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		<title>How to make the perfect fish and chips at home</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Fish and chips are about as much of a British staple food as the good old Victoria sponge. However, they are also a dish where much can go wrong, as anyone who has ever fought their way through greasy fried fish and raw-in-the-middle chips will confirm. If you want to make sure you get [...]
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<p>Fish and chips are about as much of a British staple food as the good old Victoria sponge. However, they are also a dish where much can go wrong, as anyone who has ever fought their way through greasy fried fish and raw-in-the-middle chips will confirm. If you want to make sure you get this dish right then here are a few handy hints for how to make sure your fish and chips are spot on.</p>
<p><b>Pick your fish carefully</b> – you should make an effort to buy the best fish that you can afford. Swathing everything in batter and then ketchup is all very well but a quality piece of fish can really make this dish so it’s worth investing in if you want to get it right. Opt for the freshest fish you can get your hands on and make sure that it has some eco credentials and comes from a sustainable source.</p>
<p><b>Make a proper batter</b> – because this is the part of a fish and chip dish that will either make it or break it. Beer is a popular choice as an ingredient to add into fish and chip batter but it’s a good idea to choose a pale one or the batter is most likely to come out look burned. It’s important to use vegetable oil rather than lard to fry your fish and keep the batter extremely cold for as long as possible before using it.</p>
<p><b>Cook it properly</b> – do not leave your fish frying and just walk out of the room as this is a recipe for disaster both in terms of ending up with a cremated dinner and setting your house on fire…Make sure your oil is nice and hot before the fish goes in, as the fish will cook more quickly this way and so absorb less oil and end up being less greasy. If you don’t want to use a chip pan or deep fat fryer then go for baking as a method of cooking the fish, or pan-frying.</p>
<p><b>Do proper chips! – </b>because there’s nothing like home made chips to making you feel like you’re getting a treat. Beef dripping will give you really tasty and attractive chips but if you don’t want to cook them in a fryer you can very easily oven bake the chips instead. You will need a potato like the King Edward for excellent chips, as it is a dry potato that has a floury texture. Try and make sure your chips are all the same size so that they will cook at the same rate when you put them in the oil. You can double cook them by frying them off until golden the day before you want to eat them, leaving them in the fridge overnight and then frying once more the next day before you eat them.</p>
<p><b>Opt for a healthier alternative if you need to</b> – because you can still enjoy great fish and chips without having a guilty conscience. Go for baking instead of frying, spring water in your batter instead of beer, a tempura batter instead of a fatty batter, and a thinner cut of fish to stop it absorbing too much cooking fat.</p>
<p>However you choose to make your fish and chips, if you follow these few helpful tips then you’ve got a great chance of making the perfect fish supper every time. Throw in a few mushy peas and some tartar sauce and you’ve got a heartwarming dish that will lift spirits, fill bellies and get you a great reputation as a top class fish fryer!</p>
<p><u>About the Author</u></p>
<p> <a href="&rdquo;https://plus.google.com/117573434901994731691?rel=author&rdquo;">Amy Sawyer</a> is a freelance writer from the UK working for Russell Hobbs who have a <a href="&rdquo;http://uk.russellhobbs.com/products/cooking-baking/deep-fryers/&rdquo;">range of deep fat fryers</a> perfect for making your perfect fish &amp; chips at home!</p>
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		<title>Replacing Beef with Turkey</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 02:24:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheSaltyChef</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s cheap, easy to cook and a healthy replacement for other meats such as lamb or pork. However, turkey often gets a bad press dues to its perceived lack of flavor and tendency to dry out. Here are a couple of tips to avoid both these issues, which will suit both the organized and spontaneous [...]
