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To restore crystallized honey just stand the jar in a bowl of boiling water for a few minutes till it becomes runny again or alternately place the honey/jam glass jars without their lids in a microwave and turn the microwave on in full power for a few seconds
Peeling tomatoes can be made easy if you follow this method: Make a shallow cross at the bottom of the tomatoes with a knife. Place the tomatoes in hot water for a couple of minutes. Remove them from the water and leave to cool. . The skin can now be peeled easily
To extract MORE juice out of Limes / Lemons you simply microwave them in full power for 10 secs or roll them with the palm of your hand for sometime before extraction.
To peel a Mango, cut the skin lengthwise into four sections (do not cut through the flesh). Pierce a fork into the top portion of the Mango with one hand. Now using the other hand gently lift the skin from the end portion of the Mango with a knife.
If you think you don't have time or the ingredients for a conventional salad then just chop any green vegetable like zucchini, beans etc and mix them with peas (if available) and boil them in water for just a few minutes (they should be slightly crunchy). Drain the water and mix the vegetables with a little mayonnaise and yogurt.. season with salt and pepper.
After preparing fresh meat stock, refrigerate the stock for a few hours. The fat solidifies on the surface of the stock. Simply remove this solidified fat.
Peel the onions and cut the in half. Soak them in water for a few minutes. This will stop your eyes from watering when you cut them.
You don't have to go through the chore of baking/boiling potatoes if you are blessed with a microwave. Simply prick the potatoes well with a fork. Wrap a kitchen paper towel over them and microwave them in full power for 15mins ( Please note: Large potatoes take 15 mins smaller varieties take a shorter time). You don't have to spend money on expensive lemon or orange peel if the recipe asks for it. Grate leftover orange or lemon peel and add a bit of sugar on it and refrigerate in a air-tight container
Before tying up a parcel, wet the string. This will prevent it from slipping when it is being tied and when it dries up, it will shrink and stay in position
Hot water can be added to used tea bags. When the water is cool remove the tea bags and use this water to feed the plants. Do this occasionally and not often as the caffeine in tea may be too strong for them. Water from boiling eggs is nutritious for plants.
Ends of wilted plants can be snipped off and placed in a glass containing boiling water for a few seconds. Then place them in a vase containing cold water.
Apply a coat of hair spray on your child's drawing. This acts as a fixative and prevents the colour from fading.
Make a thin paste of baking powder and water and rub it on your glassware. Rinse with warm water. Dry with a soft cloth for an instant shine.
Once a week soak hands in a bowl containing warm water and Soda Bicarbonate for 10 mins.
Grated raw potato / tea bags / cucumber slices make great eye pads for puffy eyes
Granulated sugar and your regular cleansing cream mixed together make a great homemade scrub Homemade Facial Scrub (for dry skin) is a mixture of oatmeal, honey and yogurt
Apply readymade or homemade mayonnaise on dry hair. Cover with foil or plastic film and leave it on for 30 mins. Rinse off and shampoo
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Restoring Crystallized Honey or Jam