Pistachios are a treat to eat, but they do take a little work. Most pistachios pop right open, but some can have very stubborn shells. That’s when I discovered it was time to fight fire with fire. Simply take a single half shell from another nut, and insert it in the gap between the stubborn nut’s shells. Then just twist the half shell like a screwdriver and the stubborn nut will easily open up and reward you with a tasty nut for your clever efforts.

If you’re looking for a simple, space saving idea that makes the most of unused space in your kitchen, try this clever cupboard door storage trick. Attach clothespins to the inside surfaces of your cupboards. When you’re ready to hang it up for the day, you can. Literally. Clip your dish cloth and sponge to the clothespins to dry. Your sink and counter space will be clear and tidy. And, the clothespins work well for rubber gloves or even fly swatters.

Get dinner on the table in a flash with this time saver. Rather than use your fingers or forks to shred chicken breasts for soups, salads, or other chicken recipes, throw the chicken into your mixer. You’ll have your hands freed up for other tasks, and your chicken will be shredded to perfection.