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<p>It’s cheap, easy to cook and a healthy replacement for other meats such as lamb or pork. However, turkey often gets a bad press dues to its perceived lack of flavor and tendency to dry out. Here are a couple of tips to avoid both these issues, which will suit both the organized and spontaneous (i.e. drunken) cooks out there.&#160;&#160; </p>
<p><strong>Marinated turkey </strong></p>
<p>One of the easiest ways to imbue turkey with a whole new layer of flavor and taste is to marinate it in advance. Marinades for turkey can include ingredients such as wine (a popular one), lemon juice, vinegar, herbs and spices.</p>
<p>A quick easy way to marinate is to make random holes with a fork, then place the turkey in a cooking bag, pouring in the pre-prepared marinade over the top. You should make sure the bag is securely closed, then leave it overnight in the refrigerator.</p>
<p>Then, the next day all you have to do is scrape off any excess marinade and cook the turkey as normal. As turkey recipes go this is extremely straight forward, and yet it enhances the flavour a huge amount.</p>
<p>An important safety tip though- do NOT reuse the marinade to baste the turkey. That way food poisoning awaits.</p>
<p><strong>Turkey kebabs</strong></p>
<p>Of course, there’s also the crucial time when you’ve come home from the pub and desperately need something to eat in a vain attempt to stave off the morning’s hangover. Being drunk, there will of course be only one thing you crave, a good old fashioned kebab. Only the truly well-prepared will have marinated in advance.</p>
<p>So, here’s what you do. Mix together 2bsp of olive oil and ketchup, and a tablespoon of white wine vinegar, black treacle and Dijon mustard. Skewer 1lb of diced turkey thighs, alternating chicken with red pepper and red onion. Then brush the skewers with the ketchup/mustard mix you’ve already prepared.</p>
<p>Grill for eight to ten minutes, turning regularly, then serve in warmed up pitta breads.</p>
<p>Scoff right now, trying not to get the marinade all over yourself, and congratulate yourself on what a great cook you are, even after a few pints.</p>
<p><strong>Did you know…</strong></p>
<p>There’s a common myth that turkey will make you sleepy. There is some scientific backing for this theory. Turkey contains a chemical called tryptophan, which is related to the production of serotonin in the human brain, which helps us sleep. The story makes a lot of sense. After all, when you’ve tried your mum’s roast turkey at Christmas dinner, you do always feel very sleepy.</p>
<p>However, in actual fact turkey recipes don’t contain any more tryptophan than any other meat dish. In fact you’ll find more tryptophan in cheddar cheese (No word on whether that’s why you have all those freaky dreams if you eat too much of it).</p>
<p>So turkey is totally innocent when it comes to it&#8217;s attempts to tranquilize you. The real, scientifically approved reason why you’re tired after Christmas dinner is because it’s a meal with a lot carbohydrates in, like roast potatoes. Also, all that booze you drank. Again.</p>
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<p><em>Charles Reybreck is a freelance writer working with <a href="http://www.leanonturkey.co.uk/recipe-category.aspx?Tasty-and-low-fat">Lean On Turkey</a>. He is a recently convert to healthy recipes after having spent most of his life hunched over a keyboard eating Pringles.</em></p>
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		<title>Gluten Free English Muffin Pizzas</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:12:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheSaltyChef</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When I was a kid, my mom used to make the best mini pizzas. I did not know how she did it but I loved them! Eventually I figured out her method and made them for myself as an adult and now I make them for my family. These are so easy to make and [...]
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When I was a kid, my mom used to make the best mini pizzas. I did not know how she did it but I loved them! Eventually I figured out her method and made them for myself as an adult and now I make them for my family. These are so easy to make and getting the kids involved is such a great thing to do. These days due to my health I am Gluten Free for the most part&#8230;(I do slip up).</p>
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<p>I found these great gluten free English muffins made by <a title="food for life" href="http://www.foodforlife.com/our-products/gluten-free-and-wheat-free" target="_blank">Food For Life</a>. They taste great and work really well for these little pizzas. You can add whatever toppings you want, which is fun for kids. I usually have small bowls with topping choices for them to choose from. Below is the recipe for plain cheese, but feel free to add pepperoni, mushrooms, olives, peppers, spinach, sausage, tomatoes, onions, ham, pineapple, and the options go on and on.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>6 English muffins, split in half</p>
