In the hotel industry many of the old style hotels would never purchase non stick pans, one reason was in the “old days” they did not exist and another was that for heavy usage they would never last long. They would get scratched, dented, burnt, broken, smashed and even stolen, so to avoid this they […]
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When cooking vegetables most people would believe it to be the most simple of tasks, but if done correctly, you can retain all the vitamins, minerals and the wonderful natural colours. Let’s take a simple vegetable such as long beans and go through the steps taking into consideration that most vegetables can be cooked the
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Cutting a mango correctly could not be easier if you have the right tools and the basic knowledge to do so. The first step is to cut a mango as you would normally cut it, if you make a mess of it please do not worry, all you want is the stone from inside as
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Earwigs: pesky insects creatures invading your home in the hot summer months. It was once told that these insects will crawl into our ears and possibly eat our brains. Fortunately, this is not true. Earwigs are nocturnal insects that like dark damp areas. They can be somewhat useful in the garden area as they move
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One of the first things I wanted to do when we acquired our house was to establish a HUGE garden. But I did not have to spray my food with pest spray which (allegedly) helps to keep the garden free from pests like spiders, beetles, buns, and mice. We also had a tiny spider problem
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CAST IRON POTS AND PANS ARE SOME OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ITEMS IN MY REAL FOOD KITCHEN. I use my cast iron EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. and at almost every meal. I use a range of different sized skillets, a dutch oven, and bread and pie pans. I also have this awesome, enameled, cast iron, dutch
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A variety of ordinary things have hidden or subtle significance. For example, did you know that the small holes found in locks allow water to drain through without interfering with the locking mechanism? Did you know that the holes at the ends of pot handles were meant to be used as a resting spot for
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Apple Cider Vinegar is one of the easiest things to make for your pantry. Here is what you need to get started. Wide mouth jar. I usually do 2 quart jars. Fill free to use half-gallon or even a gallon jar. Apple scraps. The peels and core of the apples. Cheesecloth or I use a
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