The Wheeling Gourmet by Nicolas Steenhout

Keeping Brown Sugar Soft

Brown sugar stays reasonably soft in the fridge. A piece of apple or slice of bread in the brown sugar will almost guarantee it remains soft.

Rubber Mats

You can find non-skid rubber mats or double-sided suction cups to place under bowls or cutting boards to prevent them from sliding around when you use them.

Easy New and Interesting Soups

Do yant a new soup, yet don’t want to make it from scratch? Mix two cans of different soups, like cream of tomatoes and mushroom soup. You’ll get interesting results most of the time…

Adding Character to Your Dishes

Sometimes you may feel your dish is a little 'blah'. There are several things you can add in small quantity to build a bit of character into it.

Portion Freezing

Freeze everything in portion size, for instance, one hamburger patty, three slices of bacon, one chicken breast, etc.

Add Salt at the Beginning

If you use salt in a dish, it is better to add it at the beginning rather than at the end.

Mixing Oil & Butter

Use half vegetable oil and half butter (not margarine) when you panfry foods on high heat in a pan.