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- How to Use a Microwave Pasta Cooker - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooMicrowave ovens have made life a lot easier. When they first graced our life with their presence, they were primarily used for reheating leftovers and frozen dishes, but now they can do so much more than that. They allow us to cook different kinds of dishes quickly and effortlessly. In fact some ...
Views: 1488(1 vote) - How to Choose the Right Rice Cooker - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooEating rice, whether as a diet staple or just as a delicious side dish, has made its way to the hearts of millions. Gone are the days where you have to learn how to master cooking rice through a traditional kitchen pot. Mastering it comes with trial and error and with a lot of overcooked or ...
Views: 1143(1 vote) - Advantages of Using a Thermal Coffee Maker - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooWhen you are one of the many who rely on a cup of coffee to get you going throughout the day, then you will definitely need a thermal coffee maker. But why choose a thermal coffee maker among all the other types of coffee makers out there? Here are some of the advantages of using a thermal ...
Views: 1466 - How to Choose the Right Slow Cooker - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooDo you love to cook healthy, nutritious home-cooked meals but do not have the time to prepare and watch over them? Then you need a slow cooker. Preparing delicious home-cooked meals will be as easy as adding ingredients to your slow cooker because it will do all the cooking for you. There are a ...
Views: 1270(3 votes) - How Rice Cookers Work - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooIf you eat rice on a daily basis, having a rice cooker will prove to be a great advantage, especially if you have a high quality one. Cheaper rice cookers may cook rice, but their performance may not be consistent and they may not be durable. There are basically three kinds of rice cookers and ...
Views: 1846(4 votes) - How Egg Cookers Work - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooAlmost everyone loves to eat eggs. In fact, we even have different preferences with the way we want our eggs. Hard boiled, soft boiled, poached, scrambled… there are several ways to cook eggs. If you want a great kitchen helper to help you cook eggs to suit all of your family’s taste, then an ...
Views: 1830(2 votes) - Why You Need A Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooPeople used to think that pressure cookers are scary and dangerous, but those days are long gone. You don’t have to worry about the lid shooting up like a cannon ball straight to your face, because thanks to technology, pressure cookers are safe and reliable. Pressure cookers are one of the ...
Views: 1172 - How to Choose the Best Pressure Cooker - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooPressure cookers are one of the most important kitchen cookware and if you don’t have one in your kitchen you are missing out on what they offer. We live in a world where almost everyone is in a hurry trying to keep up with their schedules and living with the hassles of everyday life. Anything ...
Views: 1098 - What to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Coffee Maker - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooA coffee maker is indeed a necessity for those who cannot go a day without the usual cup of coffee that they need to keep them going. When buying coffee outside has taken its toll and you want to enjoy the cup at the comforts of your own home, then buying a coffee maker is the next step for you. ...
Views: 1181 - Why Should You Have Your Own Coffee Grinder - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooA coffee grinder is not always seen as a necessity in the home but for someone who drinks coffee several times during the day, having a coffee grinder is a must. You might think that it is a waste of money but it is actually the opposite. Here are some of the various benefits that you can get ...
Views: 955 - Espresso Machine Buying Guide – Some Tips Before You Go to the Store - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooIt may seem extravagant to have your own espresso machine at home but for some people, it is a necessity that can actually help them save a lot of money. Think about the amount you spend on coffee shops and cafés when you buy your daily espresso from them. With an espresso machine, you can ...
Views: 988 - Considerations to Make When Buying a Coffee Grinder - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooBuying the best home appliances is never easy, which applies too when you are looking for a coffee grinder. However, things can be simplified if you plan properly, and if you think about the considerations that you have to make when you buy a coffee grinder. First of all, you have to decide ...
Views: 1053 - How to Clean a Stainless Steel Toaster - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooWe know it is a must that we clean our kitchen appliances regularly. We have to invest some time and effort in cleaning them. One of the main reasons why we need to it is because they are the tools that we use for cooking. By this, of course it is obvious that our health is concerned. Food ...
Views: 1301 - The Different Types of Toaster Oven Bakeware and Cookware - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooEven back in the ancient times, bakeware was already used but then we all are familiar that what they had were pots. Archeologists had traced that they used pottery to make something that can be used for cooking and storing their food and other possessions. In our era, so many things have ...
Views: 3432(2 votes) - The Benefits of Using a Keg Refrigerator - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooWhen asked if you have a keg refrigerator, you would mostly react with: “Why would I need one when I already have a refrigerator in my kitchen?” This is but a common reaction, especially if money is tight for you. But there are actually several benefits of using a keg refrigerator, and having ...
Views: 1072 - Why you should get a Retro Toaster - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooToast has come along way since man discovered fire. The first toast was done by holding bread over the fire with a tick. Man discovered how delicious bread is when it is crunchy. The sound they hear after each bite is just like music. The taste of toasted bread seemed like something that would ...
