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Shine up stainless steel using a mix of vinegar and water
When cooking with butternut squash, microwave for 2-3ish mins to makenot easier to peel and cut
When pitting cherries, place on top of an empty bottle and use a chopstick to push the pit put into the bottle
Properly clean wooden cutting boards by using a cut lemon, dipped in salt
Place a cup of water in the microwave with your food to prevent it drying out
De-seed vegetables using an ice-cream scoop
Use an elastic band to open stubborn jars
To make tomatoes last longer, place them stem down to store them
If you have left over wine, freeze in an ice cube tray for use in cooking or spritzers
Squeeze lemon juice onto your cut fruit to prevent it from browning
Remove eggshell pieces with another piece of eggshell. It will act as a magnet.
To peel potatoes without a peeler, boil them, then toss into an ice bath and watch the skin fall off
When grating semisoft cheese like mozzarella, put into the freezer for 30 minutes to make it easier to grate
Place a wooden spoon across the top of your pot to prevent boil over
To cut cherry tomatoes, simply place between two plates and run a knife in between
To de-crystallise honey, place in a bowl of hot water for 5 to 10 minutes
Jess