Alright which hack was your favourite one? I think the Lego chocolate just blew my mind, but who knew a lot of us had a lazy Susan all along! There's 40+ more kitchen here on the kitchen gadget testing playlist ua-cam.com/video/jdKv_PUEL90/v-deo.html&pp=gAQBiAQB enjoy & thanks for watching!
The oil-on-the-rim-of-the-pot one works because the oil breaks the surface tension of the bubbles that come into contact with it, leaving only the bubbles in the middle. You can see it better with less water in the pot boiling faster.
I understand that there are different varieties of "stone fruit." (Peaches etc) Some of them are considered "free-stone," meaning the pit isn't strongly stuck to the inner flesh. Others are stuck hard and won't just come loose from the flesh. All of which is to say that the pit removal will always be hit and miss unless you have a free stone variety.
I've been using that round spinny thing from microwave (scientific word) as a makeshift round spinny thing for decorating cakes. Works quite well for spinning things.
Oddly enough, pot not boiling over was my favorite. That’s especially helpful when you’re making a large meal and using multiple burners at same time- something’s always boiling over. Always enjoy your videos
I'm not sure if their test for boiling over was really that conclusive, a pot that huge with that much water probably has no chance of forming enough bubbles to boil over. It also depends what you're boiling and I doubt a pot full of water with a few potatoes in it has much chance of creating the kind of conditions that result in a foamy overboiled pot. I sincerely doubt the test would have gone any different if they had not put any oil on it.
The LEGO one is a classic trick in the silicone mold making community! If you ever decide to make your own molds from food-grade silicone, that's a handy one to keep in mind.
A toss up: the pineapple and the oil to prevent a boil over. The LEGO chocolate was fun. It’s a great idea for an affordable chocolate mold. Thanks for another great video, Barry and Mrs. B!
For the overflowing pot trick, I always used a spray or 2 of cooking spray on the top of the water. The oil sits on the top of the water while it boils and break's up the surface tension so it's harder for bubbles to form with the starchy water.
Is Mrs. B. really a dentist. Lol. *walks into a random dentist office* Voice from the corner of the room: "Have you ever been in a situation where you had to give someone a root canal but you forgot your drill?" 😦
for the carrot match sticks just need to get a mandolin with a some of the different blade guides. Recommend that brown or mint green japanese one that everyone loves, and watch your fingers!
I think with the oil on the ridge works for when the water foams because it will stop the foam that you can get from sticking to the edge or sides allowing it to climb over
great video! though the chapter headings are wrong- the intro finishes earlier, and then the lego chocolate one (hack 1) goes over the lazy susan (hack 2) section which in turn covers the nectarine plier (hack 3) section as well. Timestamps for anyone who needs: 0:21 start of Hack no 1 (Chocolate lego) 1:32 start of Hack no 2 (lazy susan) 3:19 start of Hack no 3 (de stoning fruit)
I have heard of the oil boiling pot hack. Yet for some reason I never tried it. I was just making oatmeal all stress about it boiling over. Thanks for testing this out!
So fun!! Love you guys! I'll definitely be using the lazy susan hack! I've always wanted one! That will be perfect for me! Love all of them though. Thank you! Many blessings ❤️
I've seen a similar Lazy Suzanne hack where you use two plates and marbles. You cover plate #1 with marbles and put plate #2 on top of the marbles and then it should spin.
Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 I love all your videos. They have helped so much since I moved out of home 3years ago. I absolutely love the hacks and 4,3,2,1 videos. ❤
Hi Barry & Mrs B, I have three lazy Susan’s I use for a cheese board , one for dips and the last one when am doing my wreaths. All purchased for a couple of pounds in a charity shop
Just got home from a weekend seeing Robbie Williams, which should have been great but they forgot to book my BSL interpreter so I couldn’t understand any of it and I’ve been in tears from frustration all day. So hopefully your video will make me laugh for the first time since!
