Balsamic Vinegar

Balsamic Vinegar

Good quality balsamic vinegar can be rather expensive due to the long process that is required until the final product is obtained. However, it can be stored indefinitely, in a cool and dark place away from heat, as oxygen does not create a problem when the bottle is...
Keep your cut lemon fresh

Keep your cut lemon fresh

Very often we use only half a lemon. The remaining half almost always goes to waste, as it spoils very quickly. Here is a trick that will keep you half lemon fresh for quite a long time. Put some sugar in a saucer and place the cut side of the lemon on the sugar. The...
How to keep your veggies fresh longer

How to keep your veggies fresh longer

You go to the greengrocer’s once a week and you end up eating wilted salads or cooking vegetables that are not at their best. What can you do to keep them fresh and crisp? First you place them in the special drawer in the fridge. Then you place a sponge soaked in...
Ketchup and Mustard

Ketchup and Mustard

When the ketchup or mustard are nearly finished and you have difficulty getting the last bit out of the bottle, don’t throw it away. When you next make tomato sauce, pour a little water in the ketchup bottle, shake it well and add it to the sauce. The ketchup adds a...
Freshly Ground Pepper

Freshly Ground Pepper

When cooking, add the freshly ground pepper at the end of the cooking time. If you add it at the beginning it loses its aroma, and at the end it will just burn your tongue without the beautiful aroma.
Olive Oil Tips

Olive Oil Tips

The shelf life of your olive oil can be prolonged if you add a little sugar in the bottle. If you want your pesto sauce to keep its nice green colour for a few days in the fridge, you can cover it with olive oil. Here is a tip for pizza lovers. Mix some olive oil with...

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