A few tricks

12/09/2021 03:57
  • Almonds: To remove the skin of almonds easily, soak them in hot water for 15-20 minutes.
  • Ants: Putting 3-4 cloves in the sugar container will keep the ants at bay.
  • Biscuits: If you keep a piece of blotting paper at the bottom of the container, it will keep biscuits fresh for a longer time.
  • Butter: Avoid the use of butter. If it is essential to use, use a butter containing low saturated fat or with plant stanols (which avoid absorption of cholesterol by our body) or similar substitutes.
  • Apples: Apply some lemon juice on the cut surface of the apple to avoid browning. They will look fresh for a longer time.
  • Banana: Apply mashed banana over a burn on your body to have a cooling effect.
  • Bee and Scorpion Sting Relief: Apply a mixutre of 1 pinch of chewing tobacco and 1 drop of water. Mix and apply directly and immediately to the sting; cover with bandaid to hold in place. Pain will go away in just a few short mintues. [submitted by Pam R, pr1190@yahoo.com]
  • Bitter Gourd (Karela): Slit Karelas at the middle and apply a mixture of salt, wheat flour and curd all round. Keep aside for 1/2 an hour and then cook.