Fun Tips & Tools

I love tools that aid me in living healthy and bring greater ease to my life so I thought I would share a few of my favorites that are fun, helpful and sometimes a bit wacky.

For those times you are cooking something that needs an even layer of powdered sugar, cocoa powder or any fine substance, try using a tea strainer as a duster.  Simply fill the mesh basket and tap to sift it onto your dish.  Smaller and easier to control than a regular sifter or colander though those will also work in a pinch.

An easy way to “pour” pancake batter is to put the batter in a clean, old ketchup bottle.  It squeezes out perfect circles without batter blobs on the counter.

Toothbrushes are great for scouring grout, getting into edges and even can be used to take off the corn silks on those wonderful ears of corn due to arrive this summer.  A bit like brushing before the meal!

Remove the seeds in a tomato in a flash with a melon ball scooper to remove them .

Put soy sauce in a spray bottle then use it to control this salty condiment on your rice, your stir fry or even your popcorn ( a new twist on salty seasoned corn).

Don’t give your stale bread to the birds.  Simply throw it in the food processor and make bread crumbs.

Need to measure out something sticky?  Spray the measuring cup or spoon first with oil and it will slide out with ease.

Tape or a damp sponge are great from removing excess lint and even pet hair.

What’s your favorite interesting tip or tool?  Let me know.