I got this list of tips from a blogger and found some useful information that I never knew before. Here’s hoping you find something helpful too!
- Stuff a mini marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to prevent ice cream drips
- Use a meat baster to squeeze pancake batter onto griddle. Perfect pancakes every time!
- Place an apple in the bag with potatoes to keep them from budding
- Add a pinch of salt to the water when boiling eggs to prevent cracking
- Run your hands under cold water before pressing Rice Krispie treats
- To get the most juice from lemons, bring them to room temp and roll under your palm on countertop before squeezing
- To remove burnt food from skillet: add 1-2 drops dish detergent to water covering bottom of pan, bring to a boil, then clean
- Spray plastic containers with non-stick spray before pouring in tomato-based sauces to avoid staining
- If cake recipe calls for flouring pan, use dry cake mix instead for no mess on outside of finished cake
- If you over-salt a dish while cooking, drop in a potato to absorb extra salt
- Wrap celery in aluminum foil in refrigerator to keep for weeks
- Place a slice of apple in hardened brown sugar to loosen it up
- For a throbbing headache: cut a lime in half and rub it on your forehead (I haven’t tried this one)
- Freeze leftover wine in ice cube trays for use in cooking later
- For food stains on fingers: rub with raw potato and rinse with water
- For mosquito bite itch: apply soap to bite for instant relief
- For a splinter: place scotch tape over splinter and then pull it off. Works most of the time
- Clean a toilet with 2 Alka Seltzer tablets! Soak for 20 minutes and flush
- Use Alka Seltzer to clean vases and polish jewelry
- Smile. It makes you, and everyone around you happier.
