MAKOTI’S CORNER Cooking hacks to limit your kitchen time

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OKEEP GINGER IN THE FREEZER FOR EASY GRATING

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SHAKE OFF GARLIC PEELS

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USE DENTAL FLOSS TO CUT CHEESE OR BAKED GOODS

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(Courtesy pic) Cheese is the product of a living, breathing process – and naturally, it needs to be stored in the best way to keep it at its best.