what are your kitchen tips and hacks

always use defrost when reheating food in the microwave to retain moisture

get a knife sharpener, a cheap one will do

don't be afraid of soaping cast iron. just apply another layer of oil and bake for a half hour. not really needed when fully seasoned

setting your fridge to extra cold will make your food last much longer

keeping the heat on medium prevents sticking for cast iron and stainless steel. clean up with steel wool and/or flat metal spatula. can also be used to scrape fond as you cook

nutmeg + microplane

you can make ice cubes out of lemon juice or milk

boiling water in a pan is much faster than a traditional kettle