Views: 1096(1 vote) - How to Choose the Right Bakeware - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooCooking tools, accessories and equipment cannot be taken for granted. They are crucial in food preparation especially if you are aiming for a perfectly cooked dish. Toaster oven pans do a lot of job. Aside from being storage, they allow the heat to be evenly distributed too. It usually depends ...
Views: 1433 - Tips in Getting a Red Toaster or a Red Toaster Oven - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooWe get it. You are tired of your boring, plain, and lifeless kitchen. The kitchen should never be taken for granted. Like all the other rooms and parts of the house, it should also be presentable, nice, and accessorized well. Each kitchen appliance should not only be pleasant-looking but in all ...
Views: 1073(1 vote) - 5 Great Websites for Grill Recipes - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooYou have found the perfect grill, selected the tools you want to use when grilling and chosen a reason to fire up your new grill. The new burning question on your mind is “What should I cook?” There are many, many websites on the internet that have barbeque recipes and searching through all of ...
Views: 1528 - Why Teach Kids to Toast? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooKids, especially those who are toddlers, are fond of asking. This is related to the development of their brains. Kids ages 3-6 are very curious and inquisitive. They are fond of asking questions that start with the words what, why, and how. As a parent you need to answer patiently to all those ...
Views: 868(1 vote) - Why Buy a Convection Toaster Oven? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooPerhaps you have heard about convection toaster ovens from your friends or neighbors. You may have questioned why they buy such appliance when you can have a conventional toaster oven in your home instead. Regular toaster ovens are bought by a lot of people because of they can serve you with ...
Views: 3254(1 vote) - Three Things to Remember in Cleaning Your Toaster - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooThe kitchen is a major room in anyone’s household. It pretty much has the most number of items than any other room in anyone’s house. There are utensils, plates, glasses, sinks, broilers, ovens, counters, cabinets, refrigerators, and a bunch of other things inside of the refrigerator. It is the ...
Views: 1038(1 vote) - How to Roast Marshmallows With an Oven Toaster - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooGrowing up, we all have probably watched a movie wherein they all go camping and they gather around a campfire. After all those other campfire activities, at one point, the marshmallows come out. Every single one of us have probably wondered what it would be like getting to taste the warm gooey ...
Views: 7670(1 vote) - How to Make Porcupine Meatballs With an Oven - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooEveryone is always looking for new cheap and easy recipes that they can wow their friends and family with. If you are also looking for one, here is another recipe that you can add to your arsenal just in case the next house party comes along and you are out of ideas. Porcupine meatballs are fun ...
Views: 1732(1 vote) - How to Build a Wood Fired Oven - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooChildren usually like the feeling of being given responsibility. They feel important when their parents, or any adult for that matter, ask them for help. So, this activity is a perfect family bonding time. The kids will feel important and the adults will have more hands to make the job ...
Views: 1046(1 vote) - Grill to Perfection: What Type Works for You - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooThere is probably nothing on earth that science failed to touch. From simple to complex matters, they’ve all tasted a bit of technology. So is true with your BBQ grills. Have you heard of infrared grills? It’s the latest addition to the types of grills that is out in the market. Infrared cooking ...
Views: 909(1 vote) - The ‘Sole’ Importance in Shopping Running Shoes - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooRunning is one activity we often get involve with as part of exercise or for socialization as in marathons. And your performance also partly relies on your running shoes. When out to buy a pair of running shoes, do you just consider the looks and the brand and forget the rest? If this thing is a ...
Views: 2861 - Simple Tips on How to Clean and Maintain the Quality of a Vacuum Cleaner - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooWhat to do to maintain the cleanliness of a vacuum cleaner: We all know that vacuum cleaners come in different forms with different brand names, obviously different models of such cleaners also requires different schedules for maintenance. There are vacuum cleaners that can be wash out twice ...
Views: 964 - Know the Basic Ways on How to Properly Clean a Refrigerator - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooSimple steps to clean the interior and exterior parts of your refrigerator: The first thing to do during refrigerator cleaning is to defrost the freezer. Defrosting would take three to four hours, depending on the room temperature. Defrosting is very important because it makes your cleaning ...
Views: 1083 - How to Effectively Get Rid of Dark Circles Under Your Eyes - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooPeople say that the eyes are the windows to your soul, so having a beautiful pair of eyes is definitely a must for every woman. However, whenever you get stressed or when you are lack of sleep, dark circles will slowly form under your eyes. These dark circles can even make you become more ...
Views: 1609 - Ways Women Can Do to Keep the Love Alive - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooAfter a few weeks of dating, couples are in a new phase in the relationship. This is where the relationship transitions from courtship dating to long term relationship. The bond may be strengthened or weakened, depending on the couple. This is where the relationship loses the sparkle of being ...
Views: 1077 - How to Score a Second Date - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooWomen going on first dates are often so giddy about it that repeatedly leads to an inevitable train wreck and leaves them wondering what the heck went wrong. The main problem is that they allow all that excitement to take over and abandon logic, especially if the guy they are going out with is ...
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