Premium cocoa has twice the fat

But it also has twice the quality, making it the best choice for professional bakers

Solutions & Substitutions

Q I am considering entering the professional world of baking, I intend to use great quality ingredients only. How can I choose great quality cocoa?

A Premium cocoa is 22 to 24 per cent fat; compared with the regular cocoa that many people buy, it has twice the fat content. Even at twice the fat, it does not equal too much fat and is worth choosing for better quality. Compare the ingredient labels on different kinds of cocoa and purchase the product that has 1 gram of fat per 5 to 6 grams serving instead of

0.5 grams.

Q Can you please give me a few tips regarding the best way to clean the moss between the pavers on our driveway? Is there a solution I can use?

A Make your own weed killer by combining: 4 cups pickling vinegar, half cup salt and 2 tbsp dish soap. Spray unwanted plants in driveway cracks. Be careful not to spray adjacent plants. Leftover boiled potato water also makes an excellent weed killer for patios, driveways and paths.

Q For 30 years, I have always put a heavy protector on my oak table whenever I use it. However, a couple of weeks ago I just threw a tablecloth directly onto the table. Now I have a whitish mark several inches wide on the wood. I put a hot casserole on a pot holder on the table. I’m not sure if it was heat or moisture but I applied an oily polish which didn’t seem to change the mark. Do you have any suggestions for how to restore or disguise or cover up this mark?

A Smear the area with mayonnaise and wait for one hour. Wipe the area and observe if the stain is gone. If the stain remains, cover the spot with a tea towel and press with a hot iron to draw out excess moisture in the wood. If neither solution is successful, then your best option is to refinish the table. Please note: The mark may disappear on its own after the moisture evaporates.