A chef's trick to keeping baking sheets spotless is to line them with parchment paper. Parchment paper is a silicone-coated baking paper that feels like thick tissue paper; it withstands heat and is nearly stick-proof. Look for unbleached parchment paper; it's brown and free of chlorine bleach. You can also use parchment paper to wrap sandwiches and cover cutting boards when slicing meat to avoid cross-contamination.

8/23/11

8/22/11

A waxy situation. If a burning candle drips melted wax all over your tabletop or your sofa, don't stress. Let it cool completely and chip off the excess wax with the edge of a credit card. Place a paper towel on top of the waxy mess and place a warm iron on top of the towel; it'll melt the wax, and the towel will absorb it. Repeat until the mess is totally gone.

8/20/11