These Genius Food Hacks Will Change the Way You Look at Your Favorite Meals

You’ve watched a lot of 5-Minute Craft videos. So you know how to make an ice cream sandwich from a full pint. Or how to use a hair comb to make cutting easier. Or how to turn any fruit into a portable spritzer just by shoving a spray top into it.

But these are the food hacks you may not be aware of. So they just might completely change your kitchen game.

Get More from Your Corn Cob

The real trick to eating corn on the cob is to use your hands instead of your teeth. First, clear a row of kernels, then using your thumb, push a row of kernels toward the empty space. It pulls the corn clean from the cob and completely saves you from a desperate search for floss.

Forget the “Best Buy” Date on Eggs

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If you want to know whether or not to toss that carton in the fridge, just do a quick float test. Drop an egg into cold water. If it sinks to the bottom and lays flat on its side, it’s fresh.

Standing on one end at the bottom means it’s a few weeks old but still good, but if it floats, it’s time to throw it away.

Ungunk Your Grinder

If you’ve got a spice or coffee grinder that could use a good cleaning, and you don’t want to sacrifice your hand to the blade gods, try white rice instead. Just grind a few spoonfuls to clear out any leftover spices or coffee oils.

Peel Garlic in Seconds

All you need is a sealable hard container that’s a lot bigger than the garlic you want to peel. Throw the cloves in, shake it as hard as you can for 15 to 30 seconds, and voila: perfectly peeled.