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stainless steel cookware

January 29th, 2009

My dad once won a cookware set before, but my parents didn’t want to use it right away. They wanted to wait until we moved to the new house before they use the all stainless steel cookware. So for two years the pans stayed stuck inside the box while we continued cooking in our blackened pans.

Well, now we’re moving. I brought up the topic of the cookware, and the answer they gave me was quite unsure. I thought they still wouldn’t use it because we still brought along the old ones when we moved, but to my surprise, during the housewarming party they used nothing but the new ones. Turned out well, after all.

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boning knife

January 27th, 2009

One factor that distinguishes humans from the rest of the species on earth is our ability to create tools and weapons that will make adaptation to the environment easier for us. And for some countries such as Japan, the ability to create optimum quality knives is considered a valuable skill. There are as many types of knives as their uses. Among the most popular ones are the following:

- utility knives for cutting fruits and vegetables- kitchen knife is used for food preparation- chef’s knife for slicing and chopping- paring knife is used for chipping potatoes or light chopping- boning knife is used to separate the meat from bones- bread knife is for cutting and slicing bread- slicing knife is for slicing cooked meat

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Serving bowls

January 27th, 2009

Once in a while, there are special occasions where we want to show our best when entertaining. We bring out the best dining utensils that we have. Every day eating often do away with special utensils but for mere formal dining, there are utensils that are best to bring out. Some of these are chafing dishes, soup bowls, dessert plates, etc. And then we have the serving bowls.

Serving bowls are best used when you have a few friends over to share intimate conversations while enjoying a nice meal. Using serving bowls also adds proper food presentation when entertaining guests. Serving bowls are most useful when serving foods with sauces and soups.

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biscuit pans

January 22nd, 2009

It’s going to be Jimmy’s school’s bake sale on the weekend, and we’re excited! I was thinking of baking oatmeal cookies big enough for a message to be written on them, so they’re more unique.

As I was preparing the biscuit pans I was also thinking of what ingredients I’m going to use — or rather, what not to use. I’ve already removed nuts from the cookies to avoid allergy, and I was also thinking of using something else other than butter to lessen the fat content. Oil might work, perhaps.

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sandwich toaster

January 20th, 2009

If your down to your last few dollars in your pocket and you’re thinking of how to further stretch your dining budget, then it’s time to put your sandwich toaster into really good use and whip up mini-wonders with those English muffins or loaf bread you bought.

To make a mini-pizza in your sandwich toaster, you’ll need two English muffins or slices of bread, a packet of pizza sauce, some shredded Romano cheese, and pepperoni.

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French fry cutter

January 20th, 2009

Buying French fries from fast food stores can be costly especially when you have more than one child to gobble them up. Make a large batch of fries at home instead. Use a French fry cutter to make uniform shapes that would be easier to cook.

Make a special batter to make the fries crispier. Simply combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp garlic salt, 1 tsp onion salt, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp paprika and ½ cup water. Before frying, dip potato slices into the batter one by one and fry in hot oil. Avoid clumping by placing slices into the skillet one at a time. Once golden brown and crispy, remove fries from oil and drain on paper towels.

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tea container

January 19th, 2009

Aside from water and coffee, tea is the other most commonly consumed drinks in the world. According to studies, tea demonstrates many benefits such as anti-cancer and anti-oxidant properties. A cup of tea contains about 40mg of caffeine as compared to the 85mg found in a cup of freshly-brewed coffee.

Specialty loose tea leaves are on a healthy upward trend nowadays with the advent of tea brewing and infusing devices. There are also many flavor choices and blend options available. It is easy and affordable to create custom and proprietary blends using loose tea. Store your quality loose leaf teas in a tea container with a tight lid that will help preserve the flavor and keep out light, air and moisture.

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Wheat grass juicers

January 16th, 2009

Get all the health benefits that wheat grass has to offer. Use a wheat grass juicer to extract all the vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants the body needs for health and fitness maintenance. Wheat grass juicers include a hopper, screen, plunger and funnel.

The stainless steel auger exerts enough pressure to squeeze juice from wheat grass. You can adjust pressure control to maximize the force needed to get the juices out. The wheat grass juicer can also be used for other fruits and vegetables. It is very durable and comes with a 5 year warranty.

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Cuisinart convection toaster oven

January 16th, 2009

Limited kitchen space? No problem! Prepare and cook healthy foods using a Cuisinart convection toaster oven. It is cost-effective and has been proven reliable by many satisfied users. The state of the art design provides you with convenient countertop cooking without needing to bring in a big conventional oven that would only take space in an already cramped area.

Product features of the Cuisinart convection toaster oven include:~0.5 cubic ft. convection capacity and 4-6 slice toasting capacity ~Total touch, always even, touch pad controls ~2 position over rack with safety stop features ~Browning memory ~Ability for convection, baking, broiling and toasting ~Large LCD window displays time and temperature

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Cuisineart coffeemaker

January 12th, 2009

Coffee tastes better if it comes from a clean coffeemaker. Here are some tips on caring for and cleaning your coffee machine:

1. Lime deposits may make your coffee taste bitter. Some machines have an indicator when it is time to deslime, but some models don’t. Bitter tasting coffee is one sure sign you need to clean up though. You can clean this with a little vinegar and a filter. When in doubt, check you manual.2. Wipe the outside too! You can use this with a clean soft cloth. Keep your coffeemaker clean and gleaming at all times. 3.Store it properly. There are models like the Cuisineart coffeemaker that makes for easy storage. Don’t just leave your machine on the counter where it may be exposed to water or direct heat.

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