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November 15, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Foodie Tricks

FYI

Happy Friday!  It’s been a busy few weeks but while I catch up, here’s a quick little informational post….

My dad forwarded me an email with some fun food tricks.  Some I had seen, some I had tried, some I didn’t think made much sense.  But here are the best!

Best way to put soda into the fridge.

Best way to put soda into the fridge.

Stand up a taco using a fork for easy filling.

Stand up a taco using a fork for easy filling.

I’m more of a soft taco girl, but I need to try this one!

Use a straw to de-stem strawberries.

Use a straw to de-stem strawberries.

I’ve actually mastered this one – it really does work!  Also, it makes for great puns with STRAWberries!

When there is just a little left in the jar, throw some ice cream in it!

When there is just a little left in the jar, throw some ice cream in it!

This also works great for those almost empty peanut butter jars!  I’m a big fan of Overnight Oats in a Jar, or OOIAJ as the blogger community calls it.  When your peanut butter is almost empty, add some dry oatmeal, a splash of milk, and any raisins/granola that you would like.  Refrigerate overnight and the next day you will have a delicious breakfast!

What the lines on the Solo cup really mean.

What the lines on the Solo cup really mean.

I mean, I knew this one, but never really go by it.  If I’m drinking wine out of a Solo cup, it’s going to be a rough night no matter what.

To cut small foods, place in between 2 tupperware lids.

To cut small foods, place in between 2 tupperware lids.

I haven’t tried this one, but it’s definitely on my list. Those grape tomatoes are tricky…

How to eat a cupcake.

How to eat a cupcake.

How to microwave 2 bowls at once.

How to microwave 2 bowls at once.

For cold water all day, freeze a half full water bottle on its side.

For cold water all day, freeze a half full water bottle on its side.

Ah, perfect for my field hockey days!  This is a keeper.

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