- Stop the drip
Wrap a towelling sweatband, headband or bandana around a bottle of olive oil to prevent drips. When the wrap becomes too oily, just throw it in the washing machine.
- An aid to elbow grease
If you struggle to twist the lid off a new jar of jam or marmalade, turn the jar upside down and give it a tap with the heel of your hand; you should hear a popping sound, signalling the release of air. Now turn the jar over and you may be able to twist off the lid with ease.
- Separate packaged bacon
Before opening a packet of bacon, curl the packet up with your hands a few times, turning it over each time. When you open it, you should find it easier to peel away the individual slices.
- Keep wooden tools in good shape
Sprinkle wooden salad bowls and chopping boards with salt and then rub them with a lemon to freshen them. The salt-and-lemon treatment will help your salad bowl to impart freshness, not smells, to the ingredients. And when you chop, slice and dice, your knife won’t lift any dried wood bits from the board.
- ‘Micropeel’ garlic
Here’s a tip to make working with garlic ultra-easy. Microwave garlic cloves for 15 seconds and the skins will slip straight off, allowing you to slice, crush and chop without delay. Another hint: as you chop garlic, the juices released make tiny pieces stick to your knife. Sprinkling a little salt on both the chopping board and the garlic will go a long way towards solving a small problem that can be surprisingly annoying when you’re trying to get the job done.
- Super lid opener
Too-tight lids on jars can make you feel like a weakling if they just won’t budge. A simple way to get them open is to pull on a pair of rubber dishwashing gloves. With your grip secured, the lid will twist off with minimal effort.
- Don’t forget the ice-cube tray!
Whether you’re preparing baby food, storing leftover sauces or making perfect-sized portions of no-cook fudge, a flexible plastic ice-cube tray is your invaluable multitasker. It’s a versatile kitchen aid you don’t want to forget.
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