<p>2 cups Mozzarella cheese</p>
<p>1 1/2 cups pizza sauce</p>
<p>4 Tsp Italian seasonings</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>On a cookie sheet place muffins on sheet. use foil for easy clean up! Next spread the sauce onto the muffins. Next add your desired amount of cheese and finish with Italian seasonings on top. Then you can add whatever toppings you may want. Plain cheese is GREAT too!</p>
<p>Bake at 350F for 10-12 min. Crust should be a bit crunchy, and cheese a light golden brown. (or just bubbly if you are like my husband and considers brown black)</p>
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<p>Enjoy!</p>
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		<title>A Guide to Cooking Frozen Crab Legs</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheSaltyChef</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Crab legs are harvested in the chilly water areas around Alaska. They are well known for their meaty insides and succulent tastes. When crabs are caught, they are cooked momentarily on the crab boats then frozen to lock in their flavor.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Crab legs are harvested in the chilly water areas around Alaska. They are well known for their meaty insides and succulent tastes. When crabs are caught, they are cooked momentarily on the crab boats then frozen to lock in their flavor. Upon reaching land they are sold to neighboring grocers and kept frozen until purchased by consumers and cooked.</p>
<p>Crab legs is a delicacy in most places because of their taste and meat. Frozen crab legs are usually rather expensive. You may be able to find a pound for around $20 or maybe more depending on the place and season. Frozen crab legs come from 3 different kinds of crabs.</p>
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<li>Golden Crabs have medium size claws but is more predominant and easy to find. </li>
<li>Blue Crabs have the largest claws. </li>
<li>Lastly, the Purple Crab is the most sought after crab as it has the juiciest and sweetest meat flavor. </li>
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<p>There are several other types of crabs but some are not sought for the meat in their legs like the ones aforementioned. Frozen crab legs are not hard to cook. This is mainly because they have already been cooked and then frozen. As a result, frozen crab legs only need added flavor, marinades and a few minutes over a fire to be cooked.</p>
<h3 align="center">How to Cook Frozen Crab Legs</h3>
<h3>Boiling</h3>
<h4>You Will Need</h4>
<ul>
<li>Sauce Pan </li>
<li>Water </li>
<li>Salt </li>
<li>Crab Legs (thawed) </li>
</ul>
<h4>Instructions</h4>
<ol>
<li>Fill a saucepan with water </li>
<li>Add salt </li>
<li>Allow water to come to a boil </li>
<li>Add crab legs </li>
<li>Let boil for 10 minutes </li>
<li>Remove water and rinse crab legs </li>
<li>Serve </li>
</ol>
<h3>Baking</h3>
<h4>You Will Need</h4>
<ul>
<li>Crab Legs (thawed) </li>
<li>Baking Tray </li>
<li>Butter </li>
<li>Lemon Juice </li>
<li>Seasoning (seafood) </li>
</ul>
<h3>Instructions</h3>
<ol>
<li>Preheat oven to 375 F. </li>
<li>Grease baking tray and place crab legs on top </li>
<li>Spread lemon juice, butter and seasoning on each leg </li>
<li>Place inside the oven and bake for 15 minutes </li>
<li>Serve and enjoy </li>
</ol>
<h3 align="left">Steaming</h3>
<h4>You Will Need</h4>
<ul>
<li>Water </li>
<li>Steamer </li>
<li>Pot </li>
<li>Salt </li>
<li>Lemon </li>
</ul>
<h4>Instructions</h4>
<ol>
<li>Put the steamer in a pot and on the fire. </li>
<li>Pour 3 cups of water inside pot. </li>
<li>Wait for it to begin boiling </li>
<li>Put in crab legs </li>
<li>After 10 minutes extract crab legs </li>
<li>Serve with lemon </li>
</ol>
<p>These are just a few of the most common ways frozen crab legs are prepared. Each process takes no more than 15 minutes and in no time you will be dining on a delicious and succulent crab leg.</p>
<p><strong>Tip</strong>: The shell around the meat of a crab leg is too hard to break with your fingers or teeth. Many grocers sell pliers that can be used to crack the shell of the crab. Some people also use hammers, nutcrackers and other similar objects in order to break the crab&#8217;s thick outer shell.</p>
<p>Crab meat is a very tasty delicacy which should be experienced at least once in life. Although it is a rare find there are several grocers that sell crab meat at discounted prices. Some persons also go out and hunt crabs themselves at nearby beaches.</p>
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<p>If you love crab, try our delicious <a href="http://www.recipeideas.org/crab-cake-recipe.html">Crab Cake Recipe</a>.</p>
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		<title>Food Delivery Apps for the iPhone</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The iPhone has become very popular over the last few years and there is an app for almost everything and anything. Below are a few of the iPhone apps available for food delivery. GrubHub Food Delivery App GrubHub is an application available for the Apple iPhone that allows people to search for restaurants in their [...]
