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Sunday, November 27, 2011
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Black & Decker Battery Booster
Black & Decker offers a line of Simple Start Vehicle Battery Boosters. These automotive and vehicle battery chargers work with most 12V vehicle adapters so no jumper cables required.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Rice Confusing
Not so long ago, it was easy to choose rice. You went to your local store and you bought a bag of white rice and maybe, if it was a larger store there was brown rice as well.
But NOW. There is a huge amount of choice and the shelves are stacked with different packages, colors, shapes and sizes. And, well at the least it leaves one bewildered.
White, brown, long grain, short grain, medium grain, arborio, risotto, calasparra and the list goes on. Oh and then you have wild rice, which isn't even rice.
So sit tight and we will take a quick journey into the world of rice and determine which one is used for what.
White and Brown
Many rice's will come in white or brown varieties. Brown rice has the bran and hull intact where as the white rice has been milled and this has been removed.
Brown rice has a more nutty flavor and is less soft. It does have more fiber, vitamins and minerals than white rice. White rice is however quicker to cook.
Which to use? This comes down to personal preference. I use both. The white with curries and some mild stews while I love brown rice with hearty dishes and in salads.
Long Grain
Long grain rice's are exactly that. The grains are long and thin with pointy ends. Generally the longer and thinner the higher the quality, with the best type being basmati.
Long grain rice is the variety you need to produce separate grain, light and fluffy rice.
Medium - Short Grain
The grains of this rice are shorter and plumper. They produce the creamy and sticky type of rice.
Arborio rice or Risotto rice is the choice for making the best creamy, soupy risotto. The stirring of this rice causes it to release starch and thus produce the required consistency.
A similar rice, Calasparra, is used for the Spanish Paella. This dish is not stirred, so the grains remain plump and firm but with a distinctly moist and creamy edge.
In Japan they use several varieties of short grain rice ranging from sticky to the very sticky rice used to make Sushi. Sometime called glutinous rice, this is misleading because it does not contain any gluten.
Jasmine and Fragrant rice are the sticky rice's of Thailand and Southeast Asia. Although actually a long grain rice and not really any more fragrant than any other rice, they do produce a good quality rice that adheres together. It could be described as fluffy and sticky.
Other Special Rice
Camargue red rice comes from France. It is a reddish brown, short grain rice that is un-milled. With an earthy, gutsy flavor and a slightly chewy, sticky texture it is excellent in salads.
Black rice is an Asian rice that is used for puddings and dessert recipes. It is a reddish black color that turns purple when cooked.
Wild rice is not really a rice, but as it is cooked and treated the same it is generally included with rice. It is actually the seed of a swamp grass native to North America. The seeds are long and a shiny black color. They have a subtle smokey, nutty flavor and are great mixed with other rice in salads.
Have fun cooking and until our next cooking tip together.
Enjoy!
Lisa "The Crock Cook"
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Black & Decker Recharge Crew 2011: Marvin - 36V Self-Propelled Rechargeable Mower
Marvin gets to work with our 36V Self-Propelled Rechargeable Mower. For more product info, please visit: bit.ly
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Breadman BK1060S 2-Pound Professional Bread Maker with Collapsible Kneading Paddles and Automatic Fruit and Nut Dispenser
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Enjoy professional results on all your favorite baked goods with a Professional Bread Maker from America's number one brand. Our exclusive collapsible kneading paddles collapse automatically before baking begins to prevent holes in the bottom of your loaf for better results. An exclusive automatic fruit and nut dispenser adds extras automatically, so you can enjoy freshly baked fruit and nut bread without waiting around. Easy-to-use controls offer 14 baking functions, including low carb, gluten free and artisan dough, with 3 loaf sizes up to 2 pounds and light, medium and dark crust color. The delay bake timer can be set up to 15 hours. Our Perfect Bake technology ensures even heat for better baking, while useful accessories like a collapsible measuring cup and adjustable measuring spoon make adding ingredients easy. All this, plus a recipe book with over 80 recipes included.
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Thursday, November 3, 2011
The Black and Decker Waffle Maker and Delicious Belgian Waffle Recipes That You'll Love
A Black and Decker waffle maker could be the perfect addition to your kitchen. Not only does it make perfect waffles that are sure to hit the spot every time, but you can vary them as you wish. This means that if you want to have them as a breakfast, dessert or snack every day that you can add a range of different toppings so that you'll never get bored of these fantastic Belgian waffles.
Of course, there are the usual favourites that people like to add to Belgian waffles and these are highly enjoyable. Chocolate sauce, fruit syrups and nuts are very popular toppings to Belgian waffles and many people are generally quite happy to stick to these and will find them enjoyable again and again. However, if you are considering buying one of the fantastic waffle irons made by Black and Decker and think that you may get a little tired of these toppings repeatedly then there are some amazing alternatives that you may like to try out for yourself.
One thing that you may like to try on your Belgian waffles is oatmeal. This not only brings a wonderful flavour to your waffle, but also a nice texture that many people like. Not only this, but if you're trying to get your family to eat a little healthier then adding an ingredient like oatmeal is a great nutritional bonus. Alternatively, you could try and get in one of your five a day, and this recipe is so delicious that you wouldn't even notice; banana and walnut! By adding chopped banana and walnuts on top of your Belgian waffle you can experience a fantastic combination of textures along with a delicious taste that you are sure to love.
Fruits are a great addition to waffles, and there are plenty to choose from, so you can select whichever you find the tastiest. Blueberries, raspberries and strawberries are all fantastic ingredients to top waffles with and, since the Black and Decker waffle iron cuts the waffle into slices you can even have a different fruit for each slice if you like! A less common fruit that you could incorporate is the pumpkin; by adding tinned pumpkin into the waffle batter that you have created you can create a wonderful twist.
There are hundreds of different toppings that you could choose for your waffles and plenty of things that you can add to the mixture before adding to the waffle iron, so you can have a play around and find lots of recipes that suit you and your family, and allowing you to get the most use out of your fantastic new Black and Decker waffle maker.
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