Clean up the car without the vacuum. A lint roller is a welcome, less hefty solution, and can fit in nooks and crannies where your vacuum attachments can’t reach.
Archive for category: DYB Tips
Establish a salt bowl. Having a stash of salt always within arm’s reach when you’re at the stove is the first step to better seasoner.
Make freezer shelves with magazine holders! Take some magazine holders and turn them on their sides for some great shelves that can be used to organize and protect flat-ish items (like, bags of frozen fruits and veggies.) It’s inexpensive, even if you don’t already have your own mag holders.
Under the sink, like the junk drawer and Tupperware shelf, is an area that tends to devolve into chaos. If the cabinet under your sink could use a little organization, check out this quick fix. For more under sink organization, more storage and easier access to the Windex, try hanging those spray bottles from a […]
De-grime patio furniture. Add a squirt of dish detergent to a bowl of warm water, and use it to wipe down your outdoor tables and chairs. Then, rinse clean with the garden hose.
If you have a bamboo steamer basket, use it to store garlic, shallots and onions. Due to bamboo steamers being well-ventilated, they’re the perfect environment for storing onions, garlic, and shallots which will leave your fridge with some room for other veggies.
The secret to perfectly shredded chicken? Shred chicken and pork with your Kitchen Aid in just seconds! Place the hot chicken into the bowl of your stand mixer. Using the paddle attachment, mix the chicken on medium speed for about 30 seconds, or until the chicken is shredded to your liking. Be sure that your […]
Get your knives professionally sharpened! You may have a steel or a sharpener at home, but once a year, get a pro to revive those knives. Your chopping will get faster, more precise—and, believe it or not, safer.
Keep birthday cake fresh for days! Dug into a cake and didn’t finish the whole thing? Save it from drying out by securing a slice of bread to the exposed portions with toothpicks. The bread holds in the cake’s moisture.
Buy your avocados at a Mexican grocery store. Those are the stores that sell them ripe.
Not everything you wear gets dirty after you’ve worn it once. Jeans can be worn several times before they need a cleaning (and same goes for your bra).
Do you have to travel? Then, this tip is for you! Roll your clothes instead of folding them to maximize space in your suitcase.
Recipes are only a guideline, not the Bible. Feel comfortable replacing ingredients with similar ingredients that you like. If you like oregano but not thyme, use oregano.
If you want to make a proper Louisiana-style roux that’s chocolate in color and rich in flavor, remember slow and low is the way to go.
You can learn a lot by reading the comments other people leave about online recipes. Reading feedback from others who say “Be sure to reduce the salt” can really save a recipe—and reduce its sodium content!
For crispy fish skin, rest the fish on paper towels skin-side down for a few minutes before cooking (the towels absorb moisture). Then sauté skin-side down over medium heat in oil and butter. Flip over for the last few minutes of cooking.
If you keep it simple and buy ingredients at farmers markets, the food can pretty much take care of itself. Do as little as possible to the food; consider leaving out an ingredient and relying on instinct.
Use a collapsible wine rack for storing bottles. Place a collapsible wine rack on the lower shelf of your refrigerator to keep bottles (wine, soda, water, etc.) on their sides.
If your hamburgers doesn’t hold together when broiling, you have to try this tip! Add egg to your hamburger meat before grilling to help hold the meat together.
Plunge vegetables in ice water after blanching (boiling) them so they maintain a bright color.
Marinating meat with citrus can give it a mealy texture. If you like citrus, a little squeeze of lemon or lime is always a good way to finish the dish instead.
Create a disposable funnel by cutting the corner off an envelope! Moving dry ingredients from bags to airtight glass jars helps keep them fresh — but transferring them into the containers can get messy. If you don’t have a small funnel handy, use an envelope. Cut a generous portion off a corner, then snip off […]
An easy way to save on fruits and vegetables is to buy what’s in season! Here are a few things to look out for throughout the year. In northern areas, the growing season may start 30 to 60 days later and end a month sooner. January & February : Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, lemons, […]
Remove coffee stains from mugs. When your morning cuppa leaves a stubborn unsightly ring, use a little toothpaste to clean it off.