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]]>Airtight Containers
if you have a lot of fresh fruit like berries, rinse them and store them in airtight containers. This way, they will stay fresher for much longer than they would in there original plastic containers. You can also use these containers to store leftovers, or for fresh herbs. Pro tip- put a paper towel in between fresh herbs and put them in an airtight container to keep them fresh for longer!
Freezers
Make good use of your freezer when necessary and store fish, meat, or prepared soups, so they stay fresh for when you’re ready to cook. Bread can be stored in the freezer as well, and only taken out for use, to insure optimal freshness.
Date and Label
By labeling and dating when you made or purchased your food, you’ll be able to keep track of freshness, and avoid eating expired foods. This will also help you separate old with new, and allow to you to use the first in first out rule, so you do not forget about items that have been in the fridge longer.
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]]>Step 1
First, you’re going to cut the ends of the onion off with a knife. Be sure to peel the first layer of skin off of the onion.
Step 2
Insert your fork directly into the core of the onion from one of the ends you previously cut off. This is mostly just to keep the onion steady while you complete the next step.
Step 3
Here comes the fun part. Go crazy with the peeler on the other end. Okay, not crazy. Basically, you’re going to run your peeler back and forth over the opposite end of the onion, as you hold it in place with the fork. As you run the peeler over the end, thin slices or shavings should appear quickly and effortlessly!
Step 4
Enjoy your thinly sliced red onion. Top your sandwiches and salads as you like!
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]]>There is one simple hack that will help you remove corn from the cob in no time. There is some mess still included, but you’ll finish a batch in a matter of minutes.
Simple Hack for Removing Corn From the Cob
As with all good cooking hacks these days, the one for removing corn from the cob quickly comes from TikTok. It is showcased in a video posted by @denisemellott300, which received 14 million views and 1.1 million likes in a short period of time.
The clip shows the user’s son removing corn kernels at an amazing speed by using an angel food tube cake pan turned upside down. He is simply pushing the corn through the tube, with the pan collecting all the kernels and the cob just sliding straight into the sink.
Note that you’ll end up with a wet shirt if you don’t use an apron while doing this, but it is surely worth the time you will save. Check out the demonstration below.
@denisemellott300 ♬ original sound – denisemellott300
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]]>Sautéing is Fun!
There are countless different reasons you might want something to be sautéed. But whatever reason you’re going for, chances are you’ve been advised to chop up your veggies before popping them onto the frying pan. However, another great way to “dice” up your vegetables before sautéing them is to run them through a grater!
It’s Juicy
One reason this can be better than chopping is that it draws the juices more from the vegetables, making for a tastier dish. Try it out and see for yourself!
It’s Quicker
Another benefit is that it’s quicker. If you’re in a rush to make dinner and you want something sautéed, run your veggies through a grater and hold it above the frying pan. You’ll waste no time at all cutting up your veggies, and it’ll taste amazing as well!
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]]>Microwave Garlic Cloves
There are few things as frustrating as trying to peel garlic and having it keep sticking to your hands. An easy way to overcome this is to stick the garlic cloves in the microwave for 30 seconds on high heat. This makes the skin just simply fall off in large strips. Easy!
Chop Vegetables On Salt
If you’re tired of bits of vegetables flying everywhere while you’re chopping them, don’t worry! Simply sprinkle some salt on the chopping board before you start chopping. This makes them stick to the board and become much better behaved.
Take Your Eggs Off Early
The number one rule for cooking perfect eggs is to cook on medium heat, and then stop cooking just before you think they’re ready. The eggs will continue cooking after you’ve taken them off the heat. This way, you’ll have perfectly cooked eggs every time.
Leave Meat To Stand
The best meat should be left to stand for at least five minutes after cooking, because this improves the flavor and the texture as well.
Don’t Overclean
It might seem odd to not overclean your pans. But actually, a pan is best if it isn’t over-scrubbed with washing liquid. This way, it retains the flavor and makes food taste better.
