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Kitchen Tip Tuesdays: Quick water at the stove
It seems like I am constantly grabbing water when I am at the stove cooking. Whether it's tossing some water in a pan to warm leftovers, adding a splash of water to a pot of soup, or heating up some frozen veggies, water is something I like to have handy!
Rather than turning around and getting some tap water (icky!) or -- even slower -- getting filtered water out of our Berkey on the counter, I just reach for the tea kettle sitting on the stove with water in it. I keep it filled with Berkey water (whenever I fill the Berkey or before heading to bed for the night) and it's just so handy to use some when needed! I don't even have to move the pan from the burner to add water!
Our Berkey and my favorite Contigo water bottle
When my sister was here recently, she saw me using water from the tea kettle while I was cooking and told me that was a great idea. That's when I realized that this little habit of mine might qualify for a Kitchen Tip! :)
So tell me, how many of you grab water from the tea kettle when you're cooking? Or do you even have a tea kettle on your stovetop? :)
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5. Checking freshness of eggs (Linda)
6. Measuring honey (Annie)
7. Preserving garlic and basil
8. Dip ideas
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Mis En Place
Today I talk about spices and the importance of mis en place!
http://thelocalcook.com/2010/07/20/kitchen-tip-tuesday-mis-en-place/
I don't have a kettle. I used to, not sure where it went.
10 things to do with a muffin pan
No tea kettle here. We have a filter on our tap, so I use that when I need water.
For my tip, I'm continuing the "10 things to do" theme with a muffin pan. :)
http://www.feelslikehomeblog.com/2010/07/10-things-to-cook-in-a-muffin-tin/
Kitchen Tip Tuesday - Pancake Batter
Hi Tammy,
Here is my kitchen Tip Tuesday entry:
http://thriftyhomemaker.com/2010/07/pancake-tip/
get twice as much juice from lemons and limes
That is a great idea!
Here is my tip for doubling the amount of juice I get from my lemons and limes: http://www.premeditatedleftovers.com/2010/07/southwest-steak-salad-with-honey-lime.html
Alea @ Premeditated Leftovers
Unique cookie
Unique cookie idea:
http://trialanderrorhomeec.blogspot.com/2010/07/wfmw-and-ktt-awesome-cookie-idea.html
And yes, when I have a stove I do keep a kettle on it and I do use the water in my cooking :)
Fresh Eggs
I had a tea kettle until it died this past winter. I really need to get a new one, though. I liked using it to warm water better than a pan.
My tip this week is how to tell if your eggs are fresh.
http://lindaslunacy.blogspot.com/2010/07/farm-fresh-eggs.html
Linda
http://www.lindaslunacy.blogspot.com
kitchen tip
I so agree with you about the water and love your tip. Here is one for a sticky situation of measuring honey http://shopannies.blogspot.com/2010/07/kitchen-tip-tuesday-sticky-situation.html
During the winter I
During the winter I continually have 2 water kettles on top of our woodstove filled with our fresh well water. This not only gives me hot water at a whim, but also humidifies the air for us during the arid (indoors) winter months. Since we usually heat this way October through May we are good for perpetual hot water for 7+ months of the year. The rest of the time there is a kettle on the stovetop that stays filled for use. In Summertime, if I'm making ice-tea, the gallon jug is out on the porch on sunny days brewing up some delicious sun-tea too.
Shalom, PamiE
Basil and Garlic Purée
Preparing basil for the freezer for winter use. Especially nice if the garden is not giving you enough tomatoes for the freezer.
http://proactivebridesmaid.wordpress.com/2010/07/20/basil-and-garlic-puree/
Dips
Dips for dummies - 8 no recipe dips
http://www.milehimama.com/2010/07/20/dips-for-dummies/
Tammy, I have a dillemma posted at the top of my page - what to do about carpeting in the dining room. I remember you had the same problem - I'd love it if you'd come over and tell me how you solved that problem!
Milehimama
http://milehimama.com
Clothesline
Hey Tammy,
My dad helped me build a clothesline in the backyard and it made me think of you! Can't wait to hang Baby Robbins's cloth diapers on the line. . .
tea kettle
I don't have one on the stove - do you keep your element on all the time? - but I do have an electric tea kettle and have to admit I can't imagine going back to one on the stove. I can have hot water in less than 3 minutes with very little electricity. In winter we heat with wood 100% and always have out food cooked on the stove top as well as a kettle for water for humidity. We have a Berkey (I have aquasauna but the water takes forever to filter through so I bought Berkey filters and use them), and I use that water for everything. It is in my dining room so we have a little pipe that runs from cold water to it so I can fill it easily.
HEather
Tea kettle on stove -- hot water?
I don't leave the element on to keep the water hot. I'm actually picky about my tea and the water must be freshly heated! ;)
I do find that only heating the amount of water needed (i.e. a cup or two or however much I need) means it heats up a lot faster than heating a whole kettle full for 1 cup of tea! But I have never tried an electric kettle! :)
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