"A wooden spoon placed across top of pot will keep it from boiling over."  Rex Felt

 

"Do not stick your finger in oil to see if it's hot." Kenny Franklin

 

"Do not use a fork to turn meat, use tongs so that you don't poke a hole in the meat and lose juices."  Jan Anderson

 

"Make sure your glass door is open before walking through it with a plate full of meat."  Tim Harrington

 

"Square meals often make round people."  Joseph Cossman

 

"My mother is such a lousy cook that Thanksgiving at her house is a time of sorrow." Rita Rudner

 

"Store spices in a cool, dark place, not above your stove. Humidity, light and heat will cause herbs and spices to lose their flavor."  Rick Tramonto

 

"If you're cooking for someone important — whether it's your boss or a date — never try a new recipe and a new ingredient at the same time."  Marcus Samuelsson

 

"If you find you need more oil in the pan when sautéing, add it in a stream along the edges of the pan so that by the time the oil reaches the ingredient being cooked, it will be heated."  Anita Lo

 

"For even cooking make sure meat is at room temperature prior to grilling, smoking or baking."  Terry Sullivan