Scale for Accuracy

A kitchen scale is an essential part of any professional cook's rig. A scale is highly accurate which provides a consistency and quality that can't be matched by just using other means of measuring. Variations in climate, storage techniques as well as particle size will make a dramatic difference in your cooking. For instance, one cup of flour in a humid climate does not weigh the same amount as a cup of flour from a dry climate. Many recipes call for walnuts but do not specify weather or not the walnuts should be chopped coarse or fine. With a scale the size of the particles and the climate conditions do not affect the final outcome.

General Kitchen Tips

When chopping food always use a wooden chopping board. This will prolong the life of your knives. Using a plastic cutting board will dull the blades of your knives as well as leave plastic shavings in your food. Unless you like the plastic shavings in your food and just bought a new knife sharpener, use a wood cutting board. To easily remove the skins from almonds - let them soak in warm/hot water for about 15 minutes. In the pantry always put cleaning supplies or hazardous materials on the bottom shelf. This protects against a hazardous material leaking or contaminating your food. This also prevents the chance of a bottle or any other container of hazardous material from falling and expelling material everywhere. If you incur a burn while in the kitchen - the best thing to do is to apply some ointment or petroleum jelly. If either of the above is available - use a smashed banana. A great cleaning solution you can make! Just mix a 1/4 cup of baking soda, 1/2 cup of vinegar and 1 gallon of hot water. This will deodorize as well as clean grease, grime and buildup.

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