How to Protect Recipe Books when Cooking
Purchase a perspex cookbook stand that allows you to slip the cookbook behind a screen or shield., Place the cookbook into a large, clear plastic bag., If you just have a recipe sheet, pop it inside a clear plastic envelope., Protect electronic...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Purchase a perspex cookbook stand that allows you to slip the cookbook behind a screen or shield.
The screen will protect the cookbook from spills and splashes and can simply be wiped clean when you're finished.
Mimic a plastic screen or shield by placing a plastic cover over the book sitting in the stand.
Use the type of plastic covers used for plastic comb binding of documents in the office.
This sheet can be wiped down again and again, and can be left to sit on your usual recipe stand. -
Step 2: Place the cookbook into a large
Place it on the stand as usual.
You can wipe down the bag for reuse or simply dispose of the bag if it's old and not able to be reused. , This is the type used inside binders to hold materials in place.
It can be wiped clean after cooking. , If you're using a laptop, iPad, e-Reader, or iPhone, etc., in the kitchen to follow a recipe, be sure to do the following:
Keep the electronics well away from the food preparation area and the sink.
Water and ingredients landing on the keyboard or screen can damage the electronics permanently.
Keep the electronics within quick walking distance from where you're working but away from steam, heat, and the ingredients.
If you have a kitchen table or a high counter, these might make a good, safe space.
Avoid putting greasy, floury, or sticky fingers on the electronics.
If you need to scroll or turn a page, wash and thoroughly dry your hands first, or call someone else to come and do it for you. -
Step 3: clear plastic bag.
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Step 4: If you just have a recipe sheet
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Step 5: pop it inside a clear plastic envelope.
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Step 6: Protect electronic recipes and cookbooks assiduously.
Detailed Guide
The screen will protect the cookbook from spills and splashes and can simply be wiped clean when you're finished.
Mimic a plastic screen or shield by placing a plastic cover over the book sitting in the stand.
Use the type of plastic covers used for plastic comb binding of documents in the office.
This sheet can be wiped down again and again, and can be left to sit on your usual recipe stand.
Place it on the stand as usual.
You can wipe down the bag for reuse or simply dispose of the bag if it's old and not able to be reused. , This is the type used inside binders to hold materials in place.
It can be wiped clean after cooking. , If you're using a laptop, iPad, e-Reader, or iPhone, etc., in the kitchen to follow a recipe, be sure to do the following:
Keep the electronics well away from the food preparation area and the sink.
Water and ingredients landing on the keyboard or screen can damage the electronics permanently.
Keep the electronics within quick walking distance from where you're working but away from steam, heat, and the ingredients.
If you have a kitchen table or a high counter, these might make a good, safe space.
Avoid putting greasy, floury, or sticky fingers on the electronics.
If you need to scroll or turn a page, wash and thoroughly dry your hands first, or call someone else to come and do it for you.
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