00:00Kitchen hacks every older American should know. Take two peeled garlic cloves and rub them over
00:04a cut watermelon, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. The garlic helps kill bacteria before they
00:10get a chance to grow. Don't worry, the watermelon won't taste like Italian food. Scraping fish
00:15scales is a nightmare. Borrow a box grater from your neighbor and run it down the fish.
00:19The scales collect inside instead of flying all over your sink. Feta cheese dries out after just
00:24a few days. Soak it in cold water, add a big spoonful of coarse salt, and seal the container
00:28tight. This homemade brine keeps it fresh for ages. Don't throw away wilted basil. Cut off the
00:33bottom of the stems and stick the whole bunch in a glass of water like a cheap bouquet. Leave it
00:38on
00:38the counter and it should stay alive all week. Before putting cucumbers in the fridge, toss a metal
00:43spoon into the plastic bag. The metal helps regulate the temperature and keeps them crisp for weeks.
00:48I swear they'll last longer than your current relationship. No bottle opener? No problem.
00:53Stick a butter knife into the cork. Slide a fork under the handle, then twist. The cork comes right out.
00:58Toss an apple into your potato bin. The gas it releases helps keep the potatoes from sprouting.
