1. Cell Phones
The invention of the cell phone has changed the way we communicate—most would say for the better! And yet, there comes a time when it’s appropriate to power down that phone—like when you’re at the dinner table, for example. Why? One of the biggest advantages of sitting down to eat together as a family is the chance to connect with each other and share what’s going on in each other’s lives, face to face, and in person. (You know, like families did before there were cell phones!) Don’t worry, you can always catch up with the missed text messages and voice mails after dinner.
2. The Salt Shaker
Chances are that you and your family are eating too much sodium. (The American Heart Association recommends that adults get no more than 1,500 milligrams each day.) This nutrient might seem harmless—and tasty—but sodium has been associated with higher blood pressure and an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. Season foods during cooking and leave the salt shaker in the kitchen. Doing so will help habitual salters break the habit of sprinkling their food before they even taste it. If you must, have a shaker filled with a salt alternative on hand to help fill the void.
3. Contentious Conversation
Conversation just seems to flow naturally around a table filled with food. But some subjects are better addressed elsewhere. Not that the old rule about talking politics, religion or sex need apply. Each family has a different tolerance level of lively debate, after all. But things that make your stomach turn—appetite-spoiling gory descriptions, for example, or outbursts of anger, conflict or lectures about sensitive topics should be off limits. After all, mealtime is also a time to relax.
4. The (Really) Bad Fat
You’ve probably heard about good fats and bad fats. Trans fats, or partially hydrogenated fats—like stick margarine—were once touted as being better (or at least healthier) than butter, but current science says these artificially created fats might be just as bad for your heart as saturated fat, or even worse. If you usually serve butter or margarine with bread, try replacing it with a dish of heart-healthy olive oil for dipping instead. Many processed, prepackaged and frozen foods also contain trans fats, so read labels carefully before serving them up.
5. High-Fructose Corn Syrup
Another scientifically created invention, high-fructose corn syrup, may be wreaking havoc on America’s health. Recent research suggests that this ingredient, which is used to sweeten everything from soda pop to catsup, could be causing the dramatic increase in type 2 diabetes, obesity and heart disease seen over the past few decades. If you usually serve soda pop or a “fruit” juice that’s little more than artificial color, flavor and high-fructose corn syrup, try replacing them with water, milk or homemade hot or iced tea instead.
6. Germs!
If you’re worried about getting colds or the flu from people sneezing or coughing on you, but you fail to wash your hands before eating, guess what? You’re well on your way toward a fever, cough or digestive distress. It’s much more likely that you’ll ingest harmful viruses or bacteria along with food that’s been touched by your own unwashed hands than you’ll breathe in the same pathogens from the air. Make washing up an everyday part of your pre-mealtime routine.
7. Toys and Games
Toys and games are entertaining, but not at the table. Just like cell phones and televisions can disrupt conversation and take the focus off the food, so can playthings. (This includes that handheld video game that your kid is so addicted to.) Make mealtime just that—time for the meal. The tots can always return to their land of make believe as soon as the dishes are cleared from the table.
8. Your Messiest Selves
It might seem old-fashioned, but stopping to freshen up before sitting down to eat shows respect for the cook and others around the table. Sure, you may not want to make every meal a black-tie affair, but asking your daughter to run a comb through her windswept hair or your son to change out of the shirt he just wore to mow the lawn helps everyone remember that mealtime is a special—and civilized—time.
9. Dangerous Dishware
Until recently, no one thought twice about taking advantage of the convenience of plastic glasses, plates and bowls. After all, they seemed far less dangerous than breakable porcelain and glass. But recent studies show there may be a danger called bisphenol-a, or BPA, lurking in plastic dishware. The substance has been widely used to make the hard, clear and nearly unbreakable plastic called polycarbonate. However, BPA can leach out of plastic and into foods when exposed to heat and repeated use. Yuck. Unless you are sure your dishware is BPA-free (and many made today are), retire it to the recycle bin rather than take the risk.
10. The Boob Tube
The point of eating at the dinner table is to eliminate distractions, remember? Even when it’s on in the background, TV can present serious competition for the attention of those at the table and prevent everyone from being fully focused. You can always record the game or your favorite show to watch later, but the moments you have with those you love can’t be put on pause. Do all you can to savor them!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Tips For Mom-How To Stop Losing Your Cool
The Scene: It is bath time, but your child refuses to get undressed. You are trying to be patient, but the truth is your frustration is growing by the moment. Not only do you need your child in bed so that you can have some time alone, but you also have to finish a project immediately.
