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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
Woman shares simple hack to keeping lettuce fresh for MONTHS
Have you opened a package of lettuce only to find your greens moldy and limp rather than crunchy? Lettuce help with that. A TikTok user known for her budget-saving hacks has shared her incredible trick to keeping the leafy vegetable crisp for months. In a now-viral video, the creator claimed her head of romaine lettuce was still fresh and ready to use a whole month after its recommended use-by date. The woman, who posted the video at the end of May, explained that she had purchased the lettuce at the end of March. 'To prove it to you, the best before date is April 25,' she shared. 'Here's how I've been keeping it fresh for so long,' she continued, before pulling the greens out of the plastic bag it came in to show the camera. She then showed the head of romaine lettuce to the camera, revealing that she had covered the end of it in a damp paper towel. 'I put a little napkin or paper towel, damp, just on the end,' she explained. She claimed that just under a whopping two months later, she has to peel off the outer layer of the lettuce but insisted that everything under that is perfectly fine to eat. 'This is a perfect head of lettuce after two months,' she said triumphantly, adding in a comment that she checks the paper towel and re-dampens it when she needs to. Users loved the money and food saving hack, sharing their thoughts in the comment section. 'This is so smart oh my god, I live alone and can never finish it before it goes bad. I needed this video holy cow,' one user gushed. 'I do the same thing! GAME CHANGER! It's crazy but so simple. Treat the plants in your fridge as plants, they want to be watered,' agreed someone else. Another joked: 'That same lettuce goes bad in four days in my fridge.' It's not the first time a food professional has shared their tricks to preserving food. Previously, a chef shared a series of genius food hacks which she said could save you $1,000 a year in food waste – including using cheese rinds in soup and not peeling carrots. Users loved the money and food saving trick, sharing their thoughts in the comment section Massachusetts-based Alison Mountford said food is the 'biggest expense' as restauranteur so would make sure it was all used up Alison's top tip was to meal plan and use up the food you already have in your cupboard before buying more. She encouraged people to not immediately throw away brown food as peeling back oxidized vegetables such as cabbage and brussels sprouts can reveal a perfectly usable vegetable. '[Meal plan to] reduce what goes in your house in the first place. So many people have a habit of blindly picking stuff up,' she explained. 'Even just jotting down a general idea, you'll end up purchasing less.' Alison also encouraged families to freeze food they are not going to use before it goes off – such as saving a whole banana.
News.com.au
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Woman causes outrage over bizarre method for frying an egg
Another day, another food 'hack' sparking controversy online. This time, a woman has declared war on olive oil by substituting it with … cucumber juice to fry an egg. In her now-viral video (16.8 million views and counting), the Germany-based influencer demonstrated her unusual technique. She chops off the end of a cucumber and gives her frying pan a thorough rub with it. After it heats up, she cracks an egg directly into the pan. Moments later, she lifts the fully cooked egg from the pan with a spatula, effortlessly transferring it to a plate. The pan appears spotless and free from any residue or egg. 'Learnt this from an Italian grandmother and will never do it with oil again,' she wrote over the clip. Naturally, the internet responded with the calm, measured restraint it's famous for. 'As an Italian, ABSOLUTELY not. No Italian grandma would replace oil,' said one. 'My nonna would slap my a** if I don't use olive oil!' said someone else. Others chimed in, sharing that their Italian grandmothers were 'yelling this was insulting' and 'turning in their graves'. Some questioned her heritage, asking, 'Are you American?', while others called the hack 'idiotic'. Meanwhile, some viewers were more concerned that the trend demonised olive oil and calories. 'Why are we all so scared of oil?' asked one commenter. 'My eating disorder is giggling right now,' admitted another. 'I can't deal with the restriction here,' quipped a third. Others pointed out a more practical flaw – the fact that she was using a non-stick pan. 'Do a stainless steel pan and then I'll be convinced,' said one user. 'You're literally using a non-stick pan,' another echoed. It's true that you can use a splash of water as a substitute for butter when sauteing or stir-frying – especially on a non-stick pan. But whether you need a cucumber when you have access to water is another question entirely.
Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Carrie Bickmore is slammed for her 'relaxed' parenting hack: 'This is highly offensive and wrong on so many levels'
Carrie Bickmore has shocked fans after sharing her very unconventional time-saving food hack. The 44-year-old radio star posted a clip to social media which captured her preparing spaghetti Bolognese in an unusual manner. She was seen pouring the boiled pasta directly onto a dinner table, with no plate underneath it, and then added the meat sauce on top. She finished it off by sprinkling powdered parmesan cheese over the dish. Carrie then casually grabbed a fork to dig in, revealing her simple and speedy way of preparing dinner for her and her kids. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The 44-year-old radio star posted a clip to social media which captured her preparing spaghetti Bolognese in an unusual manner. She was seen pouring the boiled pasta directly onto a dinner table, with no plate underneath it, and then added the meat sauce on top 'A new way to do dinner. I was inspired by a random post on insta and thought I'd be a fun mum too and let the kids just eat in a more relaxed manner,' she wrote in the caption. 'They thought it was so weird but loved it. And given I put baking paper underneath, the clean up was easier than washing plates!' Many of Carrie's followers slammed the radio star for her food presentation. 'As an Italian, I find this highly offensive and wrong on so many levels!' one wrote. No. Just no,' another simply said. Meanwhile, others thought it was unhygienic. 'Fun concept but I don't want share someone else's spit,' wrote one follower, while another added: 'Nope, don't want everyone else's dirty fork in my Bolognese.' One person was highly offended by her supermarket bought parmesan cheese, writing: 'That powdered Parma smells like vom. Can't do it.' Italian celebrity chef Silvia Colloca also chimed in with: 'I can hear my Nonnas and their Nonnas writhing in agony in this new circle of hell designed for Italians!' 'The souls of our nonnas just entered our bodies and screeched in deep pain and agony!' added Australian comedy group Sooshi Mango. However, others were more supportive of Carrie's work. 'I love this,' wrote Jacqui Felgate, while Australian clothing label Auguste said: 'So fun.' Good on you Carrie for having some fun with your kids,' another fan added. Last week, Carrie was welcomed back to The Project in a downpour of confetti. The television and radio star, who quit the Channel Ten show back in 2022, returned to her old stomping ground for a good cause. The 44-year-old was on the desk for a ten minute segment that closed the show - but only as a guest. She was there to celebrate the ten year anniversary of her charity foundation, Carrie's Beanies 4 Brain Cancer, which has raised $24 million for cancer research. Carrie announced her departure from The Project after 12 years on air in October, 2022.
News.com.au
11-05-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Little-known hack to score free roast chook
Coles' rotisserie chickens are among the most purchased items in the supermarket, according to the retail giant, so it's little wonder they're always flying off the shelves. However, unfortunately for protein lovers, this means you might not be able to find one the second you get a hankering for some perfectly seasoned, ready-to-eat chook. But fear not, friends – someone on TikTok has just shared a little-known hack to soften the blow, and score a free roast chicken in the process! Coles itself has even confirmed it's legitimate. Miranda Brady, a Perth fitness and nutrition content creator, took to her account to share the surprising policy. 'I went to Coles to get a roast chicken for dinner,' she explained. 'It was 6.30pm, and they had completely sold out.' She asked the deli worker if there were any more chickens out the back, but they returned with a voucher for a complimentary hot chook instead, which was valid for up to a week at Coles stores. 'They have a policy that they need to have at least one in stock until 8pm,' she revealed, before taking her followers along as she excitedly went to pick up her free bird. She filmed the transaction to prove that the poultry item, which is usually $12.50, was indeed free. A Coles spokesman told 'As part of Coles' RSPCA approved 'Hot Roast Chicken Promise,' we strive to ensure they are available when our customers want them most! 'As such, customers are eligible to collect a voucher for a free RSPCA Hot Roast Chicken to use within seven days if the RSPCA Hot Roast Chicken is unavailable during certain hours, as stipulated on signage in the deli area of the store. 'This 'Promise' is available in most stores nationwide; however, as there are different trading hours by state/store, different stores have varying time periods on their signage.' Some commenters were as shocked as Ms Brady was by the policy, with one saying, 'OMG. If only I knew this.' 'How did I only just find this out now? My Coles is ALWAYS out by 7pm,' someone else wrote. 'I've never known this, and our local always runs out,' another commented. However, some fans of the bachelor's handbag said they've known about this 'for years'. New roast chicken offer It comes after the supermarket released a deal in March that allows shoppers to buy a Coles' roast chicken and a 1.25L soft drink for $13.50 – meaning the bottle of soda is just $1. Drinks included in the promotion are Fanta, Sprite, Diet Coke, Coke Zero and Classic Coke, which are usually $4. 'Right now, nationally until Feb 2026, customers can enjoy a Coles RSPCA hot roast chook along with a 1.25L Coke variety for $13.50,' a spokesman told
