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Thanksgiving is a wonderful time for family gatherings and great eats! I know at my house this meal is steeped in traditional foods and memories of other great dishes we enjoy at this time of year. But we all know how much it can cost …
I love cooking and enjoy trying out new kitchen tools that can be a big benefit while cooking meals. There are so many neat items on the market now and I have had the privilege of testing two items from Procozion that I want to …
Are you ready to add some modern excitement to your kitchen? Whether you’re remodeling your cooking space or just looking for new appliances online, consider these eight items that will enhance your love of preparing food.
1. Modern chefs recommend having at least two cutting boards: one for meats and the other for fruits, veggies and breads. This separation ensures that nothing is ever cross-contaminated.
2. A stand mixer is the simple way to get your ingredients perfectly smooth and deliciously blended for recipes from pancakes to pie crust.
3. Solid countertops are sleeker and more stylish than tiled countertops, and they’re also better for your health. The cracks between tiles can collect germs and microorganisms and are tough to clean.
4. It only takes one sliced thumb to convince you of the power of a peeler. Save your digits by only using professional instruments for the carving or preparing of your potatoes and other skinned fruits and vegetables.
5. Deep freezers, also known as chest freezers or upright freezers, are handy appliances that are absolutely critical for the prolific chef. You can’t stuff all of those meats, stews and leftovers in your small standard-issue freezer!
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6. You never know when you’ll need a crock pot. These are great for for busy days or unexpected gatherings, when you need to make a lot of food without a lot of effort.
7. There’s a knife for every occasion. More importantly, there are knives that you should only use with certain foods or during certain cooking preparations. No single knife can do it all, so invest in a good set with a variety of sizes, curves and densities.
If you’re ready to take your cooking to the next level, you’ll need the right tools for the job, so assemble your list and shop smart!
** 2014 Holiday Gift Guide ** Once we moved into our new home last year I realized just how crappy looking my cookware and bakeware was. Seriously, most of the bakeware that I owned at the time was given to us as wedding gifts 28 …
** 2014 Holiday Gift Guide ** When it comes to being proficient in the kitchen it is important to have a great set of mixing bowls that function like a dream. On top of that, having them look nice & festive is a plus too! …
When I go shopping here in my local area I tend to see the same old thing from store to store. Not only that, I then have to sift through messy clothing racks and just pray that they have my size. Frankly, that entire nightmare is why I choose to shop online to find unique items to add to my wardrobe.
Let me introduce you to LYN DORF a fashion design company specializing in rhinestone and studded designs for T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, aprons, tote bags and more. If you are looking for items that are design specific and/or unique, this company is for you!
For my review the company sent me one of their insulated lunch bags to check out for all of you. These lunch totes come in a lot of different designs and since I am a beach girl, I choose the one with a beach scene on it. Isn’t it adorable? I just love it! In addition to different designs, you can also pick out the color of lunch tote that you would like!
The lunch totes feature double carrying handles and an outside back wall pocket that you can place little items in. I like to put my utensils and napkins in that pocket for safe keeping. To get into the lunch tote, you enter via a zipper on the top of the bag. The inside is fully insulated in a “foil” like lining which helps your food stay colder, longer or warmer, longer. It has a nice flat bottom to sit on a tabletop without falling over.
The bag measures 9″ W x 7.5″ x 5″ in size which is plenty of room to carry your lunch plus a beverage in style! Made from 50% recyclable material and PVC polyester. Easy to keep clean and I like that it is light-weight.
I just love my new lunch bag and have been using it several times a week. Everyone compliments me on it & asks me where I got it. With the holidays coming up soon, these insulated lunch bags would make the perfect holiday gift. You can find designs for both men & women when you shop at Lyn Dorf!!!
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The holidays are coming up so fast! Isn’t it crazy how fast this year is flying by? Halloween is just around the corner. The stores are full of costumes and the little ones are getting excited. Halloween and the fall season really kick off the …
When I first got married 20 years ago, one of the items on my wedding registry was a set of dishes. I had mismash dishes which was fine for being single. I didn’t eat at home much and when I did, I certainly only fed …