1. To keep everything free-flowing, periodically pour boiling water down the drain to keep clogs from forming. 2. Use a dustpan to fill a large bucket that won’t fit into your sink. 3. Use a mason jar on your blender. It will fit the blade mechanism, and you can store what you blend in the…
The Chimney starter is a hardy, rough-as-the wild way to light a charcoal grill. It’s like it was made for cowboys out in prairies. It is a metal cylinder with a grate set inside to hold charcoal and a bottom designed to start a fire from just about anything. It works fine with either briquettes…
If you’re looking over your shopping list before heading to the store and you’ve got Velveeta Cheese circled and highlighted as a must-have item, cross it off your list right now. It’s not real cheese, and it’s not even real food. But, but, but…”I love Velveeta Cheese,” you say. Your eyes glaze over with a…
Food marketing is an activity that has been there since time immemorial. But have you ever thought that buying food should not be so complicated? All the labels that go with it take the fun out of shopping, and at times, eating. People eat to live; we get the whole concept but as with anything,…
Ever wondered what to match with different foods? This infographic on wine pairing should help you out!
The glorious summer days always come with a downside-hot nights that make it unbearable to sleep. Sleeping when it’s too hot outside without any air conditioner can be quite difficult. Of course it takes longer to fall asleep on a hot night and when you actually do, all the tossing and turning makes it hard…
Leaving the sixties behind. The 1970’s are famous for bell-bottom trousers and the rise of the insanely popular disco dancing. It was also the time when the sensational TV series about rich people behaving badly, ‘Dallas’ and ‘Dynasty’ were launched. The Rambo action films which became something of a cult, also made an appearance. Richard Nixon,…
Is your pantry a mess like mine is? Then you’ll want to keep reading, as I give you ten tips for a pantry makeover that will leave your pantry fresh and organized. 1. Some people like these cool baskets, but I find they become a repository for all kinds of junk. I suggest getting at…
Before you begin making cocktails at home, check into this cocktail-making guide. It will tell you everything you need to know to make restaurant quality cocktails at home. Now, you’re ready to make these amazingly refreshing 8 summer cocktails. Margarita: Of course you’ll want to start with a blended Margarita, the quintessential summer drink. Almost…
Sometimes there’s just a day in the summer, whether it’s rainy, too hot or just a day you’d rather stay indoors. On those days, you want somethign interesting to do. Here are 15 fabulous ideas! Some of them would be fun to do with a child or grandchild, others would be a blast with a…