~HOUSEWIFE SECRETS~



Below is a list of very helpful tips your mother probably never got around to telling you, try them, pass them on!!

Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to prevent ice cream drips.

Use a meat baster to "squeeze" your pancake batter onto the hot griddle and you will get perfectly shaped pancakes everytime.

To keep potatoes from budding, place an apple in the bag with potatoes.

To prevent egg shells from cracking, add a pinch of salt to the water before hard boiling.

Run your hands under cold water before pressing Rice Krispies treats in the pan and the marshmallow won't stick to your fingers.

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.

To easily remove burnt on food from your skillet, simply add a drop or two of dishsoap and enough water to cover bottom of pan, and bring to a boil on stovetop.

Spray your Tupperware with nonstick cooking spray before pouring in tomato-based sauces and there won't be any stains.

When a cake recipe calls for flouring the baking pan, use a bit of the dry cake mix instead and there won't be any white mess on the outside of the cake.

If you accidentally over-salt a dish while it is still cooking, drop in a peeled potato and it will absorb the excess salt for an instant "fix me up".

Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the fridge and it will keep for weeks.

Brush some beaten egg white over pie crust before baking to yield a beautiful glossy finish.

Place a slice of apple in hardened brown sugar to soften it.

When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help bring out the corn's natural sweetness.



To determine whether an egg is fresh, immerse it in a pan of cool salted water. If it sinks, it is fresh, but if it rises to the surface throw it away.

Cure for headaches, take a lime, cut it in half and rub it on your forehead. The throbbing will go away.

Don't throw out all that leftover wine. Freeze into ice cubes for future use in casseroles and sauces.

If you have a problem opening jars, try using latex dishwashing gloves. They give a non slip grip that makes opening jars easy.

Potatoes will take food stains off your fingers. Just slice and rub raw potato on the stains and rinse with water.

To get rid of itch from mosquito bites, try applying soap on the area and you will experience instant relief.

Ants, ants, ants everywhere...They will not cross a chalk line, get out chalk and draw a line on floor or wherever they are.

Use air freshener to clean mirrors. It does a good job and better still, leaves a lovely smell to the shine.