Milk for cereal or coffee will need to be defrosted before you can use it, and this can be done either in the refrigerator or by using the cold water method. Avoid defrosting milk in the microwave or at room temperature because this can lead to bacterial growth.

Cardboard is a combustible material that can ignite under hot temperatures found in an oven, so you should never risk putting cardboard in the oven. If the cardboard has been treated with chemicals then the heat could also create fumes which will alter the taste and smell of your food and make it potentially unsafe to eat. 

You can rescue a dry cake by brushing it with a sweet syrup to moisten it up, and you can learn from your mistakes so that your future cakes are not dry. Baking a cake for too long or not paying proper attention to the recipe are common errors that result in dry cakes.

Most air fryers come with a shelf or basket which has a non-stick coating, but some sticking can still occur. To keep your air fryer in the best condition and to ensure food doesn’t stick to it, there are a few different things you can try.

Ways to remove bad odors from chest freezers include defrosting the freezer and cleaning the inside with a disinfectant, setting a tray of baking soda or cat litter in the freezer to absorb the bad smells, or stuffing the freezer with rolled newspapers.

Instead of using an oven bag, you could use parchment paper bags which give very similar results. Creating an aluminum foil pocket is another way you could replace oven bags with a safer alternative, or if you want to completely eradicate your kitchen from single use items, then a casserole dish with a lid is a good compromise.

Rooms which have carpets are not ideal for chest freezers because they can interfere with the required airflow. If any leaks or condensation drip from the bottom of the chest freezer, this can be harder to spot with carpet, and it can also result in the presence of mold. However, there are things you can do to make a carpet more suitable for a chest freezer, such as using a drip tray or a rubber mat beneath it.

You can defrost bread by putting it in the refrigerator overnight, or by leaving it at room temperature for between 1 to 3 hours. You can also cook bread from frozen, so if you want a slice of toast or a grilled cheese, you don’t need to defrost the bread first.

You can defrost meatballs in the refrigerator by leaving them overnight, or you can use the thaw setting on a microwave. If you want to speed up the defrosting process without a microwave, you can put bagged meatballs in a bowl of cold water.

To remove stains from your charcuterie board, baking soda will be your best friend. This store cupboard staple can remove both stains and odors, and can be paired with lemon juice or vinegar for more persistent problems.

‘Doming’ is a common phenomenon amongst bakers, which is when the top surface of the cake takes the form of a dome shape. A domed cake is often accompanied by cracks across the top layer of the cake, which can ruin the look of your cake. It can be caused by too much heat in the baking process, using a pan that’s too small, or an imbalance of ingredients.

There are a number of items you probably already have in the kitchen that can double up as a charcuterie board. A wooden chopping board makes a great alternative charcuterie board, or you could use a cheese board or some large plates. If you have a butcher’s block or kitchen island, you could even serve the charcuterie foods directly on the kitchen countertop, beside a stack of plates so that guests can help themselves.