What’s the worst thing about starting a new bottle of oil? Struggling with that foil seal and glopping the oil on the counter. Here’s the solution…

If that new bottle of cooking oil has a foil seal, cut a small slit in it—instead of removing it completely. The slit will give you more control over the amount of oil you pour…and should eliminate any extra drips.

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