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Easily remove soft-boiled eggs from the bottom of the pot by placing a veggie steamer on the bottom and lifting them all out at the same time.
TIPical Mary Ellen host Mary Ellen Pinkham shares some of her favorite tips for the kitchen.

  • Use the hose from your sink to fill the coffee maker.

  • Use a blender to quickly chop nuts.

  • Use a spoon instead of a knife to put the jelly on toast.

  • If you lost the twist tie to a bag of bread, seal it by twisting the bag and pulling the end of the bag down over the rest of the bag.

  • Cut angel-food cake with an electric blender.

  • Use a pastry blender to separate ground beef.

  • Use a mug and a spice jar as a mortar and pestle.
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