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How to Design a Food & Beer Paired Menu

By Carlos on April 7, 2019 Food & Drink

Looking for something to spice up your social life? Try hosting a beer tasting. An evening of tasting a complex array of various beers paired with delicious small plates is an excellent way to gather friends together for an evening of lively conversation and memorable experiences. Beer is a fun beverage and it pairs well with a variety of foods. You don’t have to be a brewer or a professional chef to create a food and beer paired menu that will wow your guest. Create the ultimate beer and food tasting experience with the tips below. Start with the Beer…

Tips to Avoid Distracted Driving

By Carlos on April 6, 2019 Wheels and Water

Distracted driving is a major cause of automotive accidents. Consider these practical tips to reduce your chances of encountering distraction problems on the road. Adjust your Seat Before Starting the Ignition Today, many vehicles offer comfortable, flexible seating. Drivers avoid problems by ensuring they completely adjust seating before starting the vehicle. If you need to re-adjust the seats, pull into a parking spot first. Make Sure Pets & Children Travel Securely Allowing children or family pets to wander through the vehicle during a road trip sometimes distracts a driver. State laws provide detailed regulations for securing children in approved, correctly-sized…

Ways to Reduce Food Waste

By Carlos on April 5, 2019 Seasonal

Food waste is a major problem in America, many researchers estimate that half of all food produced is simply thrown out despite being usable. There are plenty of effective ways to reduce food waste today. Follow the three tips below to help reduce food waste. Composting Composting is an effective way to reduce waste. Scraps like vegetable peels, coffee grounds, make great compost ingredients. Even if you don’t tend to your own garden (flowers, herbs, vegetables, or otherwise), a fresh batch of compost makes a great gift for someone who does. Maybe you even know someone who’s looking to get…

Best Burrito Recipes

By Carlos on April 4, 2019 Food & Drink

Burritos offer you a quick and easy meal that will warm you up and fill you up. Some of the burritos on this list offer you some different takes on the classic burrito. At least one of them is a great breakfast, though it’s delicious enough that it can be cooked anytime. Serve the burritos by themselves or with a side, like sliced fruit, a salad, or chips and dip. “Burrito” Buddha Bowls In this dish, the Buddha bowl meets the classic burrito. It’s filled with fresh ingredients, like avocados in the form of guacamole, ground beef, and sour cream.…

Tips for National Window Safety Week

By Carlos on April 2, 2019 Home

You may not think about how dangerous windowpanes and window openings are in the wrong situations. However, numerous adults, teenagers and children are injured from a variety of window injuries. During national window safety week, consider these tips to protect everyone in your family. Use the Window Stops on the Window Tracks If you have children or family pets, then make sure to use the window stops that are located on the window’s tracks. By popping these items open, you can only open the windows a few inches. This means that a child or a pet cannot fall through an…

Colorful DIY Crayon Candles

By Carlos on March 31, 2019 Hobby

Part of the wonder of candles is the aroma that they give off when they are lit. Another component is the overall design of the candles that you display in your home. Some are only made of one color while others have layers of colors. For a fun candle that you can make on your own, consider DIY crayon candles. You can create colorful layers or mix the colors together for a tie-dye effect that is fun to look at in any room of your home. Supplies • Broken pieces of crayons • Paraffin wax • Clothespins • Different sizes…

Frozen Meal Myths

By Carlos on March 30, 2019 Food & Drink

It’s National Frozen Food Month! If you’re like a lot of people, you might use your freezer regularly. Learn the chilling facts about the benefits of your favorite frozen foods and some common misconceptions. Frozen Produce Isn’t Nutritious Frozen fruits and vegetables can lose some of their nutrients in the freezing process. Even though they might not be as nutritious as freshly-picked fruits and vegetables from your garden, they can actually be more nutritious than fresh produce from the grocery store. This is because out-of-season produce is generally picked before it’s fully ripe so that it can withstand a long…

Ways to Celebrate Mom & Pop Business Owners Day

By Carlos on March 29, 2019 Seasonal

On March 29th, the United States celebrates an event honoring all small business sector owners: National Mom And Pop Business Owners Day. The festivities recognize the significant contribution entrepreneurs make to everyone’s quality of daily life. The U.S. Small Business Administration, a government agency dedicated to this important economic sector, reports some 27 million “mom and pop” enterprises conduct business in this nation alone. Celebrate Mom & Pop Business Owners Day with the fun ways listed below. Go on a Shopping Spree at Local Small Businesses One of the best ways to celebrate Mom & Pop Business Owners Day involves…

Best Party Appetizers Served on Sticks

By Carlos on March 28, 2019 Food & Drink

As the warm spring afternoons and hot summer nights converge upon us, so too do cravings for finger foods and barbecue. The foods we serve at these warm-weather celebrations should be refreshing, but also easy to handle. And there are no easier foods to handle in many cases than an appetizer-on-a-stick. These seven skewer recipes are among the best appetizers-on-a-stick that you’ll find anywhere. Antipasto on a Stick Antipasto means before the meal in Italian. Much of the time, people expect antipasto to be served on gorgeous platters, alongside a plethora of cheeses and fermented vegetables. But putting the meats,…

Best Spanish Paella Recipe

By Carlos on March 27, 2019 Pennysaver News

Paella is a Spanish dish made with rice, meat, and seafood that is healthy, vibrant, and full of flavor. If you want to make your own paella, gather all the ingredients and follow the instructions below for the best Spanish Paella. Ingredients • 4 links chorizo sausages, fried and sliced into 1-inch pieces • 2 to 4 lbs rabbit • 15 large shrimp (you can add mussels, prawns, calamari, and clams) • 4 oz tomato paste • 4 diced plum tomatoes • 15 flat green beans • 1 diced large bell pepper • 3 minced garlic cloves • 1 diced…

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