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How to germinate a lychee seed?

hen soak them for 24 to 48 hours in room temperature water. Soaking softens the seed's coat and facilitates germination. Step #2: Place the pit in an airtight container. It is often heard that it's very easy to germinate a lychee seed and that all you need to do is plant it in damp soil. However, if ...

28
Dec
2023

Gardening: How to Harvest Seeds?

vest seeds in your garden, you may be wondering how to store and preserve them until the following year... To avoid mold, it is better not to use overly airtight containers, such as glass jars or plastic tubes. It is preferable to slip the seeds into small paper bags or envelopes. To store your se ...

07
Aug
2024

Oriental tabbouleh: a very easy recipe.

optionally accompanied by other raw vegetables such as tomato slices. If you want to take this tabbouleh on a picnic or to the beach, place it in an airtight container and transport it in a cooler to enjoy it chilled. ...

02
May
2007

Flies, moths, ants: natural solutions against insects

e invasion has already started, follow these steps in order: 1- Throw away all infested food. 2- Clean your cupboards with soapy water. 3- Store opened packages in airtight containers. 4- Place bay leaves (Laurus noblilis) in your cupboards: their smell is said to repel them. Note: In case of a sev ...

19
June
2012

Bee balm: 5 good reasons to grow this plant

Note: Bee balm leaves can be harvested after about a year. It is recommended to pick them throughout the growing season, dry them, and store them in airtight jars in the shade. ...

27
Nov
2013

Batch cooking: 5 tips for getting started

ng doesn't necessarily require a lot of equipment, but you should at least provide containers to store your preparations. If you don't have enough airtight cans to store the dishes and ingredients you made on Sunday, consider using glass pickle jars and large jam jars. These salvageable contai ...

02
Nov
2021

Christmas tree: 3 ideas for edible decorations

sugar pearls in stores to sprinkle on your Cookies before the icing is completely dry. To note: generally, shortbread Cookies can be stored in an airtight metal box. Once hung in the tree, they will only remain edible for a few days at most. So, hang them on the tree preferably on December 24 in ...

17
Dec
2021

White fish papillote with citrus fruits: a tasty recipe

f olive oil, salt and pepper. Add a few spoonfuls of water to the papillote before closing it. 6- Fold the baking paper over itself to form a large airtight papillote. Cooking 1- Heat water in your steamer before placing the basket containing the papillote. 2- Cook this citrus white fish p ...

11
Mar
2022

5 tips for organizing an eco-friendly picnic

to prepare tomato salads, tabbouleh or pan bagnat niçois! Slices of Melon to serve as an appetizer or dessert are easy to take along in a bento style airtight box. The salted or sweet cakes with vegetables and fruits in season have the double advantage of being easy to make and to take away for ...

26
July
2022

Expired food: which ones can still be eaten?

damaged. Moreover, to prevent these products from being invaded by food moths capable of piercing the cardboard packaging, it is best to keep them in airtight containers. The same goes for cans, which are long-life products. But be careful! You should not eat the contents if the can is bulging as ...

25
Aug
2022

Matcha and white chocolate chip cookies: the easy recipe

e cookies cool before eating so they are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. To note: you can store these deliciously moist cookies in an airtight box, but only if they haven't been devoured right out of the oven! Did you know that? Matcha tea is a very fine tea powder of bright gre ...

07
Sep
2022

Energy balls with prunes and sesame: an easy recipe

ured them before!). But watch your waistline: as their name suggests, they are very energetic and caloric! They are perfect to take with you in an airtight box if you are going on a long hike or have an intensive sports session planned. Variants From the basic recipe given above, it is possib ...

16
Nov
2022

Christmas DIY: how to make a personalized candy jar?

er you want to use. If like me you choose to customize a Le Parfait jar, you can rid it of its rubber seal because your candy jar doesn't need to be airtight. Before you get into the actual customization, you need to choose the Christmas design you want to represent on the smooth surface of th ...

09
Dec
2022

Fridge and freezer: what to do in case of power failure?

ar maintenance of your refrigerator is a good way to limit the risk of food poisoning. It is also recommended to pack food separately, in cling film or airtight boxes. In the event of a power outage, it is advisable to clean your refrigerator and freezer a few hours after the power outage to limi ...

21
Dec
2022

Equipment and Cooking Methods: 5 Tips for Saving Energy in the Kitchen

re long cooking times like beef stew or pot-au-feu, it's more economical to use a pressure cooker. This cooking method saves energy because the appliance is airtight. The pressure cooking allows food to cook 4 to 6 times faster than with a regular pot. 5- Replace the oven with other cooking methods. ...

18
Jan
2024

Wild Blackberry Charlotte: An Easy Recipe

lotte. Assembling the charlotte Assembling the wild blackberry charlotte is quite easy and quick to do. To facilitate unmolding, I recommend using an airtight charlotte mold like Tupperware, but you can also use a simple soufflé mold. 1- Pour the kirsch or another liqueur into a shallow plate and ...

21
Aug
2024

Dill and Lemon Hummus: An Easy Recipe

mon hummus is better after resting in the refrigerator overnight. When your preparation has the desired texture, pour the hummus into a bowl with an airtight lid. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours and, if possible, 12 hours. Serve chilled, garnishing the bowl with lemon slices and dried dill or, e ...

28
Aug
2024