Author Archives: Ksenia Lukacher

Foods That Can Become Poisonous on Reheating 29.04.2016

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We can’t deny the fact that every living being has its necessities to survive and one of them is our food. But unlike other beings, we possess the ability to think and adapt which gives us the advantage to utilize our resources in the best possible manner. We organize our homes, we prepare shopping lists for groceries, we cook our food and we try to preserve our resources by recycling. Even though we make our diets healthy, there are instances that escape our mind. Just like the fact that the procedure followed to prepare food is as essential as the food’s profile.

If not cooked properly, your food can become a hostage to bacterium and be ruined. Food involves as much chemistry as chemicals because reactions take place even while cooking. When it comes to reheating, those reactions become a little more extreme in some foods which releases poisonous and in extreme cases, cancer causing substances as well.
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Safe Selling on the Internet 27.04.2016

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We are living in a digital world, but that can be a really useful thing! If you are looking to downsize in your home and would like to get rid of some stuff, then selling it online could be a great option. Thanks to websites such as Ebay and Craigslist, people all over the country are selling their old stuff and making a pretty penny to boot! Even so, there are some very important safety measures to take before jumping onto the online selling bandwagon. Follow these tips and you will be a successful seller.
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How to Protect Your Nails? 26.04.2016

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Nails reflect your style, your habits and your health. This statement does not affect the color of the nail polish you use, or how you decorate your nails; that is a matter taste. This article will give you tips and it will explain you the basic ways to protect your nails.
Many people think that having trimmed nails means going to expensive manicure salon. On contrary, you don’t have to spend a lot of money to get your nails done. The next few bullet points are the right tips you need!
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Butter Chicken 26.04.2016

Butter Chicken
Yum, who doesn’t love butter or chicken? That is what we’re going to give you today: a butter-based recipe that will have your friends and families salivating!
Ingredients
  1. Unsalted butter ¼ lb.
  2. Full-fat Greek yogurt 1 ½ c
  3. Lemon juice 2 T
  4. Turmeric 1 ½ T
  5. Garam masala 2 T
  6. Cumin 2 T
  7. Chicken thighs 3 lbs.
  8. Vegetable oil 4 t
  9. Yellow onions (diced) 2
  10. Garlic (minced) 4 cloves
  11. Fresh ginger (minced) 3 T
  12. Cumin seeds 1 T
  13. Cinnamon stick 1
  14. Tomatoes (diced) 2
  15. Jalapeno pepper (deseeded and diced) 1
  16. Salt to taste
  17. Chicken stock ⅔ c
  18. Cream 1 ½ c
  19. Tomato paste 1 ½ t
  20. Almonds (chopped) 3 T
  21. Cilantro ½ bunch
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Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, and first 3 spices; whisk. Add the chicken and coat thoroughly with mixture. Cover and set aside to marinate.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat and melt the butter in it. Add the onions and cook until caramelized. Then add the garlic, ginger, and cumin seeds.
  3. Toss in the tomatoes, the cinnamon stick, the jalapeno, and some salt; cook 10 minutes.
  4. Now add the marinade and chicken; cook 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Turn down to a simmer; cook uncovered for ½ hour.
  5. Continue simmering while you add the tomato paste and cream. Cook 15 minutes more.
  6. Finally, add the almonds; cook 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.
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Clean and Pure Kitchen Sprays 25.04.2016

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Most of us have a shopping list that include a toxic item. We’re talking about cleaning supplies. If you are worried that you are spraying your kitchen, bathroom, and entire house with chemicals that are harmful to yourself and your family, then you should know that there is a better way. Here are some pure and clean kitchen sprays and soaps that are a cinch to make, require very few supplies and materials, and will get the job done just as well (or even better) than those cleaning products you buy at the store. With these do-it-yourself cleaners and sprays, you can disinfect and wipe down surfaces without the fear of spreading harsh chemicals and additives around!
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Bring Beauty to the Bathroom 22.04.2016

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You know, we can really tell a lot about how a person takes care of their home by visiting their powder room. And we’re not talking about the interior design or the size of this private room. We mean cleanliness. If you have been shirking your bathroom-cleaning duties, fret no more. We have some awesome cleaning tricks for your powder room. No expensive shopping list required here, just some set-aside time, good old-fashioned effort, and your creativity.
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10 Vegetarian Recipes for Your Lunch Box 22.04.2016

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Planning the perfect fix to pack in the lunch box every day, be it for the kids or for a long work day, is a real challenge. Not only does it require careful planning and assessment of health and nutritional benefits but the bigger challenge always seems to be coming up with variety. And more so if you are looking for vegetarian alternatives!

To make the process easier for you, here is a ready reference of ten super-easy to make and delicious to eat vegetarian recipes that pack well for lunch. So forget all your worries about planning for a nutritious meal, simply add the ingredients to your grocery list and get started. You will soon master 10 new ways to make the lunch box more interesting and lunch the most awaited part of the day.
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