Mid-century nutcracker, possibly 1940s or 1950s. A sharp tool used to extract the edible part of a nut.
They are used to clean the shells of nuts, especially chestnuts! My grandparents had a wooden bowl that looked like a hollowed-out tree trunk with holes to hold them and a slot for a nutcracker as well!
They come with the corresponding cracking tools for seafood. Lobster, crab, etc. You crack the shells and use the picks to extract the meat from the small areas.
After cracking a nut, use them to extract the flesh. I remember this from my childhood.
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Don’t throw away tuna cans, at home they are worth their weight in gold: how to reuse them
Don’t throw away tuna cans, at home they are worth their weight in gold: here is how to reuse them
Instead of throwing away empty tuna cans, consider repurposing them in unique ways around your home. Tuna is a popular, nutritious food high in Omega 3s, but don’t toss away the can once you’ve finished eating. Here are some ingenious ways to repurpose them.
Flower pots: “Did you know that you can make flower pots with empty tuna cans?” Simply place clothespins around the outside, and small plants such as succulents will fit well.
Candle Holders: Follow the same steps to make “pretty candle holders,” inserting clothespins inside the can and inserting a candle in a glass for a sophisticated finish.
Kitchen Molds: Clean cans can be used as “molds for single-serving stews” or sweets like puddings.
Kids’ Crafts: Decorate and hang cans from a string to create “fun crafts for children,” such as a rattle or wind chimes.
With a little imagination, empty tuna cans can become a “truly valuable resource for your home.”
