Everyday troubles often spoil your mood or unsettle you. This collection contains the fastest and most effective ways to solve minor problems - easily and simply. The advice that experienced housewives pass on to each other from generation to generation is open only to you today.
1. Are tights a tragedy? Emergency assistance will be provided by nail polish, which, although it will not revive the damaged item, will give them time to go to the store and buy a new pair.
2. Strange as it may sound, red wine stains can be easily removed with the help of its antipode - white wine.
3. When ironing, it is not always possible to smooth out small wrinkles, but if you use a hair straightener, you can even smooth out the item on yourself.
4. Packs of water placed in the shoes will help stretch the new shoes, then the new pair should be put in the freezer overnight.
5. By the way, in order to soften a genuine leather jacket a little, you need to wet it thoroughly and put it on yourself.
6. Foundation stains on your collar can be removed with men's shaving foam.
7. Sweat stains in the armpit area can be easily removed by applying lemon or baking soda.
8. Tip for the passionate lover: lipstick stains on shirts are most easily removed with hairspray.
9. Worn suede can be slightly dinged with an ordinary stationery eraser.
10. It is quite possible to fix a screw that has come out of the temple of glasses with transparent nail polish.
We tend to spend a lot of personal time in the kitchen. So why not make our stay there more enjoyable and comfortable? We found it on Aliexpress useful things for the kitchen, which will definitely be of interest to everyone. And all of them cost no more than 200 rubles, so in addition it will not be expensive for your budget.
Good afternoon, dear readers and friends!
Back in the old Soviet times, while reading various magazines, I was very fond of columns like “Notes for the housewife.” She wrote out some, and in most cases collected the torn out pages with useful tips for housewives in a special folder.
This will be a selection of tips for the housewife in the kitchen.
I’ll start my tips for housewives with my favorite pastime - washing dishes .
- According to Feng Shui, clean dishes are the key to a happy family and prosperity. Under no circumstances should you leave dishes unwashed overnight if you don’t want happiness and wealth to slip through your fingers from your home.
- Just like in the cooking process, it is better to wash the plates right away rather than pile them up.
- By the way, do you know how to clean a cup of stuck dough? First you need to soak it in water, let it soak, and after a while wash it, the dough will easily come away from the walls.
- I clean burnt pans in the following way: pour water, add more table salt and put it on the fire to boil for 15-20 minutes. Then the burnt bottom of the pan can be cleaned without much difficulty with an iron brush or just a sponge.
- Before grating the cheese, I advise you to grease it with vegetable oil. And the cheese will not stick, and it is easier to wash the grater.
- It’s more convenient to grate garlic by placing cellophane on the grater. The garlic remains on it, the grater will be almost clean, and your hands will be intact and not scratched.
About knives
Here is another Feng Shui rule regarding knives and all sharp objects: they cannot be left in plain sight on the table; knives and scissors must be put away in a storage cabinet.
Do you know how to sharpen knives quickly and without male help?
This is an ancient method that I thought everyone knew about. But it’s strange that I couldn’t find any information about him on the Internet. Well, maybe I didn't search well.
And the essence of the method is as follows: we don’t need any special devices. We take two knives in our hands at once, one in the left, the other in the right. The blades should be turned inward towards each other.
We run one knife along the blade of the other and then vice versa. So, using alternating movements, we sharpen two knives against each other at once, holding them at a slight angle.
Super method! Blades like razors! This is how I always sharpen my knives before cooking. I made a few movements and you can cut anything you want. And you don’t need to ask anyone to help.
And if the knives of the meat grinder become dull, scroll the dried bread through it. Kill two birds with one stone: sharpen your knives and make breadcrumbs.
Products for breading
Before frying, we most often like to bread cutlets and other food in flour or breadcrumbs. But you can also use semolina, which I really like to do, starch (I usually use it for breading), and even ground walnuts.
Instead of mayonnaise
For some time now I haven’t used harmful mayonnaise, but I’m too lazy to make my own, and it’s not very healthy either. But there is a great way to replace mayonnaise in salads: add the yolk of a boiled egg, which you have previously mashed, and a teaspoon of mustard to the sour cream.
Garlic aroma
An amazing method that I have known about for a long time. Since I love the garlic flavor, but I can’t eat dishes with garlic because my body reacts badly to them, sometimes I do the following: before putting a salad or side dish on a plate, I rub it with garlic. Then the whole dish acquires a spicy aroma.
Tips for storing unused onions
Sometimes this happens to me if the onion is very large, but a little is needed in the salad. I grease the cut area with oil and put it in a plate in the refrigerator. The cut will not dry out, and the onion will retain all its properties.
