I use a steamer pot for beans, broccoli, etc. Basically a stainless steel pot with a steamer insert. Depending on the veggie, 5 to 10 mins and they are still crisp and crunchy but hot and flavorful.

I see this discussion going several different directions. I’ve read this entire book and couple of others, and this is the point that I think Mr. Kiyosaki is trying to make:

Dually noted.

Dually noted.

There are several products available in grocery/department stores and automotive parts/supplies stores. Something such as CLR (Calcium/Lime/Rust remover) or something a bit stronger called Naval Jelly.

“You can remove sap from tools with turpentine” - in true LifeHacker tradition of using household items that you already have, Isopropyl Alcohol is very effective, as well. I use this trick for pine tree sap in clothing during the cold season.

I’m cheap, but I need pens that work when and how I need them to work. For 99% of daily activities on standard mat paper, a .7mm gel ink pen is smooth and does not suddenly ‘stop giving me ink’, requiring the dreaded ‘scribble-in-circles-on-a-scrap-piece-of-paper’.

I’m cheap, but I need pens that work when and how I need them to work. For 99% of daily activities on standard mat…

Nice mini-kit. Tightly packed with essential goodies. Not that it is small enough to fit in the tiny bag, but I'd also include a hand-crank emergency weather radio/flashlight. If you're within broadcast distance, knowing when a storm is coming makes a huge difference, and the flashlight gives more much-needed light…

I second that. I've tried explaining that to my wife, and it doesn't matter. Even the 'mention' of mayo makes her gag. Mayo is like my backup to yellow mustard. Simple, yet effective.

I don’t know about everybody else, but I’ve never had a problem with ‘caked-on’ anything in cast iron. As long as you keep your pans properly seasoned while you cook, you should never have a ‘sticking’ problem.

I don’t know about everybody else, but I’ve never had a problem with ‘caked-on’ anything in cast iron. As long as…