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The iPhone has become very popular over the last few years and there is an app for almost everything and anything. Below are a few of the iPhone apps available for food delivery.</p>
<h3>GrubHub Food Delivery App</h3>
<p><a href="http://cdn.thechefscookbook.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/image2.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://cdn.thechefscookbook.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/image_thumb1.png" width="302" height="355" /></a></p>
<p>GrubHub is an application available for the Apple iPhone that allows people to search for restaurants in their area that have a certain type of food item or cuisine that the customer desires. Once the customer finds what they are looking for they are able to then place their order.</p>
<p>This application also shows the restaurant’s menu, customer reviews, delivery fees, and the minimum order amount that is required for delivery. You can also view your recent and past orders that you have completed on the GrubHub app.</p>
<p>This app has several great reviews and is used by many restaurants and customers. It is a great app to have on your iPhone when you are on the go and need to order food delivery. The GrubHub application is a free app download.</p>
<h3>Seamless Food Delivery App</h3>
<p><a href="http://cdn.thechefscookbook.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/image3.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://cdn.thechefscookbook.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/image_thumb2.png" width="314" height="402" /></a></p>
<p>Seamless is another application download for the iPhone that is used for food delivery; it is similar to the GrubHub app. The Seamless app allows its users to search for restaurants in their area; they also provide a list of restaurants from A to Z in the customer’s area.</p>
<p>This app also provides the estimated delivery time and the minimum order amount for each restaurant. There is also an advanced search that customers can use that allows them to choose the minimum order amount, estimated delivery time, and the type of cuisine or food item they wish to order and it will filter the results in their area that match what they searched for.</p>
<p>Another useful feature that comes with this app is “The Usual” section that they recently added to their mobile application. This section provides the customer with their recent, past, and favorite orders. This application is also free for download.</p>
<h3>Pizza Hut App</h3>
<p><a href="http://cdn.thechefscookbook.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/image4.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://cdn.thechefscookbook.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/image_thumb3.png" width="473" height="291" /></a></p>
<p>Pizza Hut now has a free application for the iPhone that allows you to place your order quickly and efficiently. This app allows customers to build their own order every step of the way. You can build your own pizza with all the toppings you want, build your own wings, and choose any sides or desserts you wish to order.</p>
<p>The Pizza Hut app provides customers with any deals, discounts, and coupons that are available. It also keeps track of the customer’s past orders and there is a section called “Most Popular” which is a menu of the most popular pizzas and other food items on their menu.</p>
<h3>Domino’s Pizza App</h3>
<p><a href="http://cdn.thechefscookbook.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/image5.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://cdn.thechefscookbook.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/image_thumb4.png" width="313" height="393" /></a></p>
<p>The Domino’s Pizza app is also a free app download. This app has the full Domino’s menu and any available coupons or special offers. This application makes it easy for Domino’s customers to order their food quickly from their iPhone. Customers are able to build their own pizza and track their order.</p>
<p>This app has several positive reviews and one of the main aspects of the Domino’s app that is liked by customers is the Pizza Tracker. The Pizza Tracker provides customers with the progression of their order, from the preparation all the way to the delivery stage.</p>
<p>Mobile food delivery apps, and food delivery apps for the iPhone, are changing the way many people order their food these days. The above food delivery apps, and the several others out there, make ordering food easy, efficient, quick, and convenient. If you don’t already have at least one of these free apps, I highly recommend downloading one of them now. </p>
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<p>Renee Varney is a freelance blogger that writes occasionally for delivery.com the site she uses to find local <a href="http://www.delivery.com/chinese/">Delivery Chinese Food</a> services using their <a href="http://www.delivery.com/nyc/">Delivery New York</a> directory.</p>
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		<title>The Top 5 Things that are Killing Desserts</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 16:24:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheSaltyChef</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why aren't people eating desserts after dinner anymore? There's been a steady decline in the enjoyment of sweet treats, and here's why.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Remember when you were a kid and there was nothing you looked forward to more than dessert? You could care less about the meatloaf and veggies you were having for dinner. All you could think about was the big bowl of ice cream or a huge slice of chocolate cake to come after. But something has changed along the way. People aren&#8217;t eating as many desserts as they used to. In fact, delectable desserts are often left out of menu planning completely. Desserts have lost their prominence in a world where people are changing their eating patterns for a myriad of reasons. When was the last time you had a great dessert? If you&#8217;re like most of the people across North America, you might not be able to remember. Let&#8217;s take a look at the top five reasons why desserts are losing their popularity.</p>