For the 5th time you say - with a strained, yet still calm voice: "Honey, this is the last time I am going to say it. It is bath time. Let me get you undressed." And for the 5th time, your child says "NO!' You feel your anger well up to a level that makes you feel a bit out of control. In your anger, you walk over to your child and forcibly start taking of his/her shirt. Your child starts to cry, scream and flail as you attempt to get his/her clothes off.
By the end of the power struggle, both you and your child feel defeated and upset.
Sound familiar?
Well, if it does join the club! Many moms get into unsettling and guilt-provoking power struggles with their child. And yet it does not have to be so tough! Indeed, there are simple strategies that you can use in order to stop losing your cool!
1. When you want your child to listen to a specific request, remember to give him/her a choice!
For Example, ask your child:
• Do you want to wear the red shirt or the green shirt?
• Do you want to take a bath now or in 5 minutes (and then set a timer)?
• Do you want to read 1 book or 2 books before you go to sleep?
Often, kids will take a few seconds to think about their choice and then do what you want them to do. Being able to make a choice will give your child a satisfying sense of control over his/her body and behavior. It will also help him/her to feel and to become more autonomous.
2. If your child is resistant even after s/he is given a choice (e.g., s/he chooses to take a bath in 5 minutes, but then refuses to get in), give a choice that aligns your goal with your child's:
For example:
Are you going to get into the bath now and read 2 books with mommy before bed, or are you going to refuse to go into the bath and read no books with mommy?
Usually, children will pick the the option that is more fun and cozy. But if your child does otherwise, follow through with what you said you would do. The next time a similar situation occurs, your child will be more likely to choose what brings him/her more joy.
3. Remember that sometimes it is wise to let things slide!
Before you enter a power struggle with your child, think about whether whatever you are trying to get your child to do is worth the battle.
For example:
• When my client Pam's daughter did not want to put on her PJs, Pam let her sleep in her clothes.
• When my client Jane's 2 year old son refused to take a bath, she said, "Okay, no bath today."
• When 3 year old Eliza would not get into her stroller, her mom decided to be late for Eliza's play date and stood still until Eliza was ready to go.
• When Jen's 2 year old daughter refused to eat anything but bagels and cream cheese, Jen served bagels and cream cheese 3 times a day (other food was always available).
Giving your child a choice and remembering to let non-essentials slide creates a win/win outcome for both you and your child: Your child gains by feeling proud of his/her autonomy and you benefit by acting in ways that feel right!
Claudia Heilbrunn
For the 5th time you say - with a strained, yet still calm voice: "Honey, this is the last time I am going to say it. It is bath time. Let me get you undressed." And for the 5th time, your child says "NO!' You feel your anger well up to a level that makes you feel a bit out of control. In your anger, you walk over to your child and forcibly start taking of his/her shirt. Your child starts to cry, scream and flail as you attempt to get his/her clothes off.
By the end of the power struggle, both you and your child feel defeated and upset.
Sound familiar?
Well, if it does join the club! Many moms get into unsettling and guilt-provoking power struggles with their child. And yet it does not have to be so tough! Indeed, there are simple strategies that you can use in order to stop losing your cool!
1. When you want your child to listen to a specific request, remember to give him/her a choice!
For Example, ask your child:
• Do you want to wear the red shirt or the green shirt?
• Do you want to take a bath now or in 5 minutes (and then set a timer)?
• Do you want to read 1 book or 2 books before you go to sleep?
Often, kids will take a few seconds to think about their choice and then do what you want them to do. Being able to make a choice will give your child a satisfying sense of control over his/her body and behavior. It will also help him/her to feel and to become more autonomous.
2. If your child is resistant even after s/he is given a choice (e.g., s/he chooses to take a bath in 5 minutes, but then refuses to get in), give a choice that aligns your goal with your child's:
For example:
Are you going to get into the bath now and read 2 books with mommy before bed, or are you going to refuse to go into the bath and read no books with mommy?
Usually, children will pick the the option that is more fun and cozy. But if your child does otherwise, follow through with what you said you would do. The next time a similar situation occurs, your child will be more likely to choose what brings him/her more joy.
3. Remember that sometimes it is wise to let things slide!
Before you enter a power struggle with your child, think about whether whatever you are trying to get your child to do is worth the battle.
