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“When you have accidentally added washing-up liquid to your salad instead of oil, do not attempt to wash it out and serve it to your children. They will be able to tell the difference. Even the teenagers.”
“Do not salt your meat right before cooking it or else it will dry up. It will also take all the taste away.”
“While boiling pasta do not start two parallel chats on Facebook.”
“Never follow online recipes. You cannot trust the person writing them.”
“Do not leave meat in the oven. Even if you turn the oven off, the meat will continue to cook.”
“Never start cooking before you’ve had a glass of wine, but do not start cooking after you’ve had your second glass.”
“Do not use colored string to tie up your meat when roasting. The dye will most likely run into the meat and turn it a funny color.”
“Never season a salad while holding a cigarette.”
“Do not look into a gas oven too fast after opening the door. Especially while wearing mascara—it will make your eyelashes glue together.”