To determine whether an egg is fresh, immerse it in a pan of water. If it sinks, it’s fresh, but if it rises to the surface, it’s old and should be thrown away. This is because as the egg gets older, the size of the air sac inside increases, making it float.
To stop tears when cutting onions, place onions in the freezer for 30 minutes before cutting.
Aluminum foil and plastic wrap dispensers have built-in tabs on each end to hold the roll in place. Just press in the tabs.
Use a turkey baster to squeeze pancake batter onto a hot griddle for less mess and perfectly shaped pancakes every time.
To remove persistent smells from plastic food containers, seal a ball of newspaper inside for a few days.
To deodorize your garbage disposal, toss some citrus slices or rinds — such as used limes or lemons from drinks — and run them through the disposal, followed by cold water.
For less mess, grease your measuring cups before pouring in honey, molasses or corn syrup.
Remove onion and garlic smell from your hands by rubbing them over a stainless steel faucet after washing them with soap and water. The sulfur compounds bind to the steel—efficiently removing the odors from your fingers.
Has your family outgrown baby spoons? Use them for jellies, jams, and other condiments.
Add a little sugar to pancake or waffle batter for faster browning.
