Here are some recipes that will have you firing up the grill for ribs and burgers. You’ll also find some tasty side dishes to complete your summer meal. Texas-Style Beef Ribs Ingredients 8 beef ribs (back or short ribs) 4 ounces wood chips (oak, hickory, or apple wood) For the Dry …
More Cookware Choices
There are lots of choices of cookware types. Here are a few of them. Carbon Steel Carbon steel is a favorite among chefs for searing fish, chicken and steak and many cooks love their carbon steel pans for omelettes and crepes. Because carbon steel can easily withstand intense heat, woks and baking …
Cookware Choices
When it comes to cookware, there are so many choices! Each type has its pros and cons and may be more suitable for particular cooking methods. Let’s take a look at a few of the popular choices. Cast Iron This versatile item has for decades been associated mostly with skillets but it is also …
Cold Water — Does it Clean Your Clothes?
Many of us were taught that washing clothes in warm or hot water was the only way to get them clean and get rid of stains. It turns out, however, washing them in cold water is just as effective and – bonus! -- saves money. According to a 2019 American Cleaning Institute survey, 52 percent of …
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How to Clean Barbecue Grates
Oh, those lovely, hot days of summer and getting together with friends and family to enjoy some yummy food cooked on a grill and eaten in the warm sunshine or on cool summer nights. The grill grate is an important element of your barbecue. Not only does it hold your food, but it aids in even …
Freezer Burn and Food Safety
It’s a marvel of convenience that we can freeze food for several weeks, thaw it, cook and then enjoy it. If it’s been packaged and stored well, it should still taste great. Sometimes though, due to bad packaging, or from leaving it in the freezer too long, food can taste lifeless or worse. If …
Top-Loader vs Front-Loader Washer — Which is Better?
Ever since the appearance of front-load washers in the United States during the late 1990s there’s been a comparison to the traditional top-load machine, and debate as to which one is better. In order to choose between the two when buying for your home, it’s important to understand their …
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Kitchen Cabinets — Replace or Reface?
One of the biggest decisions when updating your kitchen is what to do about the cabinets. New cabinets can consume a significant portion of your kitchen renovation budget, particularly if you are buying custom cabinetry. However, there’s another choice for modernizing your kitchen when all-new …
Beware of Spoofed Web Sites
A number of legitimate Texas appliance repair companies have recently had their websites spoofed. As a result, customers need to know what spoofed websites are, the dangers of interacting with one, how to identify them, what further protection measures they can take, and where to report them. What …
How to Clean and Kill COVID-19 in Your Home
COVID-19 has drastically changed our daily lives over the last two months. Part of the new normal is following certain rules to remain healthy, such as: Staying at home except for essential trips for groceries, etc. Refraining from touching your eyes, nose, and mouth Washing hands …
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