You probably agree that a good wine makes any dinner more special, doesn't it? In addition to a delicious accompaniment, the drink can bring a number of health benefits if consumed in moderation, such as reducing the risk of arthritis and protecting against heart disease.
But the usefulness of wine doesn't stop there, and it can be much more profitable in your daily life than you might think. Did you open a wine and not consume the whole bottle? Do not throw away! Check out the list below with 10 innovative ways to use wine!
1. Wine Jelly
Wine, some sugar, and a serving of liquid pectin are all you need to make a tasty wine jelly. Pectin can be found at bakery and confectionery stores.
2. Meat tenderizer
Red wine is a great ingredient for marinating meat. Mix it with a little olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste and add your favorite herbs. Put the mixture in a glass container and let the meat submerged for a while. Do not forget to keep it in the fridge.
3. Fruit and Vegetable Cleanser
Wine can be used as a natural fruit and vegetable cleaner as alcohol dissolves surface impurities. Wine components also have antimicrobial properties that help eliminate germs and are capable of killing various types of food pathogens, such as salmonella.
4. Ice Cubes
Pour the leftover wine into an ice pan and freeze. You can drink them when you don't want to drink an entire glass of wine or use them to boost recipes such as broths and sauces.
5. Dyeing of fabrics
If you've been unlucky enough to spill red wine on your clothes or tablecloth, you should know how difficult it is to remove the stain! Therefore it can be used to dye fabrics. The hue will depend on the wine, and may range from lilac, grayish purple and pink. Try it in a separate piece to find out what the result will be and get to work! To make the dyeing, put the wine to a boil in a large saucepan, dip the fabric and stir with a wooden spoon for 10 minutes. Then let cool, wash and extend the piece.
6. Beauty Item
Over the years, a lot of research has shown that wine offers many benefits to the body. For know that he can also be a great ally of beauty! When applied directly to the skin, the antioxidants in the drink help slow aging and prevent blemishes and wrinkles. The acidity, similar to vinegar, also helps to tone the skin.
7. Kitchen Disinfectant
Alcohol can be a great ally for cleaning as it is effective in removing grease from kitchen surfaces and countertops. If you want to try it, opt for dry white wines, so as not to leave stains or sticky residue. But beware: do not use on granite as acid may corrode the surface.
8. Glass Cleaning
Old white wine can become a great dirty glass cleaner. Add a few tablespoons of wine to a spray bottle of water, apply to mirrors and windows, and finish cleaning with newspaper.
9. Wine to clean wine
If you accidentally knock the glass of red wine over the rug, simply pour white wine over the stain and rub it with a towel to remove the problem.
10. Making Vinegar
If you do not use any of the above, simply leave half a bottle of wine open at room temperature for a few weeks to turn it into vinegar. To make wine vinegar in larger quantities, mix one liter of wine with one cup of vinegar in a large sterile glass jar. Protect it from the sun and open the container for half an hour a day.
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