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today = Stamp.getDate();
msg[1] = "Choose tomatoes that are deep in colour, firm and smooth with no splits.";
msg[2] = "To prevent the cake bottom from getting burnt, avoid too much heat from below.  The best way to prevent this is to place a ceramic plate below the baking tin.  The plate will help reduce the heat and prevent the bottom from burning. ";
msg[3] = "To sharpen knives that get blunt ever so often, keep a piece of brick in your kitchen.  Just rub the cutting edge of the knife over it, rinsing often, a few times and you will have a sharp knife once again.";
msg[4] = "Foods that have to be deep-fried should not be too cold and must be added in small batches so that they do not lower the temperature of the hot oil.";
msg[5] = "To keep salads crisper for longer, do not add salt in advance.  You can cut the salad and keep in the refrigerator so that it remains fresh and the greens do not wilt.  But add salt just before serving.";
msg[6] = "To remove onion odour from your hands, rub your hands with lemon or vinegar first and then wash them with soap and water.";
msg[7] = "To retain the green colour of leafy vegetables even after they are cooked, cook them uncovered for the first few minutes.  Add a few drops of lime juice or vinegar when they are almost done.  This should retain the greenness.";
msg[8] = "The best natural tenderiser for meat is crushed raw papaya.  It works effectively.  Just puncture the meat pieces, apply papaya paste and keep aside covered for a couple of hours before cooking.";
msg[9] = "To test the freshness of the egg, place in a tumbler of water. A good egg sinks horizontally whereas a bad egg will float up vertically and a stale egg will half-float at an angle.";
msg[10] = "The secret of a good bread lies in its kneading.  A good kneading increases gluten formation which in turn is responsible for the elasticity in the bread.";
msg[11] = "To store fresh fish for a week, clean the fish thoroughly, apply salt and keep aside for a while. Thoroughly drain away the water, then apply a paste of turmeric powder and lemon juice.  Wrap the fish pieces in foil tightly and keep in the freezer.";
msg[12] = "To store ice cubes so that they do not stick, store them in a zip lock bag and keep in the freezer.";
msg[13] = "Buy a fresh fish. Choose the one with clear and bulging eyes, firm flesh and elastic to touch. The gills will be red or pink and there will be no strong odour.";
msg[14] = "Beat egg yolk and egg white separately for fluffy omelettes.";
msg[15] = "The ideal way to flambé a dish is to heat the liqueur first before adding it to the food because when added directly to food, the alcohol sometimes gets absorbed before it can be lit.";
msg[16] = "For crisp French fries at home, after cutting the potatoes, soak the pieces in salted water or ice cold water for about five minutes. Drain and pat dry completely before frying.";
msg[17] = "To skin tomatoes without a mess, just dip the tomatoes in boiling water for a few minutes.";
msg[18] = "To remove bitterness from methi, apply a little salt and let it stand for about half an hour. Squeeze and discard the water.  Most of the bitterness will be drained out while the flavour is retained.";
msg[19] = "To rectify curdled mayonnaise take a clean dry vessel, add a egg yolk and beat it.  While beating this yolk, add the curdled mayonnaise gradually and continue to beat till it forms a smooth emulsion. Alternatively add a little hot water and beat continuously till it becomes smooth.";
msg[20] = "To prevent the rice grains from sticking to each other after cooking, add a few drops of lemon juice to the rice once it is half done.  Not only do the grains remain separate the rice turns out whiter too.";
msg[21] = "To prevent greying of yolks after boiling the egg, once done, immediately dip in cold water till it cools down.  You will notice that the yolk has retained its colour.To avoid lumping of salt in a salt shaker Add a few grains of raw rice so that the salt flows smoothly.";
msg[22] = "To clean cauliflower thoroughly, separate the cauliflower florets and keep them soaked in water to which a capful of vinegar or a teaspoon of salt is added.  After about half an hour drain and wash with fresh water.";
msg[23] = "To prevent the fruits and nuts from sinking to the bottom when added to a cake batter, heat the chopped fruits and nuts in the oven before adding to the batter.";
msg[24] = "To prevent white streaks on a chocolate cake, do not dust the tin with flour before pouring in the batter. Instead dust with cocoa powder and see how beautifully brown   your chocolate cake will come out.";
msg[25] = "In order to soften the frozen butter quickly, fill a bowl with boiling water, empty and immediately turn it upside down over the butter dish.  The butter will soften without melting.";
msg[26] = "To whiten the chopping board, rub the board with lemon rinds which have been turned inside out.  Leave it for a couple of minutes, then wash with warm water.  Leave it to dry.  Your board will be sparkling once again.";
msg[27] = "To get the tomato ketchup flowing easily from a newly opened bottle, insert a soda straw up to the bottom of the bottle and get the ketchup flowing easily.  The air that gets into the bottom of the bottle through the straw helps the ketchup flow easily and almost immediately.";
msg[28] = "To prevent a tough skin from forming over puddings specially when they are stored in the refrigerator, cover the pudding dish with a wax paper while the pudding is still hot.  This will prevent the tough skin from forming on the surface of the pudding.";
msg[29] = "Want to know the correct way of making white sauce? Add boiling hot milk to cold “roux”(mixture of flour and butter) off the fire, mix it vigorously with a wire whisk for 2 minutes and then strain it before returning it to heat.";
msg[30] = "When you find that your potatoes get discoloured when cooked in advance, add a tablespoon of milk while cooking the potatoes. This will prevent the potatoes  from getting discoloured.";
msg[31] = "To set jelly speedily, keep it for about half an hour in the freezer, then move it to one of the racks in the refrigerator. For a firmer jelly  you can marginally decrease the amount of water as written in the instructions on the packet.";

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