I absolutely agree with some of the comments that the nectarine wasn’t ripe enough, and I think that this one needs to be tried again when they are ripen enough because nectarine should not crunch like that
I'm skeptical with oiling the pot. It's usually too much liquid for the size pot that causes boiling over. I'd be curious with a smaller pot more food and liquid.
their test was not great, because the boiling over problem is when there is lots of starch or thickeners in the water which makes the bubbles stay longer. They did not have enough starch, only a few potatoes.
On the pineapple "hack", since you'd normally just cut the sides off anyway, using the can just adds steps. You end up doing what you would've done anyway but first you waste 5 minutes shoving a can inside it for no reason. It only takes 30 seconds to just cut it up normally.
Right? That one really confused me. So now I have to sheer the ends of a can, shove it through the pineapple, and then I still need to use the knife to cut the skin and bottom off? What's the point?
Howdy Barry! Love your videos! Uhmmm... I recently watched your stonska video and it reminded me of another pasta dish, Timpano. Can you try and make that as well? 😊 I think your family will like it..😁
That's an... Interesting hack. But i would honestly recommend just getting a proper lazy susan. Ikea has a really good solid wooden one that i got for parents some years ago. It's a real necessity for family gatherings. (looked it up - it's called a SNUDDA, and i would recommend having go at it with some wood oil or something similar to make it look proper)
I wonder if for the stone fruit if you are meant to use cling free peaches - or rather, peaches that have a stone that pulls free from the flesh easily anyway.
I hope the pliers were fully washed, because tools are coated in machine oil when they leave the factory to lubricate and protect from rust. Not something you wanna be putting in your food.
Please also note that there are different types of peaches, one type that has a looser stone and one has a stone that clings to the fruit, usually a lighter colour. I just learned that. The nectarine was a good example
You are the best mate! My days are always better with your videos lifting my spirits! Longtime fan! Your dynamic is such a joy to watch! Your joliness always puts a smile on my face! Always look forward to more of your amazing content! I’m so proud to be a member of this community! You're Truly awesome!
My favorite anti-boilover kitchen hack is putting a WOODEN spoon across the pot. It'll boil up but it won't boil over once it touches the spoon, and you won't get oil messing up your food that way either (i.e. oily pasta where your sauce won't stick to the noodles)
The boil over hack… I’ve heard you can also lay a dry wooden skewer, chopstick, bamboo stick, etc over the top of the uncovered pot - just so it’s resting on the rim from one side to the other - & magically the dry wood keeps it from boiling over. 😁 (unless you have entirely *waaaay* to much water in the pot & then you just learned your lesson about overfilling the pot of potatoes, noodles, etc🤷♀️😉)
Yeah, those nectarines were not ripe. They sounded like apples. At least here in Germany, when you get a package of nectarines (and other fruits) you gotta let them ripe for at least 3 more days. They're never UNripe, they do arrived preripened, but not fully ripe, since then they'd go bad in a day in the store
Alright which hack was your favourite one? I think the Lego chocolate just blew my mind, but who knew a lot of us had a lazy Susan all along! There's 40+ more kitchen here on the kitchen gadget testing playlist ua-cam.com/video/jdKv_PUEL90/v-deo.html&pp=gAQBiAQB enjoy & thanks for watching!
Love your hack videos Barry! You're amazing🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤
I have to know what's sitting on top of your fridge 😂 every day I try to figure it out lol it looks like a Cheshire cat 😺
I think the lazy suzy was brilliant!
@@princessmariposa828Hint: “Bayaaaa”
The oil-on-the-rim-of-the-pot one works because the oil breaks the surface tension of the bubbles that come into contact with it, leaving only the bubbles in the middle. You can see it better with less water in the pot boiling faster.
The second hack is amazing for people who want to frost a cake but don't have the cake stand thing. That way you can smooth the side easily.
It won't stay centered while rotating though.
I understand that there are different varieties of "stone fruit." (Peaches etc) Some of them are considered "free-stone," meaning the pit isn't strongly stuck to the inner flesh. Others are stuck hard and won't just come loose from the flesh. All of which is to say that the pit removal will always be hit and miss unless you have a free stone variety.
I was just about to comment this! I was like Nectarines aren't free stone.
