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Two for One Dinners: Eggplant

July 9 , 2006 In: Uncategorized

If you find leftovers boring, uninviting or downright “yuck,” then here are some ideas to put the “zing” back into mealtime. With a little creativity your home-cooked meal can easily become a delicious meal another night. There are a six articles in this series, today we are going to look at what you can do with eggplant.

DINNER – NIGHT ONE: Eggplant Parmesan

Layer baked eggplant slices with ricotta and mozzarella cheeses and tomato sauce, then top with a mixture of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese for a delicious vegetarian take on comfort food. Best when baked in a glass baking dish. Store leftovers, covered tightly, in the glass baking dish. Serve with steamed broccoli and bread twists.

DINNER – NIGHT TWO: Rigatoni with Eggplant Sauce

Up to two nights later, chop the leftover casserole coarsely, then toss it with leftover tomato sauce and mix with cooked rigatoni for a great pasta dish. Serve with a tossed salad and bread (optional).

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Barbeque Secret…Don’t Use Gas To Start The Fire!

July 8 , 2006 In: Uncategorized

I’ve rarely been accused of over thinking a situation. My “code of the west” mentality has been good to me through the years, rescuing me many times from the temptation of unnecessary thinking! Unnecessary thinking can ruin a perfectly good plan, but no thinking at all can be hazardous to your health! A good case in point is a situation I witnessed last year.

One brilliantly blue afternoon in late spring my neighbor Joe was preparing for one of his famous cookouts. He was about to put his brand new brick and mortar barbeque grill through its paces for the first time. A beautiful charcoal grill, he had personally, to the chagrin of the brick masons, supervised every detail of the project. It was a gorgeous fireplace style grill with the chimney almost head high built of the same brick that adorned his house.

The barbeque pit featured a curved flat black steel hood for enclosed cooking; with a warming tray built into the side of the pit to keep foods from getting cold while others cooked longer. There was even a compartment built on the opposite side to house charcoal and lighter. He was understandably proud of the best barbeque grill in the neighborhood!

Festivities began early with the neighbors arriving around 2:00 pm. By late afternoon many in the crowd were already feeling the effects of the adult beverages supplied by the host, who was especially enjoying himself. Everyone by now had grown tired of listening to an endless monolog by the host about the virtues of his new grill.

The time had come to fire up the grill! There was only one small problem. With all the preparations he had made for the cookout, Joe had forgotten charcoal lighter! Not to be detoured by such a small detail, he went into the tool shed at the back of his yard and brought back a large can of gasoline. After dumping a huge amount of charcoal into the bottom of the grill, he arranged it into a perfect pyramid. The fire was supposed to burn more consistently this way Joe informed the crowd.

By now the neighbors had begun realized what Joe was about to do and started yelling at him not to use the gasoline to start the fire. Offers were made to run next door to get charcoal lighter to no avail. Joe was determined to inaugurate his grill the proper way; with a large fire! He also assured everyone that he knew what he was doing!

Joy was enjoying himself, being the star of the show as it were. He upended the can of fuel over the charcoal and kept pouring even after the briquettes had been thoroughly soaked. Now came the moment of truth! He lit a match and with a dramatic flare, tossed it onto the charcoal! Whoooomp!

Mortar is very porous and does not always adhere perfectly to a surface without leaving a small crack in the mortar joint between bricks. When a liquid such as water, or in this case gasoline fills that crack, it will flow into the base of the structure, such as a barbeque grill. The vapors from the gasoline that had flowed into the grill did what gasoline vapors do when they come in contact with a flame. The grill exploded!

Bricks and mortar blown into pieces, rained from the sky onto all of us who had witnessed the explosion! No one was hurt because most of the crowd and moved safely away from Joe when they saw what he was about to do. Joe was slightly injured by a fragment of the grill grazing his forehead. Nothing serious!

His grill was a mess! A few seconds before, it was a beautiful example of workmanship; something to be proud of and enjoy for years to come. Now it was just a mile of rocks! Joe had apparently never heard that in some cases, alcohol and gasoline don’t mix! Warning! Drinking and starting fires with gasoline can kill you! Whether you’re drinking adult beverages or not, do not use gasoline for a charcoal starter!

My neighbor Joe has recovered from the disaster of last year. He is now making plans to build and even bigger charcoal cooker than the last one. From the size of the storage area in the barbeque pit, I doubt that he will ever run out of charcoal lighter again!

Remember, friends don’t let friends’ barbeque drunk!

Bob Alexander is well experienced in outdoor cooking, holiday eating and leisure living.

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The automatic espresso coffee makers are the special coffee makers of modern times that seek to ease out the task of the barista. While the semi automatic espresso coffee machines make use of pumps thus obviating the need of using hands and manually operating and help make espresso quickly the automatic or fully automatic espresso coffee machines provides complete hands free service.

Such automatic coffee makers providing espresso coffee are similar to the semi automatic versions except that these have a flow meter installed inline with the group head. This enables the pump to be automatically turned off and release the brew pressure when it is detected that a programmed amount of water has already flowed through the flow meter.

The various automatic espresso coffee makers are becoming more and more popular in both the commercial and household coffee machine markets. Favorite cappuccinos, lattes and other specialty coffee beverages can also be readied in a best possible manner using the automatic espresso coffee makers.

What do automatic espresso machines offer? If convenience and assurance of perfect cups of espresso, cappuccino, latte and other special coffee drink is what is desired about coffee machines then perhaps nothing else can rival the automatic espresso machines. The automatic espresso machines are well suited for serving the large scale demand for premium espresso drinks at cafeterias as also for appropriately meeting the demand at home. There are automatic espresso coffee maker models that not only grind the beans but also dose and tamp the coffee grounds and finally pull a perfect shot of espresso to be delivered to you.

