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To remove any funny food odours from your hands, washing them with salt or rubbing your hands against the stainless steel tap work a charm.
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Take your pasta off the stove just a tinge before al dente. When you pour it into the colander, quickly pop the pot back below to catch the water. The steam will keep the noodles hot and stop them from sticking.
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Before chopping chillies, rub your hands with veg oil to prevent them from absorbing the chilli oils.
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Using Spray 'n' Cook in measuring cups before measuring sticky ingredients like honey and syrup, makes them slide right out.
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Freeze bananas without their skins (because they’re a hack to peel when frozen) for epic smoothie additions.
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Eggs peel easiest if you add some bicarb to the water and then pop it in cold water afterwards.
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Egg shells are best for fishing out bits of egg shell. Why? Because they’re sharp and cut through the egg.
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Keep your butter in the freezer and then grate it for baking and pastries. It mixes into the flour easier and melts quicker.
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If you place your meat in the freezer for a bit, it’ll be easier to cut those wafer thin slices for carpaccio.
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Don’t bother peeling garlic, just cut off the root end and squish it with the flat side of the blade.
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Use cooking spray to make less of a mess-When measuring out super sticky ingredients (hey, @honey, I see you), coat your measuring cup with a butter- or oil-based cooking spray first. It ensures the sticky substance will slide right out and prevent you from having to scrub at your cups forever afterward.
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Microwave your sponge-For just a few seconds when it's (seemingly) irreparably gross.
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Polish your copper with ketchup-Dab some ketchup (yes, ketchup) on a cloth and rub it all over your copper. Rinse it in warm water and voilà : good as new.
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Use salt to soak up eggs-In the off chance you drop a raw egg (I mean, it never really happens) (I'm kidding, this is the worst and most common kitchen problem ever), throw some salt on the remnants. It'll soak up the egg whites. Science! Magic!
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Heat a dish towel in the microwave to get rid of fish smell - If you put some dish soap on your dish rag, heat the rag itself for a few minutes, leave the rag in the microwave for about half an hour, return to the rag, and wipe the walls of the microwave down, you will be free of that fishy microwave smell that's been plaguing you since, well, the last time you microwaved fish.
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Tighter clothes accentuate the lines of your body. If you wear baggy clothes, those lines disappear, making you look smaller. Wear slim-fitting clothes that make you feel good about yourself, however, not ones you're nervous about wearing or uncomfortable in.
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Getting regular exercise may help you to grow taller during your teen years. Get out and work your muscles for at least 60 minutes/one hour each day.
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Burning incense can help you sleep better.
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Many people blink less than usual when working at a computer, which can contribute to dry eyes. Blinking produces tears that moisten and refresh your eyes. Try to make it a habit to blink more often when looking at a monitor.
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Eyestrain: Over the counter artificial tears can help prevent and relieve dry eyes. Use them even when your eyes feel fine to keep them well-lubricated and prevent a recurrence of symptoms. Your healthcare provider can suggest which eyedrops might be best for you. Lubricating drops that don't contain preservatives can be used as often as you need. If the drops you're using contain preservatives, don't use them more than four times a day. Avoid eyedrops with a redness remover, as these may worsen dry eye symptoms.
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