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Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to prevent ice cream drips.
Use a meat baster to "squeeze" your pancake batter onto the hot griddle ~ perfect shaped pancakes every time.
To keep potatoes from budding, place an apple in the bag with the potatoes.
To prevent eggshells from cracking, add a pinch of salt to the water before hard-boiling.
Run your hands under cold water before pressing Rice Krispies treats in the pan ~ the marshmallow won't stick to your fingers.
To get the most juice out of fresh lemons ~ bring them to room temperature and roll them under your palm against the kitchen counter before squeezing.
To easily remove burnt on food from your skillet ~ simply add a drop or two of dish soap and enough water to cover bottom of pan, and bring to a boil on stovetop ~ skillet will be much easier to clean now.
Spray your Tupperware with nonstick cooking spray before pouring in tomato-based sauces ~ no more stains.
When a cake recipe calls for flouring the baking pan, use a bit of the dry cake mix instead ~ no white mess on the outside of the cake. For chocolate cake ~ dust with cocoa.
If you accidentally over salt a dish while it's still cooking ~ drop in a peeled potato ~ it absorbs the excess salt for an instant "fix me up".
Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator ~ it will keep for weeks.
Brush beaten egg white over piecrust before baking to yield a beautiful glossy finish.
Place a slice of apple in hardened brown sugar to soften it back up.
When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help bring out the corns natural sweetness.
To determine whether an egg is fresh, immerse it in a pan of cool, salted water. If it sinks, it is fresh ~ if it rises to the surface, throw it away.
If you have a problem opening jars ~ try using latex dishwashing gloves ~ they give a non-slip grip tht makes opening jars easy.
Potatoes will take food stains off your fingers ~ just slice and rub raw potato on the stains and rinse with water.
To get rid of itch from mosquito bite ~ try applying soap on the area ~ instant relief.
When you get a splinter ~ reach for the scotch tape before resorting to tweezers or a needle. Simply put the scotch tape over the splinter, and then pull it off. Scotch tape removes most splinters painlessly and easily.
Clean a thermos bottle ~ fill the bottle with water, drop in four Alka-Seltzer tablets, and let soak for an hour (or longer, if necessary). Baking soda also works well in warm water.
To remove odor of garlic from hands, wet hands with water and then rub with a spoonful of salt and rinse.
To keep marshmallows from turning hard, store them in the freezer.
To keep eyes from tearing when cutting onions, put a piece of bread in your mouth before you start.
To hasten the ripening of tomatoes or avacados, put them in a brown paper bag, close the bag and leave at room temperature for a few days. (Works well with fruit also)
Before measureing honey or other syrup, oil the cup with cooking oil and rinse in hot water.
You'll get more juice from a lemon if you first warm it in a glass of warm water, or at least room temperature.
Egg shells can be easily removed from hard boiled eggs if they are quickly rinsed in cold water first.
Next time a plastic bread wrapper melts onto the toaster or the coffeepot, try this. Rub some petroleum jelly on the spot, reheat the appliance and use a paper towel to rub off the plastic and the printing.
To make your own cleaning solution for windows and mirrors: Mix 1/2 gallon water, 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1/2 cup isopropyl alcohol (available at drugstores), 1 squirt of dishwashing liquid. NO STREAKS!
Rub your cat with a damp paper towel to collect the hair and dirt. Helps eliminate the amount of shedding hair.
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