Freestone and cling peaches are very different. Both delicious, but my favorite is the Freestone.
omg the lazy sue we have been using that idea since my poor college days back in the 90's with our budget thin cutting bord.
Those nectarines weren't ripe. They shouldn't crunch IMHO!
Most fruit sold in supermarkets in western europe are not ripe at all 😂
I agree. It was definitely not ripe enough.
That's how I love my nectarines ;~;
No kidding who thinks ripe nectarines or peaches crunch 😂
Exactly!!
Good hacks today. And I loved seeing Barry jumping around when the lazy Susan cutting board worked!
The penny drop moment when you realise why the lazy susan turntable is in the microwave was so precious :D
Love you both!
I've been using that round spinny thing from microwave (scientific word) as a makeshift round spinny thing for decorating cakes. Works quite well for spinning things.
Oddly enough, pot not boiling over was my favorite. That’s especially helpful when you’re making a large meal and using multiple burners at same time- something’s always boiling over.
Always enjoy your videos
I'm not sure if their test for boiling over was really that conclusive, a pot that huge with that much water probably has no chance of forming enough bubbles to boil over. It also depends what you're boiling and I doubt a pot full of water with a few potatoes in it has much chance of creating the kind of conditions that result in a foamy overboiled pot. I sincerely doubt the test would have gone any different if they had not put any oil on it.
@@BriBCGyeah, the water wasn't even bubbling near the edge, it was nowhere close to where she put the oil ^^
Kitchen hacks are one of the best series. You have to do more Barry!
Cheers, we try to manage it so Mrs B can have some time off too as we film them around her job
Love it when Mrs B is with you!
Most memorable sets of hacks for me to date. The Lazy Susan wins for me! 😊
I like a thinner layer of chocolate poured on bubblewrap. Its just satisfying 😊
The LEGO one is a classic trick in the silicone mold making community! If you ever decide to make your own molds from food-grade silicone, that's a handy one to keep in mind.
A toss up: the pineapple and the oil to prevent a boil over. The LEGO chocolate was fun. It’s a great idea for an affordable chocolate mold. Thanks for another great video, Barry and Mrs. B!
The oil around the saucepan rim interferes with the surface tension of the water which appears to stop it boiling over, very cool !
So glad to see Mrs. B is feeling better and back to her usual good taste in picking hacks!
For the overflowing pot trick, I always used a spray or 2 of cooking spray on the top of the water. The oil sits on the top of the water while it boils and break's up the surface tension so it's harder for bubbles to form with the starchy water.
you could alo use a wooden spoon. just lay it on top of your pot
I never would have thought that’d work. But it makes sense how u explained it. Crazy!
I use the wooden spoon hack on my pots as well… it’s amazing how it prevents spillages… 😊
I do a variation of the carrot stick thing- but you have to press really hard on your peeler to get thick strips. It works.
3:09 - "I love the fact, that you loved it!" - Barry, you have literally the most perfect wife!
The lego chocolate looked really fun!
Is Mrs. B. really a dentist. Lol.
*walks into a random dentist office*
Voice from the corner of the room: "Have you ever been in a situation where you had to give someone a root canal but you forgot your drill?"
😦
So nice to see Mrs. B with you!!!! Love these hacks. Some good, some not so much. I love the Lego chocolate!!!
Absolutely will use the lazy neighbour... I mean Susan, hack 😊 genius! Thanks Mrs B 😘
Thank you Mrs B, I love rice with all Mexican food. My wife is absolutely adamant you do not have rice with fajitas! You absolutely DO!
I love that Barry just made this video as an excuse to play with and eat chocolate. 😀
I love the lazy susan one too! Will use
for the carrot match sticks just need to get a mandolin with a some of the different blade guides.
Recommend that brown or mint green japanese one that everyone loves, and watch your fingers!
I love the oil on the pan hack!! I will be trying it
The not having the pot boil over was my favorite of those hacks, followed by the Lego hack.
I think with the oil on the ridge works for when the water foams because it will stop the foam that you can get from sticking to the edge or sides allowing it to climb over
I love the lazy susan one so good!❤
Love the lazy Susan hack.
great video! though the chapter headings are wrong- the intro finishes earlier, and then the lego chocolate one (hack 1) goes over the lazy susan (hack 2) section which in turn covers the nectarine plier (hack 3) section as well.
