2015

Die jaar was bedrywig en interresant met die dat ek saam met n vriendin vir die Banting Markte begin bak het.
Ek het ongelooflik baie geleer.
Van markte, Banting, Sade en Neute.
En om nog n bietjie meer gesonder te kan eet.

Die Bakery vir Banting markte doen ek nie meer nie, maar dit was n ondervinding waarvoor ek my vriendin ewig dankbaar sal wees.

Ek hoop om in 2016 weer voltyds op ePosVriende te kan konsentreer.

Ons wens u 'n Geseënde Kersfees en Voorspoedige nuwe jaar toe.
Ek sal eers weer in die jaar Resepte plaas.

Geniet die ChristusFees en bly veilig.

Groete
Koekoes

1000 ISLAND Slaaisous.docx

1000 ISLAND Slaaisous

⅔ cup mayonnaise

1 small onion, finely diced

⅛ cup tomato sauce

1 tbls sweet chili sauce

1 tbls vinegar

1 tsp paprika

1-3 tbls milk (optional see recipe below)

Instructions

Combine all in a  jar and shake well to combine. If dressing is too thick, (optional) add some milk one tablespoon at a time to thin it to your desired consistency.

 

HOENDERSLAAI MET PASTA.docx

HOENDERSLAAI MET PASTA

 

Kook so 4 handevol screw noodles met sout tot net sag en dreineer en laat koud word.

Dan 2 gekookte of gerookte hoender borse (sny in blokkies)

1 klein ui in blokkies gesny

1/2k cheddar kaas in blokkies,

1k ertjies en sampioene in repies gesny,

2 hard gekookte eiers.

Gooi by die afgekoelde noedels.

SLAAISOUS.

Meng saam..

1k mayonnaise,

1/4k knorr ranch slaaisous,

peper en bietjie sout,

1/2k blikkie Nestle room.

As dit na te min lyk gooi nog mayo by (maar ek dink 1k is genoeg)

Meng goed deur.

Ek vermoed hierdie is knorr resep

Oats Koekies.docx

Oats Koekies

2 k meel

4 k oats

2 k klapper

2 k suiker

250 g margarien

3 t stroop

2 t koeksoda

 

1. Smelt botter & stroop (moenie kook nie net smelt)Voeg koeksoda by.

2. Meng die droë bestanddele saam.

3. Gooi stroop by droë bestanddele.

4. Gooi in ‘n oondpan en druk vas.

5. Bak vir ± 10 – 15 min teen 180° C.

 

**Haal uit en sny dadelik

 

Hawermout Koekies.docx

Hawermout Koekies

3 kop hawermout

3 kop koekmeel

3 kop suiker

3 kop klapper

1.5 kop botter3r

3 eetl stroop

3 eiers

3 tlp koeksoda

3 tlp bakpoeier

1.5 tlp sout

 

Metode

1. Voorverhit oond tot 180°.

2. Rol deeg in balletjies.

3. Plaas in oond plaat.

 

**Bak ongeveer 10-15 min

foodloversrecipes - Gert Steyn

 

Mojito popsicle

Mojito Popsicles

12 mint leaves
2 limes
***150ml rum (depending on how strong you want them)* 

***7-10 Tablespoons of simple syrup (to taste)
2 Cups club soda
In a glass, muddle mint leaves (if you don’t have a muddler, mash with the handle of a wooden spoon)

Juice the limes and add to mint. Pour into a bowl or pitcher and add rum and simple syrup to taste. Add club soda on top of everything and slowly stir to combine. Pour into popsicle moulds and freeze for several hours.

 

***I will make them without the alkohol

***Use the cordial available at liquor stores

 

*/*/ Use a sugar free Cordial for a Diabetic or Banting option

 

Found on Facebook “Fifi and Dave’s”

Banana Macadamia Nut Cake.doc

Banana Macadamia Nut Cake

For the cake:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (I use Rodelle)
• 2 large bananas
• 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 cup macadamia nut pieces

For the frosting:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (I use Rodelle)
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2 Tbsp milk
• 1/3 cup macadamia nuts pieces

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Spray a 13x9 baking dish with baking spray. Set aside.
2. For the cake, beat butter and sugar until creamy, about 3-5 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add in bananas, beating until smooth and mashed.
3. Add in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Fold in macadamia nut pieces. Pour into prepared baking dish.
4. Bake for 23-25 minutes until toothpick poked in center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool completely.
5. For the frosting, beat butter, vanilla, powdered sugar, and milk for about 4-5 minutes until fluffy. Spread over cooled cake and sprinkle with macadamia nut pieces. Serve and enjoy!

