Sink clogged with residues

Dump an entire can of coca-cola into the drain and let the liquid sit there for a while. Next time you open the faucet, water should run normally through the drain.

Rubbery shrimp

Precook shrimp by searing for 3 minutes without turning, then put them on the side. When you bring them back to pan, adding to the ready sauce, the heat will cook them the rest of the way, preventing shrimp from being rubbery.

Catching herbs in sauce

If you have a hard time trying to fish out herbs from your sauce, before cooking, wrap them in cheesecloth, tie with string and secure the loose end to the pot handle. When it is time to serve the sauce, just remove the wrap.

Wax Paper Day!

If you are a wax paper fan, check these alternative uses for it around the house!

REMINDER: Conventional wax papers are petroleum-based (paraffin wax) and ARE NOT eco-friendly. For those who have green concerns, there are alternative options in the market made with unbleached paper, soybean wax etc.

Shoveling snow

Rub the edge of a shovel with a piece of wax paper and scoop as usual. The moisture-resistant wax coating keeps snow from sticking, preventing the bulky buildup that can slow you down.

Restore a waffle iron’s nonstick surface

Place a piece of wax paper between the plates as the machine heats up. The warmth melts the paper’s nonstick coating, causing the food-friendly wax to transfer to the metal. Your machine will work like new.

Decorating cakes

Cut a piece of wax paper roughly the size of the top of the dessert, then pipe the words on it. If you flub a letter, just wipe it away and start again. Once completed, freeze for 30 minutes, then remove the letters from the sheet and place them on the cake.

Storing delicate table linens

To ensure that your finest lace and/or hand-embroidered table linens stay shipshape while in storage, place a sheet of wax paper between each item. Coating on paper creates a barrier against light and moisture, protecting fabric from discoloration and dye transference.