For example:
• When my client Pam's daughter did not want to put on her PJs, Pam let her sleep in her clothes.
• When my client Jane's 2 year old son refused to take a bath, she said, "Okay, no bath today."
• When 3 year old Eliza would not get into her stroller, her mom decided to be late for Eliza's play date and stood still until Eliza was ready to go.
• When Jen's 2 year old daughter refused to eat anything but bagels and cream cheese, Jen served bagels and cream cheese 3 times a day (other food was always available).
Giving your child a choice and remembering to let non-essentials slide creates a win/win outcome for both you and your child: Your child gains by feeling proud of his/her autonomy and you benefit by acting in ways that feel right!
Claudia Heilbrunn
How to choose the right Shoes For Kids
If you have a little cute baby, you need to purchase the right shoes to enhance their appearance. Although your baby seldom wears the shoes, it is not problem if you buy him a pair. It can be used when you will go for a walk or attend other baby showers.
In fact, purchasing the right shoes for kid is not easy thing. You need to know about some important considerations before determining the right choices for him. The considerations you need to know are:
1. You need to know whether the shoes fit or not. To answer this statement, you need to take into account the width, length and depth of shoes. Make sure that your choices are proper with your kid's legs so he does not need to get hurt. You are suggested to purchase new shoes every 3 to 4 months, since it could help you in keeping the fit suitable for his feet.
2. You must check what kind of material to make the shoes. Kid is always active so it is important to choose the upper part of the shoe is created of a strong but breathable material like leather or canvas. The outer sole of the shoes must provide flexibility, traction and cushioning.
3. You should know whether it is suitable for your kid or not. If your kid tries to walk, you must give the shoes which have a smooth sole and a high top. It is also created from which are breathable and light. If your kid is a school-age kid, you should the proper shoes such as sandals, hiking boots and tennis shoes.
Emil S Andrews
In fact, purchasing the right shoes for kid is not easy thing. You need to know about some important considerations before determining the right choices for him. The considerations you need to know are:
1. You need to know whether the shoes fit or not. To answer this statement, you need to take into account the width, length and depth of shoes. Make sure that your choices are proper with your kid's legs so he does not need to get hurt. You are suggested to purchase new shoes every 3 to 4 months, since it could help you in keeping the fit suitable for his feet.
2. You must check what kind of material to make the shoes. Kid is always active so it is important to choose the upper part of the shoe is created of a strong but breathable material like leather or canvas. The outer sole of the shoes must provide flexibility, traction and cushioning.
3. You should know whether it is suitable for your kid or not. If your kid tries to walk, you must give the shoes which have a smooth sole and a high top. It is also created from which are breathable and light. If your kid is a school-age kid, you should the proper shoes such as sandals, hiking boots and tennis shoes.
Emil S Andrews
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Cleaning Tips for your home
I don't know a lot of people who like cleaning around the house. But since a professional cleaning service nowadays can put a real dent in your budget, I thought I'd provide a few tips on some of our most dreaded chores.
Polishing copper Polishing copper is something most people put off mostly because of the perceived hassle it can be to clean it. If you want to clean your cooper pieces and make them look like new try this. Prepare a mixture with one tablespoon of iodized salt per cup of white vinegar. First apply the mix to the copper and then place it in the mixture and let it soak for about 5 minutes. You'll be amazed at how shiny and sparkly it will come out.
Get rid of cobwebs It doesn't matter if you live in a house out in the country or in the middle of New York City. Those creepy creatures always find a way to get into our home and often choose the most difficult of places to leave their cobwebs. To remove them, try grabbing a pillowcase and place it over the bristles of the broom and securing with a rubber band. Then moisten and run the broom over the cobweb area. The web will cling to the wet fabric making it easy to remove and then all you have to do is toss the pillowcase into the washing machine.
Remove watermarks from your furniture Believe it or not, water rings on your furniture can be removed with mayonnaise. Rub a little bit of mayonnaise with your fingers over the stain and let is set overnight. When you get up the next morning, buff the area with a soft dry and clean cloth. Presto, your watermarks will be gone.
Say goodbye to bad odors in microwave When your microwave smells like the fish or the bacon you cooked last night for dinner, try this tip to neutralize the odor. Squeeze one lemon and add one cup of water in a microwaveable container. Place it in the microwave until it comes to a boil and then let sit for about 15 minutes. Goodbye fishy smell, hello fresh lemon scent.