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Gluten free, Dairy free, Diabetes: www.facebook.com/GlutenFreeRecipes.SouthAfrica   

 

 

Bowl of chocolate

Bowl of chocolate.- Is this the ultimate in baking craft????

Milo malva poedig

45 Uses for Vinegar

45 Uses for Vinegar

Unleash the power of white vinegar―an all-purpose cleaner, brightener, herbicide and more. Just a bit of this multitasker, straight up or mixed with water, can replace many pricier products huddled under your sink. Try these tips to see how vinegar can make your life cheaper and easier.

Find the Best Deals on Vinegar Near You!

1. Freshen up the fridge. Clean the shelves and walls with a solution of half water and half vinegar.

2. Brighten coffee cups and teacups. Gently scrub stains with equal parts vinegar and salt (or baking soda).

3. Eliminate odors. Swab plastic containers with a cloth dampened with vinegar.

4. Kill bathroom germs. Spray full-strength vinegar around the sink and tub. Wipe clean with a damp cloth.

5. Save a garment. To remove light scorch marks on fabrics, rub gently with vinegar. Wipe with a clean cloth. This technique also works on antiperspirant stains.

6. Tidy up a toilet. Pour a cup or more of diluted white distilled vinegar into the bowl. Let sit several hours or overnight. Scrub well with a toilet brush and flush.

7. Lose the carpet stain. Make a paste of 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar and ¼ cup salt or baking soda. Rub into the stain and let dry. Vacuum the residue the next day. (Always test an out-of-sight part of the carpet first.)

8. Renew paint brushes. To remove old paint, place brushes in a pot with vinegar. Soak for an hour, then turn on the stove and bring the vinegar to a simmer. Drain and rinse clean.

9. Wipe off a dirty faucet. To get rid of lime buildup, make a paste of 1 teaspoon vinegar and 2 tablespoons salt. Apply to sink fixtures and rub with a cloth.

10. Stop static cling. Add ½ cup of white distilled vinegar to your wash cycle. The acid reduces static and keeps dryer lint from sticking to your clothes.

11. Make old socks look new. Get the stains out of old socks and sweaty gym clothes by soaking them in a vinegar solution. Add 1 cup of white distilled vinegar to a large pot of water, bring to a boil and drop in the stained clothes. Let them soak overnight, and in the morning stained clothes are fresh and bright.

12. Restore handbags and shoes. Wipe white distilled vinegar on scuffed leather bags and shoes. It will restore their shine and help hide the marks.

13. Banish weeds. Pour white distilled vinegar on the weeds growing in the cracks of your walkway and driveway. Saturate the plant so the vinegar reaches the roots.

14. Living droopy flowers. Don't throw out cut flowers once they start to wilt. Instead, add two tablespoons of white vinegar and one teaspoon of sugar to a quart of water. Pour the solution into your vase, and the flowers will perk up.

15. Put an end to itching. Dab a cotton ball soaked in white vinegar on mosquito bites and insect stings. It will stop them from itching and help disinfect the area so they heal faster.

16. Whiten your teeth. Brush your teeth once a week with white distilled vinegar. Dip your toothbrush into the vinegar and brush thoroughly. It will help prevent bad breath, too.

17. Make nail polish last longer. Before you apply your favorite polish, wipe your nails with a cotton ball soaked in white distilled vinegar. The clean surface will help your manicure last.

18. Keep car windows frost-free. Prevent windows from frosting over in a storm by coating them with a solution of three parts white distilled vinegar to one part water. The acidity hinders ice, so you won't have to wake up early to scrape off your car.

19. Let your dog shine. Spray your dog with one cup white distilled vinegar mixed with one quart water. The solution is a cheap alternative to expensive pet-care products, plus the vinegar will help repel pests like fleas and ticks.

20. Battle litter-box odor. Cat litter can leave behind an unwelcome smell. Eliminate it by pouring a half-inch of white distilled vinegar into the empty litter box. Let stand for 20 minutes, then rinse with cold water.