How to store tomato paste
If an open can of tomato paste is stored for a long time, mold may form on its surface. To avoid this, try adding a little fine salt and some vegetable oil.
How to store cereals
Cereals cannot be stored in plastic bags. They quickly deteriorate in them and bugs can get in. Store cereals in cotton or linen bags, or glass jars in a dry place. I made lids for the jars from burlap and tied them with multi-colored braid so that it would not be boring.
And to be safe, I store semolina in the refrigerator.
Tips for Baking Pies
- When kneading the dough, you should always knead in only one direction (for example, clockwise).
- If the tops of pies tend to burn in your oven, cover them with a sheet of paper dipped in water.
- The standard temperature for baking pies, cookies and other delicacies, which is most often set in the oven, is 200 degrees. But you need to cook meat at a slightly lower temperature - 180 degrees.
Here are some more useful cooking tips for housewives.
Defrosting food
It is known that freezing and thawing food twice is harmful. At the same time, their quality is significantly lost.
Therefore, before putting meat, fish, minced meat in the freezer, divide them into portions that you will use for cooking and place them in plastic bags.
Defrosting meat quickly is not recommended. How to do this correctly? Remove the piece of meat from the freezer the day before using it and place it in its packaging on the top shelf of the refrigerator (or bottom, depending on the model, i.e. away from the freezer). A day later, when you come home from work, drain the resulting liquid, remove the packaging and place the meat in a cup of cold water for an hour.
How to salt correctly
- Meat is usually salted half an hour before it is ready, then it will be soft.
- The liver must be salted at the very end of frying, which, by the way, requires no more than 7 minutes of time, otherwise the liver will turn out tough. Add more onions to it, you can stew it in sour cream. Mmmm, delicious, it just melts in your mouth!
- The fish must be salted 15 minutes before putting it in the pan. Let the whole body be soaked in salt, not just her skin.
- Potatoes for mashed potatoes are salted at the end of cooking, but in order for them to remain intact and not boil, on the contrary, at the beginning.
How to properly cut potatoes for soup
The size and shape of cutting potatoes for soup depends on which ingredient is the main ingredient in the soup. If it is cabbage soup or borscht and the main thing in them is cabbage, cut into strips, then the potatoes should also be cut into strips or cubes.
If the soup is pea, then we approach the shape of peas, that is, cut the potatoes into cubes, but not very finely, of course.
How to make delicious mashed potatoes
Some people pour milk into potatoes, others add eggs to get fluffy mashed potatoes, but even with such additives it often comes with lumps.
I learned how to cook simply and very, very tasty! I'm sharing.
Proven advice from experienced housewives - how to make fluffy and delicious mashed potatoes
First of all, the potatoes need to be cooked longer so that they become very soft. For this purpose, only varieties of potatoes that boil well are suitable.
Then pour the entire broth into a separate bowl. I repeat, the WHOLE broth! It is important. If even a little water remains, the oil dissolved in it will not allow the potatoes to be crushed well and the mashed potatoes will be lumpy.
Drain the water, add butter to the potatoes. We don't skimp on oil! And immediately mash the hot potatoes together with the butter with a potato masher (masser). Mix well so that there is not a piece of butter or lumps of potatoes left.
Now gradually pour the drained potato broth into the puree, stirring until the desired consistency is obtained.
To prevent the cabbage rolls from burning
Place the lid of a smaller saucepan on the bottom of a large saucepan with the handle facing up. We put a row of cabbage leaves on it, and then cabbage rolls.
I like to stew cabbage rolls in a large amount of tomato-sour cream sauce, then they will never burn and will be very tasty.
I also often make lazy cabbage rolls. Try the recipe.
How to quickly make mustard
I’m not a fan of spicy food at all, including mustard, which is why I don’t know how to cook it. But I do this for my family: I pour dry mustard into a jar, pour in the cucumber brine, stir and everything is ready! Fast and tasty. The brine already contains salt, vinegar, and spices in the required quantity.
The secret of a delicious vinaigrette
This advice is just one of those very useful tips for a housewife to take notes from old magazines. True, the vinaigrette produces a very delicate taste if you add a tablespoon of milk and a little, literally a teaspoon of sugar.
And instead of green peas, I like to put boiled beans.
We have and other tips for housewives which I have previously published.
As it should be, the woman usually runs all the housework and everyday life in the family and spends most of her time in the kitchen. Surely every housewife has her own little secrets and tricks that she uses to save precious time or make her signature dish unique. To make life easier and save time, we offer you some of the most current culinary life hacks that will greatly simplify the preparation of certain dishes and reduce the time spent at the stove.
