Kitchen Tips

1-To remove the skin of almonds easily, soak them in hot water for 15-20 minutes.2- Putting 3-4 cloves in sugar container will keep the ants at bay.3- If you keep a piece of blotting paper at the bottom of the container, it will keep biscuits fresh for a longer time.4- Apply some lemon juice on the cut surface of the apple to avoid browning. They will look fresh for a longer time.5- Apply mashed banana over a burn on your body for cooling effect6-To keep the chillies fresh for a longer time, remove the stems before storing.7-To preserve green peas, keep them in a polythene bag in the freezer.8- To prevent formation of ice, rub table salt to the insides of your freezer.9-. Add a few drops of lemon juice in the water before boiling the rice to make rice whiter.10-. Add a teaspoon of canola oil in the water before boiling the rice to separate each grain after cooking.11- To remove the skin of tomatoes, place them in warm water for 5-10 minutes. The skin can then be easily peeled off. When tomatoes are not available or too costly, substitute with tomato puree or tomato ketchup/sauce.12-Place overripe tomatoes in cold water and add some salt. Overnight they will become firm and fresh.