Kitchen Tips and Tricks, Mother’s Day Edition!

Posted by the Painted Apron on May 8, 2022 · 34 Comments 

Happy Mother’s Day! What could be a better gift for mom than a few tricks and help in the kitchen? The other day I went to run the very full dishwasher and discovered I was out of dishwasher soap… After a quick internet search I discovered this tip: After loading the dishwasher, add a few … Continue reading →

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Recipe Box, Kitchen Tips & Substitutions

Posted by the Painted Apron on January 16, 2020 · 20 Comments 

  Here are some random tips to make your life easier/better in the kitchen!   Kitchen Bucket shower centerpiece/gift     BAKING SUBSTITUTIONS Cake Flour= Measure out 1 cup all purpose flour and remove 3 Tablespoons. Replace the removed Tablespoons of flour with 3 Tablespoons of cornstarch to equal 1 cup cake flour   Powdered … Continue reading →

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Recipe Box, Kitchen Tips for Holiday Ease!

Posted by the Painted Apron on November 4, 2018 · 20 Comments 

When my calendar says November, my thoughts immediately go to holiday menus and planning Today I want to share some tips that might make your holidays easier or better! If you are cooking more things than you have room for in your oven, here is a handy way to get everything done and hot at … Continue reading →

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Gifts from the Kitchen, Show and Tell #2

Posted by the Painted Apron on February 19, 2015 · 22 Comments 

Back in January I shared my favorite tricks and tips from the kitchen, Show and Tell here Many of you were kind enough to share your secrets and I have rounded up a few others to go with them Michael Lee West from Rattlebridge Farm shared a tip she learned from her chef son~ Cut … Continue reading →

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Gifts from the Kitchen, Show and Tell!

Posted by the Painted Apron on January 18, 2015 · 19 Comments 

I thought we could play a little game today, Show and Tell!  I’ll share my favorite kitchen tips, and would love for you to share yours too…if you have a special trick or secret you’d like to share, leave it in a comment and I will post them all together in a few weeks! I … Continue reading →

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Gifts for the Kitchen! Kitchen Wish Lists & Rosemary Salt

Posted by the Painted Apron on December 10, 2012 · 12 Comments 

Here is a super simple and festive gift that is sure to be treasured by any friend or hostess.  Rosemary Salt is a divine compliment to meat, nuts, vegetables, just about anything that you want to salt and add a hint of rosemary… It’s so easy to make, just fresh rosemary & 2 kinds of … Continue reading →

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