Use a straw to vacuum seal storage bags
Vacuum seal veggies or pieces of fruit before tossing them in the freezer by inserting a straw into a zip lock bag. Seal the bag around the straw, and suck the remaining air out of the bag. Remove the straw and finish closing.
Quickly peel tomatoes
Cut an ‘x’ into the bottom of the tomato but not too deep. You want to break the skin but not cut through the fleshy meat. Submerge it in boiling water for about 20 seconds. Once cooled, you will be able to easily peel away the skin.
Quickest and easiest way to shuck corn
Shucking corn can be a simple, clean process that requires very little effort. All you have to do is cut the end of the corn about one inch above the last row of kernels. Put the corn in the microwave for a couple of minutes, and the steam allows you to simply squeeze the corn out of the husk. It’s that easy!
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Place ice cube on top of patty to bring grilled burgers to the next level
Believe it or not, ice works really well for keeping meat moist on the grill. Simply place an ice cube in the middle of the patty as it cooks for a tasty, juicy result. If you prefer, you can use a bit of butter instead.
How to make the perfect basted egg
Crack eggs into a heated pan. Pour in a teaspoon of water and cover the pan with the lid for about 45 seconds for over-medium eggs. The water cooks the eggs perfectly, and no flipping is required.
