General tips
Practical kitchen wisdom — 44 tips and counting.
Choosing tomatoes
Tomatoes that ripen on the plant have a better texture and taste than tomatoes that ripen after being picked....
Preserving the color of basil leaves
To preserve the color of basil leaves, do not cut cut them - leave them whole instead.
Help green bananas ripen faster
Store bananas in a place with a lot of humidity, at 70 degrees Fahrenheit for 2 to 3 days to help them ripen f...
Reducing the amount salt in smoked bacon
To reduce the amount salt in smoked bacon, put it in boiling water for about 1 minute before using it.
Storing avocados
To slow the ripening process of avocados, store them in the refrigerator. At room temperature, avocados take f...
Checking if an avocado is ripe
A ripe avocado will yield slightly when you press it gently in the palm of your hand.
Preserving the color of avocado flesh
Avocado flesh becomes oxidized when exposed to air and turns brown. To prevent this from happening, squeeze fr...
Chosing fresh asparagus
When bying fresh asparagus, look for closed, firm tips, smooth and tender green colored spears.
Keeping the color of artichoke flesh
To preserve the color of artichokes dip them in water with the juice of half a lemon.