Clever Clarissa’s Household Tips & Advice

To test the effectiveness of baking powder, mix one teaspoon of baking powder with 1/3 cup of hot water; use only if the mixture bubbles enthusiastically.

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Place a slice of fresh bread in the bag and close tightly. The marshmallows will be soft a day or two later; discard the bread.

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Place potato chips, nachos, crackers, cereal and other dried foods in the oven for a few minutes to restore freshness and crispness.

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To make a dish less sweet: 1) add salt; 2) add a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar if the dish is not a dessert.

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To make a dish less salty: 1) add a cut raw potato and discard it once cooked; 2) add a teaspoon each of apple cider vinegar and sugar; 3) add sugar only.

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