Learning about today’s superior automatic espresso machines The acclaimed automatic espresso machines of the day may seem to be pretty costly. However, glancing upon the number of features that they don will reveal that they are actually well worth the prices on them. Some of the top automatic espresso machines of the day are:

Delonghi Magnifica Automatic Espresso Machine: This particular Delonghi espresso machine can provide you with the ultimate espresso experience. This has an integrated burr grinder that does the work of grinding the coffee beans too. The wand and milk frothing chamber that are constituents of the espresso machine help make cappuccinos easier to make. There are separate controls set for regulation of coffee and water quantity. The Delonghi espresso machine model makes possible the customization of shots. Capresso C1000 Coffee & Espresso Machine: This model not only qualifies as a great espresso coffee machine of choice but also as a coffee maker par excellence capable of preparing a host of special coffee drinks including cappuccino, latte etc. The water filtration unit that the product features is an added bonus. Saeco Charisma Automatic Espresso Machine: This is an excellent espresso machine model that helps prepare fine espresso with simply the push of a button. It is also capable of cleaning itself up. The grinder that comes accompanied is a fine conical burr grinder having eighteen fineness settings. This way one can be more accurate with the grind. Bosch Benevenuto Gourmet Super Automatic Espresso Machine: All the desirable features of espresso machines can be found in this Bosch model. The controls are also easy to use and the machines have a back-lit screen through which it can be found out what the machine does. The time when the need for cleaning the machine arises can also be checked out as also the time when the need for emptying the used grounds arises. Simple hot water can be dispensed by the machine too when tea or hot chocolate or some such other hot beverage is what is desired. Solis Master 5000 Super Automatic Espresso Machine: Though this comes as a compact unit, it offers a host of useful features and functionalities. This is a powerful machine that ensures delivery of a shot of fine espresso within seconds. A frothing wand and large water reservoir makes it possible for this machine to make up to 20 cups of coffee. The various automatic espresso machine models also offer special features like automatic closing whereby just the right amount of coffee is taken in by the machine and is discarded after brewing gets complete. The complete process including grinding, dosing, brewing and finally dispensing is managed single handedly by the special automatic espresso coffee makers of the day that have the special grinding feature incorporated. Some of the models have a wonderful appearance and stunning looks to top the useful features. These are much cherished as an ultimate in espresso brewing and a best home adornment. Thoughtful choice of automatic espresso machine types for various places When there is more space available for accommodating a large machine and there is the demand for plentiful cups of coffee throughout the day as in an organization then full automatic finest-coffee-makers.com/espresso_machines.html” target=”_blank espresso machines are to be set up. Again, for home usage semi automatic espresso machines would be suitable enough. These not only save on kitchen space but are less expensive too. In the semi automatic finest-coffee-makers.com/espresso_machines.html” target=”_blank espresso machines for setting up at homes and small scale organizations the heat exchangers/distributors help heat the water necessary for brewing. In the case of automatic espresso machines there is a boiler kept at a high temperature for ensuring all time steam availability. Apart from the single boiler that prepares steam and heats up the brewing water there is the extra boiler or heat exchanger that is present in automatic espresso machines. This does away with the need to switch modes while using the coffee makers.

The automatic espresso machine for setting up at the home or organization needs to be thoughtfully chosen. It is upon reflection on the specific needs that are to be met that the espresso machine is to be purchased from among the available models. After all the automatic espresso machine will involve the making of a big investment and it needs to be ascertained that such venture does not turn out to be a wasteful expenditure. Special emphasis needs to be made on the utilities of the various features and technicalities of the model opted for.

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Making The Most Of Foods With Fiber

July 8 , 2006 In: Uncategorized

Foods with fiber are ten a penny out there. The choice is absolutely phenomenal and you can easily create a full daily menu from them. They will provide a nutritious, appetising and appealing combination of meals for you and your family without any complaints that it tastes dull or bland. However, it can take some time to traverse through all of the foods with fiber options. There are literally hundreds of them out there just waiting for you to choose from. You will be surprised at just how many of them you have already heard of.

A Quick Guide To Foods With Fiber

The majority of foods out there have some sort of fiber content but not all of them have enough fiber content for you to make your daily dose. Foods with fiber amounts that are really healthy are largely natural products and can easily be included in your daily diet.

Grains, cereals, fruit and vegetables are all good foods with fiber that can be integrated into your daily eating plan. They do not take much effort to incorporate but are excellent sources of high fiber that can really boost your health and your system. You could start off your day the right way with a bran or oat cereal followed by a helping of fruit. Most fruits are high in fiber and are also healthy snacks. You can really bump up your foods with fiber tally with cereal and fruit!

You can eat fruits as foods with fiber in many ways. There are various different types of dried fruit, stewed fruit and fruit in its raw form that you can eat. Some companies even make fruit bars now so you can pack them in children’s lunch boxes and snack on them. i-highfiberdiet.com/High_Fiber_Low_Cholesterol_Diet/ Foods with fiber should be eaten at all times of day and are suitable for low fat diets too. There are very few calories in foods with fiber as a rule.

It is easy enough to get your hands on foods with fiber because they are everywhere. Al good supermarkets and corner stores will have a range of foods with fiber so you can easily access them whenever you please. They are mostly versatile because they taste so good. Vegetables, for example, can be used as a side order for main meals but can also be cut up to use as snacks with dip. They can be incorporated into pies and quiches as well as being stewed. There is no end to the possibilities and this will ensure that you do not get bored of them in a hurry!

Foods with fiber are perhaps the most healthy but best foods that you could possibly work with. They are easy to prepared and consumed as well as very versatile and tasty. Their health properties are well known and people should take heed before it is too late!

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i-highfiberdiet.com is a comprehensive resource to know about Fiber Foods and Vegetable Diets.

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