When it comes to food hacks, TikTok is full of them. But with so many hacks, we can’t help but wonder which ones actually work. There’s no way we’d have the time or energy to try them all and to be honest, there are a ton that we can’t even imagine being useful. These three will elevate your kitchen game.
Hull a Strawberry with a Straw
Removing the core of strawberries is a real pain, especially if you need to do a lot of them. Sure you can use a paring knife or a huller, but if you don’t have one, a straw will do the trick. Just insert the straw through the bottom of the strawberry and push it up and through the top to remove the core and stem.
Microwave Garlic to Remove the Peel
Peeling garlic is a nightmare and before long you’re hands smell really garlicky. Next time you need a clove, pop it in the microwave for up to 30 seconds and the skin will slide right off.
Separate an Egg Yolk with a Water Bottle
Have you ever tried to separate egg yolks? It’s more difficult than it sounds. To make it easier, squeeze and hold the mouth of an empty plastic water bottle close to the egg yolk and then release pressure on the bottle. The yolk will be sucked up.
