Tuesday, November 4th, 2008
The holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas) are almost here and whenever that time of year comes, it is associated with a lot of cooking. Yes, many holiday dishes call for liquor or wine. But if you are not keen on cooking with alcohol, can you substitute alcohol with something else? Absolutely!
For ...
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Saturday, September 20th, 2008
I'm referring to the perfect storage receptacle for pasta. Your choice don't have to be scientific, just like when you are buying a steering rack for your vehicle. It is a known fact that pasta can be stored on any container as long as it is air tight. Let me ...
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Saturday, September 20th, 2008
Cooking is fun if you don't do the clean up. But who has that luxury? I must admit that nowadays, I've been lucky enough not to do the clean up as well as cooking. But when you are faced with grimy burners and grates, it is best to give them ...
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Saturday, August 30th, 2008
Wok... Yes, you know what a wok is. If you love Chinese food, you must know more or less the food is cooked in a wok. Do I own a wok at home? I sure do. Do you?
Experts say that the best woks are made of cast iron or heavy-gauge ...
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Thursday, August 28th, 2008
Is there a proper way to brew coffee? Apparently there is. So how? You're supposed to use cold, filtered water. I have been following this since I started brewing my coffee ages ago and my coffee taste great every morning.
How about arranging flowers? I don't do it as much, but ...
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Tuesday, August 26th, 2008
Potatoes... One of our comfort food, however it is prepared, whether baked, mashed, fried, stewed, roasted. Everyone loves spuds. Nowadays, there are different varieties of potatoes out in the market.
When we talk about baking potatoes - that is none other than Idahos and Russets. Considered to be the hands-down favorite ...
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Saturday, May 24th, 2008
With any dishwasher, you'll get better performance if you load the dishes correctly, use a dishwasher detergent with enzymes and use a rinse aid. You should also consult the user manual for guidelines on loading your machine most efficiently. It is important not to let dishes or utensil nest or ...
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Friday, May 23rd, 2008
If you are considering to get one, read up. As it is, there are some municipalities that discourage residential garbage disposers because of inadequate sewer system or water supplies. And even if you live in an area that allows disposers, using one may cost you more than you think. So ...
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