How to accurately determine the freshness of eggs? How to just peel tangerine? Or how to keep the salad fresh? There are certain subtleties that will help everyone cope with small economic issues.
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How to just peel tangerine? This advice is especially useful for those who do not like to mess around with peeling citrus fruits for a long time. It is enough to cut off the top and bottom of the mandarin, make an incision in the middle and stretch it like a garland. This tip can be applied to oranges and grapefruits.
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How to determine the freshness of eggs? Those who eat eggs frequently or often use them in baking, it is important to know whether the eggs are fresh. Place the egg in a bowl of water. The closer the egg is to the bottom, the fresher it is. If an egg has surfaced, then it must be used first. What is the reason for this? The eggshell is porous, allowing air to slowly enter the egg. The more air gets into the egg, the easier it becomes, which explains its ascent to the surface of the water.
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How to make the cutting board not slip? When working with a sharp knife, it is important that the cutting surface does not slip, because otherwise you can get hurt. In this case, it is enough to put a damp paper or ordinary towel under the cutting board, which will help to keep it motionless.
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How not to spill juice on the road? It is very simple. Take a plastic wrap and cover it with a glass on top, stick a tube - and now you will protect yourself from spills and can enjoy the ride. Especially this advice can be useful for those who have restless children.
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How to quickly slice a watermelon? Many do not like to eat watermelon slices, because watermelons are very juicy and easy to get dirty. Some eat watermelon with a spoon. Or you can simply use this advice and cut the flesh of the watermelon into squares, and then pour it into a bowl with a sharp movement.
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How to keep the salad fresh? Just take a paper towel, put it on the salad, and cover the bowl in which the salad is located with cling film. The napkin absorbs excess moisture and keeps the salad fresh and crisp.
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How to quickly remove a seed from a cherry? Take a glass bottle. It is important that the neck of the bottle is smaller than the size of the cherry. Use a chopstick to push the stone from the cherry into the bottle. This tip is useful, for example, if you are going to bake a cherry pie.
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How to cut soft biscuit in half using dental floss? Even with the largest and sharpest knife, it is not always possible to evenly cut the biscuit cake. Try to do this with dental floss (fishing line or strong thread). To cut the cake exactly in half, stick a toothpick at the same level. You can also cut soft cheese with dental floss. Unlike cutting with a knife, cheese will not stick or clump to a thread.
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How to bake cupcakes so that it is easy to pull them out? Many grease baking tins with oil, others use ready-made paper baking tins. And you can use parchment, just cut a small piece of parchment paper and crush it with a glass.
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How to save yourself from cleaning the plate from the escaped foam? Put a wooden spatula on the edges of the dishes. Wooden accessories do not heat up like metal ones and absorb moisture, due to which the foam rises, but does not run away.
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How to melt candied honey? Often, those who have honey in the house encounter a problem when it crystallizes and loses its former soft texture. It is very simple to solve. Place a jar of honey in a water bath. Very soon, honey will take its original form.
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How to open a jar? Many people have difficulty opening cans. But everything is simple. To prevent your hands from slipping when opening the can, wear a rubber glove.
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How to quickly cut cherry tomatoes in half? Put the cherry tomatoes on a plastic lid, press them on top of the second lid. Use a sharp knife to quickly cut the cherry in half, thereby saving you time.
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How to freeze ice so that it remains transparent? It is important to know one caveat - in order for the ice to look transparent when frozen, it is necessary to use filtered boiled water. Especially beautiful look ice cubes with slices of lemons or fruits, which can complement drinks.
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How to keep cake fresh? No important celebration is complete without a cake, and a cake is not always eaten completely. To keep the cake soft and fresh, pin the pieces of bread with toothpicks at the cut of the cake. This will prevent it from drying out and keep it fresh.
