24 useful household tips

1. Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom  of a sugar cone to prevent ice cream drip.
2. Use a meat baster to squeeze your pancake batter onto the hot griddle and you’ll get perfectly shaped pancakes every time.
3. To keep potatoes from budding, place an apple in the bag with the potatoes.
4. To prevent egg shells form cracking, add a pinch of salt to the water before hard-boiling.
5. To determine whether an egg is fresh, immerse in a pan of cool, salted water. If it sinks, it’s fresh, but if it floats, throw it away.
6. When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help bring out the corn’s natural sweetness.
7. Run your hands under cold water before pressing Rice Krispies treats in the pan and the marshmallow won’t stick to your fingers.
8. To get the most juice out of fresh lemons, bring them to room temperature and roll them under your palm against the kitchen counter before squeezing.
9. To easily remove burnt on food from your skillet, simply add a drop or two of dish soap and enough water to cover bottom of pan, and bring to a boil on stove-top.
10. Spray your Tupperware with nonstick cooking spray before pouring in tomato-based sauces and there won’t be any stains....and the rest