Blanching, Parboiling, and Steaming Veggies Sometimes a recipe calls for parboiling vegetables. Certain dense vegetables, such as carrots, potatoes, and turnips, may be parboiled (cooked briefly in boiling water) to soften them slightly before another method finishes cooking them. This technique guarantees that all the ingredients in the dish finish cooking at the same time. … Read more
How to Sauté Vegetables Vegetables are excellent when boiled or steamed until 90% cooked and then transferred to a skillet to finish sauteed with butter and possibly fresh herbs. Many classic recipes for potatoes require frying; Thinly sliced raw potatoes are delicious when cooked this way. In the Sauteed Potato Frying Pan recipe, cut the … Read more
How to Build a Cheap Above-Ground Swimming Pool A great deal of time and money is required to turn your backyard into a pool oasis. As an alternative, some homeowners may choose a less expensive above-ground pool rather than an in-ground pool. If you’re considering adding an above ground pool to your yard, let’s dive … Read more
Exact Reasons to Start Your Holiday Shopping Now Procrastinators, beware: You could be paying dearly for last-minute shopping this year. Sure, it’s always smart to spread the financial pain and start shopping before the holidays, but this year, it just might be wiser than usual. Here are three reasons: Supply chain issues What does the … Read more
Psychology of Overspending and How to Stop Financial stability comes from following the basics of personal finance, such as creating a budget, but there is also an emotional component to attitudes and making decisions about money. One common financial challenge, excessive spending, can be eliminated with a combination of practical strategies and emotional understanding. “People … Read more
Stores With the Best and Worst Return Policies The thought behind the gift is important. But you should also consider buying gifts at stores with generous return policies to make it easier for your friends and family to take back items they don’t want. Who has time to research in-store return policies? Don’t worry: GOBankingRates … Read more
Get Thanksgiving Dinner On The Table Faster, Chef-Approved Hacks Thanksgiving is the Thanksgiving feast of culinary days, the day humble home cooks roast a 15-pound turkey while simultaneously making pancakes and sides from scratch, and wake up at the crack of dawn and spin chaotically like a Tasmanian devil, the day goes by in a … Read more
If there is one thing you can do to improve your health, strength training should be at the top of your list. It involves using one or more muscle groups to perform a specific task, such as lifting weights or squatting. Due to the growing body of evidence supporting its many benefits, strength training has … Read more
Famous for its tall, sculpted and sculpted beauty, Pilates has become a household name. It’s much more than an overly simplistic marketing touting a “tall and curvaceous” figure, and more than the misconception that it’s primarily for women. Pilates is for everyone, regardless of gender, age, race, size, ability, or current fitness level. The Pilates … Read more
When you wake up in the morning, movement may not be your number one priority. But starting your day with a walk — whether it’s in your neighborhood or part of your commute to work or school — can offer your body a number of health benefits. Here are 10 reasons why you might want … Read more