Relieve diarrhea

In case of diarrhea, make yourself a cup of black tea and add 1/2 tsp of sugar. The tannins in tea reduce intestinal irritation and absorption of toxins. Hot water helps you rehydrate and sugar restores electrolytes.

Drain veggies faster

If your vegetables are taking forever to drain in a colander, just place a sealed zip bag, filled halfway with water, on top of them. The weight of the bag will help to press out any extra water from your veggies.

Soggy fried food

To prevent fried food underside from getting soggy while sitting on paper towel, place a cooling rack between the pieces and the towel. Holes in the grate allow the oil to drip off the food keeping it crispy all over.

Revive a cutting board

If the surface of your cutting board looks dull, just moist it with a coat of mineral oil (not cooking oil, which turns rancid) to rehydrate it and fill gaps. Repeat the process every 2 to 3 months.

Cutting bacon strips

To prevent raw bacon fat from sticking together, making difficult your job with the knife, just place bacon in the freezer for about 15 minutes before slicing it. Hard slices will chop effortlessly and evenly.

Keep cheese fresh

Place cheese in a plastic bag and add 1 sugar cube for every 2 oz cheese before storing it. Sugar absorbs moisture and will prevent mold from growing on its exterior.

Dressing cherry tomatoes

For cherry tomatoes to absorb flavors of a salad dressing, just pierce each one with a fork before adding them to the salad. Dress the dish as usual and let tomatoes drink up sauces before serving it.

Oil splatters in the kitchen

To prevent oil from splashing over your stove top, while grilling or frying food, just place a large metal colander (upside down) over the frying pan. It will trap oil and its small holes will allow the heat to escape. Make sure you use an oven mitt when removing it from the pan.