Planning a Summer Cookout? Make sure your washing machine is ready!*

What’s the best way to preserve leftover herbs, peel eggs in record time, or chop chocolate with ease? Ever wondered if it’s possible to soundproof your coffee grinder? How can you clean hardened food out of your blender with the push of a button? And exactly how many uses can America’s Test Kitchen devise for the humble zipper-lock storage bag?

Find the answers to these and the other 800+ tips and shortcuts with this indispensable and practical A-to-Z handbook. From the kitchen novice to experienced cook, there are surprising and clever tricks to save everyone time and money in the kitchen. And all tips are easy to follow, with the more than 1,150 illustrations that demonstrate all techniques.

Want to know how to take the sting out of cutting chiles? Coat the hand holding the chile with oil. Looking for a simple safe way to store knives and sharp kitchen equipment in a drawer? Top with leftover wine corks. Want to proof bread in a dry climate? Put it in the dishwasher. Trust us, it works!
This handy, colorful book should have a rightful place on every kitchen counter, and makes a wonderful gift for any special occasion.

*Use your washing machine as an icebox. Fill the washer's basket with ice cubes, then nestle cans and bottles. When the party is over and the ice has melted, simply run the washer's spin cycle to drain the water.

834 Kitchen Quick Tips

• 576 pages, paperback
• 1,150 illustrations