<p><strong>Less Time to Cook</strong> &#8211; the world is a changing place and the family dynamic is always evolving. These days both parents are spending more time at work than ever. There&#8217;s not a lot of time to prepare home-cooked meals, and one of the biggest sacrifices is dessert. When you barely have time to scrape together your main meal, it&#8217;s a lot harder to factor in dessert too. Let&#8217;s not forget the fact that many families are also opting for fast food options where dessert is an afterthought.</p>
<p><strong>Less Money to Spend</strong> &#8211; not only are people busier than ever, they also have less money to spend. When it comes to food, that means only the necessities get attention. Things that are considered extras like appetizers and desserts often fall by the wayside. With less disposable money on hand, desserts are becoming a luxury people can only afford every once in a while.</p>
<p><strong>Weight Concerns</strong> &#8211; people are always worried about their weight, and the first casualty that comes at the expense of a new diet is always desserts. It&#8217;s easiest to cut out unnecessary calories, and that&#8217;s exactly what desserts represent. With so many people on health kicks or worried about fat and cholesterol, it&#8217;s no wonder why they are eating less dessert than ever.</p>
<p><strong>Food Allergies</strong> &#8211; this is a relatively new trend and the causes are debatable. But it&#8217;s clear that more people have food allergies, and this has affected their overall heating patterns. People who don&#8217;t respond to certain foods have to say no to certain desserts that contain elements like gluten and dairy.</p>
<p><strong>The Same Old Thing</strong> – another reason why people aren&#8217;t eating as many desserts is sheer boredom. There&#8217;s not a lot of experimentation when it comes to desserts because people tend to stick to the same old things. But when you don&#8217;t try anything new, your routine can get rather stale. There&#8217;s a whole new world of desserts out there for you to discover. If you don&#8217;t make an effort, there&#8217;s no one to blame if you find your usual selection of desserts less than appetizing.</p>
<p><strong>What to do About it</strong></p>
<p>One great way to experience desserts in a whole new way is to make them yourself. Rather than going to the grocery store and picking up a generic prepackaged product, you can use your own creativity with a simple recipe. It&#8217;s also a great opportunity to interject a bit of health while cutting down on fat and calories by using healthier ingredients. Making your own dessert can also save you money in the long run, and it doesn&#8217;t have to take a lot of time if you have the right equipment. In the end, mastering the art of homemade desserts could be the secret to revitalizing your daily menu. Being able to whip up a fast and healthy dessert that your entire family loves is a great way to end off any special meal.</p>
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<p>Are you ready to give homemade desserts a try? One of the easiest ways this with ice cream, and all it takes is the perfect product to get you started. One great resource is icecreamakers.com where you can find a wide array of suggestions and <a href="http://icecreamakers.com/">reviews right here</a>. It won&#8217;t be long before you become a master of sweet treats that complement any meal.</p>
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		<title>7 Must Have Kitchen Appliances You Do Not Even Know About</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 15:40:47 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Professional chefs and avid amateur cooks are alike in that most of them delight in trying out the newest kitchen gadgets. If there is a tool out there to make a kitchen job easier, these cooking fans want to know about it. Today&#8217;s newest generation of kitchen appliances cut down on prep time, can make complicated jobs simpler, and help even the most beginner cooks put together a gourmet meal. From blenders to beverage makers, these new appliances are all worth trying out in your kitchen.</p>
<h3><strong>Multi-Blade Blender</strong></h3>
<p>The new multi-blade blender takes a simple concept, the food blender, and adds a twist. Instead of one blade at the bottom of the blender cup, this appliance puts multiple blades on a spindle in the center of the cup. Old blenders mix and chop food from the bottom up, relying on the spinning action to pull food from the top of the cup toward the blade in the bottom. The new blenders have the ability to deal with all the food in the cup at the same time. This gives the cook the ability to turn ice into snow for frozen drinks, shred meat for sandwiches and casseroles, knead dough like a stand mixer, and make smoothies in seconds.</p>
<h3><strong>Soda Machine</strong></h3>
