Two Easy Hacks for "Vacuum-Sealing" Bags Without a Vacuum Sealer

Have you seen those infomercials on TV advertising a vacuum sealer to keep your food fresh? If so, you'll probably know how expensive those things can get. Instead, try a cheaper option and check out "Two Easy Hacks for "Vacuum-Sealing" Bags Without a Vacuum Sealer"! A vacuum sealer is in the "Want, But Do Not Need" category in my small kitchen. One day, maybe, I'll get my hands on one. For now, when I need to package up abatch of berries or some stir-fry ingredients for the freezer and want to press as much air out of the plastic bag as I can, there are two tricks I keep up my sleeve. My favorite way is to use a simple plastic...

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Organizing Your Apartment For Spring

After spending the long winter months indoors clutter can being to creep up on even the most astute cleaner. It starts slowly, filling up the extra spaces on shelves, packed under the bed and overflowing from closets until one day there’s just too much to handle. Once you’ve decided that there’s too much to handle, it can seem like a daunting task to undertake a thorough cleaning project.  You don’t have to wait until spring to being your apartment clutter purge-any time is the perfect time to begin separating the items that you wish to keep from those that are ready to be donated or passed on. Thankfully, these tips courtesy of apartmenttherapy.com...

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Recipe: Fudgy Hazelnut Rye Brownies

Got a sweet tooth you need to satisfy? We've got you covered. Check out this "Recipe: Fudgy Hazelnut Rye Brownies" and enjoy the delicious treats you see below! Fudgy Hazelnut Rye Brownies Makes 12 squares 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for the pan1/2 pound dark chocolate, chopped (mix of bittersweet and semi-sweet)1 cup (130 grams) rye flour1/4 cup (25 grams) unsweetened Dutch processed cocoa powder1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon kosher salt4 large eggs1 cup (215 grams) natural cane sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/4 cup strong brewed coffee (or espresso)1 cup (125 grams) toasted and skinned hazelnuts,...

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Double Chocolate Banana Waffles & Pastrami and Olive Muffaletta

Tasty meals for any time of the day! We're eyeing up those waffles ourselves. Check out "Double Chocolate Banana Waffles & Pastrami and Olive Muffaletta" and find a delicious dish for dinner today! Smoked sausage sweet potato skillet "pasta"; grapefruit beer mimosa cocktail; and double chocolate banana waffles in today's Delicious Links. Smoked Sausage Sweet Potato Skillet “Pasta” - Snixy Chicken Double Chocolate Banana Waffles - Lexi's Clean Kitchen Grapefruit Beer Mimosa Cocktail - Aida Mollenkamp Pastrami and Olive Muffaletta - Chef Uy (Image credits: see links for credits ) Original Article Here:...

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5 Ingredients Inspiring Us This April

Which ingredients are becoming popular with cooks this month? Check out "5 Ingredients Inspiring Us This April" and see if any of them tickle your fancy. Also, if you have any ingredients to add, let us know! Here are a few of our current obsessions this spring. Can you relate to any of these? Cambria says: "I'm eating Haitian mangoes, which Whole Foods brings in every spring. I've made Emma's shrimp tacos with avocado-mango salsa twice in the last week!" Recipe: Roasted Shrimp Tacos with Mango-Avocado Salsa Faith is all about the Meyer lemons. Their season runs from late winter through May and the citrus...

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