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Is Vitamix Blender Right For you?

Published January 18, 2012

Vitamix is loved by many professional chefs and critic and touted as one of the healthier way to eat and drink food made from the blender. The company means it when their logo says “It is not a blender, it is Vitamix”.

I first heard about Vitamix through a television show. I liked the concept of quick and healthy eating but I generally think I am smart enough not to be influenced by it. So, after the TV show, I went to online to do research on it myself. I also asked a friend of mine who is… Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking Tips, Cookware Sets, How to articles | Tagged blender review, vitamix review

Questions To Ask Before Buying Cookware

Published January 11, 2012

We all need at least one basic cookware in our kitchen. Before you head out and buy any cookware sets, read these 4 questions to save you time, money and for having a great cooking experience. Cookware Ratings and choosing top rated cookware for your home

1. Type of Cooking

Ask yourself if it is a set for your own kitchen or a friend? If it is for yourself, you already have general idea of your cooking and cleaning style is. You may want to ask your friend about his or her style so you know what type of… Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking Tips, Cookware Sets, How to articles | Tagged cookware guide, Cookware Set, pots and pans guide

VEGETARIAN recipes! BURRITO recipe

Published January 6, 2012

Here is a video of how to make Vegetarian burrito or bio burger, you decide. I like cooking and as a vegetarian, I love to watch cooking shows, and read many cookbooks to always dread question of the evening: “what is for dinner?”. I used to eat out a lot when I was single, but now with committed relationship and married life, I like to cook things at home, because it is more healthy, more laid off and we can eat infront of Television or talk to each other how was his day at work.

This video shows a… Continue reading →

Posted in Vegetarian diet | Tagged cooking tips, vegetarian recipe

How To Simplify Gift Giving During Holidays

Published December 21, 2011

Recently, I got an two email asking similar type of questions;

Hi Zengirl,

I like to simplify gift giving during Christmas, we have large family between both me and my husband, total of 9 siblings and 17 kids total, not counting cousins, friends and office workers. How do we do it all, without breaking our banks and without hurting anyone’s feelings?

Second email was similar.

Now that thanksgiving is coming up, we told our family members, that we are not going to pool money for Christmas as we are saving up for down payments on our first condo. My… Continue reading →

Posted in Gifts, Random Musing, Vacation and Gifts

Zojirushi NS-LAC05XA Micom 3-Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer, Stainless Steel

Published December 17, 2011

I have done review on Zojirushi 5/13 cup electric rice cooker, and that is what we use. However what if you are wanting cook less rice or have one or two people in your household, this 3 cup rice cooker will be much more suited. It has very similar features to 5/12 cup electric rice cooker but little difference so here is the quick review for it. If you think you may need larger size, I strongly recommend review of our best rice cooker that we like here: Best rice cooker 5/12 cup.

Measures 11-1/2 by 9 by… Continue reading →

Posted in Cookware Sets | Tagged electric rice cooker, Zojirushi

All Clad Copper Core 10-Piece Cookware Set

Published December 12, 2011

All clad cookware, means best quality cookware, and many professional chefs, on food TV and PBS networks seems to be using them. But, that is not the reason you should get them, many All clad cookware are expensive but can last long time such as 10-20 years if you maintain them well and it has lifetime warranty, so it all adds up. Here is what we like about this All clad Copper core set.

All Clad Copper Core 10-Piece Cookware Set Features:

5-Ply bonded layers of stainless-steel, aluminum and copper allow pieces to heat quickly and evenly
Stainless-steel… Continue reading →

Posted in Cookware Sets | Tagged copper cookware

Calphalon Commercial 13 Piece Cookware (Nonstick) Review

Published December 11, 2011

Calphalon 13-pc. Commercial Hard-Anodized Cookware Set

You can update your kitchen with this great looking cookware set from Calphalon called Calphalon 13-pc. Commercial Hard-Anodized Cookware Set. The charcoal-gray matte finish of the Commercial Hard-Anodized series not only looks sophisticated but is impressive in performance: Pan from this set can sears meats over medium heat, cooks evenly, and stays stick-resistant without having a nonstick finish that can eventually peel. Moreover, hard-anodized pots and pans are safe to use with metal utensils and under the broiler. Riveted on for strength, the stainless-steel long handles stay cool during stovetop cooking and are… Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking Tips, Cookware Sets | Tagged calphalon cookware, cookware reviews, nonstick cookware

All Clad Copper Core Frying Pan

Published December 11, 2011

All-Clad 8-in. Copper Core Fry Pan

All-Clad fry pans has a versatile shape and size make them a frequent choice cooking breakfast or saute’ dinner on weeknight. This All-Clad Stainless Steel 12 inch Fry Pan go oven and safe under broiler as well. This could be very useful addition to any busy kitchen. This fry pan large enough to cook stir fry, scrambled eggs dinner. It designed has a flared sides that makes easier to slide food inside the pan and to a plate.This frying pan is been bestseller among All-Clad’s renowned cookware collection.

The Stainless line provides a professional… Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking Tips, Cookware Sets, Stainless Steel Cookware | Tagged all clad frying pan, all clad reviews, frying pan review

Is Vitamix Blender Right For you?

Questions To Ask Before Buying Cookware

VEGETARIAN recipes! BURRITO recipe

How To Simplify Gift Giving During Holidays

Zojirushi NS-LAC05XA Micom 3-Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer, Stainless Steel

All Clad Copper Core 10-Piece Cookware Set

All Clad Copper Core 10-Piece Cookware Set Features:

Calphalon Commercial 13 Piece Cookware (Nonstick) Review

Calphalon 13-pc. Commercial Hard-Anodized Cookware Set

All Clad Copper Core Frying Pan

All-Clad 8-in. Copper Core Fry Pan

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