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]]>Bionaire Twin Reversible Airflow Window Fan
Its best features include dual fans with reversible airflow blades, electronic control with an LCD screen, and a programmable thermostat. These impressive features make it our top choice, especially because it can easily adjust into a casement, double hang, or vertical window.
Genesis Twin Window Fan
The Genesis twin window fan has max cool technology, 3-speed settings, and high-velocity reversible airflow. It also has an inbuilt customized thermostat for an enhanced cooling experience with temperatures ranging between 60 and 80 degrees.
Air King 20” Whole House Window Fan
With its three-speed settings and impact-resistant plastic housing, this fan makes an excellent choice. While it does not have a twin fan, it’s powerful enough to circulate air effectively. Besides being a suitable fit for kitchens, you can also use it in commercial spaces.
Ventilating Exhaust Extractor Fan
If you want a simple exhaust fan, this extractor fan is durable and easy to use. It works well for bathrooms and kitchens, and to keep your home well aerated, it can bear up to 90 degrees of high temperature. It also comes with low power consumption.
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]]>Carrots
Carrots should be stored in a plastic or mesh bag, and then placed in the vegetable drawer in your fridge. If there’s no room in the fridge, find a dark, dry area that has a room-temperature circulation.
Cucumbers
These long green vegetables should also be stored in a dry and dark room-temperature area. Another option is to put them in the refrigerator, but they must be placed on a high shelf where it’s warmer.
Garlic and Onions
Place your garlic and onions in a paper or mesh bag, and then store them in a dry area with room-temperature circulation, although it’s alright if the air’s a bit cooler.
Lettuce
Lettuce should be washed and spun in a salad spinner, and then kept in the fridge while still in the spinner, with the lid on.
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]]>Wear Goggles
When in doubt, do the thing that seems most logical. You might look a bit funky to your family members or roommates, but at least you’ll be able to brag that you didn’t cry!
Cut Them Under Cold Water
If you cut your onions under a running stream of cold water, it’ll lower the temperature of this pesky vegetable. When this happens, it will reduce the lachrymatory effect of the onion, which is the chemical that makes us cry in the first place.
Cut Near a Fan
Another way to keep the lachrymatory effect of the onion to a minimum is by keeping a running fan nearby. This too will lower the onion’s temperature, and reduce your tears in the process.
Hold Some Water in Your Mouth
This is by the strangest tip of them all, but it actually works—sometimes. Hold a mouthful of water and close your mouth while chopping your onions, and you’ll oddly feel more refreshed and not have to cry.
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]]>Here are 5 ways food processors could help your cooking.
Save Time
Food processors are great at saving you time in the kitchen. Rather than spending a long time cutting vegetables, dicing meat, slicing potatoes or liquidizing soups of the hob, food processors can do all of this in seconds.
Good Quality
Food processors can also guarantee good quality results. They can slice or dice vegetables cleaner and more consistently than most people that are not high level chefs can by hand.
Versatile
Good quality food processors can also perform many different tasks to be of optimum use to you in the kitchen. They can chop, slice, dice, puree, knead dough, mix salads or sauces and prepare meat products.
YEG) (@coldlipstick)Consistent Results
They can consistently cut ingredients to the same size or shape. Not only does this make your food look more presentable and pleasing, but it can help ensure that food is cooked evenly.
Safe
Food processors can help keep you safe. They prepare ingredients for you so you don’t need to use a knife.
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]]>The “No Rules” Rule
Probably our favorite rule, and certainly the most important one. Approach organizing your kitchen with an open mind; as long as you keep it healthy and safe, make your culinary domain fit your style and convenience. Tasty food comes out of happy kitchens.
Follow the Usage
When thinking about how to organize the kitchen, make sure to work with the people who use it the most. Perhaps spend a week or two observing what is being created in the kitchen most commonly. For example, if tea or coffee are brewed several times a day, keep the cups, kettle, teaspoons, and teabags or coffee jar together, not too far from the tap.
Stay Agile
Don’t insist on sticking to a certain organization simply out of habit. If something doesn’t work, rethink and move things around until you get it right.
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