Timestamps for anyone who needs:
0:21 start of Hack no 1 (Chocolate lego)
1:32 start of Hack no 2 (lazy susan)
3:19 start of Hack no 3 (de stoning fruit)
Thanks for the video you two. I hope you have a great day.
Love Barry jumping for joy at the second hack
I have heard of the oil boiling pot hack. Yet for some reason I never tried it. I was just making oatmeal all stress about it boiling over. Thanks for testing this out!
Loved the lazy Susan on!😂
You 2 make me smile 😃 thank you
So many successful and truly genius hacks today! :) Loved the video to absolute bits! :)
I'd use that lazy Suzanne hack for decorating cakes, also I take a butter stick and do the same thing with it as the oil. 😊 good video guys!
So fun!! Love you guys! I'll definitely be using the lazy susan hack! I've always wanted one! That will be perfect for me! Love all of them though. Thank you! Many blessings ❤️
I literally just sat down with a bar of hazelnut chocolate! I started up youtube, and there you are! Making lego hazelnut chocolate!
Awesome Video Barry Lewis and Mrs B
I've seen a similar Lazy Suzanne hack where you use two plates and marbles. You cover plate #1 with marbles and put plate #2 on top of the marbles and then it should spin.
Yeah I've seen that - you're basically making a ball bearing.
Wow all along lol
I never thought of that when I frost my cakes. But i will use it next time 😊
Thanks Mrs B for the microwave idea I'm disabled and that will probably help me out when I can't reach further back
Barry should frost a cake with the Lazy Susan hack
Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 I love all your videos. They have helped so much since I moved out of home 3years ago. I absolutely love the hacks and 4,3,2,1 videos. ❤
Hi Barry & Mrs B, I have three lazy Susan’s I use for a cheese board , one for dips and the last one when am doing my wreaths. All purchased for a couple of pounds in a charity shop
Thanks Barry & Mrs B 🤗
Love your content barry! Specially with mrs b at your side😊😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Just got home from a weekend seeing Robbie Williams, which should have been great but they forgot to book my BSL interpreter so I couldn’t understand any of it and I’ve been in tears from frustration all day. So hopefully your video will make me laugh for the first time since!
Seen those pop fidget toys used as chocolate moulds.
I absolutely agree with some of the comments that the nectarine wasn’t ripe enough, and I think that this one needs to be tried again when they are ripen enough because nectarine should not crunch like that
Love the Lazy Susan one. Wish we kept our old microwave to cannibalise it though!
The oil prevents buildup of starch or other things that let’s the starchy etc particles climb up the side of the pan and overflow
That nectarine is ripe 😂
Bloody love these😂
I'm glad you pointed out about 6 times that you washed the Lego but I'm very concerned you didn't wash your needle nosed pliers.
I'm skeptical with oiling the pot. It's usually too much liquid for the size pot that causes boiling over. I'd be curious with a smaller pot more food and liquid.
their test was not great, because the boiling over problem is when there is lots of starch or thickeners in the water which makes the bubbles stay longer. They did not have enough starch, only a few potatoes.
I assume the hack is more for "foaming" over.
Hack 1 line the mould with cling film.
On the pineapple "hack", since you'd normally just cut the sides off anyway, using the can just adds steps. You end up doing what you would've done anyway but first you waste 5 minutes shoving a can inside it for no reason. It only takes 30 seconds to just cut it up normally.
Right? That one really confused me. So now I have to sheer the ends of a can, shove it through the pineapple, and then I still need to use the knife to cut the skin and bottom off? What's the point?
All great hacks🥰🥰
Boil those pine skins and make juice, use white sugar though. Caribbean way.
1:44 Barry's neighbour watching this b like and I took offense to this 😅😂
lol
A grown man going insane over a chopping board spinning. This is why I subscribe :P
mr and mrs B are couple goals
I've tried that peach hack and it does work if the fruit is ripe.
thanks for making me laugh 😂
I like the lazy Susan one but ive never had a microwave so can't do that one and i also liked th pineapple one.