How remove tomato sauce stains If you stained your shirt with tomato sauce from last night's pasta, try doing this. Swab some shaving cream with a dry sponge on the stained area. Then add some drops of water on it and rub it softly. Let it sit until it's completely dry and wash it as usual. If it is a really nasty stain that doesn't completely come out, repeat the process. Shaving cream contains alcohol and de-ionized water which helps dissolve stains without ruining your clothes.
Marc D.
Polishing copper Polishing copper is something most people put off mostly because of the perceived hassle it can be to clean it. If you want to clean your cooper pieces and make them look like new try this. Prepare a mixture with one tablespoon of iodized salt per cup of white vinegar. First apply the mix to the copper and then place it in the mixture and let it soak for about 5 minutes. You'll be amazed at how shiny and sparkly it will come out.
Get rid of cobwebs It doesn't matter if you live in a house out in the country or in the middle of New York City. Those creepy creatures always find a way to get into our home and often choose the most difficult of places to leave their cobwebs. To remove them, try grabbing a pillowcase and place it over the bristles of the broom and securing with a rubber band. Then moisten and run the broom over the cobweb area. The web will cling to the wet fabric making it easy to remove and then all you have to do is toss the pillowcase into the washing machine.
Remove watermarks from your furniture Believe it or not, water rings on your furniture can be removed with mayonnaise. Rub a little bit of mayonnaise with your fingers over the stain and let is set overnight. When you get up the next morning, buff the area with a soft dry and clean cloth. Presto, your watermarks will be gone.
Say goodbye to bad odors in microwave When your microwave smells like the fish or the bacon you cooked last night for dinner, try this tip to neutralize the odor. Squeeze one lemon and add one cup of water in a microwaveable container. Place it in the microwave until it comes to a boil and then let sit for about 15 minutes. Goodbye fishy smell, hello fresh lemon scent.
How remove tomato sauce stains If you stained your shirt with tomato sauce from last night's pasta, try doing this. Swab some shaving cream with a dry sponge on the stained area. Then add some drops of water on it and rub it softly. Let it sit until it's completely dry and wash it as usual. If it is a really nasty stain that doesn't completely come out, repeat the process. Shaving cream contains alcohol and de-ionized water which helps dissolve stains without ruining your clothes.
Marc D.
Friday, October 16, 2009
The History of The Dinner Set
For many years, throughout the world, family meal time meant sitting around the kitchen or dining room table on a nightly basis, enjoying food, fine conversation, and welcoming in the evening hours. Food was eaten off a diner set, with a plate, fork, knife, spoon, drinking glass, napkin and often a centerpiece nearby. In this article we will be exploring the world of the dinner set...
Ancient civilizations were often identified by the remains of pottery that the archaeologists found scattered throughout their dig sites. Was this merely an implement to eat food off of? No, many ancient peoples valued their dinnerware and pottery so much that they were even buried with them!
Dinnerware today is often commonly referred to as "China". This is because dinnerware is generally made out of porcelain, and porcelain was invented by the Chinese over 1000 years ago. Although most likely invented during the Tang Dynasty, the emperors of the Song Dynasty seem to get most of the credit for it. Around 1100AD, about midway through the Song Dynasty, the art of porcelain making had spread throughout the East. By the year 1400 AD it had migrated to Europe.
Importing fine dinnerware from China was every expensive, so only the very rich could ever possibly hope to own it. So, the Europeans started to develop their own "China" factories. They modified the development process a bit, using a different mixture of clays and other materials. This change created a "softer China", one that had a duller or "softer tone" of the similar product being produced in China. In 1700's England, another form of "China" was starting to emerge on the scene. Called "Bone China", it was made from a mixture of porcelain clays, and bone ash.
Today, many of our most collectible and valuable dinnerware is made from pottery, not porcelain. Sometimes known as "earthenware", it was extremely popular during the 1950's and 1960's.
"Stoneware" is the most widely used pottery today. It seems to be almost everywhere these days, from stores to homes to restaurants. Stoneware pottery is fired at a very high temperature until it is completely solid and able to hold liquids. The manufacturing process for creating Stoneware, like that of porcelain, originated in China...about 3500 years ago. Some of the most sought after pieces of Stoneware were created in the United States (in the Virginia and New England areas to be more exact) in the mid 1800's.
