Just wrap up your vegetables in an old newspaper and store in the lower racks of your refrigerator.Use the desired amount and make sure to re wrap the remaining of the veges.This helps in keeping your veges fresh for a longer duration.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Stubborn tea stains in your tea kettle
Drop 1 Tsp of vinegar in your tea kettle and allow to sit for 1 hr.Wash off later by scrubbing gently with your dish washing liquid.Rinse off thoroughly.The stains will vanish effortlessly.
Super quick uddina vada
Soak urad dhal 1 cup and moong dhal 1/4 cup in hot water for 1 hr to make uddina vada in a jiffy.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Garlic-ready to use
When you have that extra time on hand,peel garlic and store in an airtight glass jar,refrigerate in the side compartment.This saves you time while fixing a quick meal or supper.
easy peeling-smash the garlic gently with your broad knife in the center.The skin will peel off easily.
Fresh flowers
Add a pinch of sugar to the water in which you store your fresh flowers.This keeps the flowers fresh for a longer time.
Smooth closets and cabinets
Rub a generous amount of wax on to the base line of all your cabinets and closets.This helps smooth and easy opening&closing.However to avoid any mess make sure you empty your closet/cabinets before rubbing them with wax.
Watering your garden and indoor plants
Do not discard the water you use to wash your rice and vegs.Water your garden and indoor plants with this water.This is rich in minerals,helps the plants to grow.
Sparkling microwaves
Microwave the juice of half a lemon for 1 min without the seeds on high.This will kill odor& brighten the glass of the microwave.wipe off the steam with a damp paper towel.
Do this once in a week for more effective results.
Wrap cabbages in an old new paper-for freshness
Wrap cabbages in an old news paper and store in the fridge.This keeps the veg fresh for a longer time.
Super fresh chillies
De cap chillies and store in a container in the fridge.They last longer
Super sharp knifes
Sharpen knifes by rubbing the sharp edges with steel wool.Rinse off and use.
Avoid excess washing of knifes.Just wipe them with a paper towel after use.However make sure you wash knifes after cutting or chopping non veg.
Super fresh Lemons
Store lemons in a plastic container with 1Tsp salt sprinkled.Cover and shake the container well so as to coat the lemons with salt.Refrigerate.The lemons will stay fresh for a long time.Just before use wash the lemons in tepid water.