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Sup foodies, ex-foodies, gourmets et al! We at K. Parris want to thank you for checking in with us and being interested in what we do! Today is a Cooking Tip Day, so we compiled a few quick and easy tips to help you when you’re slicing and dicing in the kitchen (plus we threw in an extra one for good measure). Check back with us for bigger and better tips! If you’re ever interested in looking us up so we can give you a one on one lesson, fill out our online form, or, shoot us an email at info@kimberlyparris.com! (P.S. If you’re not already doing so, follow us on Twitter! KParrisCooks…=0)

Tip #1: Everyone wants to know the secret to not crying while cutting an onion. Drum roll, please…(drumming on desk) The key is…a sharp knife and a cold onion! By keeping your knife sharp and your onion cold, you can keep the sulfur compounds in the onion that prompt you to cry to a minimum.

Tip #2: The quickest way to peel and mince garlic is to smash the clove with the broad part of your knife. This gets the skin off. By smashing the clove again and running your knife through the clove, you can get a nice small chop for your garlic.

Tip #3: A sharp knife is the key to all things you have to cut!! If you have a good sharp knife, you won’t need a bunch of other knives to cut various things. Not to mention that it will prevent you from hurting yourself by cutting through things too hard!

Tip #4: If you want a quick and easy air freshener for your home, spike a few oranges or grapefruits with a cinnamon stick and cloves. Place in a bowl and leave in the table in the center of any room. The pleasant aroma will permeate the room for weeks to come!

Keep checking back for more tips of the trade and other really cool foodie items! =0)

K. Parris Catering and Personal Chef Service, LLC, is an off-premise catering company specializing in French influenced Caribbean cuisine for the elegant yet trendy urban professional. They offer full service event planning, catering, and personal chef services tailored to family friendly as well as urban chic events. For more information, visit her website, or check out her food and spirits blog, “Confessions of an Ex-Foodie”.