Bobby A. Spider
Ancient civilizations were often identified by the remains of pottery that the archaeologists found scattered throughout their dig sites. Was this merely an implement to eat food off of? No, many ancient peoples valued their dinnerware and pottery so much that they were even buried with them!
Dinnerware today is often commonly referred to as "China". This is because dinnerware is generally made out of porcelain, and porcelain was invented by the Chinese over 1000 years ago. Although most likely invented during the Tang Dynasty, the emperors of the Song Dynasty seem to get most of the credit for it. Around 1100AD, about midway through the Song Dynasty, the art of porcelain making had spread throughout the East. By the year 1400 AD it had migrated to Europe.
Importing fine dinnerware from China was every expensive, so only the very rich could ever possibly hope to own it. So, the Europeans started to develop their own "China" factories. They modified the development process a bit, using a different mixture of clays and other materials. This change created a "softer China", one that had a duller or "softer tone" of the similar product being produced in China. In 1700's England, another form of "China" was starting to emerge on the scene. Called "Bone China", it was made from a mixture of porcelain clays, and bone ash.
Today, many of our most collectible and valuable dinnerware is made from pottery, not porcelain. Sometimes known as "earthenware", it was extremely popular during the 1950's and 1960's.
"Stoneware" is the most widely used pottery today. It seems to be almost everywhere these days, from stores to homes to restaurants. Stoneware pottery is fired at a very high temperature until it is completely solid and able to hold liquids. The manufacturing process for creating Stoneware, like that of porcelain, originated in China...about 3500 years ago. Some of the most sought after pieces of Stoneware were created in the United States (in the Virginia and New England areas to be more exact) in the mid 1800's.
Bobby A. Spider
HOW TO SET A TABLE FOR A FORMAL DINNER
A gourmet meal for a unique event calls for special protocol when setting your table. Not sure which plates to use or where they should be placed? Which fork goes where? A number of factors need to be taken into account; from dinnerware placement to how you behave at the table, here is a description of everything you need to know for your next formal dinner event.
General Items
The tablecloth should reach half the distance between the edge of the table and the floor. The traditional color of the tablecloth is white.
Silverware should be placed so that your guests start from the silverware placed furthest away from the plate (for appetizers) and finish with the silverware closest to the plate (entree).
Silverware for desserts should be placed above the plates.
Glasses
Glasses are placed to the right of dessert silverware and should be ordered as follows:
Place the glass for white wine furthest to the right, then the glass for red wine and finally, closest to the plate, the glass of water. The glasses should be placed on a diagonal line that points towards the center of the plate.
Bread plate
The bread plate is placed to the left of the main course dish, at the height of the dessert silverware.
During the meal, bread is cut with your hands and carried to your r mouth with your right hand.
The Napkin
When sitting place the napkin on your knees, stretched but not open.
When you leave the table place it on the left side of your plate without folding it.
Table manners
In a formal dinner do not place the water and wine on the main table.
Only serve water to your guests sitting at the table prior to serving food
White wine can be served during the appetizers and red wine during the main course (depending of the menu).
The wine bottle should be covered by a napkin to prevent wine from dripping.
When serving food, do it from the left and when removing it, do it from the right. If you are adding a clean plate, it should be done from the left
If offering food from a platter, it should be done from the left
Salad is recommended to serve in separate bowls or small plates placed to the left of the guest's main plate
Before serving dessert you must remove the salt and pepper shakers as well as the bread plates.
Champagne, if served, should be served with dessert.
Do not start eating until the host begins
Your elbows should be held close to your body when using silverware
Bring the food to your mouth, not your mouth to the food.
Marc D.
General Items
The tablecloth should reach half the distance between the edge of the table and the floor. The traditional color of the tablecloth is white.
Silverware should be placed so that your guests start from the silverware placed furthest away from the plate (for appetizers) and finish with the silverware closest to the plate (entree).
Silverware for desserts should be placed above the plates.
Glasses
Glasses are placed to the right of dessert silverware and should be ordered as follows:
Place the glass for white wine furthest to the right, then the glass for red wine and finally, closest to the plate, the glass of water. The glasses should be placed on a diagonal line that points towards the center of the plate.
Bread plate
The bread plate is placed to the left of the main course dish, at the height of the dessert silverware.
During the meal, bread is cut with your hands and carried to your r mouth with your right hand.
The Napkin
When sitting place the napkin on your knees, stretched but not open.
