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Five Great Kitchen Hacks For Fall

A pile of garlic bulbs. One of the kitchen hacks for Fall

Fall in Florida is always a strange concept. Even if Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral and everywhere else in Southwest Florida is not coming alive in brilliant colors from the seasonal leaves changing, we did have a slight drop in humidity over the weekend. That counts for something right? For some, it is just enough to ignite desires to get in the kitchen for some comfort cooking. To stimulate your creativity for the season, here are five great kitchen hacks for Fall and for TikTok Tuesday.

We are walking into a season where entertaining takes center stage. Whether you are hosting football parties or attending a party, some of these might just help you in the kitchen. They are for sure good to keep on file for holiday cooking and entertaining. I'm always looking for ways to make time in the kitchen easier, more efficient, healthier, and defiantly more flavorful. Each of these five videos does at least one of the things on that list.

Kitchen hacks for Fall

Social media has millions of videos from home cooks and professional chefs as well, sharing their secrets. Not all hacks are all good, or perhaps good for all people. But one thing they often do is spark ideas or serve as inspiration for you to come up with your own solve. Or a different version that is  more suitable for what you are wanting to do in the kitchen.

By the way, you do not have to have a TikTok account to watch these videos. I do and was able to copy the links for you. You can watch them all right from here. Just scroll down and hit the arrow in the middle to play. They are all office friendly as well. Share with your co-workers and friends. Enjoy these five great kitchen hacks for Fall and for TikTok Tuesday

Artful Cinnamon Toast

Cinnamon Toast is perfect for fall. However, I bet the toast you make for your kids doesn't look like this. This is grown up, brunch party cinnamon toast that can be adapted for more than just cinnamon once you get the hang of it.
https://www.tiktok.com/@lydiahomecafe/video/7276201219108932907?_r=1&_t=8fzMRx7OchO

Reuse Citrus AND Cut Down On Waste

This is a great kitchen hack for Floridians. Take about sustainability and up cycling when it comes to Florida citrus. This this hack for your left over orange peels also sounds delicious, not to mention the health benefits for things like indigestion that he claims in this video.
https://www.tiktok.com/@creative_explained/video/7229703917544885550?_r=1&_t=8fzMGq0VmOM

Check Out This Cool Looking Chocolate Spread

Want to save some money on chocolate spread and make sure you aren't eating processed foods at the same time. This looks almost too easy to be true. Now, I'm just wondering how good it tastes. Only one way to find out. Let's try it.

Great Prep In Advance Hack For Fall Dishes And The Holidays Too

What a cool idea to make using garlic fast and easy for soups, sauces and dressings. Especially great if you are going to be entertaining in the next couple of months. One step out of the way.

Here You Get Four In One

Here you get four hacks in one video. These involve the best use of kitchen gadgets as well. I love ideas to make my time in the kitchen ore efficient and less frustrating.
https://www.tiktok.com/@chef_gareth_wharton/video/7197120868370222342?q=kitchen%20food%20hacks&t=1695669893907

Gina Birch brings the sunshine to Sunny 106.3 every weekday morning from 6-10. She has worked in radio, television and print in Southwest Florida for nearly 30 years. During that time, she has become an advocate for numerous charities including those that support animals, children, women and wellness. In addition, she has written for numerous local, regional and national publications about food, wine and travel. Those are her longtime passions...along with shoes.