Tip of the Day- Keeping it Steady

When you are cooking at home, sometimes the most difficult situations arise from simply not having a helping hand. There are always ways around this, and you should be confident you could complete any recipe on your own! Here are a few simple ways to get the job done safely, and easily.

1. When using a cutting board, place a damp paper towel underneath it. This will prevent slipping and sliding, and allow you to maintain control of the knife and whatever you are cutting.

2. If you are making salad dressing, or any other type of emulsion, constant whisking is key. This means that you need to be slowly pouring oil into a bowl, while whisking. Don't have a third hand to hold the bowl? Me either! I simply take a moist dish towel, hold it by one corner and spin so that it is now long and twisted. Wrap the towel around the base of the bowl. You may have to wiggle the bowl a bit to make sure it is secure, but this should hold it in place for you.