Posted on March 2nd, 2010 by Nirupama Sriram
Wrap vegetables in newspapers before storing in refrigerator. They remain fresh for a long time.
If you need Sour Cream urgently, add lemon juice to fresh cream and mix lightly.
When you are all set to make ice cream, turn the refrigerator to its coldest setting an hour before you need to freeze the ice cream. [...]
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Posted on February 1st, 2010 by Nirupama Sriram
Add little vinegar to wash vacuum flash to remove musty smell.
Intricately carved wooden items can be cleaned by squeezing an empty dry plastic squeeze bottle. The dust will blow off due to the air coming out of the squeeze bottle!
To shell walnuts keep them in the refrigerator for a couple of days. It will be [...]
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Posted on January 3rd, 2010 by Nirupama Sriram
Cookies / biscuits will be crisper if little Rice flour is added to the flour while preparing the cookie dough.
School leather shoes usually get scratched and peel off. Rub a slice of Raw potato over these areas and then polish the shoes. The scratch will not show.
If you are in doubt about the quantity of [...]
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Posted on December 2nd, 2009 by Nirupama Sriram
When fruits are sliced and left either inside or outside the fridge, the color of the fruits slice changes. Wrap the container in cling film, the fruits will remain fresh and will taste great!
Wash the mixie jar with hot water and then churn the cream, the butter will not stick to the sides of the [...]
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Posted on November 3rd, 2009 by Nirupama Sriram
Few days before your planned trip / tour, jot down the things to be packed on a sheet of paper and keep adding as you remember the things to pack. On the day of journey, mark the check list with things that are packed. You will never regret for leaving something important.
While cooking, keep the [...]
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Posted on October 17th, 2009 by Nirupama Sriram
Place a sheet of thermocole under the gas cylinder to avoid rust stains and scratches on the floor.
Instead of tying stings to hold the curtains, insert a thick “Glass work / Meena work” bangle to give a festive look.
Soak wicks in vinegar and dry them before using them in earthern lamps. The lamps will give [...]
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Posted on September 5th, 2009 by Nirupama Sriram
If the soup is too thin and watery, grate a little boiled Potato into it. Simmer till the potato dissolves in the Soup. The soup is ready to be served.
Biscuits will be crisper if you add a little Rice Flour to the flour while mixing the biscuit dough.
Before roasting Brinjals, rub a little Oil in [...]
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Posted on August 2nd, 2009 by Nirupama Sriram
If your bathtub is discolored, cover the tub in paper towels, soaking them in full strength vinegar. After a couple of hours, remove the soaked towels, and presto! Your tub will look like new.
How to remove candle wax from the carpet? Scrape off as much wax as you can, using a table knife. Then, [...]
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Posted on July 5th, 2009 by Nirupama Sriram
Are you plagued by rust in your tool box? Here is a simple way to keep tools rust free. Slip a piece of charcoal or chalk or moth balls into the tool box.
Prevent color bleeding with new clothes. Pre-soak them in cool water and vinegar solution.
Want to make the candles last longer? Store the candles [...]
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Posted on June 4th, 2009 by Nirupama Sriram
If your car is tarnished with tar, make a paste of baking soda, take a sponge and apply gently on the tar. It will come right off the car in no time.
To clean typewriter keys or computer key board, use an old toothbrush dipped in little nail polish remover and brush away the smudges, continue [...]
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