Zippy Tips - Part 8

Make Your Own Fresh Coconut Milk

By Sherry K on July 3rd, 2012

It’s Zippy Tip Tuesday!

Want to make your own fresh homemade coconut?

You wouldn’t believe how easy it is!

Just add 2 parts warm water to 1 part unsweetened coconut in the blender.

Pulse lightly a few times, and then run the […]

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Avocado Mayhem

By Sherry K on June 26th, 2012

It’s Zippy Tip Tuesday!

Want to know the easiest way to slice and dice an avocado? Just watch this video.

But look out for those slippery pits!

Watch video here:

Can’t see video? Watch it here: Avocado Mayhem

Mom always said it is nice to share!

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Save Those Butter Wrappers!

By Sherry K on June 19th, 2012

Save Your Butter Wrappers by Jazzy Gourmet

It’s Zippy Tip Tuesday!

Many recipes call for buttering a dish or pan.

To ensure that you always have butter on hand, save your wrappers anytime you use butter.

Fold wrappers in half, place in a sealed plastic bag and store in the freezer until you […]

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Baking Powder Rocks!

By Sherry K on June 12th, 2012

It’s Zippy Tip Tuesday!

Have you ever reached into your pantry to grab the baking powder, only to find that it had clumped up in the container?

Never fear, you can still use it (providing it is not beyond the expiration date)!

Grab yourself a […]

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Chopping Fresh Herbs with a Chef’s Knife

By Sherry K on June 5th, 2012

It’s Zippy Tip Tuesday!

Last week, I talked about the importance of Maintaining the Sharpness of Your Knives.

Today’s video is all about using a chef’s knife to chop fresh herbs.

There’s nothing better than adding fresh herbs to a recipe to brighten it up […]

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Maintaining The Sharpness of Your Knives

By Sherry K on May 29th, 2012

It’s Zippy Tip Tuesday!

Did you know the importance of maintaining the sharpness of your knife on a steel?

Every time you use your knife, the microscopic teeth get bent. So it’s crucial to use the steel, in order to straighten those tiny little teeth.

There’s a […]

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Grow Your Own Stevia Plant

By Sherry K on May 22nd, 2012

It’s Zippy Tip Tuesday!

I don’t know about you, but I get a little confused sometimes when it comes to knowing what is actually healthy for us to eat. We hear so many claims that something is good for us, when suddenly it is bad. Canola oil is good. But wait, canola oil is […]

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Tearlessly Chop Onions

By Sherry K on May 15th, 2012

It’s Zippy Tip Tuesday!

I can’t tell you how many different methods I attempted to thwart off shedding tears when chopping onions. I’ve tried lighting a candle next to the cutting board. I’ve tried holding the onion under water while chopping it (not easy!). I’ve tried not cutting through the […]

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Lemon Zest

By Sherry K on May 8th, 2012

It’s Zippy Tip Tuesday! I can’t describe the feeling I get when I taste a dish that includes fresh lemon zest. It’s like a bright ray of sunshine on my tongue. It’s one of the happiest flavors ever. But I don’t always have fresh lemons in the house. So whenever I get a bag of […]

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Chocolate Nacho Pizza

By Sherry K on May 1st, 2012

It’s Zippy Tip Tuesday!

Last weekend, my S.O. (Significant Other) and I went to the Saugatuck Brewery, in Saugatuck, Michigan. We enjoyed the most amazing hummus with homemade flour tortilla chips, but our ratio of chips to hummus leaned heavily on the chips, so we ended up bringing several of them home. Since […]

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