21. Kill bacteria in meat. Marinating in vinegar knocks out bacteria and tenderizes the meat. Create a marinade by adding ¼ cup balsamic vinegar for every 2 pounds of meat to your own blend of herbs and spices. Let the meat sit anywhere from 20 minutes to 24 hours, depending on how strong you want the flavor, then cook it in the morning without rinsing.

22. Prevent cracked eggs. Prevent eggs from cracking as they hard-boil by adding two tablespoons of white vinegar to the water. The eggs will stay intact, and the shells will peel off more easily when you're ready to eat them.

23. Steam away a microwave mess. Fill a small bowl with equal parts hot water and vinegar, and place it in the microwave on high for 5 minutes. As the steam fills the microwave, it loosens the mess, making clean up a breeze.

24. Repair DVDs. If you have a worn DVD that skips or freezes, wipe it down with white distilled vinegar applied to a soft cloth. Make sure the DVD is completely dry before reinserting it into the player.

25. Get those last drops. If you can't get that final bit of mayonnaise or salad dressing out of the jar, dribble in a few drops of vinegar. Put the cap on tightly and shake. The remaining condiments will slide out.

26. Rinse fruits and vegetables. Add 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar to one pint water. Use the mixture to wash fresh fruits and vegetables, then rinse thoroughly. The solution kills more pesticide residue than does pure water.

27. Brighter Easter eggs. Before your kids dye Easter eggs, mix 1 teaspoon of vinegar with ½ cup of hot water, then add food coloring. The vinegar keeps the dye bright and prevents the color from streaking.

28. Loosen a rusted screw. Pour vinegar onto the screw, and it will easily unstick.

29. Remove gum. To remove gum from fabric or hair, heat a small bowl of vinegar in the microwave. Pour the warm vinegar over the gum, saturating the area. The gum will dissolve.

30. Keep cheese from molding. Wrap cheese in a vinegar-soaked cloth, then place in an airtight container and refrigerate.

31. Renew a loofah. Soak your loofah in equal parts vinegar and water for 24 hours to dissolve soap residue, then rinse in cold water.

32. Remove wax. If you get melted candle wax on your wood furniture or floors, gently wipe it away with a cloth soaked in a solution of equal parts white vinegar and water.

33. Take a relaxing bath. Add ½ cup of vinegar to warm bath water for a cheap spa session at home. The vinegar removes dead skin, leaving you feeling soft and smooth.

34. Brighten your hair. Remove hair product buildup by rinsing a tablespoon of vinegar through your hair once a month.

35. Freshen fabrics. Fill a spray bottle with white vinegar and spritz your home to neutralize odors in fabrics, carpets, shoes or any sprayable surface.

36. Erase crayon. If your kids get crayon marks on the walls or floor, dip a toothbrush in white vinegar and gently scrub. The vinegar breaks down the wax, making for an inexpensive, nontoxic way to clean up after children.

37. Sticky stickers. Don't scratch at the residue left by stickers or price tags. Instead, apply vinegar to the gunk, let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe the glue away.

38. Clean the dishwasher and coffee pot. Reduce soap buildup and food residue by pouring a cup of vinegar into your empty dishwasher or coffee pot once a month and letting it run a full cycle.

39. Sanitize pet accidents. You can remove the stain―and smell―of your pet's accident by mixing ¼ cup vinegar with a quart of water and blotting the mixture onto the mess with a washcloth. Continue dabbing until the spot is gone.

40. Prep for summer grilling. To remove charcoal buildup from your grill, spray white distilled vinegar on balled up aluminum foil and scrub the grate thoroughly.

41. Restore showerhead pressure. If your showerhead gets clogged with mineral deposits, soak it for 15 minutes in a mixture of ½ cup vinegar and 1 quart water.

42. Clean your scissors. When your scissor blades get sticky, wipe them down with a cloth dipped in full-strength white vinegar. Unlike soap and water, vinegar won't ruin the blades or rust the metal.

43. Unclog drains. For a natural, nontoxic way to clean clogged pipes, pour one cup of baking soda, followed by one cup of white vinegar, down the drain. Let the products bubble and foam, then flush the pipes with a pot of boiling water.

44. Eliminate dandruff. If your scalp is feeling dry or flaky, vinegar can be a simple at-home remedy. Once a week, pour one cup of apple cider vinegar over your scalp, and let it sit for 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with cool water.

45. Soften your feet. Summer sandals leaving you with cracked heals and calluses? Soak your feet for 20 minutes a day in one part vinegar to two parts warm water. The vinegar removes dead skin, leaving your feet soft and smooth.

