I am the sole wine drinker in my house, so I usually end up with awkward partial bottles of leftover wine. Instead of letting it languish in the fridge, I pour the excess into ice cube trays and freeze it. The frozen cubes are great to add to sauces, or to just chill future glasses of wine without diluting the flavor.

Saw this on the Food Network and it really works! Microwave citrus fruits for 20 to 30 seconds before juicing. You get much higher yield and it’s easier to squeeze.

I have issues hard boiling eggs – or I used to until I found out these secrets. Put your eggs in a pot with cold water, make sure they are completely covered. It’s best to use eggs that are a few days old since you bought them (fresher eggs are harder to peel). Add one tsp of salt to the water to keep the whites from sticking to the shell. Add a tsp of white vinegar to keep that gray ring from forming around the yolk. Bring the water to a rolling boil for a minute. Remove from heat & cover for 15 minutes. Peel under cool running water.