Canned foods are a reliable shortcut to deliciousness. From canned beans in a comforting chili, to canned tomatoes in a classic red sauce, to canned green beans in a homey casserole— canned goods are ...

No one wants to be halfway through meal prep — or worse, out in the wilderness — only to realize you don't have a can opener. Thanks to this super popular YouTube video by Mr. Hacker, you can learn ...

All it takes is a metal spoon and some elbow grease. A metal spoon is a safe solution to opening a can when there’s no can opener. Using a pocket knife works in a pinch, but it leaves sharp edges on ...

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Has this ever happened? It's the holidays. You're traveling. Perhaps you're in a nice hotel or Airbnb, or even tent camping. You've got a can of food you need to open but no can opener. What to do?

Finding yourself with a canned good and no can opener might feel like an insurmountable roadblock, but you can still open it with a little creativity, patience, and care. Here's how to do it safely ...