Grapevine Magazine Issue 3 | Page 94

Grapevine Property & Building pans you used for prepping. Be as organised as a drastic effect on certain finishes and can possible in your preparations. Get the table laid cause bubbling, discolouration and surface and the crockery and cutlery you will need out deterioration and in the case of the cooker, can well in advance. There is nothing more stressful void the guarantee. Lastly, if your fridge has that when you have a house full of people to discover ‘after party leftover’ smell give it a good clean with you don’t have enough plates or that you can’t bicarb and warm water then slice a few lemons find the cake slice. and leave them inside. The bad odour should be gone in a few hours. When it comes to clean up, being organised helps too. Not all of us are lucky enough to be The KSA hopes you all have a stress and clutter able to hide the dirty dishes in the scullery. When free holiday season and would like to remind you you clear the table quickly take the time to rinse to take care of your kitchen and it will take care of off the plates and put them straight into the you. For more information about the KSA and its dishwasher. The rinsing is important as when fully members visit www.ksa.co.za. loaded even the best dishwashers can battle to cope and you don’t want to be on your hands and knees the next day unblocking you dishwasher’s filter. It isn’t a pleasant job. Ensure your Tupperware containers all have lids and are easily accessible for leftovers. Another option, which will also ensure your leftovers don’t take up all the space in the fridge, is to use ziplock bags. Consult your fridge’s hand book.Most fridge manufacturers will give you an idea of how long it is safe to store certain foodstuffs in a fridge or freezer. You don’t want to be eating dodgy leftovers that are past their prime. When doing your big day-after clean up ensure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions when it comes to washing down your cupboard doors, work surfaces and cooker. Using the wrong detergent or too much water can have 92