🌶️ How to Slash Your Spice Bill by 75%

GM Life Hackers,

Ready to supercharge your day? You've come to the right place! A few times a week, I’ll drop 3 quick and powerful life hacks in your inbox—simple tricks to make your day smoother, smarter, and more fun.

BUT… If you’re only going to read one thing today make it this:

What you’ll learn today: 

1. How to Slash Your Spice Bill by 75%

2. The Secret Ingredient for Perfect Rice

3. Hacking the Phone System

4. Pic Of The Day

The Secret Ingredient for Perfect Rice? It’s in Your Fruit Bowl

Want extra fluffy rice that doesn’t clump together? Just add a teaspoon of lemon juice to the boiling water before pouring in the rice. The acid helps break down the starch, giving you light, separate grains every time.

Lemon juice slightly changes the pH of the water, reducing stickiness in the rice. Plus, it adds a touch of brightness to the flavour. This works especially well for basmati or jasmine rice!

Hack the Phone System: Say This One Phrase to Skip the Robot

Tired of yelling “REPRESENTATIVE” at your phone? Next time you’re stuck in an automated menu, just say “I’m returning a call.” This often tricks the system into thinking you’re a priority and routes you straight to a human.

Many phone systems are designed to prioritize callbacks or follow-ups, so this shortcut can bypass long menus. It works with banks, airlines, and even tech support—try it next time you’re on hold!

How to Slash Your Spice Bill by 75% (And Still Eat Like a Chef)

Looking for high-quality spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg without the gourmet price tag? Visit your local Indian or South Asian grocery store. You’ll often find bulk spices for a quarter of the cost you’d pay at big-box chains.

These stores cater to cuisines that use spices in large quantities, so they sell them in bulk—meaning better value and fresher stock.

You might discover new ingredients to spice up your cooking, like garam masala or fenugreek!

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That’s all for today. Thanks for reading!

—Keith