Don't throw out all that leftover wine: Freeze into ice cubes for future use in casseroles and sauces.

To determine whether an egg is fresh, immerse it in a pan of cool, salted water. If it sinks, it is fresh-if it rises to the surface, throw it away.

Brush beaten egg white over pie crust before baking to yield a beautiful glossy finish.

To get the most juice out of fresh lemons, bring them to room temperature & roll them under your palm against the kitchen counter before squeezing.