When salting a dish, add the salt from a height of several inches above the dish to ensure a uniform "sprinkle".
To "waken" garlic powder, mix in an equal amount of water and saute in a little butter before adding to mashed potatoes.
Store Bay leaves in the freezer. They will retain flavor much more than those stored at room temperature.
Adding one tablespoon of unflavored gelatin to store-bought chicken broth will give the broth a good homemade taste and body.
