parchment that’s wide enough to completely cover the bottom of the pan and long enough to leave an overhang on two sides.

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February 9, 2012

How to Store Potatoes

Store potatoes in a cool, dry, dark place like your pantry, not the refrigerator. Humidity is not their friend. Best to store them in their mesh bags or a wire basket so that air can circulate around them. They will last for up to 2 months (sweet potatoes not quite as long). Discard potatoes that have sprouted.

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February 2, 2012

Cooking Tip: How to Store Cheese

First, wrap your cheese in waxed paper then loosely wrap it with plastic wrap or an unsealed plastic bag. This will, at the same time, let the cheese breathe and prevent it from absorbing odors or drying out.

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January 25, 2012

Cooking Tip: How to Grate Whole Nutmeg

The flavor of freshly grated nutmeg far exceeds the pre-ground stuff and stays fresh longer, too. Buy it in its whole form and simply run the seed several times along a fine grater. Only grate what you need, and store the remainder in a tightly sealed jar in a cool, dark place like your pantry.

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