Favorite Kitchen Things: PL8 Magnetic Spoons

The busy baking season is quickly approaching so I thought I'd take the opportunity to share with you a product I reach for time and time again - PL8 Magnetic Measuring Spoons.  Why do I like them so much?

These spoons are double ended so it's like having 2 sets of measuring spoons in one.  If you use one side to measure a teaspoon of vanilla extract, the other side is dry and ready to measure a teaspoon of baking soda. 

Both sides of the spoons have flat bottoms so they can rest on the counter without tipping.  

See - no spills.

And my absolute favorite thing about this set is that they magnetically nest together for neat storage.  Love.

PL8 Magnetic Spoons (affiliate link).

Corn on the Cob Hack

Love fresh corn on the cob, but hate all the annoying silk strands that are almost impossible to remove?  Well I have the best tip to share with you today.  I don't know where this kitchen hack has been my whole life, but I absolutely love it.

Simply microwave an unshucked ear of corn for about 5 minutes.

Be careful - it'll be very hot.

Carefully cut all the way through the cob, about 1/2-inch from the stem end.

The grab the silk end of the shuck and gently shake the cob right out.  

There you go.  Perfectly shucked corn without a single silk in sight.  Perfect every time.