Mary Rose Quigg - Mary Roses 1001 Country Kitchen Hints

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Text 2006 Mary Rose Quigg
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Cover Image 2006 Mandy Sterling

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ISBN 10: 1-84406-080-2
ISBN 13: 978-1-84406-084-9
Print ISBN: 9781844060801
Digital ISBN: 9781844062287

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PUBLISHERS NOTE

The publisher and author do not take any responsibilityfor implementation of any recommendations, ideasand techniques in this book. Any use to which the recommendations, ideas and techniques areput is at the reader's sole discretion and risk.

I am grateful to all the family for their encouragement when I was compiling this book.
Special word of thanks to Joe and Karen for their proof-reading and helpful comments.

Looks are so deceptive that people should be done up like food packages with the ingredients clearly labelled.

HELEN HUDSON

The kitchen is known as the hub of any house, with this in mind, this compilation of hints will assist with its smooth running.

Natural products are used wherever appropriate to encourage an environmentally friendly workplace.

The range of hints covers the care of kitchen appliances, utensils and cooking equipment that should help to extend their life span. While the cooking section gives helpful tips on meat, fish, and dairy products as well as invaluable baking advice

Throughout the book there are conversion and substitution charts as well as a very useful Perpetual Calendar that can be used to find the date of any day, in any year from 1800-2050.

The poems and proverbs included should give some food for thought or just sheer amusement. I have enjoyed compiling this collection of hints and hope you find the book interesting and advantageous.

MARY ROSE

THE TASTE OF POETRY

Food is the poetry of the mouth,
in its combinations comes the exquisite tastes of life.
In delicate preparations, the master chef
pours his heart out, an exquisite art form.
Time honoured tradition, dedicated for human pleasure,
delivering music in its consumption,
arousing sense of taste.
In a mixture of spices, the sweet blending,
simmering treasure of innovation,
sparkling liquor of interaction,
the notes come together in a meal of perfection.

D. LESTER YOUNG

HOME RULES

If you sleep on it........make it up.
If you wear it.......hang it up.
If you drop it.........pick it up.
If you eat out of it.......put it in the sink.
If you step in it.........wipe it off.
If you open it.......close it.
If you empty it......fill it up.
If it rings.......answer it.
If it howls.....feed it.
If it cries........love it

CHOOSING KITCHEN APPLIANCES

Select the thickest worktop you can afford. Laminated worktops tend to have greater resistance to heat and damage. Some materials are easier to clean and maintain than others. Bleach or fruit juice spills need to be removed immediately from laminates and timber, but stains or burns on solid surface materials can be gently scrubbed away. Granite is particularly easy to care for, whilst timber may need regular oiling. Scratches on stainless steel are self-healing and the material is naturally hygienic.

Before purchasing new appliances, decide if they are to be built into cabinets or free-standing. Look at ways to make appliances more accessible. Install an eye-level grill and raise the dishwasher so that less bending is required.

A sink can be a focal point of the kitchen or just functional depending on its design. Stainless steel sinks are hygienic and co-ordinate with most other appliances. Choose the sink design that is most practical and ensure that your largest pan can fit into the main bowl.

Choose a dishwasher that does not have an intrusive noise level. It must also be energy efficient and economic with water consumption.

Fanned electric or gas ovens give the best distribution of temperature. The most popular combination is a gas hob and electric oven. Decide on the style you require. Ease of cleaning is essential.

A separate hob will be required if a built-in oven is installed. These can be electric or gas or a combination of both. Consider the usage before deciding on how many burners are required.

Decide if a fridge/freezer or separate refrigerator and freezer is the most beneficial for the household. Check the energy rating, the defrosting method, adjustable shelf height and the strength of the door shelves.

A separate home freezer can be convenient but it takes good food management to make it really pay for itself. Generally a chest style freezer costs less to run than an upright model.

Average Life Expectancies of Appliances

REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER

Do not put the refrigerator directly beside a heat source or in a sunny position in the kitchen. Do not cover the top, allow air to circulate around the outside of the unit. Make sure the unit is level.

Unplug the refrigerator or freezer and pull out 3-4 times a year, to clean underneath. Use a vacuum to remove dust from front coils and motor to keep it operating efficiently.

To reach under the refrigerator or radiator, staple a small sponge to the end of a yardstick.

Clean the door gaskets only with bicarbonate of soda, bleach or harsh detergents will deteriorate them.

Check for adequate tightness of the insulating seam around the door by placing a lit flashlight inside the refrigerator at nighttime and closing the door. Turn off the lights in the room and see if any light escapes from the seams. This will help pinpoint any leaks.

Put a piece of paper in the door and close it firmly. If the door is sealed properly it should take a hard tug to remove the paper. To help seal the door, put a thin layer of petroleum jelly on the gasket.