Now Here’s a Tip – August 8, 2023

#MiddleburyCT “To help our children learn the placement of states, we glued a map to a piece of cardboard, then used a razor knife to cut each state out along its lines. This ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – August 1, 2023

#MiddleburyCT My father taught me all I know about working the grill – even though it was his job! One tip that’s served me best is this simple beauty: Let the meat sear before ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – July 18, 2023

#MiddleburyCT To bring out the natural sweetness of corn on the cob, try sprinkling a little bit of sugar in the pot after the water has come to a boil. If the scar of a cantaloupe ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – July 11, 2023

#MiddleburyCT When baking, you can slow the rising time of dough by placing it in a cool place to rise. You can even let it rise in the refrigerator! Basically, it’s done rising ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – July 4, 2023

#MiddleburyCT They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but in today’s digital age, storing and displaying our treasure trove of images can take some craft work. For a lovely, ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – June 27, 2023

#MiddleburyCT Save the rubber bands from broccoli. You can put them around the body of a drinking glass so that it will be less slippery as it condensates. “I save the wrappers ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – June 20, 2023

#MiddleburyCT To soothe minor burns in the kitchen, use the cut side of a raw potato pressed into the burn area for a minute or two. “Personal appliances can get very dirty and ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – June 13, 2023

#MiddleburyCT Use measuring cups when adding detergent to the washer. It avoids using too much, which can get costly. And it will avoid residual soap left in the fabric. If you use ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – June 6, 2023

#MiddleburyCT Purchase a large tub of cookie dough, and when you make the first batch, go ahead and portion out the remaining dough by teaspoons onto a cold cookie sheet. Freeze as ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – May 30, 2023

#MiddleburyCT “Before traveling, I write down the numbers, expiration and contact information for any credit cards I plan to bring with me. I keep one copy hidden in my luggage, ... Continue Reading →