Howdy Barry! Love your videos! Uhmmm...
I recently watched your stonska video and it reminded me of another pasta dish, Timpano. Can you try and make that as well? 😊 I think your family will like it..😁
I definitely have to try the one for boiling water. I struggle with that all the time
Another lazy susan hack is with 2 round cake pans and marbles. Put the marbles in 1 cake pan and set the second pan on top.
I usually leave a wooden (or silicone) spoon in my pots and that stops anything boiling over
That's an... Interesting hack. But i would honestly recommend just getting a proper lazy susan. Ikea has a really good solid wooden one that i got for parents some years ago. It's a real necessity for family gatherings. (looked it up - it's called a SNUDDA, and i would recommend having go at it with some wood oil or something similar to make it look proper)
Have yall done the strawberry dipped in sour cream then in raw cane sugar? That was my most favorite treat 😊
Leave it to Barry to call the world's most unripe nectarine ripe 😂
I wonder if for the stone fruit if you are meant to use cling free peaches - or rather, peaches that have a stone that pulls free from the flesh easily anyway.
The pot one has blown my mind
I hope the pliers were fully washed, because tools are coated in machine oil when they leave the factory to lubricate and protect from rust. Not something you wanna be putting in your food.
U could do the same if you own a cake turn table and a tray or board
Please also note that there are different types of peaches, one type that has a looser stone and one has a stone that clings to the fruit, usually a lighter colour. I just learned that. The nectarine was a good example
Those nectarines had a week to go before being ripe. 😮
You should do a special episode on boiling-over prevention hacks
You are the best mate! My days are always better with your videos lifting my spirits! Longtime fan! Your dynamic is such a joy to watch! Your joliness always puts a smile on my face! Always look forward to more of your amazing content! I’m so proud to be a member of this community! You're Truly awesome!
Thanks Daniel
@@mrbarrylewis just telling the truth mate
You should have put 2 saucepans on to boil - one with and one without the oil to compare.
Can't be a Barry's video without something on the camera lens 😂
You need to use a freestone variety for the pliers hack. Cmon.
My favorite anti-boilover kitchen hack is putting a WOODEN spoon across the pot. It'll boil up but it won't boil over once it touches the spoon, and you won't get oil messing up your food that way either (i.e. oily pasta where your sauce won't stick to the noodles)
I always questioned the validity of that trick until I tried it one day and was pleasantly surprised
this is the one i've always used
I always use the wooden spoon hack too. It’s amazing 😊
The wheelie ringy thingy in a microwave is called a "carousel", but you can't ride it, not without breaking it at least... :P
Love the idea of the lazy susan but id be too worried id break it and leave the microwave out of action until I buy a new one
Please try the oil trick again, with the lid on and keep it on for a couple of minutes more. 😊
You can also just put a wooden spoon sitting over or in the pot when you boil something.
Random suggestion: If you cut length-ways down the carrot, and then pealed length ways, that'd get what you're looking for, right? :D (long 'sticks')
I think with the carrot you guys should’ve sliced into it down the length of the carrot and then the sliced could’ve made longer matchsticks
The boil over hack… I’ve heard you can also lay a dry wooden skewer, chopstick, bamboo stick, etc over the top of the uncovered pot - just so it’s resting on the rim from one side to the other - & magically the dry wood keeps it from boiling over. 😁 (unless you have entirely *waaaay* to much water in the pot & then you just learned your lesson about overfilling the pot of potatoes, noodles, etc🤷♀️😉)
Yeah, those nectarines were not ripe. They sounded like apples. At least here in Germany, when you get a package of nectarines (and other fruits) you gotta let them ripe for at least 3 more days.
They're never UNripe, they do arrived preripened, but not fully ripe, since then they'd go bad in a day in the store
I never take out the stone from peaches. I eat them like an apple anyway im left with the stone at the end
Yeah that part confused me. A pit doesn't keep you from eating a peach like an apple.
she obviously had a super soft ripe one to do it that easy