Exclusive Kitchen Tips

In no particular order, but will help reduce kitchen time exponentially!

If you want a clean house, don’t let it get dirty!! 😀 

Tip #1: Clean up any mess IMMEDIATELY so it doesn't become a tedious chore later!

So, cleaning up is only a day-to-day maintenance.  It REALLY WORKS!  Keeping things simplistic and minimalistic helps immensely too.

Tip #2: Do not touch ANYTHING inside the cabinets with wet or sticky hands!  

Eliminates the need for cleaning the boxes, dishes or cabinets often.  Gives longevity to food stored due to the absence of moisture. Looks cleaner, of course!

Tip #3: Always keep a hand towel on the bar of the cooking range and one on the refrigerator bar.
Makes it easy to implement tip #2.  Change them every other day at least.

Tip #4: Keep a dish towel by the sink to dry out anything that was given a quick rinse.
Makes it easy to implement tip #2.  Wet utensils or gadgets won't find their way into the cabinets.

Tip #5: Throw vegetable discards down the garburator.
Saves the environment by reducing the garbage.  Reduces usage of garbage bags and eliminates residual odors.  Most peels (except banana and onion peels, or tough stalks) can be disposed of in the garburator.  Keeps the drain clean, eliminates odors and keeps the sink smelling fresh, especially when orange or lemon peels are discarded.  No need to use artificial disinfectants or odor removers for the sink.

Tip #6: After using the blender, instantly pulse hot water from an electric kettle and use the water in the cooking.
Makes it easy to clean out the residual oils in the blender jar.  Can be quickly rinsed right after use, without the need for an elaborate cleaning process.

Tip #7: Store nuts in large ziplock bags in a refrigerator drawer.
The oils in the nuts won't become rancid and smell bad.  Keeps the nuts crisp and delicious longer.  Children find cold nuts more enticing and may grab a fist full for a healthy snack.

Tip #8: Coarsely blend cleaned green chilies with salt, bottle the green chili paste, and store in the refrigerator.
Expedites cooking time when a recipe asks for spice.  Don't have to worry that children may bite into a chili inadvertently.  Gives longevity to chilies as they are already cleaned and blended with salt.

Tip #9: Squeeze lemon juice in bulk, add salt, and store in the refrigerator.
Expedites cooking time when a recipe asks for tanginess.  No wastage as the required quantity can be used precisely.  Gives more mileage out of the lemons for a longer duration.

Tip #10: Grate green mango, add salt, and store in the refrigerator.
Expedites cooking time when a recipe asks for tanginess.  No wastage as the required quantity can be used precisely.  Gives more mileage out of the raw mangoes for a longer duration.

Tip #11: Throw the dish scrubber into the dishwasher along with the dishes.
Disinfects and keeps it clean for repeated use and gives longevity to the dish scrubbing wire.

Tip #12: Store potatoes, onions, garlic, and fruit in a cool, dark place with good ventilation.
These conditions keep them from spoiling too soon or sprouting 'eyes' in storage.  A box/cabinet with vents like this keeps everything well in place and neatly hidden from plain sight too!

Tip #13: Store greens and veggies even longer in the refrigerator.
Lay a paper tissue inside the bag to absorb excess moisture released over time. This keeps the veggies, especially greens, from rotting quickly.