31 Surprising Baking Soda Uses (Koeksoda)

<![if !vml]><![endif]>31 Surprising Baking Soda Uses

Baking soda can do a lot more than just sit in the back of the fridge. Try these easy tips and put baking soda to work in every room of your house!

<![if !supportLists]>1.     <![endif]>Skip produce washes—just put some baking soda on a damp sponge, scrub and rinse.

<![if !supportLists]>2.     <![endif]>Soak hair brushes and combs in a mixture of 1 teaspoon baking soda and a small amount of warm water. Rinse and dry.

<![if !supportLists]>3.     <![endif]>Before you store your patio furniture for the season, scatter baking soda under chair cushions.

<![if !supportLists]>4.     <![endif]>Keep your grill clean all summer long by putting some baking soda on a damp brush, scrubbing the grate, then rinsing.

<![if !supportLists]>5.     <![endif]>Freshen rugs by sprinkling baking soda on carpet, wait at least 15 minutes (preferably let sit overnight), then vacuum up.

<![if !supportLists]>6.     <![endif]>Add 1 cup of baking soda to your next load of laundry (along with your regular liquid detergent) to get clothes cleaner and brighter.

<![if !supportLists]>7.     <![endif]>Remove baked-on residue by shaking a generous amount of baking soda on pots and pans. Then add hot water and dish detergent, let sit for 15 minutes and wash as usual.

<![if !supportLists]>8.     <![endif]>Deodorize a funky-smelling hamper. Sprinkle baking soda in the bottom of the hamper (or over dirty clothes) to keep items fresher until laundry day.

<![if !supportLists]>9.     <![endif]>To brighten a dull floor finish, dissolve ½ cup baking soda in a bucket of warm water. Mop and rinse for a shiny floor.

<![if !supportLists]>10.   <![endif]>Make your own bathroom scrub by mixing ¼ cup baking soda with 1 tablespoon liquid detergent. Add vinegar to give it a thick, creamy texture.

<![if !supportLists]>11.   <![endif]>To put out a grease fire, scatter baking soda over it by the handful to extinguish flames.

<![if !supportLists]>12.   <![endif]>Clean the dishwasher and coffeemaker by running an empty cycle with baking soda.

<![if !supportLists]>13.   <![endif]>Add ½ cup baking soda to your bath for an at-home spa treatment.

<![if !supportLists]>14.   <![endif]>To shine tarnished silver, combine three parts baking soda with one part water. Rub onto silver with a clean cloth or sponge. Rinse thoroughly and dry.

<![if !supportLists]>15.   <![endif]>Sprinkle baking soda in the kitty box, then add litter on top to keep smells to a minimum. Or make a DIY litter, mixing a small box of baking soda with 3 inches of sandy clay.

<![if !supportLists]>16.   <![endif]>Use baking soda to brush your pets' teeth.

<![if !supportLists]>17.   <![endif]>For instant relief from bug bites, sunburn and poison ivy, mix baking soda with a little water and apply it directly to the sore.

<![if !supportLists]>18.   <![endif]>Pour in 1 cup baking soda followed by 1 cup hot vinegar to quickly unclog the kitchen drain.

<![if !supportLists]>19.   <![endif]>Fight dandruff by tabling the shampoo for a few weeks and massaging your wet scalp with a handful of baking soda instead.

<![if !supportLists]>20.   <![endif]>Gargle with baking soda, or use it as mouthwash.

<![if !supportLists]>21.   <![endif]>Soak toothbrushes in a mixture of ¼ cup baking soda and ¼ cup water; let brushes stand overnight for a thorough cleaning.

<![if !supportLists]>22.   <![endif]>Make a fluffier omelet by adding ½ teaspoon baking soda for every three eggs.

<![if !supportLists]>23.   <![endif]>Use a pinch in a gallon of freshly-brewed iced tea, to take out the bitterness and prevent cloudiness.

<![if !supportLists]>24.   <![endif]>Scatter baking soda on icy sidewalks―it's not as corrosive as salt.

<![if !supportLists]>25.   <![endif]>Discourage weeds by sprinkling baking soda into the cracks on your driveway and walkways.

<![if !supportLists]>26.   <![endif]>Surround Fido's food bowls with baking soda to keep pests away.

