March 2016 Hints are as follows: Microwave the whole Lemon for 15 seconds to get maximum juice out of it. When you are heating Oil and want to check whether it has reached the right … [Read more...]
April 2010 Hints
If you are not sure about the quantity of water to be added while cooking rice, it would be a safe bet to keep the water level 2.5 cm, above the rice level. Add a teaspoon of Ghee to the almost … [Read more...]
July 2010 Hints
To keep Ginger fresh for a longer time, store them in the refrigerator in a jar filled with water. Chop Cauliflower into florets and soak them in water to which little vinegar or 1tsp of salt has … [Read more...]
June 2010 Hints
Reseed your lawn just before the rains, so the buds get lots of water and sun. To make the idli batter ferment faster in winter, add a packet of Eno. This also helps to make them softer. To … [Read more...]
January 2010 Hints
Cookies / biscuits will be crisper if little Rice flour is added to the flour while preparing the cookie dough. School leather shoes usually get scratched and peel off. Rub a slice of Raw potato … [Read more...]
November 2008 Hints
Keep a stencil on a cake and sieve sugar powder over it and remove the stencil. Wash Silver items in Potato boiled water. It will give a shine to the items. Mix Juice of half Lemon and 1/2 tsp … [Read more...]
October 2008 Hints
If the shower head in the bathroom is clogged by tiny mineral deposits, try boiling it once a month in a mild solution of white vinegar. You will be showered to your satisfaction. To shine silver, … [Read more...]
June 2008 Hints
Add a spoon of Ghee to almost cooked Rice before removing it from heat, this adds a wonderful aroma to the Rice. A little chopped Celery or a Bay leaf or two or a few crush Cardamoms flavor the Rice … [Read more...]
Tips for Ikebana
The below Tips for Ikebana are useful while creating any Ikebana Arragement: Plasticine under pin-holder prevents slipping. A folded piece of newspaper under the pin-holder also prevents … [Read more...]
