Quigg Mary Rose - 1,001 Kitchen Tips and Tricks

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Skyhorse and Skyhorse Publishing are registered trademarks of Skyhorse Publishing, Inc., a Delaware corporation. Visit our website at www.skyhorsepublishing.com. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available on file. Cover design by David Ter-Avanesyan Cover images by Shutterstock Print ISBN: 978-1-5107-6228-2 Ebook ISBN: 978-1-5107-7285-4 Printed in China Contents Acknowledgments 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 proofreading and helpful comments. Introduction 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. The cooking section gives helpful tips on meat, fish, and dairy products as well as invaluable baking advice. 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 Kitchen Appliances C HOOSING K ITCHEN A PPLIANCES Select the thickest counter worktop you can afford. Laminated counters 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 wood, but stains or burns on solid surface materials can be gently scrubbed away. Granite is particularly easy to care for, while wood 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. For example, 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 coordinate 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. Convection ovens give the best distribution of temperature. Decide on the style you require. Decide if a fridge/freezer or separate refrigerator and freezer is the most beneficial for the household. 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. R EFRIGERATOR & F REEZER Do not put the refrigerator directly beside a heat source or in a sunny position in the kitchen. Do not cover the top and allow air to circulate around the outside of the unit. Unplug the refrigerator or freezer and pull out 34 times a year to clean underneath. Unplug the refrigerator or freezer and pull out 34 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 baking 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. Put a piece of paper in the door and close it firmly. 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. To prevent grease buildup on top of the refrigerator, after cleaning buff some paste wax into the surface.