<p>If your family drinks soda on a regular basis, a soda machine can save you money and turn your unhealthy beverage into a much healthier drink. These machines add carbonation to any beverage you choose. You can use the pre-made mixes created just for these machines to make your own version of commercial soft drinks, or you can go the healthier route by making fizzy lemonade, orange juice, apple cider or other healthy beverages. Enjoy bubbly drinks for less money per ounce and make your own custom drink flavors at home.</p>
<h3><strong>Hot Water Dispenser</strong></h3>
<p>Long used in restaurants, a hot water dispenser is an invaluable addition to many kitchens. Rather than heat up water on the stove for tea, instant soup, oatmeal or other foods, you add water to the dispenser, push a button, and the steaming water is ready in a matter of seconds. You&#8217;ll save money, conserve energy, and avoid using bulky pans or tea pots just to heat one cup of water. Whether you&#8217;re making a cup of cocoa or adding boiling water to a recipe, a hot water dispenser will give you results in a fraction of the time.</p>
<h3><strong>Milk Frother</strong></h3>
<p>If you&#8217;re a fan of expensive coffee drinks from the local chain store, a milk frother can pay for itself in a month or so. The key to elaborate coffee drinks is steamed milk with a thick froth. This appliance creates thick, frothy milk in about 90 seconds, giving you the ability to make your own lattes, mochas, flavored steamers for the children, and other cafe favorites.</p>
<h3><strong>Mini Kitchen</strong></h3>
<p>For dorm rooms, RVs, writer&#8217;s studios or any other small space, a mini kitchen can give you all the cooking space one person might need. This compact appliance combines a drip coffee maker, a toaster oven, and an electric burner all in one small space. If you can fry it, boil it, bake it or make it with hot water, you can cook it in this compact all-in-one appliance.</p>
<h3><strong>Indoor Grill</strong></h3>
<p>When the snow flies, barbecue cooks in many parts of the country pack away their skills and wait for a thaw. While there are some diehard barbecue chefs who insist in grilling in the middle of a snow storm, most people wait for warmer weather before breaking out the tongs. With an indoor grill, you can grill year-round. This compact table top appliance has a grill surface large enough for a couple of steaks or four burgers and gives your food classic grill marks along with authentic outdoor grill flavor.</p>
<h3><strong>Combo Washer and Dryer</strong></h3>
<p>For apartment dwellers and senior citizens, the combo washer and dryer may be the ultimate convenience kitchen appliance. These units are about the size of a basic dishwasher and fit in the same type of space. Put your clothing in the drum and the machine will wash and rinse the clothes, then tumble it dry without you having to change machines. While combo washer/dryer machines only do smaller loads, they are efficient and can save money for those who would otherwise have to use a laundromat for their laundry needs.</p>
<p>Karen Schmidt is an artist, designer, and blogger. She enjoys shopping around online for <a href="http://www.collectionsetc.com/Products/For-The-Home/Kitchen-amp-Dining/category.aspx/_/N-5gb2ka" target="_blank">kitchen accessories and collections</a> to write about for various publications.</p>
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		<title>Popular Thai Food Everyone Should Try</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is much more to Thailand than its golden beaches, friendly people and rich culture. Thailand also has some of the most delicious food found anywhere in the world. Thai food is a unique mixture of colors and flavors that have been developed over many centuries, using a variety of spices and ingredients only available in Thailand. While there are many delicious Thai dishes, the following food is some of their best.</p>
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<h3>Tom Yum Goong</h3>
<p><strong></strong>    <br />Tom Yum Goong is one of Thailand&#8217;s most popular dishes. This is a spicy shrimp soup, made with the utmost of care, and people can find it most anywhere in the country. This is a water-based soup, filled with shrimp and an array of spices to satisfy anyone&#8217;s cravings. Many restaurants add their own unique twists to the soup, and people can get it made with the spices adjusted to their liking.     </p>
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<h3>Tom Kaa Gai</h3>
<p><strong> </strong>    <br />Tom Kaa Gai is a chicken soup that also contains cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, coconuts and lemon grass. Tom Kaa Gai&#8217;s ingredients give the soup a unique taste that people will not find anywhere else in the world. This is another dish that can be found most anywhere in Thailand, and no trip to the country is complete without tasting it.    </p>
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<h3>Pad Thai</h3>
<p><strong></strong>    <br />Pad Thai is a popular noodle dish in Thailand, and is one of the most widely exported dishes anywhere in the world. This dish is also available most everywhere in Thailand, and it comes in a variety of variations and flavors. Most everyone who cooks Pad Thai has their own unique way of preparing it, but it is delicious all the same. It is a popular street food, and visitors can find it in many food stalls. However, it is also served in various restaurants.    </p>
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<h3>Gaeng Keow Wan Gai</h3>
<p><strong></strong>    <br />Gaeng Keow Wan Gai, or green curried chicken, is a delicious spicy dish that anyone can eat without worrying about too many spices. The dish can be prepared with fewer or more spices to suit anyone&#8217;s tastes. This dish can be found in most Thai restaurants, and it is best when served with such things as rice, noodles and bread.    </p>
