No one likes to bite into an unpopped popcorn kernel when enjoying a nice warm bowl of freshly-popped popcorn. When microwaving popcorn, you’re always walking a tight line. Cook the bag too little and you’ll be finding very few kernels actually popped. Cook too long and you’ll give your popcorn an unpleasant burnt flavor. This simple hack involves slightly separating the opening of your microwave popcorn bag (beware of the steam), and then shaking the bag over the trash to remove the unpopped kernels before serving. Enjoy!
The Spoon Can Opener
I once was stranded on a rural highway after a freeway-closing accident with only a can of tuna to eat (and a pair of chopsticks). Luckily, I had a multi-tool with a can opener. Had I only had a spoon, then this somewhat obscure hack would have come in handy. I won’t even go into how odd I looked eating tuna from a can using chopsticks, all while stuck in a completely stationary traffic jam. Since you never know when you might find yourself without a can opener, this hack on how to open a can with a spoon could, theoretically, come in handy for someone.
Grilled Fish on Lemon Slices
Like peanut butter and chocolate, fish and lemon are just meant to be together. But why stop at just sprinkling a little lemon juice on your fish? Instead, try grilling your next fish meal directly on top of lemon slices. You’ll not only avoid the misfortune of having your fish stick to the grill (a major bummer!), but the fish will taste fantastico too!
How to Eat a Chicken Wing Like a Boss
Did you know there’s actually a technique to eating a chicken wing? Yup, there is! Rather than nibble your way around that wing’s bones and leaving half the meat behind, check out this video that walks you through deboning a chicken wing for a delicious boneless chicken treat!
Mix a Hot Cocoa Packet with Coffee for a Low Cost Mocha
Yes, you can hack your coffee too! Let’s face it, buying your favorite Venti Half-Caff Mocha Frappa-whatchamacallit on a regular basis can put a serious hurt on your budget. But brewing your own coffee can be so boring, especially to any self respecting chocoholic. With this little trick, you can satisfy the penny-pincher, caffeine addict and chocolate fan all in one one fell swoop. Simply mix a package of instant hot cocoa into your favorite cup of coffee. There, you’ve got an instant mocha at a fraction of the cost!
Why a Pizza Cutter Might Turn Into Your Favorite Herb Slicer
Unless you have Chef Gordon Ramsay’s lightning fast, samurai-like blade skills, chopping up herbs like parsley or cilantro can be a drag. We heard a pizza cutter can make quick work of herb slicing, so we gave it a shot. Yup, it actually works! Just lay those herbs (the legal kind, right?) on your cutting board and roll your pizza cutter back and forth with a little a pressure. Voilà! Fast, finely chopped herbs, no chef knife or special skills required!
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