Thursday Tips that will Save You in the Kitchen!

Never fear...your Thursday Tips are here!

Never fear…your Thursday Tips are here. A few tried and true superhero tips from Reader’s Digest that just may save you next time you find yourself in a pinch.

So, you forgot the baking powder…substitute two parts cream of tartar mixed with one part each baking soda and cornstarch. The cornstarch slows the reaction between the acidic cream of tartar and the alkaline baking soda, which helps the compound maintain its leavening power longer.

Protect all those fresh veggies you just got from the market. Line your refrigerator’s crisper drawer with paper towels. They will absorb the moisture that causes your fruit and vegetables to rot. When the lining gets dirty, just throw it out and replace with fresh paper towels.

Here’s another tip that may help in that department. Tired of your fruit going moldy on you too? Take your berries out of those closed plastic containers they often come in. Instead, store them in a colander in the refrigerator. The cold air will be able to circulate through the holes and around the fruit, keeping it fresher for days.

Your lettuce looking a little…droopy? Don’t toss your salad staple! Instead, add the juice of half a lemon to a bowl of cold water, put the soggy lettuce in and refrigerate for about an hour.