--- title: Simple, Quick and Easy Recipes | kitchen and home description: "kitchen and home | Expert Advice, Made Easy: Flame Tree Recipes, Illustrated ebooks, illustrated books. Quick and easy recipes, practical guides." --- - [Home](https://info.flametreepublishing.com/blog) | - [ Contact & About Us](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/contact-us) T H E   F L A M E   T R E E   B L O G ![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cooking%20HUBSPOT%20peppers.jpg?width=980&height=200&name=cooking%20HUBSPOT%20peppers.jpg "cooking HUBSPOT peppers.jpg") # Cooking & Lifestyle Blog ## [A Couple of Fun Family Projects | Made Easy](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/a-couple-of-fun-family-projects-made-easy) Posted by [Matt Knight](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/author/matt-knight) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hubfs/kid_banner.jpg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/a-couple-of-fun-family-projects-made-easy) Hopefully as we get **closer to Christmas**, you may find some free time to spend with your **young ones**. Whether you have some holiday booked or only have the weekends and evenings free, these **small projects** are easy complete and should provide some **enjoyment your family**. [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/a-couple-of-fun-family-projects-made-easy) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/a-couple-of-fun-family-projects-made-easy#comments-listing) Topics: [kitchen and home](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/kitchen-and-home), [bicarbonate of soda](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/bicarbonate-of-soda) ## [6 Reasons Why Vinegar is the Ultimate Cleaning Product | Expert Advice Made Easy](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/vinegar-in-the-kitchen-clean-disinfect-deodorize) Posted by [Gillian Whitaker](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/author/gillian-whitaker) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hubfs/vinegar.jpg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/vinegar-in-the-kitchen-clean-disinfect-deodorize)   Most of us think of it as little more than **a delicious condiment to add to our fish and chips**, but vinegar is also an **effective all-purpose cleaner** that is perfect for use around the home. In fact, records show that vinegar has been produced commercially and used for all kinds of cleaning **from as early as 3000 BC**! Remarkably versatile, antibacterial and safe, vinegar is a **simple, eco-friendly option** that is great for regular use. Today we’re going to look at how it can be used in the kitchen: **kitchen surfaces and items** are used on a **daily basis**, and their role in food preparation means that it is highly important to keep these areas hygienic. There is no end of its uses there, from dealing with soap build-up in dishwashers and microwaves, to tackling food containers that have been stained and scented by strong foods and liquids. With a few of these **quick and easy solutions** you can make the most of this miraculous product and keep your kitchen and cooking implements free of germs and unpleasant odours. [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/vinegar-in-the-kitchen-clean-disinfect-deodorize) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/vinegar-in-the-kitchen-clean-disinfect-deodorize#comments-listing) Topics: [kitchen and home](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/kitchen-and-home), [vinegar](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/vinegar), [indoors](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/indoors), [indoor activities](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/indoor-activities), [deep clean](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/deep-clean), [house cleaning](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/house-cleaning) ## [Kitchen and Home: Bicarbonate of Soda Projects for Kids](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/76381/Kitchen-and-Home-Bicarbonate-of-Soda-Projects-for-Kids) Posted by [Laura Bulbeck](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/author/laura-bulbeck) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hs-fs/file-1391663286-jpg/images/bicarbonate_of_soda%2c_projecys_for_kids%2c_bicarb_tips%2c_play_dough.jpg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/76381/Kitchen-and-Home-Bicarbonate-of-Soda-Projects-for-Kids) Summer is here, the school holidays have started – but **how to keep your children entertained?** Well here are some really **fun and creative projects** you can do, all using the magic of **bicarbonate of soda** (or alternatively you can use **baking soda**) – that handy substance you might just have lying around in the cupboard. [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/76381/Kitchen-and-Home-Bicarbonate-of-Soda-Projects-for-Kids) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/76381/Kitchen-and-Home-Bicarbonate-of-Soda-Projects-for-Kids#comments-listing) Topics: [kitchen and home](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/kitchen-and-home), [bicarbonate of soda](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/bicarbonate-of-soda) ## [Simple But Effective Uses for Vinegar](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/76357/Simple-But-Effective-Uses-for-Vinegar) Posted by [Catherine Taylor](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/author/catherine-taylor) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hs-fs/file-1381097180-jpg/images/vin-new-081.jpg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/76357/Simple-But-Effective-Uses-for-Vinegar) **Vinegar has been used for all sorts of things** for thousands of years, including industrial, medical and domestic uses, some of which are still used today. It is the **oldest storable food** and because it can be stored for an almost unlimited period, it is the only food without an expiry date. The ancient **Babylonians around 5,000 BC** were among the first to recognize the versatile nature of vinegar and used it as both a preserver and a condiment. They were also the first to flavour vinegar with herbs and spices and use it in their cooking. I will be looking at some **fantastic culinary tricks** using vinegar, as well as exploring the best ways to use it around the kitchen and home for cleaning and some ways it can **benefit your health.** It really is surprising how much you can use vinegar for! 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