<![if !supportLists]>27.   <![endif]>Mix a little baking soda into your conditioner and lather on your hair to keep it healthy and resistant to split ends.

<![if !supportLists]>28.   <![endif]>Have heartburn? Create an antacid by mixing ½ teaspoon of baking soda with ½ cup of water.

<![if !supportLists]>29.   <![endif]>To clean a toilet, add ¼ cup baking soda to the bowl, swirl, then scrub.

<![if !supportLists]>30.   <![endif]>Exfoliate your skin with a paste of 3 parts baking soda to one part water. Apply gently with your fingertips in a circular motion, then rinse

<![if !supportLists]>31.   <![endif]>To deodorize a drain, pour about ½ cup baking soda down the drain, followed by ½ cup vinegar. After 15 minutes, pour in boiling water to clean residue. NOTE: Use this method only if your pipes are metal. And never mix with other cleaning solutions. Don't try this if you've recently used a commercial drain product.

Genius Uses for Coffee

Genius Uses for Coffee

<![if !vml]><![endif]>Make Iced Coffee Cubes

Save your leftover coffee, coffee grounds and even coffee beans to use in  unexpected ways around the house.

Next time you make a pot of coffee, pour some into ice cube trays. Once frozen, you can use them to chill iced coffee without diluting it.

Exfoliate Skin

For smoother skin, mix coffee grounds into regular body lotion to make it exfoliating.

Freshen Air

Deodorize unpleasant kitchen smells (such as in the freezer or refrigerator) by placing a small bowl of coffee grounds anywhere you want odors absorbed.

Wash Hands

Rid stubborn smells from hands after cooking by gently rinsing them with coffee grounds.

Scrub Dishes

Coffee grounds can help clean grimy, grease-stained objects such as pots and pans – just be careful of light-colored items that might be stained.

Diminish Cellulite

Diminish cellulite with this easy trick: Mix warm coffee grounds with any basic massage oil and rub onto skin. Caffeine (an ingredient found in many skin creams) can help reduce the appearance of cellulite.

Repel Bugs

Repel insects (particularly ants and slugs) by sprinkling coffee grounds anywhere you want to keep bugs out.

Shine Hair

Many experts say that coffee is the secret to ultra-shiny strands. Brew a pot of coffee, let it cool, and then rinse over wet hair in the shower.

Repair Furniture Scratches

Fix light furniture scratches by rubbing damp coffee grounds onto the mark. You should see an instant improvement.

Make a Natural Dye

Steep coffee grounds in hot water to make a natural, sepia-colored dye for Easter eggs or crafts.

Decorate

Liven up a clear decorative vase by putting coffee beans in the bottom, then use as a holder for makeup brushes or pens.

Fertilize Plants

The nitrogen in coffee grounds can help fertilize plants that require acidic soil, such as roses and hydrangeas

Prevent Air Pollution

Before cleaning a fireplace, sprinkle any leftover ashes with coffee grounds to prevent dust and ash from polluting the air in the room.

Protect the Garden

Keep pets out of the garden by sprinkling a mixture of coffee grounds and orange peels in the area

Clean Shoes

Absorb odors by sprinkling coffee grounds in the soles of dirty shoes.

Compost

Coffee grounds are great for composting.

