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sergey1988 Автор статьи

📅 23.06.2026 04:02

How to clean eggs

Discover effective ways to clean eggs to keep them fresh and prevent contamination. Our tips will help you quickly and safely clean eggs for culinary use.

I want to share a little life hack on how to peel chicken eggs. Everyone knows that there is one big problem: when you start peeling an egg, it can peel well, or it can be just awful when the shell starts to stick to the egg, and in the end, you tear the shell off with part of the egg.

Well, first of all, a lot depends on the eggs themselves. There are really good and high-quality eggs that peel easily and are tasty on their own. By the way, it’s a fact — the better and tastier the egg, the better it peels for some reason. I don’t know why that is.

But if you happen to have an egg that doesn’t peel well, especially if the eggs were not just boiled, but have been sitting in the fridge already boiled, then I suggest that after you crack the shell, you immediately wash the egg under warm water. The water starts to get inside under the shell and really helps to peel it well.

So, that’s the life hack. Maybe you have some of your own methods or life hacks for peeling eggs?

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lucky_dimka Автор статьи

📅 21.06.2026 15:11

Review of Encona Sauces

Discover the variety of Encona sauces: from spicy to sweet, each sauce will add a unique flavor to your dishes. Here you will find the perfect pairings for every foodie!

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I have lived in Asia for many years, and I developed a love for everything spicy. Not just spicy, but VERY spicy. I searched for sauces that were of excellent quality and had the right heat. And now I will tell you about the sauces Encona. So far, these are the best sauces I've found on the market.

1. Carolina Reaper

This is, in fact, a sauce based on one of the hottest peppers — Carolina Reaper. Very pleasant, and I would say it is spicy, but not overly so. It can be mixed with ketchup — it pairs very well and helps to reduce the heat. A very enjoyable sauce, probably my favorite from the Encona range.

2. Exxxtra HOT Pepper

Despite the fact that Carolina Reaper, which I mentioned above, should be the hottest, that’s not the case. This sauce Exxxtra HOT Pepper is the hottest in their entire range. Just a few drops are enough to burn everything possible.

I adore it too, but using it every day is just not possible. It contains a blend of peppers: Habanero, Scotch Bonnet, and Bhut Jolokia.

In general, I recommend keeping a bottle on hand, but you probably won't use it regularly.

3. Original Pepper

This is a quite ordinary original sauce. Also tasty, but still, it's better to take Carolina Reaper, and if it is too spicy for you — just mix it with ketchup. In my opinion, it tastes better that way.

4. Cajun HOT

This sauce is quite mediocre and fairly runny. Honestly, it's a matter of taste. Despite being a British sauce, it reminds me more of some Chinese sauces.

In conclusion

I recommend always keeping a supply of Carolina Reaper and, as mentioned above, mixing it with ketchup if necessary. And also having a bottle of Exxxtra HOT Pepper on hand for when you want your eyes to pop out.

That's a little overview. Let me know what sauces you like.

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lucky Автор статьи

📅 21.06.2026 09:23

Salad with Red Beans - Very Satisfying

Red Bean Salad - a hearty and nutritious dish, perfectly suited for healthy eating. Find out how to prepare it easily and quickly!

A little backstory. I am 193 cm tall, and my whole life I weighed about 70 kg. I didn't look too skinny, but no matter how much I ate, I couldn't gain weight. I don't know, maybe someone has already made this recipe, but I came up with it myself to gain weight. I gathered all the most filling yet relatively healthy ingredients and started eating this salad. After a month and a half, I was already weighing nearly 90 kg. It's very filling and, in my opinion, very tasty. I would call it a purely man's salad.

In general, let's move on to the step-by-step recipe.

1. Beans

The first thing we need is one can of red beans. Without sauce, just red beans. Although it is considered a dietary product, it is rich in plant protein.

2. Bell Pepper

Next, for some vitamins, we need 3 bell peppers. You can use yellow or red, it doesn't really matter. Some people are allergic to red peppers, so you can take yellow — the taste won't change much. Cut everything into cubes or however you prefer.

3. Ham

You will need 400 g of ham. You can take not the most expensive ham, as the taste won't change much — all the ingredients will provide a combined flavor together. Cut everything into cubes too.

4. Greens

We will also add some greens. You can use just dill, or mix dill, parsley, green onions — any greens you like.

5. Cheese

One of the main ingredients is cheese. You will need about 400 g of it too. Grate it into all the ingredients and mix thoroughly. The cheese will add density to the salad and help better combine all the ingredients.

6. Mayonnaise

And the final step is mayonnaise. I recommend taking regular mayonnaise, not the cheapest, but not necessarily expensive either. The main thing is that it shouldn't be too runny. Add it little by little and mix everything. The amount is to your liking, so the consistency of the salad suits you.

That's pretty much it. After preparation, place the salad in the fridge for about an hour. Before eating, mix it well again — and it can be served at the table.

Ingredients:

Red beans — 1 can
Bell peppers — 3 pieces
Ham — 400 g
Greens — to taste
Cheese — 400 g (can be adjusted to taste)
Mayonnaise — to taste

What do you think of the salad? Enjoy your meal! 😊

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