Very simple, check this works for me every time.   Start chowing gum before you start cutting the onion, at least 2 pieces (normally 3 pieces work for me)

You’re welcome !   🙂

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This laptop (or as they call them now Ulrabook) is a techy dream come true, on paper.

I pre-ordered one and i can’t wait to see it at my door step.

Here are some of the specs:

• 13.3″ HD Widescreen CineCrystalâ„¢ LED-backlit Display:  (1366 x 768) resolution; 16:9 aspect ratio
  
• 2nd generation Intel ® Coreâ„¢ i5-2467M Processor  1.6GHz with turbo up to 2.3Ghz.
  
• Intel ® HD Graphics 3000  with 128MB of dedicated system memory
• 320GB SATA Hard Drive
• 20GB SSD

This is a mini review for the Champion 3500 watts generator. This specific one comes with a 120/240 switch which is great. Check out a very similar model on amazon:  goo.gl/MRXpJ.

The likes:

• Relatively quiet. (68db)
• Good fuel consumption – 3 hours/gal   (12 total at 50% load)
• Light.   About 98lbs.
• Well constructed.   Powder coated frame.
• 240v capable, which means that with a twist plug splitter like this, you would be able to use the entire output with regular plugs.

I decided to get a generator when our power went out (to what turned out to be a few days).

Lowes only had the Storm Responder 5500 in stock.  I paid about $800 for it.

Here are my thoughts about it.

The good:

Seems powerful, glands I was able to run an electric kettel, a fridge, freezer, a washer and dryer and a UPS that has a computer and a 46” screen connected to it.

The bad:

It has … Read the rest

I got the Shark GS500 Press & Refresh Garment Steamer after my upright steamer stopped working (conveniently shortly after warranty expired…). So this was an impulse purchase, side effects I had to have something, search since I steam my dress shirt and pants every morning before work.

So lets start with the Good:
It works. It provides extremely hot steam at a good rate. The “ironing plate” at the top actually helps. I guess one could say this product actually … Read the rest

Phone is really nice. I think the form factor is phenomenal, page very light, more about thin. Great great camera, that thing can focus to almost any macro distance, and quick. I’m impressed with that aspect.

There is a big but I couldn’t get over the quality of the screen. The whites are not even close to white, and text has a shadow of red pixels.

I also thought it wasn’t bright enough, it was in Auto and I felt … Read the rest

Ingredients:

1/2 finely chopped onion (White.  Sweet would work)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp vegetable  oil
1 cup basmati  rice
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
2 tsp chicken or vegetable consommé
Black pepper to taste.
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted (optional)

Directions:

Saute the  onions  and minced garlic, eczema add 3 cups of water, consommé, curry.  Wait for it to boil. Add Rice.  Cook covered, stir from time to time, until water level reaches the rice.  … Read the rest

I wrote an extensive post about a  Hummus  recipe way back, but after I made it a few times, while it turned out nice,  it did not taste like my favorite  Hummus  brand, Sabra.

So it turns out that the secret is in the order of which you prepare the hummus. Follow the Recipe carefully:

Ingredients:

• 1 can of chickpeas (15-16oz/350- 400grams) will do  – Drained,  keep the liquid.  (I pretty much use almost the entire liquid, again don’t worry

INGREDIENTS:

4 bell peppers
1 cup of rice
1 Lean ground beef (10%)
2-3 medium diced tomatoes
1/2 onion chopped
1 tsp of vegetable consomme.
1/3-1/2 can of small tomato paste

DIRECTIONS:

Steam the peppers for 10 minutes (until soft)
Sear onion. Add 3 cups of water, consomme, tomato paster and   a touch of pepper, bring to boil. Add rice.

Cook on high with lid on for about 7 minutes.   stir from time to time so the rice doesn’t … Read the rest

INGREDIENTS:

1 can  (12-16 ounce size)  black beans
1 can  (11-14 ounce size)  white shoepeg corn
1/4 cup  cilantro (Chopped) (Can be left out, troche if you don’t like cilantro)
1/2 cup  chopped  green bell pepper (Chopped) (Can be left out if not available)
1 medium  purple onion, chopped (Sweet white onions would do too)
4 medium  tomatoes, chopped/diced
1  jalapeno, chopped
1 tablespoon  canola oil or olive oil (olive is  healthier)
3 tablespoons  lime juice (One lime would do)… Read the rest