"COKE" SJOKOLADEKOEK

"COKE" SJOKOLADEKOEK
500 ml koekmeel
5 ml sout
500 ml suiker
250 g botter
45 ml kakao
250 ml coke
375 ml malvalekkers in kwarte gesny
5 ml koeksoda
125 ml karringmelk
2 eiers geklits
5 ml vanielje geursel
Waspapier
Verhit oond tot 180 grade
Sif meel en sout bymekaar en meng saam
Voeg suiker by en hou eenkant
Verhit coke, botter en kakao saam in 'n kastrol oor stadige hitte
Wanneer warm is voeg die malvalekkers by en hou aan roer tot gesmelt (dit moenie kook nie)
Plaas die warm kastrol in koue water en roer sodat dit kan afkoel tot glad
Meng nou die koeksoda met die karringmelk in 'n aparte bakkie
Maak 'n holte in die middel van die meelmengsel en gooi die cokemengsel daarin en meng goed
Voeg die geklitste eiers en vanielje by en roer
Voeg die koeksoda/karringmelk mengsel by
Sny die waspapier vir die bodem van 'n goed gespuite koekpan
Voeg die beslag in die koekpan
Bak vir 1 uur
Versiersel
125 ml sagte botter
45 ml kakao
90 ml coke
500 g versiersuiker
100 g neute
5 ml vanielje geursel
Verroom die botter
Voeg coke by
Voeg die kakao en vanielje by
Voeg die versiersuiker bietjie-vir-bietjie by terwyl jy goed roer
Laat die koek goed afkoel en versier met die versiersel
Sprinkel neute bo-oor
COKE-VARKTJOPS
8 varktjops
1 blikkiecoca-cola
1 t sesamsaad
Vir die sous:
4 e tamatiesous
4 e bruinsuiker
1 e sojasous
1 e Worchestersous
1 e sweet "sweet chilli sous"
1/2 e paprika
1 Ui
2 Knoffeltoontjies
Sout & peper
Aluminiumfoelie
Verhit oond tot 180 grade
Spuit 'n oondpan goed met Spray & Cook
Skil die ui en knoffel en sny in stukkies
Voeg coke, bruinsuiker, tamatiesous, sojasous, worchestersous, paprika en sweet chilli sous in oondpan en meng saam
Plaas varktjops een-vir-een in die sous en draai om om die tjops elkeen, aan beide kante met sous te bedek
Sorg dat die varktjops goed met die sous bedek is
Gooi uie en knoffel oor asook sout en peper
Sprinkel laaste die sesamsaad oor
Bedek met foelie en bak in oond vir 'n uur
Bron:  Kos-is-oppie-Tafel-TV-program van Facebook

Uses for Mayonnaise

Uses for Mayonnaise

Get Gum Out of Hair

Gum stuck in your hair? Skip the peanut butter and reach for the mayo! Take a bit of mayonnaise and rub it around the gum with your fingers, gently sliding it down the strand of hair.

Give Yourself a Mayo Mani

Before a manicure, dip fingers in a bowl of mayonnaise and soak for five minutes to soften nails and cuticles.

Clean Piano Keys

To make dirty piano keys look like new, simply apply a little bit of mayonnaise on the keys. Wait a few minutes, then wipe off with a cloth.

Condition Hair

For healthy, shiny hair, massage into your scalp as you would conditioner, then rinse out.

Remove a Stubborn Ring

Have a ring stuck on your finger? Rub some mayo on it to help it slide off easily.

Get Crayon Marks Off Walls

To clean hard-to-remove crayon marks, coat them with mayonnaise and let sit for 5-10 minutes before wiping off with a cloth.

Remove Stickers and Price Tags

Cover a sticker or a stubborn price tag with a dab of mayo. Let it sit for a few minutes before gently wiping off with a cloth (the sticker will peel off with it).

Give Yourself a Facial

For an easy, homemade facial, use mayo! Gently cover your face with mayonnaise, let it sit for 10-20 minutes, then rinse off with cold water.

Clean Sticky Residue

Use mayonnaise to clean sticky residue (such as pine sap and tar) from your car. Cover pine sap with mayonnaise, wait a few minutes and then wipe off. 

Make Plant Leaves Shiny

Put a dab of mayonnaise on a paper towel and rub on houseplant leaves to make them super-shiny.

Relieve Sunburn

No aloe? You can use mayonnaise as a substitute to soothe sunburned skin.

Kill Lice

Many doctors now recommend using mayonnaise to kill head lice – it’s cheap and less toxic than over-the-counter treatments. Massage into scalp, cover with a shower cap and let sit overnight. Rinse out in the morning.

Take Off Bumper Stickers

Cover any bumper stickers that you want to remove with mayonnaise and let it sit for a few minutes. Wipe off with a cloth.

Soften Dry Skin

Rub mayonnaise on any rough patches (target elbows, knees, ankles and heels) and let sit for ten minutes, then rinse off with cold water.

Wipe Water Stains Off Wood

To remove water stains from wood, dab a bit of mayo on the area with a towel. Let sit for a few minutes and then wipe off.

Heal and Prevent Hangnails

Rub some mayonnaise on a hangnail, let sit for a few minutes and then rinse off. The mayonnaise will smooth skin and help prevent new hangnails.

Fix Cracks in Wooden Furniture

Fill in the crack with some mayonnaise (make sure you wipe off any excess). After a few days, the mayonnaise will shrink the crack, making it harder to see.

Lubricate Squeaky Doors

Dab some mayonnaise on a squeaky door hinge for an easy fix.