Didn’t realize you could do this

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## 3. Revive Stale Bread with Water and Oven Heat

If your bread goes stale, don’t toss it! Lightly sprinkle water on the crust and pop it in a hot oven for 5-10 minutes. The steam refreshes the bread, making it soft and crusty again.

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## 4. Peel Garlic in Seconds with a Jar Shake

Peeling garlic can be tedious, but here’s a cool hack: place garlic cloves in a jar, cover, and shake vigorously for 20 seconds. The skins come right off—fast and mess-free.

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## 5. Use a Blender for Quick Pancake Batter

Instead of mixing by hand, throw pancake ingredients into a blender for silky smooth batter in seconds. It’s a time-saver and ensures no lumps.

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## 6. Freeze Leftover Coffee as Ice Cubes

Keep your iced coffee from getting watered down by freezing leftover coffee into cubes. Toss them into your next cup for a perfectly chilled brew without dilution.

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## 7. Make Your Own Buttermilk Substitute

Out of buttermilk? No problem! Mix one cup of milk with a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar, let it sit for 5 minutes, and voilà—you have homemade buttermilk for baking.

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## Why These Hacks Matter

Small discoveries like these can save time, reduce waste, and add new flavors and textures to your meals. Cooking becomes less of a chore and more of a creative adventure.

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## Final Thought: Keep Exploring

The kitchen is a playground, and there’s always something new to learn or try. Next time you cook, think about what little trick you haven’t tried yet—because you might just find yourself saying, **“Wow, I didn’t realize you could do this!”**

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