* to reduce the absorption of oil                                 

 when you deep fry, add 1 spoon

 of brandy to the mixture.

* When deep fry, in order to keep

   the hot oil clean, put a 1cm piece

   of carrot in the  saucepan.   

   change to a fresh one from

   time to time.

*To get more juice out of your
  lemon, simply put it in the
  microwave for 10 seconds or put
  it on your worktop and roll it
  with a bit of pressure against the
  surface.

                                                                                      * When you're cooking pasta/spaghetti/potatoes,

                                                                                            don't cover the pot. instead put a wooden

                                                                                           teaspoon on top. that will stop the

                                                                                            boiling water from spilling

* When you're cooking cauliflower,

  put a bit of milk in the water

  to keep the cauliflower white.

                                                                                                                                                                                               * Butter can be in the fridge up 

                                                                                                                                                                                                     to 4 months before it goes bad

                                                                                                                                                                                                     but if you'll freeze it will keep

                                                                                                                                                                                                     it up to a year!

* Add 1 teaspoon of baking

  soda when cooking boiling eggs.

  it will make it easier to remove the shell.

                                                                                          * In baking, apple puree can

                                                                                           be used instead of oil.