HOUSEHOLD HINTS
Fresh and fun ways to keep everything ticking along nicely
HOW TO… Make the most of what you have
Some items in your kitchen cupboard just don’t get the use they deserve, we’ve found a few nifty ways to keep them active
The egg tray When not in use, create perfect at-hand storage for your cooks’ ingredients of herbs, spices and seeds – ideal mid-recipe.
The rice cooker Did you know you can also steam vegetables and meat in this nifty little oven? Check your manual for timings and you could find it will double or even triple its use in minutes.
The cheese grater Can also be used to grate cold butter into baking recipes creating the perfect flakes for your crumbles and pastries.
The freezer bags Use as a piping bag by filling and snipping a tip off the corner to create a small hole. The best bit? You don’t have to wash it up! You can also use them to marinade and bread crumb your meat mess-free.
The egg slicer If yours collects dust between egg sandwiches, why not use it for soft vegetables and fruit like mushrooms, tomatoes, plums and kiwis? Take it to your mozzarella and avocado for the perfect Tricolore salad in seconds.