#41: Grandma’s Cooking Hacks
Grandmas hold a treasure trove of invaluable life hacks, particularly in cooking. Their wisdom comes from a time before the Internet when creativity and resourcefulness were essential. With decades of life experience, they’ve perfected the art of making the most of what’s available, whether it’s transforming leftovers into gourmet meals, using simple ingredients to create culinary masterpieces, or knowing precisely when a dish is cooked to perfection without relying on timers.
One person shared his grandma’s method of cooking with hot oil. When cooking with hot oil, staying safe and avoiding painful splashes on your hands is essential. This grandma cuts the top and bottom off a plastic bottle, carefully slides the spatula through this plastic shield, and holds it with her hand, ensuring her hand and arm are shielded from any potential hot oil splashes.