News.com.au
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Woman's free takeaway ‘hack' to score more food divides
A woman has stirred up controversy after sharing her 'hack' to score larger portions when getting takeaway food – and it all comes down to channelling your inner man. In her initial video, Emily Joy Lemus, 26, proposed a theory: that using a man's name when ordering might lead to more generous portions. Throughout the following three videos, she conducted an investigation with a sample size of precisely one to support her theory, and while it seems to check out, it left her followers, both men and women, mad. Things took a turn when she brought out the kitchen scales, attempting to prove her point, but somehow doing the opposite. The takeaway 'hack' Let's start at the beginning. 'I once heard somebody mention that if you put a man's name on your Chipotle order, they will actually give you decent portion sizes,' Ms Lemus began the clip, showing off 'Ryan's' order of a chicken and black bean rice bowl. 'Guys, she's full,' she exclaimed. 'She's overflowing. My little old name could never. This is both amazing and incredibly maddening.' And who doesn't like to get a 'lil extra somethin something when ravenous for some UberEats, huh? So naturally, the video went gangbusters, racking up over 2.3 million likes. Comments ranged from 'This is genius' to 'Brilliant!' and hundreds of viewers vowed to try out the trick next time they order delivery. However, others were less convinced, urging the TikTok detective to take her research more seriously and order one bowl with a man's name and one with a woman's name to show the comparison side-by-side. And she obliged. The experiment continued In her second video, she ordered two identical bowls, one for 'Emily Joy' and one for 'Andrew'. Right off the bat, she noted that the woman's order 'feels decent' but wasn't 'as heavy as the one with a man's name on it'. Andrew's order was indeed visibly bulkier, again supporting her theory. She also noticed there was way more salad on the woman's order. 'This makes me really mad,' she sighed. Time to get numerical But her confirmation bias did not go unchecked by commenters, who told her it was time to whip out the food scales and settle this debate once and for all, which she did. In video three, the scales came out, so you would think that the legitimacy of the study would finally be granted. However, she messed up when deciding to use the name 'Tom Holland' for the man's order, which obviously would influence any Chipotle worker's generosity. She was seemingly unaware of this flaw and continued to smugly show her followers that the woman's order weighed 685 grams and the man's – Spiderman's – was 714 grams. 'The proof is in the pudding, you guys!' she declares, as though she's just cracked a new iteration of gender bias in the world (to be honest, she kind of has, but her execution was questionable). Commenters hit back People agreed that her 'ah-hah' moment didn't land how she thought it would. 'Less than five per cent variance? Very doubtful it's intentional,' someone replied. 'I feel like this is a very acceptable margin of error,' another said. Ms Lemus was determined to prove her point. So in her final video, after filming one more side-by-side comparison where 'Amelia's' order weighed 682 grams and 'Alex's' 690 grams, she acknowledged, 'I know it's not even 10 grams, but I think it gets me that it's always the guys' that are heavier. 'Even if it's a small amount, it's always the guys' that weigh more. I just think that's ridiculous'. As one commenter aptly pointed out, 'This is definitely an issue; however, I think you posting about cases that have such small differences discredits it in the eyes of a lot of people'. So, is this actually a thing? While there's no actual data that backs up her claims, there are plenty more anecdotal reports across the internet of this sort of thing happening. One person even said that changing her name to a male's on delivery apps had more benefits than just getting more food. She used to frequently receive order notes and substitutions, but after changing her name to 'John', this stopped entirely. Delivery drivers also no longer ask 'Is this your home?' when dropping off her order. The woman also received fewer knocks on her door, and the drivers simply left the orders on the doorstep.
