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KITCHEN TIPS + TRICKS
– By Elizabeth Norm
Peel corn on the cob this way – Simply chop off the end of the corn with the stem , then stand upright on the flat end – the corn will slide right off .
Bake your bacon – Rather than making a mess of your stovetop , and having unevenly cooked bacon , just bake it on a roasting rack on top of a cookie sheet at 400 ° F . No need to flip over either !
Pretty pancakes
– Impress your grandchildren next time they visit ! Just put your pancake batter inside a squeeze bottle and pour onto cookie cutters . Take the opportunity to add some berries before you flip them over !
Peel an orange the easy way – Just cut the top and the bottom off the orange , then slice along the length of the orange skin . Then the peeling is easy !
Dental floss to cut cakes – Get an unscented piece of dental floss and slide it down the cake or piece of soft cheese to easily cut in pieces – no mess , no fuss !
Pop the jars open – If you don ’ t have one of those nifty plastic jar openers , simply use a bottle opener on the lid until you hear the seal ‘ pop ’. Then , effortlessly unscrew the lid open !
Lemon ice cubes – Next time you fill up your ice cube tray , pop a slice of lemon or lime ( or both !) in the tray with the water . Voilá ! Drinks anyone ?
Save your produce ! – Cutting a piece of apple , cucumber , lemon ? Don ’ t let the cut end dry out – just cover with the fruit ’ s own lid and toothpick it !
Pop your strawberry top – Use a straw from the bottom of the strawberry , all the way through to the top , popping the green bit right off .
Banana pop – Slice a banana in chunks and slide a skewer through it . Rub a bit of lemon on it so it doesn ’ t turn brown and wrap in parchment paper . Freeze for 15 minutes . Remove from freezer and immediately dip frozen banana chunks in melted chocolate and let the grandkids ( or you !) dip in nuts , jam , or pretzel bits for a delicious & healthy treat .
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