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<h3>Som Tam</h3>
<p><strong></strong>    <br />Som Tam, or spicy green papaya salad, is a perfect appetizer or side dish for most any meal. However, Som Tam is not for people who do not like extremely spicy food, as it is one of Thailand&#8217;s spiciest dishes they make. This dish should be eaten only by people who love spicy foods, the spicier, the better.    </p>
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<h3>Delicious Fried Rice</h3>
<p><strong></strong>    <br />While many Thai dishes are served on their own, many of them are served with fried rice. Original Thai rice has a unique flavor that people will not find anywhere but in Thailand. One of the most popular fried rice dishes is pineapple fried rice, due mainly to its sweet flavor that goes well with a variety of Thai foods. Some people even enjoy eating fried rice on its own for a taste that is simply unbeatable.    </p>
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<h3>Fried Spring Rolls</h3>
<p><strong></strong>    <br />Fried spring rolls are much like egg rolls with the exception of being smaller, and there is no meat in spring rolls. They are filled with a delicious vegetable mixture, and they are best when dipped in sweet and sour sauce. While many people eat spring rolls as appetizers, they also make terrific snacks between or after meals. These are quite popular in Thailand, and visitors will be able to find them most anywhere.    </p>
<p>There are many fantastic Thai dishes that people will want to try while visiting this beautiful country. While many Thai dishes may vary from one restaurant to the next, they all promise to be delicious and satisfying. Most all of the dishes above can be found anywhere in Thailand, and will be a treat that people will want to try again and again.</p>
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<p>Diane Magruder is a hotel and resort reviewer and, while she&#8217;s in between destinations, blogs for thailandholidays.net where you can find great deals on packages for <a href="http://www.thailandholidays.net">all inclusive holidays to Thailand</a>. In particular she finds it very romantic that many are having <a href="http://www.thailandholidays.net/weddings-phuket-koh-samui-getting-married-thai-beach">Thailand weddings</a> and suggests others do the same.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 15:41:09 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A bad review on Yelp can seem like the kiss of death for any restaurant, especially a small one. Seeing a bad review of your restaurant online hurts, and it might hurt your business. But what can you do about it? You can’t remove it or prevent potential customers from seeing it. You’ll just have to do a little damage control, and here’s how.</p>
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<p>Privately Message the Reviewer</p>
<p>When you get a bad review, the one thing you absolutely must do is contact the reviewer on Yelp with a private message. No matter what they’ve said, make sure you react in a positive manner. Apologize to them for their bad experience, and do what you can to right it. Offer them a discount or free meal, and let them know that their opinions are appreciated and will be genuinely considered.     <br />In most cases, the reviewer will appreciate you reaching out to them. In some cases, it may even prompt them to change or delete their review, though you should never explicitly ask them to do this. Your message to them is a form of customer service, and you should react however you would if they were giving their complaints to you in person. Sometimes extending the olive branch is all it takes.    <br />Write a Public Response</p>
<p>You can also publicly respond to bad reviews on Yelp so that other users can see what you have to say. If you want to write a public response, make sure you also send a private one. Your public response should be concise, positive, and solution-oriented. Again thank them for their feedback and apologize for their experience. If something has changed, say so. For example, if they had a complaint about a server and that person is no longer working for you, tell them. Your response will hopefully help counteract the negative feedback from the review, so that when people read it they will also see your sincerity and commitment to your customers.    <br />Counteract Them with Positive Reviews</p>
<p>If a user doesn’t change or remove their review, their star rating will affect your overall rating on Yelp. The only thing you can do about this is work to balance it out with more positive reviews. Don’t cheat by buying reviews or writing them yourself. In your restaurant, encourage your customers to write reviews. Don’t ask for positive reviews or you’ll seem desperate, and most of the people who will take the time to write a review after you’ve asked will probably write a good one anyway. You can even offer further incentive such as a discount to anyone who writes a Yelp review for you. Eventually the bad review will be overwhelmed with positive ones and won’t hold nearly as much weight.     <br />Don’t Sweat It</p>
<p>Finally, don’t worry so much about bad reviews. After you’ve done what you can with messaging the reviewer, it’s not worth losing any sleep over. Take what you can from the review and use it to improve your restaurant, and then concentrate on running your business.</p>
