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More Nifty Tips

1. Reheat Pizza
Heat up leftover pizza in a nonstick skillet on top of the stove, set heat to med-low and heat till warm. This keeps the crust crispy. No soggy micro pizza. I saw this on the cooking channel and it really works.

2. Easy Deviled Eggs
Put cooked egg yolks in a zip lock bag. Seal, mash till they are all broken up. Add remainder of ingredients, reseal, keep mashing it up mixing thoroughly, cut the tip of the baggy, squeeze mixture into egg. Just throw bag away when done… easy clean up.

3. Expanding Frosting
When you buy a container of cake frosting from the store, whip it with your mixer for a few minutes. You can double it in size. You get to frost more cake/cupcakes with the same amount. You also eat less sugar and calories per serving.

4. Reheating refrigerated bread
To warm biscuits, pancakes, or muffins that were refrigerated, place them in a microwave with a cup of water. The increased moisture will keep the food moist and help it reheat faster.

5. Measuring Cups
Before you pour sticky substances into a measuring cup, fill with hot water. Dump out the hot water, but don’t dry cup. Next, add your ingredient, such as peanut butter, and watch how easily it comes right out.

6. Goodbye Fruit Flies
To get rid of pesky fruit flies, take a small glass fill it 1.5 cm with Apple Cider Vinegar and 2 drops of dish washing liquid, mix well. You will find those flies drawn to the cup and gone forever!

7. Get Rid of Ants
Put small piles of cornmeal where you see ants. They eat it, take it “home,” can’t digest it so it kills them. It may take a week or so, especially if it rains, but it works & you don’t have the worry about pets or small children being harmed!

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Herbs and Spices

About herbs & spices

Archaeologists estimate that by 50,000 BC primitive man had discovered that parts of certain aromatic plants help make food taste better, according to the American Spice Trade Association (ASTA).

 

How long does bottled seasoning last in your cupboard?
Seasonings will hold flavour and taste for about one year. After 12 months you should discard your old seasonings. A good, simple test is to rub a small amount into the palm of your hand and smell. If you don’t smell anything, it’s probably time to throw it away. Empty all of your unwanted spices into the BQQ, the remaining oils will add flavour to your meat when grilling.

 

How much Greek One Spice™ should I add to meat?
In general, ½ teaspoon per 1 kg. (¼ teaspoon per 1 lb of meat)

 

How should I store my seasoning?
Humidity is a natural enemy of most dry spices and can cause your spices to “cake”. Keep your seasonings in dark, sealed containers, or a dark, cool cupboard (or drawer) away from sun light. During use avoid letting moisture in - do not sprinkle over a steaming pot. Instead, sprinkle into the palm of your hand or use a spoon before transferring to the pot.

Improper storage of your spice can greatly reduce the shelf live.
Do not store:

  • Above the refrigerator
  • Above the microwave
  • Near any heating vent
  • Near the stove or oven
  • Near the dishwasher
  • Near the sink
  • On the wall
  • Store away from moisture

 

What’s the difference between herbs and spices?
Herbs come from the leafy green parts of plants.

Spices come from bark, root, buds, seeds, berry, or the fruit of tropical plants and trees.

 

Examples of herbs and spices.

Herbs Spices
Basil Cinnamon (bark)
Caraway Black Pepper (berry)
Celery leaves Cloves & Saffron (buds)
Chives Allspice & Paprika (fruit)
Marjoram Ginger, Garlic & Onion (roots)
Oregano Poppy, Sesame & Yellow Mustard (seeds)
Parsley  
Rosemary  
Sage  
Savory  

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