Quick Tip
Want to get the maximum amount of juice out of your fresh lemons? Before squeezing, bring them to room temperature and roll them under your palm against the kitchen counter. Then cut and squeeze.
Pattaya’s Bad Eggs
Andy, my wife doesn’t keep track of how long eggs have been in our fridge and I’m afraid some [...]
Quick Tip
Are you looking to conserve space in your linen cupboard while keeping your bedding neat and organized? Store sets of sheets inside one of their own pillowcases, eliminate the need to hunt through piles of linens for a matching set.
Fruitless Plea
My wife read what you said a few years ago about needing to [...]
Quick Tip
Like to eat leftover pizza the next day? Instead of warming it in the microwave (where it gets soggy), keep the crust nice and crispy by heating up a slice or two in a nonstick skillet on top of the stove. Use a medium setting and heat until it’s the right temperature.
Easter Egg Yokel [...]
Quick Tip
To prevent your tools from rusting, place chalk, charcoal or a few mothballs in your toolbox to absorb the moisture.
Green Bananas
Thanks for your great suggestions for what to do with a whole bunch of bananas that ripen at the same time, Andy. I’ve put your advice to good use. But I often have [...]
Quick Tip
Got a little one in your home? To make grooming easier for your child, hang a mirror in the bathroom at his or her eye level.
Fetid Fridge
Dear Andy, this may seem like a strange question, but how do I identify a dreadful odor in my refrigerator? The smell has been there for a couple [...]
Quick Tip
Store leftovers in the refrigerator using plastic yogurt containers, ice cream tubs, etc. When its time to clean out the fridge, simply discard the containers. That eliminates the risk spilled messes in the garbage, and doesn’t leave you with dirty containers to wash.
Brush with Rigidity
Dear Andy, I read and loved your recent tip for [...]
Quick Tip
Use old cardboard tubes from paper towel rolls to store reusable plastic shopping bags. Put smaller bags in empty tubes from toilet tissue.
Curry Worry
Since coming to Thailand my husband and I have learned to love curry, particularly Indian curry but Thai curry as well. I’ve even begun making it at home once or twice [...]
Quick Tip
While many appliances are inexpensive in Thailand, do not rush to replace them just because they fail to operate. Sometimes the inoperative device simply needs a new part or a minor repair–and those are even less inexpensive here.
Hot Rod
I drive a Isuzu 6 wheeler and need to insulate the cab from engine heat. Please [...]
QUICK TIP
When you take down your Christmas tree trimmings and other seasonal decorations, store them in egg cartons. The partitions separate fragile items and help keep everything neat until next December.
All That Glitters
Since my husband and I moved to Pattaya nearly one year ago, we have not gone to any glitzy parties or even fancy [...]
QUICK TIP
Bananas too ripe for your taste? Don’t toss them. Instead, peel them, wrap tightly in plastic wrap or in a baggie, and store them in your freezer. They will be ready next time you want to make a banana smoothie or shake, or when a recipe calls for bananas.
Drinking Buddies
Dear Andy, How do I [...]
