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Contents

Introduction...Page 3

Food Preparation & Cooking Hacks to Prepare Food in Style...Page 4

Food Preservation Hacks to Make Food Last Longer...Page 30

Awesome Alcohol Hacks for Parties & Entertaining Guests...Page 37

Other Handy Food Hacks for the Savvy Foodie...Page 44

Introduction

Welcome to my guide ‘99 Food Hacks – Priceless Little Known Food Tricks to save

Time, Save Money & Impress Friends’. These are the very best food hacks compiled

from the furthest reaches of the interwebs that will give you some great short cuts and

handy tips, tricks and techniques with your food and life.

Remember & Share 5 Hacks with Friends

Try to remember just 5 hacks for now and teach them to a

friend or relative perhaps at lunch or dinner. These food

hacks really help people out in all kinds of situations so do

your best to teach others your new skills and knowledge.

As you’ll see I’ve included some bonus hacks at the end so there’s a few more than 99.

So let’s get to it, remember to get the best of this book try to memorize at least 5 so you

can share them with friends and make use of them in everyday life. Let’s go...

Food Preparation & Cooking Hacks

to Prepare Food in Style

Hack #1:

Put a small amount of water in a glass when you microwave your pizza

to keep the crust from getting chewy

Source: http://nowaygirl.com/photos/when-you-microwave-pizza/

Hack #2:

Reheat pizza on the stovetop for a nice crispy crust

Source: http://food-hacks.wonderhowto.com/how-to/10-awesome-food-hacks-every-home-cook-should-know-0148282/

Hack #3:

Add a thumbprint to your burgers and they'll cook flat instead of round

Source: momfilter.com/food/thumbprint-burger

Hack #4:

Slice cherry tomatoes between two lids

Source: food52.com/blog/4179-a-hack-for-slicing-cherry-tomatoes

Hack #5:

Source: twistedsifter.com

Hack #6:

Source: twistedsifter.com

Hack #7:

Run out of microwave space? Levitate the 2nd bowl with a cup

Source: http://www.lifehacker.co.in/jugaad/Fit-Two-Bowls-in-Your-Microwave-Oven-with-This-Mug-

Trick/articleshow/21081448.cms

Hack #8:

Make the perfect BLT with bacon in every bite by weaving the bacon

into the same size as your bread

Source: buzzfeed.com

Hack #9:

How to share a pint of ice cream like a boss

Source: http://imgur.com/A62IR8m

Hack #10:

Quick-easy way to make ice cream sandwiches

Source: buzzfeed.com

Hack #11:

Easy frozen yoghurt lolly

Source: www.macacovelho.com.br

Hack #12:

Source: lifehacker.com

Hack #13:

Cookies & cream coffee with Orios Source: www.foodiggity.com/oreo-milk-and-cookie-ice-cubes-are-a-good-idea/

Hack #14:

Source: http://i.imgur.com/gsM8m.jpg

Hack #15:

Source: twistedsifter.com

Hack #16:

Source: twistedsifter.com

Hack #17:

Cut Out Fruit with Cookie Cutters for Easy-to-Eat Snacks

Source: lifehacker.com

Hack #18:

Bake fresh cinnamon like a boss Source: izifunny.com

Hack #19:

Source: buzzfeed.com

Hack #20:

Easy way to make sugar cookie bowls for canapés and treats

Source: izifunny.com

Hack #21:

Bake just one cookie first to avoid ruining a whole batch

Source: lifehacker.com tag baking

Hack #22:

Source: izifunny.com

Hack #23:

Bake tortillas to make your own home-made tacos

Source: eatingwell.com

Hack #24:

Make filling a taco easy by putting a fork under it like this

Source: http://imgur.com/vYEodo6

Hack #25:

Source: www.lifehack.org

Hack #26:

Steam buns while you boil hot dogs

Source: http://i.imgur.com/FeOzt9o.jpg

Hack #27:

Make your own steamer using a plate or bowl and cover with foil

Source: lifehacker.com tag cooking-hacks

Hack #28:

How to cook corn without the hairy mess

Source: izifunny.com

Hack #29:

Source: www.fascinatingpics.com

Hack #30:

Make cute pancakes using cookie cutters

Source: www.williams-sonoma.com.au

Hack #31:

Source: http://imgur.com/gallery/XhIOI

Hack #32:

The truth about egg cooking times

Source: izifunny.com

Hack #33:

Add olive oil and salt to kale and microwave for 3 minutes to make a

healthy delicious super-food alternative to potato chips

Source: lifehacker.com

Hack #34:

Freeze your non-dairy creamers to make

coffee drinkable almost immediately

Source: lifehacker.com

Hack #35:

Source: twistedsifter.com

Hack #36:

Source: http://acidcow.com/pics/51033-life-hacks-in-pictures-part-7-42-pics.html

Hack #37:

Use a straw to get toppings inside the bag

Source: http://izismile.com

Hack #38:

Source: http://dimindsion.com/2013/01/24/life-hacks/

Hack #39:

When chopping an ingredient, use the Claw Grip to avoid adding a bit

of fingertip to whatever it is that you’re cooking

Source: www.totallystoned.co.za

Hack #40:

Source: http://i.imgur.com/iMfoPZJ.jpg

Hack #41:

Poke a few holes in the bottom of the can after opening to allow the

contents to smoothly come straight out

Source: www.buzzfeed.com

Hack #42:

Source: twistedsifter.com

Hack #43:

Make the perfect loaded potato

Source: http://www.smackjuice.com/article/2013/08/pics-quick-simple-food-hacks

Hack #44:

No roasting rack, no problem

Source: izifunny.com

Hack #45:

Use cheese grater on hard cold butter to make it easily spreadable

Source: lifehacker.com

Hack #46:

Source: http://www.fullpunch.com/random/18-out-standing-food-tips-to-learn.html/

Hack #47:

Source: izifunny.com

Hack #48:

Source: izifunny.com

Hack #49:

Source: izifunny.com

Hack #50:

Tacos on the go

Source: www.izismile.com

Food Preservation Hacks

to Make Food Last Longer

Hack #51:

Source: http://imgur.com/gallery/dAX6xiZ

Hack #52:

Keep avocados green for longer with the help of a lemon slice

Source: www.lifehacker.com

Hack #53:

Source: www.twistedsifter.com

Hack #54:

Make your own snack packs to avoid over eating

Source: www.lifehacker.com

Hack #55:

Store ice cream tubs in a zip lock bag to prevent ice cream from

freezing too hard, delicious soft ice cream, always.

Source: www.lifehacker.com

Hack #56:

Keep bananas fresh longer by separating them and wrapping the

stems in plastic wrap

Source: www.lifehacker.com

Hack #57:

Place an apple among potatoes to prevent them budding

Source: www.izifunny.com

Hack #58:

Keep cakes moist by adding a slice of bread on top overnight

Source: www.lifehacker.com

Hack #59:

Keep cookies fresh for much longer by placing a slice of bread on

them. The moisture from the bread prevents the cookies going stale

Source: http://food-hacks.wonderhowto.com/how-to/10-awesome-food-hacks-every-home-cook-should-know-0148282/

Hack #60:

Stale hard bread? Run an ice cube on it then bake at around 350-370

degrees for 10-15 minutes - fresh bread all over again!

Source: www.lifehacker.com

Hack #61:

Keep spaghetti fresh using a Pringles tin

Source: www.lifehacker.com

Hack #62:

Source: http://www.foodrepublic.com/2012/10/22/hack-day-cd-spindle-bagel-tote

Hack #63:

Use a paper towel to avoid salad going soggy

Source: www.lifehacker.com

Hack #64:

To make soggy lettuce crisp again, squeeze half a lemon into a bowl of

water and place lettuce in the bowl of water for an hour. Take out, dry

and hey presto, crisp lettuce again!