Cook beets quickly
Anyone who has cooked beets at least once will confirm that this process can take up to 4 hours. But few people know that this process can be significantly reduced. If you put the beets in already boiling water, the cooking process can be reduced to one hour. But chefs know how to cook beets even faster.You need to cook the beets in boiling water for 30 minutes, then drain the water and place them under running cold water for 15 minutes (the colder the better). The temperature difference will bring the beets to readiness. And the whole process will take no more than 50 minutes.If you need to cook the beets even faster, put them on high heat without reducing it or covering the pan with a lid. There should be a lot of water, it should cover the root crops by 8 centimeters. After 15 minutes, place the beets under ice water for 5-10 minutes.
Lush scrambled eggs
Often scrambled eggs turn out flat and not very appetizing in appearance. Professional chefs know one secret: to make scrambled eggs fluffy, you need to add 1-2 tablespoons of cold water to the eggs and beat the mixture thoroughly.
Remove bitterness from onions
The bitterness of onions can not only bring you to tears, but also significantly spoil the taste of the salad, no matter how finely you try to cut it. You can save your dish and remove the bitterness in a very simple way: after cutting, place the onion in a colander and pour boiling water over it.
Make pasta and rice fluffy
Due to the starch contained in rice and pasta, these foods often stick together and turn into an unappetizing lump when cooled slightly.To prevent rice or pasta from sticking while cooking, add a little sunflower or olive oil to the water if you plan to serve it hot. If pasta or rice will be used in casseroles or other dishes, rinse them in a colander with cold water immediately after cooking.
Quickly chop the onion
Nobody likes the process of chopping onions, because it is quite difficult to hold it in your hands. But few people know that if you leave the tails (from the feather side) while peeling the onion, then the onion can be cut much faster by holding it by these same tails. Then you can simply throw them away.
Delicious vinaigrette
Vinaigrette is prepared, perhaps, in every family. This healthy and tasty dish can be made even tastier and more appetizing by adding one tablespoon of milk and one teaspoon of sugar. The taste will become very soft and delicate
If your family loves cabbage pies or any other dishes containing this healthy vegetable, you need to know the secret to maintaining its beautiful color.After chopping the cabbage for the filling, pour boiling water over it, then pour cold water over it for a minute. Squeeze and fry or simmer in a frying pan. This simple trick will prevent your cabbage from turning brown.
How to replace wine in sauce
There are a huge number of delicious sauces that include wine. But many refuse alcoholic components. However, two lumps of sugar, previously dissolved in a little vinegar, will be an excellent substitute for white wine in the sauce. This is perfect for meat and fish dishes.
To make the rice white and crumbly, pour it only into boiling salted water, adding a few drops of lemon juice or citric acid dissolved in water. Do not cover the container in which the rice is cooked. Only in this case will it retain its perfectly white color.
How to replace mayonnaise
If you suddenly run out of mayonnaise at home, and you have prepared dishes that are simply unthinkable without this sauce, do not rush to get upset. You can replace mayonnaise with sour cream if you add the mashed yolk of a hard-boiled egg and a teaspoon of mustard. Even avid mayonnaise lovers cannot tell the difference.
The secret of yeast dough
Do not attempt to make yeast dough if the ingredients for it have just been in the refrigerator. All ingredients need to be left in the room for 30 minutes. Compliance with this condition will make the dough more fluffy and speed up its rise.
Add shine to cakes
Do you think that only industrial baked goods prepared by professional chefs can sparkle appetizingly?To make closed pies and buns shine, before baking they are brushed with beaten egg, milk, and sugar water. Thanks to this, an appetizing gloss appears on the finished cake. The best shine is obtained when lubricated with yolks.
Check egg freshness
If you doubt the freshness of the eggs, pour about 10 centimeters of water into the container and lower them there. Fresh eggs will remain on the bottom. If only one end of the egg rises, then it needs to be used first.
Tender meat
There are a huge number of marinades that give meat a delicate taste and make it very soft. One of these is kiwi marinade. 2 hours before frying the beef, soak it in a mixture of kiwi, seasonings and sugar. But most importantly, do not keep the meat in this marinade for longer, otherwise your meat will turn into pate.
Secrets of minced meat
The most delicious cutlets, pancakes and other dishes based on minced meat turn out much tastier if the minced meat is mixed. For example, you can add grated raw potatoes and carrots to the cutlets, and grated cheese and mustard to the pancakes.
Often in everyday life we encounter various troubles, some of which simply unsettle us. We have collected real, effective tips for eliminating small problems. Many experienced housewives have tried these tips on themselves, now it’s time for you to make your life much easier.
1. If your favorite coffee cups are stained, then peels from any citrus fruit will come to the rescue. It will not only wipe away dirt, but also disinfect the mugs.
