Fruits:Some fruits – even soft summer fruits – tend to be more palatable cooked than uncooked, but most require only light cooking to bring out their full flavor. Gentle poaching, grilling, or baking will maintain flavor, color, and shape. Fruits can be baked just as they are, as in the case of baked apples, or […]
The main advantage of creating both hot and cold drinks at home is that you can concoct special flavors and blends. The possibilities are endless, from nonalcoholic, flavored fruit drinks to highly spiced, mulled party punches. Fruit and Vegetable Juices Fruit and vegetable juices are hard to beat for nutrients and fresh flavor. If you […]
Fruits and nuts require a range of preparation skills so that they can be presented at their best. Whether you are cooking fruits or serving them raw, whenever possible retain the skins and juices, since these contain nutrients. Citrus Fruits Citrus fruits are very versatile and are used in both sweet and savory dishes. Make […]
You will be able to cope with these occasions easily if you keep certain items on hand and use them creatively. Preparing Standby Foods Always keep your kitchen pantry well stocked, so that if you have to entertain on short notice you will be prepared. Everyday foods can quickly be transformed into impressive dishes with […]
Do you know how to choose them when buying shellfish? How To Do Choose Shellfish? Let’s have a look at the subject. It is especially important with shellfish to make or not fresh, since they could cause serious sure that you buy them from a reputable illness. Buying Shellfish Mussels and clams: When buying live […]
Preparing Tablecloths In addition to serving a decorative purpose, a tablecloth protects the surface of the table. White linen or cotton damask tablecloths are conventionally used for formal occasions, but you may prefer to choose a cloth to match the setting or to follow the theme of the occasion. Protecting Tables Covering with plastic Prevent […]
Whatever the occasion, keep picnics simple for maximum fun and minimum fuss. The type of picnic you are planning will determine your selection of food. For a walking trip, food will need to be packed into a small space and must be eaten without utensils. If you are travelling by car, you can pack more […]
If you are inviting more than 20 guests, consider hiring a bartender to serve drinks. Making and Serving Canapes Food is essential at any cocktail party, but there is no need to spend hours preparing elaborate dishes. Simple canapes or dips are all that is needed. Offer your guests a choice of finger foods and […]
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How Can I Clean Wear And Tear Marks?
How Can I Clean Wear And Tear Marks? Inevitable around the home. However, some problems, such as mildew, need to be controlled; otherwise, they may require professional treatment and can cause permanent damage to household items. How Can I Clean Wear And Tear Marks? Mildew Patches Mildew tends to occur in damp parts of the […]
Taking Body Measurements for Clothing
Taking Body Measurements for Clothing… Keep accurate measurements for yourself and other family members, and use them as a reference when buying or making clothes. When taking a person’s measurements, be sure that he or she is standing straight. When you go shopping to buy clothes, carry the measurements with you. Revise children’s measurements frequently, […]
Many of the paint effects used on woodwork may also be applied to furniture. Preparing Surfaces: Many pieces of furniture are smaller scale than other wooden surfaces, and their surfaces may include fine details and curves. You may, therefore, need to spend more time preparing the surfaces thoroughly. However, the surface area will not be […]
When you understand the language of plants, but also our healing work, then we can supply ourselves. Healthy diet, not to force the body, even possible to make daily walks. When we pay attention to these, us to explore the healing plants and remains only to take advantage of them. When we begin to understand […]
Facings; Sometimes a shaped edge is finished with a facing. This is a piece of fabric that is attached to the edge and then folded to the wrong side. It is usually totally invisible from the right side and will frequently have seams that echo the seams of the outer section. Facings are usually interfaced […]
Based on cross stitch, this lovely stitch is an example of a loop, or pile, stitch, in which loops of yarn formed by the stitches create a pile on the surface of the canvas. Used in embroidery as well as needlepoint, velvet stitch was first seen in the reign of Charles I and was again […]
How to make Crochet Edgings? Now let’s talk about these techniques. Once the main crochet section has been made, an edging is often added to finish off the item. The way this is done can transform the work – if the edging is wrong, a beautiful piece of crochet can be ruined! Attaching the yarn […]
To understand filet crochet you need to think of the basic mesh as a grid of lines. You have a tall stitch (usually a treble) to form each of the vertical lines, and a string of chain stitches (usually two) to form the horizontal lines. The solid blocks are made by replacing the chain stitches […]
How to make Straight Stitches?
Straight stitches have been used for centuries. They can be seen in early samplers and many pieces of 17th century needlework. You have already learned decorative ways of using several straight stitches, but many other effects are also possible, as can be seen in the next project. Try experimenting with the variations shown below and […]
Zip fastenings Most skirts, and many dresses, fasten with a zip and, if this is inserted badly, it can easily spoil the finished look of an otherwise excellent garment. Zips are usually inserted into an opening in a seam, and they can be centred behind the seamline or set to one side. The latter method […]