Instead of using high flame for cooker. if u place the cooker in 
low flame , it will cook well in very less number of whistle.

Dried Herbs and spices lose their potency quickly. Buy only a small 
amount at a time. When using fresh herbs an spices, use 3 times the 
amount of the dried.

To remove pesky bottle tops and jar lids,twist a fat rubber band 
around the lid, then twist open.