Tip: Measuring flour

Here’s a tip: When you’re measuring flour, start by emptying the bag of flour into a roomy container with several inches room at the top; store the flour in that container. Before measuring, use a cup measure or a whisk to fluff and stir the flour so...

The cutting edge

When you’re cutting something odd-shaped into small squares, such as a potato or a chicken breast, first slice it lengthwise into the desired thickess. Stack these slices. Then cut lengthwise down through the slices to make a stack of long strips. Keep the...

Weight loss and tool faves

Eat to lose Weight-loss wisecracks that work Don’t eat anything white (unless it’s a raw fruit or vegetable). Don’t eat anything served in styrofoam. Don’t eat anything you can swallow without chewing. Don’t eat anything with a crust. Don’t eat anything that melts....