Trees are forever in my heart. (True Story) 50 Amazingly Helpful Time-Tested Tips for the Kitchen You know all of those helpful kitchen-related suggestions that old-timers are so willing to share with the younger generations? These little tips and tricks might be called “kitchen hacks” these days, but they’re still the same good old nuggets of wisdom that they always were. As with any old wives’ tale, hack, or tip, your mileage may vary. Some of these gems have been around for several lifetimes - and according to most grandmas, they really work. 1. For cleaning smelly hands after chopping onions or garlic, just rub them on a stainless steel spoon. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50.
lifehealthandbeauty The most simple and efficient way to lose weight! Potion that burns hundreds of calories while you are sitting and reading a book? Oh yeah, it’s certainly possible thanks to the healing properties of cinnamon and honey. We know that cinnamon and honey have healing properties and we also know how they effect on our body, but only a few of us know that combination of these two ingredients speeds up the metabolism and help us to remove excess weight. To prepare this magical drink you will need honey, cinnamon and some water. Preparation: -Boil 250ml of water -Add one tablespoon of cinnamon in your favorite cup, pour the boiled water over it, cover and allow to cool. -When the water is cooled down filter away the particles and add two tablespoons of honey in to the filtered potion (keep in mind that we should never add honey in hot water or tea). We can change the recommended amount, but it is important always to use in the ratio 2:1 (two measures of honey and one of a cinnamon). Dosage: Note:
34 Random Food & Cooking Tricks By Lisa, on February 9th, 2012 There’s no better title than “random” for this list. These tips and tricks are all over the board, but these are the things you learn and collect after so many years of cooking. First are some tricks that I use regularly, then at the bottom you’ll find a long list of tips from our readers. Freezing Pesto in Ice Cube Trays If an egg is spoiled it will float in a bowl of water rather than sink.To avoid dulling the blade of your knife, turn it upside down before scraping items off your cutting board.Use ice cube trays to freeze small portions of pesto, broth, applesauce and pizza sauce. 48 epic dream hotels to visit before you die A GOOD HOTEL CAN MAKE or break a trip. The worst hotel in the best place is still going to make retiring after a long day an unfortunate experience. The best hotel in the worst place, on the other hand, can be something of an oasis. Take the best hotels and put them in the best places, and you’ve got a private slice of the vacation you’ve always dreamed of. Here are 48 absolutely epic dream hotels. 1. Possibly the singular spot for your perfect Caribbean excursion, the Ladera Resort represents the intersection between design, luxury, and the ideal location. 2. Ever wanted to be able to go down the stairs of your resort room, hoist the blinds, and be stared down by schools of fish? Photographer: Jesper Anhede 3. More of an inn and restaurant than a luxury resort, this getaway built right into an Ebenalp cliff is the best spot to take a breather on your trek up the northern Alps. 4. These images are not photoshopped. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23.
www.healthyfoodhouse How incredible would it be if you could lose weight fast with one simple drink and of course few exercises? It may sound hard to believe, but there is a way that you can actually burn fat and shed pounds really fast and easy! How? This simple drink is the secret to losing weight. Ingredients for Sleeping Weight Loss Drink With these simple ingredients, which you can pick up at your local grocery store, you can whip up this weight loss drink (which is also super tasty) in no time: 1 lemon1 cucumber1 tablespoon of grated ginger1 tablespoon of aloe vera juiceA bunch of either cilantro or parsley½ glass of water Simply add the ingredients together, blend them and drink a glass of the juice before bedtime. How it Works By drinking just one glass of this juice before bed, you will greatly reduce your fat levels – especially your belly fat. It’s not uncommon to develop fat while you sleep. How is this possible? Cucumbers are very powerful for fighting fat.
