10 Weird But Effective Freshness Hacks That Get The Job Done (2 of 6)

Cottage Cheese and Sour Cream

Suffering from a case of watery cottage cheese stress disorder? Had enough of those funky sour cream surprises? Embrace the “upside-down revolution” to keep your dairy delights fresh for days. This simple trick involves flipping your tubs over, transforming them into little fridge teeter-totters that stay fresh for weeks!

Flour

The biggest problem when it comes to flour is that, over time, it becomes infested with insects. Banish these pesky flour bugs forever and bake with peace in one easy step! Stick a wrapped piece of spearmint gum inside the bag to keep those pesky critters out. This will keep the flour fresh and your cakes delicious. Bonus tip: freeze newly bought flour for a few days to kill any eggs lurking within. Happy baking without the creepy crawlies!