Chafing Dishes

Stainless Steel Chafing Dishes

2011-08-24T00:24:00.001-07:00

We offer superior quality stainless steel chafing dish, that are available in extensive varieties. These stainless steel chafing dish range comes in industry leading prices. For more details visit our website www.neelkanth.net

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Diablo Chafing Fuel - Product Demonstration Video From Buzz Catering Supplies

2011-07-31T22:21:00.001-07:00

buzzcateringsupplies.com Diablo Chafing Fuel - The Leading Chafing Fuel Manufacturer. Product Demonstration Video From Buzz Catering Supplies - Distributor of catering equipment to the entertainment and hospitality industry. Visit http for more product details and sales information.

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$49.95 Chafing Dish

2011-07-08T13:29:00.001-07:00

www.restaurantandkitchensupply.com This chafer or chafing dish, is an extrordinary deal for anyone. Whether a restaurant, hotel, school, caterer or just someone who wants to kick their parties up a notch - this is for you! Restaurant quality and affordable. Stainless steel and durable. Get it today!

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The Eco-Friendly Chafing Dish-Haykeh 駭客-環保節能餐盤English產品英文說明

2011-06-14T20:31:00.001-07:00

The Eco-Friendly Chafing Dish -Silver Medal winner at Nuremburg International Trade Fair in German. Haykeh 駭客-環保節能餐盤-產品中文說明-榮獲2008年德國紐倫堡國際發明展銀牌獎Web site: www.haykeh.com.tw Tel 886-5-2330000 e-mail: fon.jeen@msa.hinet.net

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Wedding Menu

2011-05-22T16:15:00.001-07:00

Cocktail Hour Passed Hors D'Ouvre To Include: *Spanikopita with Tsatsiki Sauce *Mini Sliders with Ketchup *Petite Jamaican Beef Patties *Vegetable Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce *Thai Peanut Chicken Sates with a Spicy Peanut Sauce *Sweet Corn Chowder Shots garnished with Applewood Smoked Bacon *Crabmeat Cocktail on a silver spoon with Cognac Sauce and Pepper Brunois *Fried Wonton Shrimp with Ponzu Honey Sauce Mini hot dogs with deli mustard Tuscan Table To Include: *Grilled Vegetable Platter * Prosciutto Wrapped Breadstick * Fresh Tomato Bruschetta on a variety of Crustades * Antipasto Platter with a full array of cold Italian Meats and pickled vegetables *Beef Carpaccio and Horseradish Cream in Cordial glasses with Watercress *International Cheese board with a variety of domestic and foreign hard and soft cheeses *Shrimp Cocktail Bowl to include sliced lemon and Cocktail Sauce Fresh tomato -- mozzarella Assorted bread selection Tropical sliced fruit Action Stations with Uniformed Chefs: Pasta station Penne Pasta with vodka sauce Farfalle Pasta with Oil, garlic and Italian herbs Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes Breads *Asian Stir Fry Station: Chef will prepare two different types of Stir Fry and serve it to guest in small paper to-go containers. -Chicken and broccoli stir fry -Vegetable and noodle stir fry with Assorted Dim Sum/ Shumai; sweet and sour, soy sauce condiments *Whole Roasted Turkey With gravy and homemade cranberry sauce Loin of Pork -Small Chafing ...

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Caters Can Save Space with the KD Chafing Dishes From Candle Lamp

2011-04-05T17:57:00.001-07:00

www.Candlelamp.com CELEBRATING MORE THAN 30 YEARS OF FOODSERVICE EXCELLENCE. The Candle Lamp Brand... backed by the experience, insight and quality. We are passionately dedicated to providing food heating and table lighting solutions, backed with our extraordinary customer service and unrivaled value. We want every touch point within our organization to convey the passion we feel in providing the very best products and service to you. • Dependable and responsive. These attributes are the cornerstone of the Candle Lamp philosophy. -"You can count on us." • Relationships and reputation. Qualities that separate us from our competition and ensure our customers will always come first. • Core, "tried and trusted" products. It's how we've built our business. • Innovative thinking and out-of-the-box creativity. Vital to our company's growth. • Lamps in nearly ANY design. From classic and fun, to eclectic or simple, our lamps fit any establishment's individual style. • Consistent and affordable lamp fuels. From renouned Soft Light Clear Liquid Candles to traditional wax, recyclable eLuminate® fuel cells and much more, we provide the power to help light up the night. • GREEN HEAT®. Eco-Friendly and powerful performance in an environmentally prefered chafing fuel. • Chafing fuels; liquid or gel. Keeps food hot, at a safe temperature and ready to serve. • Catering and buffet items. Offer convenience to mobile food preparation and serving. With manufacturing facilities, regional sales ...

