Small everyday problems in the kitchen can often be solved with simple methods.
Here are a number of kitchen tricks from Web.de that can make cooking, food storage, and cleaning easier.
Pit cherries with a bottle
An empty glass bottle and a chopstick can be used to remove the pit from cherries.
Place the cherry on the bottle opening and press the pit into the bottle.
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Choose the right bottle
This trick works best if the bottle opening is slightly smaller than the cherry but still large enough for the pit to fall through.
Peel a mango with a glass
Cut the mango in half, remove the pit, and score the flesh in a grid pattern.
Then use the rim of a glass to separate the flesh from the skin.
Remove chewing gum with ice cubes
Place ice cubes directly on the chewing gum and leave them for 10 to 15 minutes.
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Once the gum has hardened, it can be removed from the fabric more easily.
Use a spoon to peel ginger
A teaspoon can be used to scrape off the thin skin of ginger.
This makes it easier to work around the root's uneven shape while preserving more of the ginger.
Keep arugula fresh for longer
Store arugula in a sealed container with a damp paper towel placed over the leaves. The towel should be damp, not soaking wet.
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Replace the paper towel after a few days
If you plan to store the arugula for a longer period, Web.de recommends replacing the damp paper towel after a few days.
Shake boiled eggs gently
Hard-boiled eggs can be shaken in a container filled with water to loosen the shell.
Results may vary, so it is best to shake them briefly and check the shell as you go.
Separate egg yolks and whites with a plastic bottle
Squeeze a plastic bottle, hold it over the egg yolk, and release your grip.
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The yolk will be drawn into the bottle and can then be transferred to another bowl.
Remove the lettuce core quickly
Strike the stem of the lettuce firmly against a solid surface.
The core can then be twisted or pulled out with ease.
Put candles in the freezer
Trim the wick to about 5 millimeters and place the candle in the freezer for one to two hours.
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According to Web.de, this helps the candle burn more slowly.
Keep sparkling wine fresh
By turning the original cork into a temporary reseal, the bottle can be closed tightly again.
According to tests by Web.de, the resealed bottle retained its carbonation better after two days in the refrigerator.
Remove candle wax from glass with hot water
Pour hot water into the glass, allowing the wax to float to the surface and harden.
Remove the hardened wax with a knife, repeat the process if needed, and finish by washing the glass with warm water and dish soap.