Vinegar as Egg Stain

A clever way to repurpose an everyday item.

David PrinceRealSimple.com

To instantly distinguish hard-boiled eggs from the uncooked ones in the carton, add a couple of tablespoons of vinegar to the water when you're boiling them.

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