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<p>Tobias Eriksen is a danish restaurant owner and amateur writer who loves to give advice on anything from fatherhood to managing a business. In order to make sure his articles and work come across in a clear and professional manner he proofs them with a <a href="http://www.grammarly.com/">grammar checker</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:36:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The metaphorical sweet tooth is present in many of us, but so too is our desire for chewing, sucking, crunching and delighting in strange and unusual candy confections.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The metaphorical sweet tooth is present in many of us, but so too is our desire for chewing, sucking, crunching and delighting in strange and unusual candy confections. Candy makers realize this and strive to provide us with candy that is meant as much to amuse as it is to cure the craving for something sweet. From gummy spider candies to molded cartoon characters, sweet, sour, salty, crunchy and savory candies are becoming more and more shocking to both the eye and the palate.   <br />&#160; <br />The following are just ten of the most unusual and strange candy confections that can be purchased today, and they run the gamut from just plain weird to downright amusing.    <br />&#160; <br /><strong>Harry Potter – Bertie Bott’s Beans</strong></p>
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<p>The Harry Potter movie franchise has brought audiences delight and wonder to tantalize multiple senses, including taste. Bertie Bott’s Beans are jelly beans in disgustingly wonderful flavors such as earwax, grass, sardine, dirt, vomit, booger and more. Each flavor can be identified using the included guide, or the truly adventurous can just dive in and try to guess each flavor.   <br />&#160; <br /><strong>Toxic Waste – Hazardously Sour Candy</strong></p>
<p>Delight in sour candy is seriously challenged in this candy that comes in a bright yellow plastic drum labeled as Toxic Waste. These wrapped candies come in a variety of flavors but all start out with a sour layer followed by a deceptively sweet layer until the final layer of ultimate sourness assails your taste buds.   <br />&#160; <br /><strong>Fini Tennis Balls – Lemon Lime Flavor</strong></p>
<p>Fini is a Spanish company whose products include a line of gummy and gum products. One of their more unusual gums is a tennis ball gumball. It looks like a real tennis ball, complete with the bright yellow-green florescent color and is even textured like a tennis ball. But one bite of this particular tennis ball reveals not a hollow center but one filled with an oozy center that mixes a punch of flavor with the gum. One of the more unique features of this gum is that it is packaged in an authentic looking tennis ball package!   <br />&#160; <br /><strong>Yowser!!</strong></p>
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<p>Yowser!!&#8217;s will have you yelling what you eat.&#160; In my opinion, extremely sour candy never gets old or jumps the dreaded shark. One pack comes with six different flavors for your taste buds to do back flips in. </p>
<p><strong>Gummy Pizza Candy</strong></p>
<p>Made by E-Frutti, these gummy candies are shaped and look like pizzas. Our fascination with candies replicating food does not end there; there are gummy hamburgers, meatballs, hot dogs, bananas, fish, dogs and more. This is what you get when you mix gummy bears with creative minds and a demand for novelty candy.   <br />&#160; <br /><strong>Oh Deer – The Super Dooper Reindeer Candy Pooper Dispenser</strong></p>
<p><strong></strong>Inside this package is a cute and plump plastic reindeer with yellow antlers that dispenses brown jelly bean ‘poop’ out the back end when you press him down. This novelty candy both entertains and feeds you at the same time.</p>
<p><strong>Wii Klik-On Candy Dispenser</strong></p>
<p>For those of you who need your Wii on the go, this Wii controller shaped candy dispenser is made by Au’Some Candies and will pop out colorful candy when you press the button on the back. This particular controller lacks the high tech motion sensor technology but it will cure that craving for something sweet.   <br />&#160; <br /><strong>Crackheads 2 – Candy Coated Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans</strong></p>
<p>Labeled as highly caffeinated candy, these white and dark chocolate covered coffee beans are meant to be crunched on just like any other candy snack. The difference between this package of chocolates and any other is that each 1.30 ounce package of these candies is the equivalent of two cups of coffee. Now you can get your chocolate and caffeine fix all in one easy to carry box!   <br />&#160; <br /><strong>Nik-L-Nip Wax Bottles Candy</strong></p>
<p><strong></strong>Always searching for innovative gimmicks to entice the purchaser into buying, this candy liquid comes in a small wax container shaped like a soda bottle and is designed so that the consumer nips off and discards the top of the wax bottle then drinks the sugary liquid inside. With a whole range of colorful flavors, these tiny bottles are a fun twist on candy.    <br />&#160; <br /><strong>Chocolate River Rocks</strong></p>
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<p><strong></strong>Photo: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/paoletti/">Rodrigo Paoletti</a>&#160; <br />&#160; <br />Our fascination with eating things not normally meant to be eaten is assuaged with Chocolate River Rocks. These candy coated chocolates are formed in the shape of river rocks and are colored like them as well. While they may not look identical to real river rocks they certainly are a fun, edible alternative.<strong>     <br /></strong></p>
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