Al Fresco Picnic
Tucked away in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, you’ll find the Aden Country Park – the ideal venue for a beautiful Al Fresco Picnic. This former mansion, now a ruin, belonged to the Russ…Read More
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Easily Scoop out Squash Seeds
Easily scoop out squash seeds Remove seeds from vegetables such as squash and pumpkin with an ice cream scoop. Because the edge of the scoop is sharp, it cuts through the fiber…Read More
Keep Tomatoes Fresh
Store tomatoes stem end down to keep them from spoiling as quickly. This prevents air from entering and moisture from exiting the scar where the tomato once at…Read More
Grilled Fish. . . Done Right!
Here’s a great way to grill fish, while adding flavor at the same time! Cooking fish on a a bed of lemons will help keep the fish from sticking to the g…Read More
Uncork Your Wine Bottle. . . Struggle-Free!
If you don’t finish your bottle of wine in one sitting, wrap the cork with wax paper to make it easier to remove a second (or third) time. This will also help prevent…Read More
Cheese Wrap
Before placing cheese in the fridge, wrap it in waxed paper. Don’t use cling film, as the cheese needs to breathe. Read More
“Dot” your butter . . . . . better!
When a recipe calls for “dotting” with butter, such as a fruit crisp, or bread-crumb covered casserole (it adds richness, and helps browning), grate chilled butter on the large hol…Read More
Add flavour to your morning eggs!
Here’s an easy way to add flavour and colour to your morning eggs! Simply slice a pepper into rings about 1/2 inch thick. Toss them into a greased frying pan, and crack one egg…Read More
Allspice. . . or All Spice?
Maybe I’m the only one who ever thought that Allspice was actually a blend of several sweet spices! But lo and behold, it’s actually a wonderful aromatic spice with impressive heal…Read More
Little Boxes. . . .Full of Spices!
How’s this for a storage idea? Re-purpose those TicTac boxes. . . to hold Spices!! They take up very little space, and come with handy little pour lids! OR . . . . F…Read More
Make The Best Roast Veggies
Place your pan in the oven as it preheats! When the vegetables hit that hot surface, they get a delicious jump-start on browning. So simple, so delicious!Read More
Make Wine Cubes!
Have a bottle of wine that you just can’t finish up, and don’t want to waste that last little bit? Pour the wine into ice cube trays, and freeze! Pull a couple out to de-glaze a pa…Read More