Plastic Wrap Tips
Plastic wrap is one of the most useful items in the kitchen. However, unrolling it can be annoying especially when it gets tangled on itself while you are unrolling it. Or it won’t stick to the surface. Sounds familiar?
(Lacy's ChefWrap 45cm x 300m with slide cutter)
Don’t get frustrated! Here are some ways to fix them.
Store the plastic wrap in the fridge just like professional chefs do to make it much easier to control. Cool food wrap behaves better, sticking and tearing less.
Wipe a few drops of water to the surface to be wrapped. You will notice that it will be much easier to cling to the side.
Or you can buy plastic wraps that come with built-in cutters
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No Bake Oreos
Prep time 20 mins | Cook time 15 mins | Serve 16
Ingredients
2 cups of semi-sweet white chocolate
2 sleeves (30 cookies) of vanilla Oreo cookies (Separate some of the white cream for later use)
113 gr (1/2 bar) of cream cheese, at room temperature
½ cup dark chocolate (Optional)
Instructions
- Place the Oreo cookies into a zip lock bag and crush them using a roller pin. You can also use a food processor if you have one.
- Put the crushed cookies into a bowl and add in the cream cheese. Mix it well until you get a wet, sandy mixture.
- Using a spoon, scoop up a heaping tsp of the mixture. Place it into the palm of your hand and roll it into a ball. Set it aside on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. You can roll in the white Oreo cream from earlier for the filling, if desired. Repeat the process for the remaining mixture. Place the balls in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Put the white chocolate into a bowl. Melt it in a microwave or double boiler (preferred since we want to use low heat) and keep stirring. After the chocolate is melted and smooth, remove it from the heat. Save some into a piping bag for later decoration (optional), you may also do this for the dark chocolate.
5. Take the Oreo balls out of the freezer and place a toothpick into the center of each ball. Pick up a ball and dip it into the melted chocolate. Using a spoon to drizzle more of the chocolate over the top so the entire ball is covered. Set it aside on the parchment paper. Drizzle the dark chocolate on top. Repeat this process for all of the balls and allow them to harden for a few minutes, or you can put them to the freezer for 15 mins.6. Your No Bake Oreo Balls
6. Your No Bake Oreo Balls is ready to be served!
Inspired from CooknShare
CHICKEN-SHAPED PINEAPPLE TARTS
Makes 40 Pcs | Prep time: 1 ½ hour | Cook time: 20 mins
Ingredients
125g salted butter, at room temperature
2 egg yolks
2 cups all-purpose flour
20g corn flour
½ cup of powdered sugar
1tbsp milk powder
600g pineapple flesh
4tbsp of sugar
Heart-shaped decorative sugar
Black sesame
Making the Pineapple Filling
Slice the pineapple flesh into pieces, then blend until puree. Cook on medium heat on a non-stick pot, and stir continuously to avoid burning. When it almost dry, add the sugar and mix well. Continue to stir on lowest heat until the pineapple filling turns golden and sticky. Set it aside to cool, and then chill in the fridge for 30 mins.
Making the Pastry
Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the egg yolk one at a time and beat until well combined. Mix in all the dry ingredients (the milk powder, corn flour, and all-purpose flour) to form the pastry dough.
Combining the Filling and Pastry
Divide the pastry dough to 10g and the pineapple filling for 8g. Roll them both into balls. Use your palm to roll out the dough and flatten it. Add a pineapple ball in the middle and wrap them by folding the edges and rolling it into a ball to cover the filling.
Place them on a baking paper. Brush the top by using the egg yolk. Decor it using the heart shaped decorative sugar and black sesame to form a chicken look.
Bake in a preheated oven at 180C for about 15 – 20 mins until they turn golden brown. Take them out and cool them on a wire crack and store it in an airtight container.
Recipe adapted from: MyKitchen101
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5 Uses of A Zip Bag That You Wish You Knew About Earlier
This unique bag that was introduced in 1963 with a plastic zipper seal has become a kitchen staple. Since then, this common household item has made everybody’s life easier and is incredibly useful. Here are some ideas for its use:
Knead dough. Place dough in a Zip bag so your fingers don’t get sticky. Or slip your hand into the bag and wear it like a glove.
5 Minute Ice cream with 2 Zip bags. Mix 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 cup of cream, vanilla essence and pour into one of the small bags and lock. Fill half of a larger bag with ice, add ½ cups of large grain salt, and place the small bag inside, lock. Shake the bag for 5 minutes, open the large bag and see if the ice cream has turned solid. If not continue shaking, Rinse the small bag in cold water to wash off the salt. Get a spoon! And indulge!
Protect tablet from spills. Throw your tablet in a gallon size sip bag and use it to reference recipes during meal prep. This also works great for any electronic item such as a phone, camera from being splashed. *Note: The device’s touch screen still works through the plastic.
Fresh Scent. Fill the bags with a pleasant sachet scent, like potpourri or dried lavender, and then poke tiny holes into it with a sewing pin. After you’re done, place it in a drawer to keep your clothes smelling fresh
DIY nail sticker. Just paint and polish on a zip bag. Leave it completely dry, peel and apply with clear polish.
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Plastic Wrap's Hacks for Travelling
Air pressure during travel can expand the plastic bottles. When you open your suitcase after a flight, isn’t it annoying to find a big mess in your toiletry bag full of gooey shampoo? Alexandra Jimenez, editor, and founder of the Travel Fashion Girl blog has the solution. Just remove the cap, place a small square plastic wrap over the opening and replace the cap.
Love playing on the beach but hate the sands getting in your headphone and charging ports? Reddit's Pro Life Tips subreddit shares the tip to simply cut a large piece of plastic wrap and wrap it around your phone covering all ports. The touchscreen still works, but avoid keeping it wrapped all day to prevent overheating issues.
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Lacy's Zip Wrap 30m x 20m
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Lacy's ChefWrap 30m x 300m with slide cutter
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Innovative Ways to Use Aluminium Foil
We use aluminium foil for everything, from wrapping leftovers for storage, to keeping our oven clean with a few strategic layers, and creating delicious en papillote meals. If that wasn't enough, here are a few more ways to use the humble foil.
