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Peeling, Slicing and Chopping Onions – Make it easier
Peeling, Slicing and chopping onions sometimes feels like a chore. There are ways to make it easier on yourself. Not only are onions a core flavoring ingredient for many dishes they are also quite good for you as this facty.com article points out. First, peeling the onion. On both ends and the same side cut through the onion almost all the way through. This will allow you to easily grab the inner skin and pull it off in one piece. If you are planning to make perfect onion rings (perhaps for battering and deep…
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Creamy Leek and Potato soup, with bacon
This heartwarming soup is lovely anytime but especially comforting during winter. The mild sweetness of the Leek and the fulfilling combination of potato and bacon is sure to bring a smile to your heart. Cream of Leek and Potato soup is a classic combination, and I add Bacon because I think the dish simply screams for it. Along with a generous amount of black pepper the flavours are delightful. Leek soup is traditionally associated with Wales, and is an important item of Welsh cuisine. In Romania, this soup is popular and known as Ciorbă de praz, and in France it is called Soupe aux poireaux. One variant of leek soup…
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German potato salad – potatoes with a zing
German potato salad is widely believed to actually have originated in Germany, although it could have started in many countries it almost certainly began in Europe. It differs from American potato salad in that it is served warm and doesn’t contain mayonnaise or mustard. American potato salad is served cold and most likely originated from recipes brought to the U.S. by way of German and other European immigrants during the nineteenth century A Japanese version is called potesara. It traditionally consists of mashed boiled potatoes, cucumber, onion, carrot, boiled eggs, and ham mixed with Kewpie mayonnaise, rice vinegar, and karashi mustard. This potato salad is…
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Working from Home – some hopefully helpful insights
Working from home (whether as part of a regular job or being self employed) has become more and more normal and I think that will only continue. I think there are some important things to keep in mind and do to keep yourself as productive and happy as possible. Some people adapt to working from home better than others. I happen to prefer it. I enjoy the solitude, lack of interruptions, lack of office babble about peoples kids or the latest football game, etc. I can take breaks when I feel I need them, eat when I’m ready to and not be limited to a ‘lunch hour’, and be available…
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Seasoned Salt – salt with that ‘special extra’
There is absolutely nothing wrong with traditional salt and pepper for seasoning. But for many dishes I prefer Seasoned Salt – salt with something more. Many dishes gain an extra layer of favor using seasoned salt. It brings additional subtle elements that gives that ‘special something’ to many recipes. While not for every recipe I find myself using it quite often, For example, it’s a must-have for Myrna’s Meatloaf! Seasoned Salt has been around a long time but I think the person who brought the idea into the mainstream was Emeril Lagasse and his trademark ‘BAM!’ when he would add some seasoning. I was surprised that he finally published his…
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Asindera is now trading on Etsy! Come visit our store there
Asindera is proudly selling on Etsy with a variety of items and with more coming every day. We ship mostly to the United States with reasonable shipping costs, but will gradually be expanding to more countries. Come visit us by clicking Asindera Etsy Store.
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Pruning – think of the bees and their importance!
Think about the bees when you prune your flowers! Bees are an extremely valuable part of the ecosystem. In an article I found their importance is discussed and I’ve read numerous other sources that say the same thing. They are the pollinators for a great variety of our foods and without them we’d have to say goodbye to our apples, melons, cranberries, asparagus and many more items. Just Google “the importance of bees” and you will find many sources. Personally, I have to admit that I’m a little scared of bees because of some nasty childhood experiences. But since I love flowers and growing my own herbs, vegetables and fruits I’ve…
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Just in time for Christmas! Vanilla scented Candle
Asindera’s Vanilla & Caramel scented candle Black Friday Sale! 10% off! 3 days only Hand Crafted Delightful Vanilla & Caramel scent (with a slight background of coconut) Long burning Makes an excellent gift This candle is of a simple design in so it will match with any décor. It is made with coconut wax so it’s long burning and adds a slight hint of coconut to the vanilla and caramel combining into a wonderful aroma. Coconut wax burns clean and is also slow burning so the candle will last a long time. You will really enjoy the fragrance it adds to any room. There is only limited stock available. Click…
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Pork or Chicken Chili – an alternative to Beef
Pork or Chicken Chili – an alternative to Beef. Traditionally chili con carne is made with beef, but many people are shying away from beef for a variety of reasons and don’t often think of pork or chicken as an alternative. The issue is with the fat content. In my opinion chili needs a little fat to have the right flavor and texture but pork and chicken are very lean. So you need to augment and I do so with butter. Here’s my approach. Serves 2 Approx. 300g (1/2 lb.) Pork mince (or chicken mince) Approx. 1/2 cup each red, yellow, green capsicum (bell pepper) or any combination thereof, chopped…
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Picking a Web Hosting service – Support is critical
When choosing a Web Hosting service you will find that you will sometimes need support. Whether it’s something you don’t understand or something that you don’t have access to you will sometimes need support from your hosting service. Knowing someone is there to help is critical. We use WPMUDEV as our Hosting Service and their 24/7 online support is fantastic! You can either open a support ticket yourself and they will keep you informed via email, or you have chat available to reach a support agent any day at any time. I always get fast responses and 90% of the time issues are solved immediately. If they need to look…
