To keep herbs fresh longer, loosely wrap them in a damp paper towel, place in a plastic bag, and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Vegetables will stay fresher in your refrigerator if you line your crisper section with newspaper and wrap vegetables in it. Excess moisture is absorbed and veggies stay crisp.
Vanilla extract can be used to replace sugar when baking, 5 drops to replace 1/4 cup of sugar.
When cooking on the grill, use apple juice in a spray bottle, to baste the meat. This enhances the flavor and prevents the meat from drying out.
Meat loaf will not stick, if you place a piece of bacon on the bottom of the pan.
Buy a powder puff for your flour container. It's perfect for dusting cake pans before you pour in the batter.
To keep lettuce in the fridge, stay away from plastic. Wrap in either a clean dish towel or paper towels. It stores well, and if you do keep it in a little long, the outside leaves just get dried out, not slimy.
Place an oven-baking bag inside your crockpot, for easier clean up.
Do you like bananas on your bowl of cereal? An egg slicer cuts even slices, all at one time, with just the press of a hand. It is also safe for kids to use.
      
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