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Use a spoon instead of a peeler for peeling ginger. It scrapes off the skin easily and reduces wastage. |
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Keep your onions in the refrigerator. A chilled onion is easier to chop, and causes fewer tears.
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Always keep dough covered with a moist cloth to avoid formation of a dry crust on it. |
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Never refrigerate tomatoes and citrus fruits. Refrigeration kills their flavour, nutrients, and texture. |
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Knock on a watermelon before buying it. If it sounds hollow, it’s ripe. If it doesn't, it's unripe. |
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Squeeze lemon juice over half-eaten fruits and prevent them from rotting or turning brown.
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Soak almonds in hot water for 20 minutes to remove their skins easily. |
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Keep milk fresher for longer by adding a dash of salt into the carton right after opening it for the first time. |
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To prevent potatoes from budding, place them in a bag with apples. |