Chanukah tips and tricks to make the most of these eight nights
Compiled by Ariella Schiller
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If your menorah is made of metal or plastic and you need to get that red, white, and blue wax off of it, stick it in the freezer for a bit and the wax will peel right off. If it’s silver, then pour boiling water over it to get off melted wax. Boiling water will help with oil as well — just add soap.
You were baking latkes and someone knocked over the oil or dropped an egg on the floor. Kitchen cleanup expert Shaindy says to pour some baking soda or cornstarch on the goopy mess. It solidifies it and makes it easier to scoop up and throw away.
Bought too many doughnuts for a Chanukah party and now they’ve all gone stale? Try microwaving them for ten to 15 seconds on a damp paper towel. If they’re beyond hope, slice them in half, smash them down, and fry them to make donut chips. You can also make them into French Toast, or crumble them up and add frosting or cream cheese to turn them into cake pops.
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