SUBSTITUTIONS & HINTS
1 T. cornstarch = 2 T. flour

1 square(1 oz.)chocolate = 3 T. cocoa + 1 T. butter

1 whole egg = 2 egg yolks

1 c. sour milk = 1 c. sweet milk + 1 T. lemon juice or vinegar

1 c. milk = ½ c. evaporated milk + ½ c. water

1 c. honey = 1 ¼ c. sugar + ¼ c. water

Baking powder = 2 T. cream of tartar, 1 T. soda, 1 T. cornstarch

Herb salt – 1 tsp. each- garlic & onion powders, basil, oregano, parsley, sage, cayenne, thyme, black pepper, dried grated lemon peel, turmeric, cumin, paprika & savory.

HINTS:
1.Use the edge of half an egg shell to get a tiny piece of egg shell out of a cracked egg. This will also work to get egg yolk out of egg white.

2.To cream shortening easily, pour a little boiling water into mixing bowl while gathering up your ingredients. Pour it out and add the shortening. It will soften it without melting.

3.To peel tomatoes, dip them in boiling water then into cold water. The skins will slip off. This works for peaches too.

4.Onions peeled under water will not make you cry...as much.

5.Keep the pit in a cut avocado or on the slices to delay discoloring.

6.Marshmallows and dried fruit are easily cut with floured scissors.

7.Fruit pie filling will not soak into a crust that has been pre-dusted with flour and sugar.

8.Whipping cream will whip faster if chilled, also chill the bowl.