Awesome Alcohol Hacks for

Parties & Entertaining Guests

Hack #65:

Open wine using a shoe

Source: http://thechive.com/2012/05/30/opening-a-wine-bottle-no-corkscrew-no-problem-6-photos/

Hack #66:

Use a rake to cheaply and easily store wine glasses

Source: http://all-thats-interesting.tumblr.com/post/30202762765/seven-life-improving-life-hacks

Hack #67:

Source: www.izifunny.com

Hack #68:

Freeze leftover wine to use in sauces

Source: http://imgur.com/gallery/YPVjn

Hack #69:

Source: www.izifunny.com

Hack #70:

Source: www.izifunny.com

Hack #71:

Put a cup of ice in a pitcher of beer to keep it cool

Source: www.izifunny.com

Hack #72:

Source: http://imgur.com/gallery/4FL9c

Hack #73:

Keep your beers neatly stacked in the fridge with a binder clip

Source: http://imgur.com/gallery/YPVjn

Hack #74:

Source: www.twistedsifter.com

Hack #75:

What the lines on cups really mean

Source: http://www.allfunnystuff.com/college/1962/cool-facts-about-red-solo-cups/

Other Handy Food Hacks for the Savvy Foodie

Hack #76:

Source: www.twistedsifter.com

Hack #77:

Source: www.lifehacker.com

Hack #78:

Source: www.lifehacker.com

Hack #79:

Source: www.lifehacker.com

Hack #80:

Source: www.twistedsifter.com

Hack #81:

Source: memebase.com

Hack #82:

Source: http://imgur.com/gallery/8yVSI

Hack #83:

Source: www.lifehacker.com

Hack #84:

Source: www.izifunny.com

Hack #85:

Source: www.acidcow.com

Hack #86:

Make a delightful memento out of a champagne lid

Source: http://mycolumbuspower.com/2462061/30-brilliant-ways-to-hack-your-booze/

Hack #87:

Source: http://imgur.com/gallery/Oa9jc

Hack #88:

Source: http://imgur.com/gallery/zKC9B

Hack #89:

Source: www.lifehacker.com

Hack #90:

Source: http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2012/06/how-to-clean-and-shine-your-microwave.html

Hack #91:

Use cupcake wrappers to prevent popsicles from dripping Source: www.twistedsifter.com

Hack #92:

Open stubborn food packaging using two coins

Source: www.twistedsifter.com

Hack #93:

Banana peel can be used to polish shoes, silver, leather

and even teeth

Source: www.buzzfeed.com

Hack #94:

Source: http://www.justapinch.com

Hack #95:

Source: www.izifunny.com

Hack #96:

Use a bottle top to make an air tight lid for dry fruit, nuts

and anything else

Source: www.lifehacker.com

Hack #97:

Do your grocery shopping midweek, either morning or late night to

avoid the rush and also pick up bakery bargains

and other discounted goods

Source: http://www.chil.org

Hack #98:

How to eat a cupcake the right way

Source: www.izifunny.com

Hack #99:

Source: www.lifehacker.com

Hack #100:

Balance a pizza box on a bottle to keep the toppings

from getting all over the place

Source: www.izismile.com

Hack #101:

Source: www.twistedsifter.com

Hack #102:

Build a ‘time made clock’ using two coffee cups

Source: www.1000lifehacks.com

Hack #103:

Source: www.lifehacker.com

Hack #104:

Source: www.twistedsifter.com

Hack #105:

Source: http://doitandhow.com/2012/08/26/flower-pot-meat-smoker/

Hack #106:

Open your stubborn jars with a dissected tennis ball

Source: www.lifehacker.com

Hack #107:

Source: www.buzzfeed.com

Hack #108:

Re-use milk bottles for storage

Source: www.lifehacker.com

Hack #109:

Source: http://imgur.com/gallery/hzZSG

Hack #110:

Source: www.twistedsifter.com

Hack #111:

Re-Use Trouser hangers as clips for food packaging

Source: www.izifunny.com

Hack #112:

Source: http://urbanbushbabes.com/2012/06/at-home-spa-treatments/

Hack #113:

Source: http://www.pinterest.com/jschaffenberger/home-remedies/

Hack #114:

Source: www.izifunny.com

Hack #115:

Source: www.pinterest.com/dljwbj/cooking-conversion-charts/

Hack #116:

Kitchen Cheat Sheet (Zoom in)

Source: http://lifehacker.com/this-kitchen-cheat-sheet-has-weights-measures-cuts-of-1458393112

Hack #117:

Source: visual.ly/shelf-life-food

Now get sharing your new found knowledge!