5. Beaten egg white test
Here’s another trick using beaten egg whites. If you want to find out whether your egg whites have been beaten well enough, first move the bowl around carefully. If nothing inside moves, you can then flip the bowl upside down. If the whipped egg whites have the right consistency, nothing should end up on the floor!
6. Rule for cooking vegetables
It’s something we’re never sure about — are you supposed to put your veggies in cold or warm water before you start cooking? There’s actually a simple rule for this problem. If the vegetable grows underground, put it in cold water; if it grows above ground, first bring the water to the boil in a pan and then add the vegetables. For example, potatoes should be placed in cold water and both are then heated together.
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