Olive oil is a common pantry staple in most homes and has the ability to transform the simplest of meals into taste sensations. But did you know that olive oil can also work its magic in many other ways in the kitchen?
Of course we love the taste and health benefits that come from consuming olive oil, we also love how these 5 olive oil kitchen hacks will make you a master of your kitchen.
- Make it shine.
To make those metal pots and pans look brand new, all you need is to do is put a tablespoon of oil on a paper towel and give your pots and pans a quick polish, and they’ll gleam. Additionally, if you need to bring back the shine to any silverware, brass or copper serving trays or cutlery, this olive oil polish works like a charm.
- Easy cleanup for kitchen tools.
For those that love to bake or just like to be precise, you probably make use of your measuring cups pretty frequently. When measuring our sticky ingredients like honey and sauces, coat your measuring cups with olive oil for easy cleanup.
- Freeze the freshness.
Fresh herbs are great for adding extra flavour into dishes and the fresh ones always taste better than dried. To keep your herbs fresh for as long as possible freeze them in ice cube trays, in olive oil. Simply thaw and use in your cooking. The fat from the olive oil will preserve the flavor of the herbs, and the herbs will infuse the olive oil in flavor.
- Remove scratches on woodwork.
If you have a wooden kitchen table that is looking worse for wear and all scratched up, olive oil can revitalise it. Rubbing on a 1/2 cup of vinegar mixed with 1/2 cup of olive oil can make a wood surface almost like new again, removing surface scratches and blemishes.
- Preserve foods.
A great natural way to preserve food is with olive oil. It is well known that olive oil is a natural preservative, preventing air from coming into contact with the food and thus destroying it. If you have extra chillies, garlic, or really any meat or veggie, you can preserve them in jars (make sure they are clean and dry) and cover with olive oil.
If you have any other tips and hacks using olive oil, we’d love to hear them, tell us in the comments section below.
Sources: http://lifehacker.com/fix-scratches-in-wood-furniture-with-olive-oil-and-vine-1729325531
http://www.curbly.com/1799-25-alternative-uses-for-olive-oil
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