When you leave the table place it on the left side of your plate without folding it.
Table manners
In a formal dinner do not place the water and wine on the main table.
Only serve water to your guests sitting at the table prior to serving food
White wine can be served during the appetizers and red wine during the main course (depending of the menu).
The wine bottle should be covered by a napkin to prevent wine from dripping.
When serving food, do it from the left and when removing it, do it from the right. If you are adding a clean plate, it should be done from the left
If offering food from a platter, it should be done from the left
Salad is recommended to serve in separate bowls or small plates placed to the left of the guest's main plate
Before serving dessert you must remove the salt and pepper shakers as well as the bread plates.
Champagne, if served, should be served with dessert.
Do not start eating until the host begins
Your elbows should be held close to your body when using silverware
Bring the food to your mouth, not your mouth to the food.
Marc D.
5 Essential Items for Your Christmas Kitchen
As the nights draw in, and it starts to get cold, thought inevitably turn to warming food, and evenings at home. As it gets colder, and nearer to Christmas, you'll start to think about whether you've got enough pots and pans, cutlery and tables and chairs, so that you can feed your family and friends this Christmas.
Here are the essentials that you can't do without for your Christmas meals.
1. Every kitchen needs a kettle, and whether you use yours for making hot drinks, or solely for heating water for cooking pasta, rice and vegetables, you'll want to make sure that your kettle is in fine working order. If there's any doubt, why not treat yourself to a new one? They are available in many different designs and colours these days, and don't have to be in boring white or stainless steel.
2. Your toaster will probably see a lot of action this winter, and breakfasts often involve more than just a bowl of cereal in the winter. If you're expecting guests this winter, or are fed up of having a toaster that doesn't match the rest of your kitchen décor, then why not buy a new toaster? Perhaps you simply want a 4 slice toaster, so that you can cook more toast quicker in the morning, and you don't have to wait as long for your breakfast.
3. Making sure that you have the right number and the right type of saucepans for the festive season is important. If you're the sort of person that will be cooking many different sorts of vegetables on Christmas Day, then you don't want to miss out because you haven't got enough pans to cook them in. Good quality pans are a wise investment, and you'll find that you can cook better with better pans.
4. A stockpot can be used to make soup from leftovers, or as a way of cooking a large amount of things like potatoes, rice or pasta. The stockpot is very versatile, and will probably get a lot of use during the rest of the year too. If you're expecting a large number of people.
5. A pressure cooker can rapidly reduce the cooking time of many foods, including meats. If you're panicking about whether there'll be enough room in the oven to cook everything, why not buy a pressure cooker, and make sure that even if the oven is full, you can still get everything ready to serve at the same time.
Now you know what you need for your kitchen this Christmas, this is the right time to buy the saucepans and other kitchenware you need.
M. James
Here are the essentials that you can't do without for your Christmas meals.
1. Every kitchen needs a kettle, and whether you use yours for making hot drinks, or solely for heating water for cooking pasta, rice and vegetables, you'll want to make sure that your kettle is in fine working order. If there's any doubt, why not treat yourself to a new one? They are available in many different designs and colours these days, and don't have to be in boring white or stainless steel.
2. Your toaster will probably see a lot of action this winter, and breakfasts often involve more than just a bowl of cereal in the winter. If you're expecting guests this winter, or are fed up of having a toaster that doesn't match the rest of your kitchen décor, then why not buy a new toaster? Perhaps you simply want a 4 slice toaster, so that you can cook more toast quicker in the morning, and you don't have to wait as long for your breakfast.
3. Making sure that you have the right number and the right type of saucepans for the festive season is important. If you're the sort of person that will be cooking many different sorts of vegetables on Christmas Day, then you don't want to miss out because you haven't got enough pans to cook them in. Good quality pans are a wise investment, and you'll find that you can cook better with better pans.
4. A stockpot can be used to make soup from leftovers, or as a way of cooking a large amount of things like potatoes, rice or pasta. The stockpot is very versatile, and will probably get a lot of use during the rest of the year too. If you're expecting a large number of people.
5. A pressure cooker can rapidly reduce the cooking time of many foods, including meats. If you're panicking about whether there'll be enough room in the oven to cook everything, why not buy a pressure cooker, and make sure that even if the oven is full, you can still get everything ready to serve at the same time.
Now you know what you need for your kitchen this Christmas, this is the right time to buy the saucepans and other kitchenware you need.
M. James
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