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How Gordon Ramsay Stops Plastic Wrap From Clinging To Itself
BY KAREN HART
Gordon Ramsay posing for a photograph
To handle plastic wrap without the risk of it sticking to itself, Gordon Ramsay recommends dampening the surface of whatever you use it on.
A salad in a bowl covered with plastic wrap
This trick is especially handy for assembling dishes like beef Wellington or pumpkin roll cake, where layers must be arranged before refrigerating.
Ramsay’s tip works so well because the added moisture increases the cling wrap's ability to stick to things, creating a stronger adhesion so it doesn't move around.