SPROUTED KITCHEN - A Tastier Take on Whole Foods Cat behavior explained in 15 gifs - Pawstoday.com Have you ever wondered how your cat sends you signals and what they mean? There are some basic things that every cat owner has to know, in order to respect the kitty and develop a deeper relationship. To make things easier and more enjoyable, we’ve gathered in the net some very nice gifs that are really self explanatory: enjoy our cat behavior explained series! #1 Rolling back and forth: your kitty is showing you submission or inviting you to play. #2 Making squinty eyes: cats squint when they’re happy.If they close their eyes slowly is a sign of trust. #3 Sticking a raised back in your face: tail sniffing is normal in the cat world so, even if it sounds weird, this is your cat’s way of saying hello. #4 Sleeping in a circle: It conserves body heat. #5 Kneading: This is likely a leftover trait from when they were a kitten when they did this to their mother’s stomach to produce milk. #7 One leg extended: This just makes it easier for your cat to clean. Source
www.buzzfeed 5 of the Best Brain Foods By Contributing Authors | 5 of the Best Brain Foods Everyone is aware of the importance of a healthy diet to encourage high levels of energy, maintain good health generally and make sure that the rigours of each day can be endured. However, there is a certain group of foods that is not only good for the body generally but can provide outstanding benefits for the brain, thus aiding concentration and the functioning of the memory. Oily fish Fish such as salmon, mackerel, herrings and sardines are rich in a nutrient called Omega 3, which is essential for the development and maintenance of brain tissue. Blueberries High in antioxidants and a rich source of vitamin C, blueberries have been shown in many studies to guard against short term memory loss. Pumpkin seeds Another rich source of Omega 3 oils and Zinc, they are perfect for any vegetarians out there who feel they might miss out because they can’t eat oily fish. See the next page for 2 more of the best brain foods! Pages: 1 2
Some Bizzare and Odd things around us… Beauty of the nature lies in viewer’s eyes. A photograph is just a way to show or represent that beauty. Here is a bunch of some wonderful pictures which are not only the example of beautiful photography but are also a photograph of some miracles happening in the world. You can also call it the creativity and innovation of photographer’s mind. I think it was at the peak while taking these pictures. Some photographs are just the example of wonder created by God. Some are really very cute and heart touching. I am simply in love with these photographs and I am sure you will too. Gibraltar Airport is one of the most extraordinary airports around the world. Morning Glory – kind of clouds observed in the Gulf of Carpentaria in northern Australia. The river above the river: Magdeburg Water Bridge, Germany. Heavy fog in Sydney, which enveloped the whole city. Skyscraper-Crescent Crescent Moon Tower (Dubai). Photo of storm in Montana, USA, 2010. In northwestern Montana, USA. Favelas of Brazil. Dubai.
www.howsweeteats You only need three ingredients to make this fabulous snack! And I say snack, because it is totally acceptable to make it for yourself this afternoon when your stomach starts to rumble. You know why? Because I said so. It also obviously makes a great appetizer for parties. And it is super simple to make. Then throw the dish in the oven and let the cheese work it’s magic. It will look like this. It took all of my restraint to not go at the dip with just a spoon. I might have taken a little spoonful of a taste. There really is nothing better than a spoonful of bubbly, golden cheese. Hot Caprese Dip serves 2-4 10 ounces fresh mozzarella, chopped into cubes 2 roma tomatoes, seeded and juiced 3 tablespoons freshly chopped basil (or about 1 tablespoon dried) + more for garnish Preheat oven to 375. Make sure tomatoes have as much juiced squeezed out of them as possible – this will prevent the dip from becoming soupy. Just try to stay away.
Attention shoppers! Read the label, then steer clear of these additives. Although these artificial sweeteners will allow you to indulge in a tasty drink without the extra calories, they are also packed with chemicals that can be harmful to your body in the long run. Almost all of these sweeteners contain the chemical Aspartame. Studies have suggested the consumption of Aspartame can be linked to a wide spectrum of health problems like brain tumors, diabetes, lymphoma, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, and emotional disorders like depression and anxiety. Photo: Getty Images Thing in a Jar Thing in a Jar 7 inches by 4 inches, mason jar Pictured above is the Thing in a Jar that's usually sitting in my office at work. The coolest thing about the Thing is that everyone responds to seeing it by asking questions. The Thing in a Jar is made out of Sculpey, acryllic paint and rubber cement. This is the third Thing in a Jar I've made. Here's a conceptual sketch I made of this Thing before I sculpted it. 1.5 by 2.5 inches, ballpoint pen Usually when I make a Thing in a Jar, I try to keep the shape ambiguous enough so that the viewer cannot really pin down exactly what they're looking at. The glass jar acts as a physical barrier, preventing the viewer from directly accessing its contents. I think this is much cooler than, for example, a painting, which basically has this big implicit sign hanging off of it that says, "I am just a painting of an object, not the object itself. Viewers of The Thing in a Jar do not have this preconception. Update OK here's what you do. That's it!