1. How to
Open Stubborn Pistachios
Pistachios are way too expensive to waste. Yet many of the
delicious roasted nuts arrived in shells with little to no opening.
Rather than attempting to bite them open or ruin your nails in a
struggle you can’t win, next time try this foolproof method for
opening stubborn shells: Take one half of a shell, stick it into
even the littlest opening of an unopened pistachio, and turn the
shell half like a key. The pistachio will pop right open!
2. How to Easily Remove Egg Shells Dropped into Eggs
It happens to all of us: You crack open an egg and a tiny piece of its shell falls into the bowl along with the raw egg. If you’ve tried to get it out with your finger or a spoon, you know the slippery dilemma you face. Next time, wet your finger with water before attempting to fish it out. You’ll be shocked at how easily it can be grabbed and eliminated.
3. How to
Make Burnt Pots Look New Again
Considering how much a nice set of pots and pans costs, you’d
expect them to be easy to clean. But even the best stainless steel
cooking gear gets black with use and cooked-on
remnants. If you’ve attempted to scrub them
clean you have probably succumbed to the notion that they will
never glisten again. But, if you spray pots and pans with oven
cleaner in a well-ventilated place (try the new "greener"
versions or your own non-toxic recipe, available online) and leave
them for a couple of hours the grime will wipe right off! Then wash
them thoroughly with a vinegar and water solution and put them
through the dishwasher before using them. Likewise stainless
kettles. (Note: Be sure to read the cleaner directions; some are
not recommended for stainless steel or copper.)
Gadgets That Make Cooking More Fun
4. How to Refresh Crystallized Honey
You know that jar or bottle of honey that’s hardened and crystallized on your shelf? It can easily be brought back to its easy-to-pour glory if you let it sit for 15 minutes in boiling water that has cooled for five minutes.
5. How to
Soften Hardened Brown Sugar
Brown sugar hardens
as its moisture evaporates over time in the cupboard. But you can
easily re-moisturize it by placing the open sugar bag in a
microwave with a cup of water next to it and zapping it on high for
three minutes. Or you can place the sugar in a bowl, cover the
sugar with a double layer of wet paper towels, and then cover the
bowl with foil or plastic wrap and let it stand
overnight.
6. How to
Remove Stains from Wooden Cutting Boards
Can rings and wine and strawberries stains don’t help the style of
your cutting board. To get out stains, try sprinkling the board
with salt rubbing it with lemon. For more stubborn stains, try an
abrasive antibacterial kitchen cleaner and scouring pad. For the
toughest, reach for sandpaper! And of course wash thoroughly
afterward!
7. How to Salvage Overripe Fruit
Fruit is expensive, yet it goes bad so quickly and easily. But you don’t need to toss your bruised or overripe bananas, peaches, or strawberries. The minute you see your fruit going bad, wash it, slice it, peel it (in the case of bananas) and freeze it in sealable bags. Then you have instant smoothie or pie makings anytime!
More from Kaboodle:
The Hottest Hair Trends of the Year
The Wackiest Fashions Ever!
19 Creative Ways to Wear a Scarf
The Hottest Denim Trend for Fall
The Season's Must-Have Platforms and Wedges
Connect with Kaboodle:
Follow us on Twitter!
Like us on Facebook!
Become part of our savvy shopping community!
93 comments