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QUICK JOBS

SHARPEN YOUR KNIVES

When the weather cools, roast dinners become more inviting than ever – and a sharp knife is essential for safe, precise carving. Sharpen your knives before every use and, if you can, get them professionally sharpened once or twice a year to realign the razor-sharp edge. To keep the blades sharp day-to-day, run your knife down a honing steel, then rinse before use. Watch our video guide on how to safely sharpen knives at bbcgoodfood.com.

7 CHORE OF THE MONTH

CLEAN BEHIND THE FRIDGE

Out of sight means out of mind – it’s the one kitchen chore we all forget about because we can’t see it, but this really should be done at least every few months. It’s not just the build-up of dust and grease that you’re clearing away, but the dropped bits of food that roll under the fridge too. These can rot and attract unwelcome pests such as flies and rodents, so it’s important to remove them regularly. Working quickly, unplug the fridge, pull it out completely, then vacuum any dust out of the exposed mechanics and go over any greasy build-up with hot, soapy water. Sweep or vacuum any food debris from the floor, then wash or mop the area. Plug the fridge back in and leave it closed for 30 minutes to come back to temperature.

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GET AHEAD

BREAKFAST BAKE

Darker mornings make it harder to get out of bed, which can put breakfast on the back burner. But don’t just skip it: instead, make a loaf of lighter banana bread, slice and freeze so you can easily defrost a piece in the microwave on those days when even making a bowl of cereal feels too much. It’s warm and filling, especially with Greek yogurt and fruit. Try our recipe at bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/ healthy-banana-bread

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ADD TO YOUR SKILLS

Join our sweet sourdough masterclass (which includes a recipe for sourdough cinnamon buns) run by baking expert Barney Desmazery on 14 October

14 OCTOBER

Masterclass: sweet sourdough

28 OCTOBER

Wine-tasting event with BBC Good Food Wine Club

21 OCTOBER

Masterclass: seasonal cheese with the Academy of Cheese

To join a masterclass, go to bbcgoodfood.com and sign up to become a My GF member