How to Make a Cake Rise

Packed full of clever tips and tricks, this is a must-have guide to saving money, time and tears in the kitchen! With 500 hints and tips, split into sections on Kitchen Safety, Shopping and Storage tips, Cooking tips, Easy Entertaining and Party Planner, and many more. The cute and kitsch design makes this book an ideal gift. Here are just two of the top tips inside! 169. Bag your books; Cookbooks are great, but trying to keep them open at the right page while you follow a recipe can be a nightmare! Put your cookbook, opened to the correct recipe, in a clear plastic folder or bag to protect it from smears and splashes as well as keeping the pages from falling shut or flipping in the breeze. 137. Skinned shallots; Although small, these tiny flavourful onions can also reduce you to tears. Top and tail the shallots and drop them into boiling water. Leave to stand for a minute, then drain. Gentle pressure from the fingers should pop the shallot out of its skin! 24. Minimize mould. A periodic vinegar wipe will keep the door seal on your freezer from sprouting mould or mildew in the creases.