Category: Food & Cooking
Thanksgiving is the time of the year when most of the turkeys we eat are consumed. It has been a traditional food for as long as any of us can remember, though some try new things once in a while. The turkey that we eat has long been something that has been cooked in the […]
When I got married, my cousin gave me a set of kitchen knives as a gift. He joked that we should be sure to use them for cooking, and not on each other. We had a good laugh over that, but we soon found that these knives were very nice, and perhaps they could be […]
The day that the Portland farmers market opens is always one of the most important times in spring for me. It is tough to go all winter without having the delicious, fresh, locally grown produce that you can only find at a local farmer’s market. I used to think that this was a bunch of […]
Almost every cuisine has a name for a collection of appetizers. The French call them hors d’oeuvre and canapes. Americans generally refer to this as an appetizer tray, while the Spanish refer to tapas and Middle eastern diners call the collective dish mezzo. Italians have antipasto platters. Whatever you call it, the idea is the […]
Everyone knows the feeling: everything in your life seems to be going steady and fine until one day, a major kitchen appliance, a stove, a microwave or a fridge breaks down. And you get that sinking feeling when you realize that you are out hundreds of dollars finding a way to replace it, not to […]
Did you ever realize that of all the calls made to appliance repair service shops, the need for a large number could be eliminated if people would just use a little common sense in the way they used their appliances and other labor saving devices? All of us learn to use our appliances, our washing […]
Many of us find that throughout the year, there are no shortages of gift-giving occasions. Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, weddings and graduations are just a few we can mention. The number of events and occasions can leave us scratching our heads for suitable gift ideas. One gift idea that is almost universally welcomed is […]
I’ve never been the biggest coffee fan. Sure, I like the taste of coffee ice cream well enough, but then who doesn’t? But the drink itself always left me jittery and unfocused. Not to mention it tended to set off my acid reflux disease, an altogether unpleasant experience. Then I went to Italy. And my […]
Coffee has a language all its own. Here are a few of the frequently used coffee maker terms. Auto Frother: device that automatically froths milk for cappuccinos and lattes. Automatic Drip Coffee Maker: machine that automatically heats water and filters it through the coffee. Automatic Espresso Machine and Coffee Maker: an espresso machine featuring controllable, […]
Many people don’t really know the difference between automatic and manual drip coffee makers. It’s really very simple. An automatic drip coffee maker pours the hot water over the ground coffee for you while a manual drip coffee maker requires that you do it yourself. Manual drip coffee makers typically come in single cup to […]
Bunn coffee makers are popular with many devoted coffee drinkers. This leading coffee maker company offers a variety of styles to fit the needs of users. In 1957, Bunn introduced the first paper coffee filter. In 1963, they introduced the ‘pourover’ coffee brewer. Automatic (coffee makers that connect to a water source) and manual (coffee […]
Some homemakers are so career oriented and very busy with the day’s work that they sometimes forget to take time to assess what is lacking in their kitchen, and if they do, often they resort to buying online for appliance solutions. There is no doubt that there are plenty of reliable sources on the internet […]
Kitchen appliance package deals are a great way of getting a set of kitchen appliances at discounted prices. Since the purchase is made from the same dealer, you can expect an enormous discount when you opt to buy kitchen aids via a kitchen appliance package deal. Types of Kitchen Appliance Package Deals The kitchen appliance […]
Black is one of the most predominant colors in fashion and now, it has infiltrated the new world of kitchen design and style. There are many cultures all over the world that consider black as a sign for respect and authority. In fact, in Japan the color black means experience and craftsmanship and most of […]
Is Your Lovable Pet Shedding Gobs of Hair All Over the House? Here’s the Solution!
Do you love your pet? Of course you do! And they give so much love back to you, but when pet shedding season starts, with hair left on every available surface of your house, it can drive you to distraction. If you’ve got allergies to pet hair, that makes it even worse unless you can […]
My mom has always said that everyone needs a cause. In the case of my girlfriend, it is animal rescue groups. I had never even really thought about dog rescue groups until we got involved together. I knew that animals were sometimes put down because there was no one to adopt them, but I didn’t […]
If you look at the differences between cats and dog, you probably see that even though they are the two most common pets in the country, and that they both have fur, you realize that they are as different as night and day. Each has their own personality and each is harder in some aspects […]
Nipping the Biting Puppy Behavior in the Bud!
While dogs are known as man’s best friend, you, as the dog owner, are responsible for the training of your dog, if you want him to live up to that lofty moniker. When you bring that cute puppy home, he’s a rambunctious and loving character. What he lacks is discipline and that’s where you come […]
There are many people who assume that pet fish are the perfect beginner pet. After all, you do not have to pet aquarium fish, take them for walks, wash them, clean up when messes they leave on the floor, or any of the other things that dog and cat owners have to put up with. […]
By: Bendz (M.S.Benz) Trick 1: Leasing always a better deal than buying Dealers use the lure of lower-monthly payments to entice customers to sign for long-term loans, with terms stretching for five years or more, making the payments even lower. There are two catches with such lengthy contracts: higher mileage, exceeding the prescribed limit, and […]
Types Of Car Glass Used For Auto Glass Installation In Windshield Replacement
By: BusinessLocalListings Similar in quality to dealer glass but much less expensive is original equipment manufactured (OEM) distributor car glass. It may not be made by the original manufacturer of your vehicles car glass but its manufacturers are authorized to produce car glass according to the exact specifications of dealer glass. That means they have […]
How To Use A Glue Puller Or Dent Puller
By: dlangenfeld-47038 Step 1: Inventory your kit: Glue and glue gun.(Plug in glue gun now.) Dent puller. (aka: PDR slide hammer) Knock down. Glue tabs. Solvent. Soft rags. Step 2: Identify the damage. Step 3: Wipe damaged area with soft rag and solvent. Step 4: Find tab that just fits inside the damaged area. < […]
Discover How To Choose The Best Dent Puller
By: Jason Bath You will find 2 main types of dent pullers available for the consumer. The first is a suction based puller, which uses a suction cup to cling onto the body surface. The second is a glue based puller, in which a glue is utilized to cling to the body surface of the […]
By: W Tsang Mallets. The handles of mallets are usually made with ash wood. The materials used in making the heads of mallets vary according to the application for which the tool will be used. Mallets with cylindrical heads are the so-called standard mallets. A mallet shaped like a pear is called bossing mallet. These […]
