Top 5 Tips for Cleaning Pots, Pans, and Dishes

1. To clean cast iron cookware, don’t use detergents.  Just scrub them with salt and a clean, dry paper towel.
2. To clean an electric kettle with calcium buildup on the heating element, boil a mixture of half white vinegar and half water, then empty.
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Top Ten Tips for  Removing Smells and Stains off Hands

1. Clean smelly hands after chopping onions or garlic by rubbing your hands on a stainless steel spoon. The steel absorbs the odor.
2. Remove fish smells or garlic from your hands by wetting your hands and vigorously rubbing them with 2 teaspoons baking soda instead of soap. The smell should wash off with the soda.
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Jar Opening Tips and Tricks

Ever have a lid on a jar that just won’t open?  This doesn’t happen very often, but when it does it’s a royal pain and an interruption in my already busy day.  Sometimes my wife isn’t around to open a jar for me (yes, I’m not ashamed to admit she often can open a jar I can’t) so what do I do?Here are a few ways I’ve used to conquer the problem (when my wife isn’t around to help):

Saucepans are a mainstay in any kitchen, primarily cooking liquids such as sauces. Sauces cook at low temperatures for long periods of time, which necessitates a thick-bottomed pan. Thin-bottomed pans tend to cause sticking and burned food. Because you primarily cook liquids in them, having a non-stick saucepan is of relative little importance. What is important is a saucepan that can stand the rigors of those long cooking times without burning your sauce.