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Choosing Appliance -> Range Cookers

The way you cook is also key to deciding which type of range cooker to choose. No-frills heat storage ranges such as Agas retain heat they have gradually built up and generally have two ovens without temperature controls - the hot oven is for roasting and baking, the cool one for slow cooking/keeping warm.

Choosing Appliance -> Strainers

We recommend 2 strainers for every kitchen. The first is a solid stainless steel colander (one big enough to wash a lot of lettuce at once). The second strainer is a fine mesh conical strainer (called a chinois) which is a must for any serious sauce or stock making. A chinois is an expensive purchase, but with care it will last many years.

Kitchen tips -> Onions

When selecting, choose firm onions that have dry paper-like skins and that seem heavy for their size. Avoid onions that are soft or spotty and any that have begun to sprout.
When cutting onions and only half the onion will be used, use the top half and store the root end. The root end will stay fresh for a longer period of time.
Tear saving tips: (Experiment with these tips and see what works best for you!)
- Slice under running water.
- Peel the onion, cut in half and let soak in water for approximately 10 minutes before cutting.
- Store in the refrigerator before cutting so the onion is cold.
- Light one or two candles in the area you are cutting the onion.
- Be sure to use a sharp knife.
- Have a fan blowing the fumes away from you.
- Try holding your breath while you are cutting the onion.
To remove the onion odor from your hands, rub a piece of lemon in salt and then squeeze the juice on your hands, rub the juice in, and then rinse it off.

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