Archive for January, 2010
American Cutlery
I have a question for you; would you trust an American made product more than an imported one? American Cutlery is made in the U.S.A by hard working and dedicated people. Our cutlery is made from the finest materials and made to exceed your expectations. American Cutlery contains no lead or harmful chemicals that could cause harm to its owners.
American Cutlery is far more sturdy and trustworthy than some generic and imported knives. You can trust American Cutlery will have your best interest in mind when creating your Cutlery.
The Best Pizza Crust
Whether you prefer your crust chewy, crispy, or a little of both, cooking the perfect pizza crust makes the pizza taste all the better. I’ve found that for a chewier crust, it’s best to set your oven on a low temperature, and place your pizza directly on a greased cookie sheet. For a crispy crust, I prefer to use a baking stone, which ensures the crust on the bottom becomes nicely toasted. I also recommend setting the oven for a higher temperature, and cooking the pizza for less time (just be careful not to burn it!).
Whatever you prefer, make sure to be careful taking your pizza out of the oven. If you are using a baking stone, be mindful that the stone will retain heat for a long time, and could still be hot even 15-30 minutes after it comes out of the oven.
Knife Storage
Knife blocks create a safe, simple, and an effective way of storing your knives. These blocks will keep your knives from becoming dull as opposed to being put in a drawer. Knives that are stored in a drawer can rub up against each other, creating a dull knife that does not functioning well.
The knife block helps you to keep your knives organized and within reach. Knife blocks are generally made of wood, steel or another strong material.
Colossal Oak Block
The knife sharpener
The knife sharpener has been a dutiful and very helpful addition to the kitchen. Instead of throwing your old dull knives away, sharpening them will give an extended life to your favorite knives. This product sharpens the knives by you pulling the blade through two especially hardened steel wheels a few times. It is effective and efficient.
Knife Sharpener
All around the world, people use knife sharpeners. You don’t have to throw away your dull knives and shop for new ones. This one product can save money and time. All you have to do is sharpen them and cut.
What’s Different About a Soy Candle?
In a time where everything has an environmentally-friendly alternative, candles aren’t about to be left out. Soy wax candles are a healthier, greener substitute for the common paraffin candle. So, what’s the difference between them? Soy wax candles are made from hydrogenated soybean oil, and were invented in 1992 by a man looking for a cheaper alternative to beeswax. Paraffin candles are petroleum-based, and have been shown to release carcinogens into the air when burned. Soy wax doesn’t release CO2 into the atmosphere when burned, and can last up to 50 percent longer than a paraffin candle. Soy candles are also shown to release 90 percent less soot than paraffin ones, which can coat and stick to the furniture and walls in your home.
Not only are soy candles a safe choice, they are also easier to clean up than paraffin candles. Spilled soy wax can be cleaned up with soap and water. The candles also have more fragrance distribution than their paraffin counterparts.
Strawberry Nut Bread
Ingredients:
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2-10 oz packages frozen/sliced strawberries
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4 eggs
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1 c. cooking oil
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2 c. sugar
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3 c. flour
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1 tbsp. baking soda
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1 tsp. salt
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1 tbsp. cinnamon
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1 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Defrost berries. Beat eggs in bowl until fluffy: Add oil, sugar and defrosted strawberries. Sift together flour, cinnamon, soda and salt into mixing bowl: add strawberry mixture and mix until well blended. Stir in nuts. Pour into 2 greased and floured bread loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour and 10 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes remove and cool on rack.
After the bread has cooled slicing it up with your bread knife. Serve with whipped cream cheese. Also makes very good muffins. Grease muffin tins or use paper muffin cups. Baked 15 to 20 minutes at 350degrees.