General kitchen advice

Buy Organic Foods : Organic food helps protect the planet.
Organic farming ensures that bio-diversity remains available in the foods we eat and the wildlife that live on the farms.

Fruits and vegetables are naturally available in 100's of varieties. Commercial growing limits the variety of each food available by mass producing only a handful. Many species of birds, insects and other animals are affected by the chemicals and farming conditions used in growing commercial foods.

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Oven Tips : Fan-forced ovens cost 35% less to run than a conventional electric oven.


Have a Local Food Party : Instead of counting time or distance, simply enjoy the pleasures of local food by organizing a potluck meal in which everything must be local. Keep your fingers crossed that someone will splurge on handmade goat cheese, and don’t forget some local wine, beer or juice. If you’re organizing a big catered event, the Society for Nutrition Education has a downloadable brochure to help you line up local food resources.


Cooking safety

Don't ever leave the deep fat frying pan unattended.
Buy a smoke alarm fitted with a "hush button" so if it goes off accidentally you can silence it instantly. That way you won't be tempted to remove the battery (except to change it for a new one). If your alarm keeps going off unnecessarily you may need to move it further away from the kitchen.











Scotch Scones Recipe
Scotch Scones Category Quick Recipes 
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Ingredients And Procedures
Ingredients
1 1/2cupsifted flour, all-purpose
1tablespoonbaking powder
3/4teaspoonsalt
1/4cupsugar
1/3cupshortening
1/2cupquaker oats, uncooked (quick or old-fashioned)
1/4cupcurrants
2/3cupmilk

Directions:

Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar into bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in oats and currants. Add milk; stir only until dry ingredients are moistened.

Turn out on lightly floured board or counter. Knead gently a few seconds. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with floured diamond-shaped cutter. Brush lightly with melted butter; sprinkle with sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake in preheated hot oven (425 F.) 12 to 15 minutes. Serve piping hot.
 
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