Life Hacks That Actually Work

Get Everything Warm

You've been there. You heat up some leftover dinner in the microwave, but the middle is cold. What do you do? The easiest hack is to make sure that the meal is pushed to the edge of the plate. Whether it's mac and cheese, pasta, rice, or even bigger dishes like chicken and vegetables, a sandwich, etc, always make sure the food is on the edge of the plate! Deconstruct the meal if you have to, it's worth it. 

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The More You Know

  • t's easy to clean baked-on food and spills from your microwave Here's how: Partially fill a measuring or coffee cup with water and add a slice of lemon. Boil the water for a minute, and then leave the door closed and let the steam loosen the mess.
  • The wheel of a pizza cutter is perfect for cutting herbs in all directions. Bunch them up and wheel back and forth until you’ve reached your desired consistency.
  • One of the most common ways to use magnetic strips is to hold kitchen knives and utensils in the kitchen.
  • Find a tall pitcher about the height of your wine bottle and get cooling. Immerse the bottle in ice water with a small handful of salt and turn every few minutes or so.
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