2. An ordinary fork will help to correct furniture prints on the carpet; just comb the carpet along the pile with it.
3. After your morning kiss, the guy still has a lipstick stain; you need to spray a little hairspray on the stained area and wash it in the machine.
4. When frequently rearranging furniture, parquet floors often get scratched; to prevent this, simply put regular socks on the legs of chairs or tables; they will protect your floor.
5. Your daughter has a lot of hairpins, elastic bands or bracelets, or maybe you are into weaving, then old silicone ice molds will come to your aid in which it is very convenient to store various little things.
6. Having a small distance between the sink and the tap makes it difficult to fill large containers, but there is a way out; use a scoop to collect the required amount of water.
7. After working out at the gym, you have to put your sweaty clothes in your bag. It’s no wonder that soon a not-so-pleasant aroma will come from the bag. Tea bags will easily solve your problem.
8. To easily cut a soft biscuit, use dental floss; it will make cutting much easier.
9. The headlights on your car are dim, toothpaste will help you cope with this.
10. In hot weather, to quickly cool the drink, you need to pour it into a bottle and wrap it in a damp cloth, then put it in the freezer.
We tend to spend a lot of personal time in the kitchen. So why not make our stay there more enjoyable and comfortable? We found it on Aliexpress useful things for the kitchen, which will definitely be of interest to everyone. And all of them cost no more than 200 rubles, so in addition it will not be expensive for your budget.
Save these tips. They will definitely come in handy!
1. If you did not remove the foam from the broth in time and it sank to the bottom, pour a glass of water into the pan. The foam will rise and can be removed.
2. Do not add any seasonings to the chicken broth, just onions and carrots. Otherwise it will lose its taste.
3. Never leave bay leaves in soup. It's good when cooked, but then it just ruins the taste.
4. The chops will turn out softer if you brush them with a mixture of vinegar and vegetable oil 1-2 hours before frying. Do the same with grilled meat.
5. To prepare delicious juicy cutlets, add equal parts of finely chopped raw and lightly fried onions and some raw potatoes to the minced meat.
6. During the first minute of frying the cutlets, the fire should be high so that the crust sets and does not allow the juice to leak out. But then you need to bring the heat to medium and, turning the cutlets, increase it again for half a minute.
7. The fish will not fall into pieces and will acquire a golden crust if you wipe it with a towel 10-15 minutes before frying and immediately add salt.
8. A few fresh chanterelles added to any soup will make it tastier. Mushrooms in dishes taste better the finer they are cut.
9. Immediately stir the grated raw potatoes with a small amount of milk, otherwise they will turn blue.
10. Old potatoes will become tastier if you add a spoonful of vinegar, 2-3 cloves of garlic and a bay leaf when cooking, or boil them in broth. The older the potatoes, the more water they require.
11. It is better to beat mashed potatoes by hand. Whipped in a mixer becomes fluffy, but quickly loses its taste.
12. The yeast dough will be soft and airy if you add cooled boiled potatoes, grated on a fine grater, to it.
13. Butter does not darken when frying if the hot frying pan is first greased with vegetable oil.
14. The dough will rise faster if you stick a few sticks of tubular pasta into it.
15. To get a light and fluffy cream, when whipping with a whisk, you need to make figure eights and from time to time circles along the walls of the dish.
16. Products made from unleavened dough will be crumbly and airy if you add a spoonful of cognac to the dough.
17. If you want the beans to not darken during cooking, cook them in an open pan.
18. To avoid oil splattering, lightly sprinkle the bottom of the pan with salt before starting to fry.
19. Instead of apples, you can put orange or tangerine slices in a sauerkraut salad.
20. Vegetable oil should be added to the salad only after the salad has been salted, vinegar and pepper have been added (salt does not dissolve in oil).
21. Salad with mayonnaise and vinaigrette will acquire an especially pleasant taste if you briefly add a lemon peel to them before serving.
22. If you want the vinaigrette to acquire a subtle and pleasant taste, pour a tablespoon of milk into it and add a teaspoon of granulated sugar.
23. To obtain a clear meat broth during cooking, you need to put washed eggshells in it. The finished broth should be strained.
24. You can tint broths with a decoction of onion peels. This increases their nutritional value, enriches them with vitamins and improves their appearance.
25. Old chicken will cook faster if, after it has been boiled for 20-30 minutes, you immerse it in cold water for 5-6 minutes.
26. To prevent the meat from burning and becoming dry, place a vessel with water in the oven.
27. To eliminate the strong odor when frying fish, place 1 raw potato, peeled and cut into slices, into vegetable oil.
28. To quickly cool a hot compote, you need to place the pan with it in another, large bowl, filling it with cold water and pouring a little coarse salt into the water.
29. When preparing jelly, diluted starch should not be poured into the middle of the pan, but closer to its walls.
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