HELPFUL HINTS #1

• Fresh lemon juice will remove onion scent from hands.
• Instant potatoes are a good stew thickener.
• When cooking vegetables that grow above ground, the rule of thumb is to boil them without a cover.
• A lump of sugar added to water when cooking greens helps vegetables retain their fresh color.
• Never soak vegetables after slicing; they will lose much of their nutritional value.
• To avoid tears when cutting onions, try cutting them under cold running water or breigly placing them in the freezer before cutting.
• Perk up soggy lettuce by soaking it in a mixture of lemon juice and cold water.