10 Kitchen Hacks You Need To Know!
Ever go to peel your freshly boiled eggs only to find that the shells are holding on for dear life? We've got a hack for you! Kids losing their lunch ice packs? No problem! Save time and money in the kitchen with these 10 easy to do hacks.
Frozen Sponge For Lunches
Instead of spending money on ice packs for your lunches, use sponges form the dollar store. Soak several sponges in water then wrap individually in Ziploc bags and freeze. Toss one in a lunch bag when you need it - you can reuse these over and over!
No More Sticky Measuring Cups
Measuring sticky things such as honey or molasses can be messy. To make it easier, simply spray your measuring cup with a little bit of cooking oil before measuring out your ingredient. It'll slip right out!
Preserve Herbs in Olive Oil
Why do you have to buy a month's worth of fresh herbs when they only last a few days? If you've purchased a bundle at the grocery store, or you have a large harvest from your garden, try preserving your herbs in olive oil. Put your herbs in an ice cube tray then cover with olive oil. Freeze, and then transfer to air tight containers. Now your herbs are preserved and recipe ready!
DIY Cherry Pitter
Why spend the money for a cherry pitter the you don't use them very often? Instead, grab a glass bottle with an opening smaller than a cherry and a chop stick. Sit the cherry on top with the stem side down. Take the chopstick and poke it through he cherry so the pit and stem fall into the bottom of the bottle. Easy!
Easy Garlic Peeling
Peel several cloves of garlic at once. Place the cloves on the table and smash them gently under a plate. Then place them in a plastic container, close the lid and shake until the skins have separated.
Easy Microwave Clean
To break up the crusty gunk in your microwave, use a soaked sponge. Soak the sponge in water and microwave for one minute. The moisture will loosen the grim and make it easier to wipe off.
Travel Snack Containers
If you use coffee creamers, keep the containers. They make for great snack containers, especially if you are travelling with little ones.
Dental Floss Knife
Keep dental floss on hand for easy cutting of soft foods like cake and soft cheeses. Be sure to buy the non flavoured floss, or your foods will end up tasting like mint!
Bug Free Drinks
Keeps wasps and other bugs out of your sweet drinks with a muffin liner and straw. Genius and cute!
Perfect Boiled Eggs
For easy to peel boiled eggs, poke a hole in the bottom of the egg first with a thumbtack. Perfect boiled and easy to peel eggs every time.
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