Kitchen Hacks Part IV

And here is Part 4 of the Kitchen Hacks series! I hope these are helping you out; I know they definitely are for me! They are super clever and fun tricks that are easy to apply. And honestly, there’s enough to worry about while you’re cooking, so having some tricks makes everything so much more manageable and fun!!!

1.     Don’t want garlic smell all over your fingers? Crush your garlic by placing the garlic in a plastic bag and whacking it with a rolling pin!

2.     If you have stains on your cutting board, blot distilled white vinegar with a sponge on the surface and rinse with hot, soapy water.

3.     To remove burnt-on food from pots and pans, fill said item with 2 inches-tall water and add ¼ cup baking soda and ¼ cup distilled white vinegar. Bring to a boil and let it boil for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and let it cool to room temperature. Drain and wash like usual.

4.     Want to organize the lids for pots and pans? Use a metal file sorter to load the lids up. Now you can see each lid and its size, and it’s not just a giant pile in a drawer.

5.     If you need some extra counter space, place a cookie sheet or cutting board over an open drawer.