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Do not wash asparagus before storing. Wash it just before using. To store fresh asparagus, wrap the stalks in a damp cloth and place in a plastic bag that is not airtight.
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Select asparagus with stalks that are firm, crisp, and have heads that are full, tightly closed, and not discolored. Check the aroma from the bunched asparagus as it should not give off an objectionable odor. The ends of the asparagus that have been cut should be moist and fresh in appearance, not dried or cracking.
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Place green fruits in a perforated plastic bag. The holes will allow air to circulate while retaining the ethylene gas that fruits produce during ripening.
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To prevent fresh coconut milk from turning rancid add a pinch of salt to it. This will help preserve it for a few hours.
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Salad dressings should always be kept at room temperature and not in the refrigerator as chilling deadens its flavour.
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Use crushed vermicelli to coat your cutlets for a change. The cutlets will have a nest-like appearance.
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Add a pinch of sugar while boiling green peas to retain their green colour.
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Ginkgo biloba may be effective in relieving minor depression.
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Increasing magnesium-rich foods in your daily diet could help boost your mood.
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Snacking on green peas coated in wasabi can help relieve allergy symptoms.
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Place rolled 'puris'in the fridge for 10 minutes before frying them. They will consume less oil and turn out crisper.
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If you want to keep any salad fresh for an evening party, first chill the bowl or tray in which you intend to serve the salad.
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Removing the seeds from the tomaotes makes for much nicer presentation of the finished dish.
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Do not heat your baby's food in a microwave, as this may cause the food to warm unevenly, causing some portions to overheat and leaving others cold.
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For an easy weeknight meal, save and freeze leftover sauces from previous meals in ice cube trays. The cubes can be reheated in a saut pan when you need a quick sauce.
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Always season meat and fish evenly; sprinkle salt and pepper as though it's "snowing." This will avoid clumping or ending up with too much seasoning in some areas and none in others.
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To make a great sandwich, spread the mayonnaise from corner to corner on the bread. People rush this step and just do a swoosh down the middle. Every bite should be flavorful. Now that's a sandwich!
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For rich, creamy dressings made healthy, substitute half the mayo with Greek-style yogurt.
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Smelling bananas and green apples can help you lose weight
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Stay away from sweets that use chemical preservatives, because the intake of such preservatives can cause damage to our kidneys and liver. It can also cause asthma attacks and cancer.
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