As a busy, on the go mom, I’m always looking for ways to make life a little easier. Two of the things I spend the most time on in my house are cooking and cleaning…
Ok… who am I trying to kid… I clean as little as humanly possible, but I do cook, alot!
So finding ways to save time and increase efficiencies in the kitchen means that I get to spend less time cooking for the people I love, and more time being with the people I love.
Now, don’t get me wrong, I LOVE being in the kitchen, and I love cooking and baking as a whole, but the time it takes to meal prep after a busy day at work while trying to manage two hangry kids, homework, dog walks, afternoon chores and all the other fun things that come with single parenting leave much to be desired.
This brings me to this #CookingHack. Not only will this quick trick save you time, but this slight variation takes a typically daunting task and makes it fun, and easy for little hands to help with.
So grab a spare mason jar, two same sized bowls, and a head of garlic and give it a try!
Have you tried this #CookingHack before? What’s your go-to, fail proof #CookingHack?
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paula schuck says
That is an excellent tip! Everybody has a mason jar hanging around! SUPERB and thanks!
Mayuri Patel says
Wow that’s an excellent tip. You’re so right prepping takes so much longer than cooking or baking. I’m going to try out this immediately as I tend to use lots of garlic in my cooking.
Sarah says
Let me know if it helps! We use a lot of garlic too so it’s a great little tip!
Stuff Around The Web says
An amazing cooking hack from an amazing cooking expert mom! I am going to tell this to my mom so she get some relaxation while cooking food for our family. it will be a little from my side for my mom. Thanks to you!
Sarah says
Anytime! Hope you and your mom find it useful! I know it’s been a big help for us in the kitchen!
Michael says
Haha! Amazing! I always peel them randomly as fast as possible to save time.. I might try your way the next time.
tweenselmom says
I’ve seen this trick a couple of times in Facebook but it’s cool to know how moms really benefit from it.
Dalene Ekirapa says
Whooa! Such a genius tip you’ve shared! I’m always struggling to peel garlic- one by one and it takes me forever. It’s even worse when I have a couple of bulbs. I love this!
Cindy says
No way?! I can not wait to try this kitchen hack! I use garlic every day and this will definitely save time.
Crickette, The Things I Have to Say says
WHUUUUUUUT??? Hahahaha! Okay, I’m going to do that from now on!
Emily Fata says
Oh man, where has this been all of my life?! I think you just bought me back years of extra time in my future, so thank you. 😉
Sarah says
Right?!? I can’t believe it took me so long to learn this! It’s been a godsend
HilLesha says
I seldom peel garlic, but I’ll have to keep this hack in mind the next time that I do. Thank you for sharing it!
Sarah says
My pleasure!! I hope you find it useful!
Crystal says
This is such an awesome trick to have up your sleeve! I have my handy dandy garlic press, but have def been in the middle of cooking dinner when the handle snapped so this is good to know!
Sarah says
I’m one of those weird people who likes to actually chop my garlic by hand still!
Dominique Brooks says
Oh, I must use this one! I hate peeling garlic. I love garlic though so I do it. No, no more peeling for me! Thanks for the tip!
Sarah says
You’re welcome! I hope you love it as much as I do!
Laura says
wow, this is so cool trick. I’ll sure start using it whenever I use garlic in my cooking x
Laura
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Sarah says
Right?! I was in awe when I learned it actually worked!!
Samar says
hahaha That was so awesome.
Simple but effective technique.
Sarah says
Right?! Who would have thought it actually works too!
Surekha-dreamingloud says
Great hack..! That would be so helpful..! Peeling garlic after pounding it with knife is a little messy. And took more time. I will definitely try this hack.. Thanks..!
Sarah says
I totally agree! That’s what I used to do before I found this method
Lasonia says
Such a great hack. I tend to shy away from buying fresh garlic to avoid having to peel it. I will certainly give your technique a try.
Sarah says
I peel a whole bunch this way and then put it in a reusable container in my fridge. It’s great!
Bree says
This is awesome! I hate peeling garlic! I am going to try it your way!
Sarah says
Definitely do! It’s easy, and fun too!
amy says
what an article full of information, this is really helpful, i got a lot of ideas, thanks for sharing :))
alexandra cook says
Thank you for those tips ill make sure to try and getthe ideas,
Arun Dahiya says
Thank you so much lovely for this wonderful tip. We Indian use garlic in all most all the meals, it is going to save me some time.
Godhuly Barma says
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