Save time in the kitchen with these fun tricks you didn't know about

Eating is one of life's greatest pleasures; however, the food preparation process can sometimes become more of a source of stress than enjoyment. To ensure that the time you spend in the kitchen is always filled with smiles and good moments, we suggest taking a look at these practical tips. We assure you that these curious tricks will make your life much easier in the kitchen: 1. Did you chop garlic or onion and can't get the smell off your hands? Rub them with lemon juice, baking soda, or a stainless steel spoon. http://giphy.com/gifs/hand-LArkk1HEiBAdi 2. Did you add too much salt to the soup? Add a peeled potato to absorb the excess. https://www.instagram.com/p/0ixQJECeYz/ 3. Want to check the freshness of eggs? Put them in a jar of water: if they sink, they are fresh; if they float halfway, they are not so fresh, and if they float, better throw them away. https://www.instagram.com/p/BPqMqjZAGYj/ 4. Potatoes with sprouts? Keep your potatoes longer by placing an apple in the same bag. https://www.instagram.com/p/BIz5X-KA4Um/ 5. Peeling hard-boiled eggs? Soak them in cold water, then give them a small tap and roll them on a flat surface. http://giphy.com/gifs/joxIV4Fhg5Y0o 6. Bad odors in the refrigerator? Place some tablespoons of activated charcoal on a plate and put it at the back of the fridge. https://www.instagram.com/p/BPo6nXDldzP/ 7. Hard-to-wash container? If the scrub brush can't reach, fill the container with water and add two effervescent antacid tablets. https://www.instagram.com/p/BOXYFBajJNY/ 8. Two stuck glasses? Put ice in the one that is inside, and submerge the other in warm water. https://www.instagram.com/p/BO-ZhhJBKQF/ 9. Little bits of eggshell? Catch the remnants with the help of a larger eggshell. http://giphy.com/gifs/eggs-ld6PcX0AXWWly 10. Wooden spoons with bad smells? Get rid of the traces of previous food by boiling the spoons in water. Let them dry in the sun. https://www.instagram.com/p/BPrBRQtjZqH/ 11. Too much plastic waste? Instead of covering plates or bowls with plastic wrap, use shower caps. Rinse, dry, and reuse. https://www.instagram.com/p/BL4zhO-AprB/ 12. Need only the yolks? Separate the yolks from the whites using a plastic bottle. http://giphy.com/gifs/delicious-Es4r9IfdPodtS We recommend trying your new culinary skills with these recipes: Deviled eggs Traditional tortilla soup Breaded onion rings Bacon potato casserole