13 Tried And True Bygone Era Cooking Tips That You Should Be Using Today
January 26, 2018
These vintage cooking tips from the 40s and 50s have stood the test of time. Do these bring back memories for you?
Vintage Cooking Tips 1: Poached Eggs
Poach eggs in a bowl of foil. This allows you to keep the whites contained and add other ingredients and flavorings to the egg. [caption id="attachment_19478" align="alignnone" width="790"] credit: Real Moms[/caption]WATCH: The Real Moms show you the easy way to poach
Vintage Cooking Tips 2: Reviving Dry Cake
Bring a dry cake back to life by wrapping in a damp cloth and setting in a warm oven until the cloth is dry. [caption id="attachment_19480" align="alignnone" width="1024"] credit: Thinkstock/vikif[/caption]Vintage Cooking Tips 3: An Easier Way To Peel
Simplify peeling the skin off fruits and veggies by placing the produce in a wire basket, submerging in hot water for a minute or two, then dipping the basket in cold water. The skins should easily peel off. [caption id="attachment_19481" align="alignnone" width="700"] credit: Thinkstock/chengyuzheng[/caption] [/slide] [caption id="attachment_19492" align="alignnone" width="903"] credit: Library of Congress[/caption]Vintage Cooking Tips 4: Cleaning With Carbs
To remove wall stains, take a piece of bread and roll it into a firm ball. Blot, don't rub, the bread ball on wall, wallpaper or cabinet smudges to make them disappear. It's the original Magic Eraser! [caption id="attachment_19482" align="alignnone" width="679"] credit: Country Living[/caption]Vintage Cooking Tips 5: Deodorize In A Jiff
Use cinnamon or orange peel to overpower strong cooking odors like cabbage and cauliflower. Simply place cinnamon or orange peel in a hot skillet and let it stand over low heat for a few minutes. [caption id="attachment_19483" align="alignnone" width="676"] credit: Thinkstock/digital vision[/caption]Vintage Cooking Tips 6: Applesauce That Pops
To add flavor and brightness to homemade applesauce, cook the apples up with some cranberries instead of cinnamon. Visit The Yummy Life for a winning recipe. [caption id="attachment_19484" align="alignnone" width="662"] credit: The Yummy Life[/caption]Vintage Cooking Tips 7: Boil Away
To boil an egg that is cracked, wrap it in waxed paper, twist the ends and drop it in the water. [caption id="attachment_19485" align="alignnone" width="1024"] credit: Thinkstock/aryut[/caption] [/slide] [caption id="attachment_19493" align="alignnone" width="576"] credit: Library of Congress[/caption]Vintage Cooking Tips 8: Shaken, Not Stirred
Remove the grit from raisins by cleaning in a screw-topped jar. Put raisins and water in a jar, shake well and pour into a strainer. [caption id="attachment_19486" align="alignnone" width="875"] credit: Tips for Life[/caption]WATCH: Shake your raisins clean using a jar and water.
Vintage Cooking Tips 9: Light As Air
For a lighter, fluffier omelet, add 1 teaspoon of baking powder for every 4 eggs. Beat them together thoroughly before cooking. [caption id="attachment_19487" align="alignnone" width="1024"] credit: Thinkstock/zhekos[/caption]Vintage Cooking Tips 10: Stay Crunchy
Keep celery and broccoli fresher, longer. Wash, shake, dry and wrap securely in aluminum foil before storing in the refrigerator. Check out Buzzfeed for this and more food storage hacks. [caption id="attachment_19488" align="alignnone" width="682"] credit: Buzzfeed[/caption]Vintage Cooking Tips 11: Longer Lasting Lemons
If you only need a small amount of fresh lemon juice, prick the end with a fork and squeeze out the amount that you need. The lemon stays intact and ready for the next time that you need it. [caption id="attachment_19489" align="alignnone" width="600"] credit: Thinkstock/kenishirotie[/caption] [/slide] [caption id="attachment_19494" align="alignnone" width="652"] credit: Library of Congress[/caption]Vintage Cooking Tips 12: Take A Break From Stovetop
When making apple butter, you don't have to stand at the stove, stirring for hours. Make it in the oven instead and spare yourself tons of work. Here's a fantastic recipe from The Spruce. [caption id="attachment_19490" align="alignnone" width="493"] credit: The Spruce[/caption] Here's your ingredient list:- 2 quarts (1.8 liters) applesauce
- 1 cup (227 g) brown sugar OR 1/3 cup honey (optional)
- 1/3 cup (78 ml) apple cider vinegar OR lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional - leave out if applesauce was already spiced)
- 1 small pinch ground cloves (optional - leave out if applesauce was already spiced)
Vintage Cooking Tips 13: Peel Your Way To Pretty
For the prettiest desserts, make chocolate curls using a vegetable peeler. Simply shave a chocolate bar and place the curls in the fridge until you are ready to garnish your treat. The Frugal Girls show just how easy it is. [caption id="attachment_19491" align="alignnone" width="394"] credit: The Frugal Girls[/caption] These vintage cooking tips are useful and practical and have certainly stood the test of time. Keep these wonderful traditions alive by passing along to your younger family members! Source: Tipnut, MyHoneysPlace, RecipeChatter Credit: All Created YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: 10+ DIY Camper Renovation Ideas Turn Your Backyard into A Guest SuiteToday's Devotional
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