• Always shake on oil and vinegar dressing just before using.
• When unmolding a salad, always sprinkle a few drops of water on the serving plate. It will be easy to move the salad around to position it correctly.
• For a stay put garnish in a molded salad, arrange design ,pour over thin layer of partially set gelatin. Chill.
• To test freshness of died herbs rub them between your hands. Oil of your hand extracts the essence of the herb. If there is no smell, they are no good.
• For crunchy cole slaw, cut cabbage in half and soak in salted water for an hour. Drain well, then proceed with recipe.

Season with seeds to add flavors:

Caraway: Tangy and slightly sweet
Cardamon: Spicy
Celery: Strong, use sparingly
Cumin: Slightly bitter
Dill: Pungent and strong in flavor
Fennel: Licorice flavor
Mustard: Dry mustard is mixture of ground seeds, of several mustard varieties.
Sesame: Sweet, nutty flavor