What They Stopped Throwing Away
A FEW OF THE FIFTY
Tricks You'll Use This Week
Revive Stale Bread In A Hot Oven
Dampen the crust, ten minutes in a hot oven, and a day-old loaf crackles and softens back to life. Nothing wasted.
Test An Egg In A Glass Of Water
Sinks and lies flat, it is fresh. Stands on one end, use it soon. Floats, let it go. No more guessing at the carton.
Bring Wilted Greens Back In Ice Water
Twenty minutes in a bowl of ice water and limp greens, celery, or radishes snap back like they were just picked.
WHAT YOU GET
The wisdom that was never written down.
Traditional kitchen tips and tricks — the small, practical wisdom that is easy to lose in a world of shortcuts.
Old Tricks, Still True
Practical kitchen wisdom passed down at the counter, not invented for a book.
Everyday Time-Savers
Small habits that make ordinary cooking easier — keeping food longer, and rescuing what goes wrong.
Nothing To Purchase
These are ways of doing, not things to own. There is no gadget hiding at the end of any of them.
Digital Or Printed, Your Choice
Instant digital access after checkout, or the printed hardcover shipped free worldwide.
QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I receive it?
Digital orders are emailed to you right after checkout, so you can read on your computer, tablet or phone. Printed books are shipped free to your home worldwide.
Is this a recipe book?
Not really — it is a book of methods and habits rather than recipes. It sits very happily alongside any of my recipe collections.
Do I need to buy anything to use it?
No. Not one entry asks you to purchase a gadget. These are simply better ways of doing what you already do.
Is it suitable for a beginner cook?
Very much so. A beginner may get more from it than anyone, because these are the things nobody thinks to teach.
Can I print it?
Yes — it is formatted to print at home if you would rather have it on paper.
Can I read it on more than one device?
Yes — your copy is yours to keep, and it can be opened on your phone, tablet or computer whenever you like.
What if I am not satisfied?
Your satisfaction means everything to me. If you are not happy with your purchase for any reason, please contact me within 30 days and I will make it right — a full refund, or another solution that works for you.
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