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Entertaining made easy! Toastess Cordless Warming Tray & Cordless Buffet Server

2011-03-13T17:25:00.001-07:00

MODEL: TWT-30 & TWT-40 Finally, a warming tray that gives you the freedom to put it wherever you desire. Lets face it, no one wants an orange extension cord creeping its way onto a white linen tablecloth. Simply plug tray in for 8 minutes of warm-up. Unplug. Food stays warm for 60 minutes after unplugging. Automatic temperature control protects against overheating. Stay cool handles. CORDLESS 2-IN-1 Buffet Server & Warming Tray Model: TWB-449 Finally, a Buffet Server that gives you the freedom to put it wherever you desire Plug in warming tray for 9 minutes. Unplug. Food stays warm for 60 minutes Individual stainless steel chafing dishes with spoon slotted clear dome polycarbonate lids for easy serving Buffet Server can be removed so you can use the Cordless Warming Tray alone Automatic temperature control protects against overheating 2 indicator lights Red Power Light, Green Ready Light Stay cool handles. Detachable cord

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Junior's Party Rental & Decor Redlands CA Children's Supply

2011-02-18T11:51:00.001-08:00

Planning a special event? Overwhelmed? Junior's Party Rental & Decor in Redlands, California, can help. They have tablecloths, snow cones, popcorn machines, jumpers, cotton candy, chafing dishes, and balloon and flower decorations. Contact them today for the perfect wedding, corporate event, or children's party. Visit us www.yellowpages.com

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火锅（hot pot，chafing dish）大连美.m2ts

2011-01-26T08:05:00.001-08:00

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Intoduction to Penang Hawker Food

2011-01-03T06:39:00.001-08:00

Anyone who travels to Penang can find a hawker in almost any street corner of the city, at any time of the day or night. Most hawkers in Penang are licensed, and almost all of them are regularly checked by Health Department for hygiene and cleanliness. Licensed hawkers are given medical check-ups before their licenses are renewed annually.

Hawkers provide freshly prepared foods or drinks, served in a basic, no-frills way i.e. tasty food in a bowl or plate, with chopsticks or fork and spoon; sometimes with an accompanying small plate of chili sauce or cut chili with soy sauce. Don't expect napkins, wet towels or tablecloths - it may a good idea to bring along your own box of tissues!

Hawkers sell their food, fruits or drinks in push-carts or stalls - these can be moving stalls which will stop whenever hailed down; stationary stalls parked on a busy corner near a market or outside a coffee shop; permanent stalls in hawker centers; or permanent sites in (normally government sponsored) hawker complexes.

In Penang, hawker food is sold throughout the day, and most of the night - there are breakfast-time hawkers, lunch-time hawkers, tea-time hawkers, night or dinner-time hawkers, after-show-time hawker or supper time hawkers, as well as hawkers that sell in the wee hours of the morning for people who work on early shifts or for those who have had a late, late night! If you feel hungry at any time in the day or night, all you need is to know where to go, and your desires (where food is concerned) will be answered!

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Julia Child - Chafing Dish Dinner

2010-12-11T06:38:00.001-08:00

Julia Child's show Chafing Dish Dinner. Kookboek hier: bit.ly

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Unique Novelties Wholesale Warehouse Sale! Part 3 of 3

2010-11-18T06:36:00.001-08:00

Our 800 sq. m. showroom has a wide variety of over 30000 items such as: - novelties and gift items - Christmas decors, trees, garlands, ribbons - Halloween costumes, masks, hats, accessories, and decors - Party costumes, wings, wands, tiaras, hats, and accessories - home décor (angel figurines, vases, paper and vinyl lanterns, incense sticks, water fountains) - religious figurines, rosaries, candles - scrapbook accessories - life-like dog figurines, clocks - mind games and puzzles - scented candles, candleholders - corporate/party giveaways - wedding/debut souvenirs - micro-bean stuffed toys - houseware - kitchenware - hardware accessories - artificial plants and flowers - catering equipment (chafing dish, soup kettle, juice dispenser, chocolate fountain) - stuffed toys and kiddy toys - and much, much, more!!! IMPORTANT REMINDERS: - Children under 10 years of age are not allowed inside the showroom to avoid breakage and accidents. - We only accept CASH PAYMENTS. Thank you for your cooperation! Store Hours: Monday to Sunday; 9am to 5:30pm Address: 15 Zorra Street, Barangay Paltok, San Francisco Del Monte, Quezon City 1105, Philippines Direction from South Area (Greenhills, Pasig, Mandaluyong, Taguig, Makati, and Pasay): Take EDSA (North-bound), make a u-turn after Trinoma Mall and SM North EDSA. Turn right at WEST AVENUE. At the first stop light, turn right to BALER STREET (Shell Gas Station). After the URATEX sign board, turn left to KUNDIMAN STREET. Then turn right at ...

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Old-Fashion Recipes For Festive Yam Souffle and Winter Apricot Compote

2010-10-03T07:30:00.001-07:00

As we head into Fall, our thoughts turn to entertaining. It won't be long until Thanksgiving rolls around and a month after that it is Christmas. As Americans, our holiday traditions seem to center around good meals with family and friends. Whether it is up to you to host the festivities or just to take a dish to a friend or relatives house, here are a couple of old-fashion recipes from my vintage recipe collection. Both are great for holiday entertaining or just good sit-down family meals. Festive Yam Souffle is a perfect recipe for the busy host/hostess. Not only is it tasty but it looks very festive with its garnish of miniature marshmallows, pecans, and maraschino cherries. The best part? It can be assembled and refrigerated up to 8 hours in advance of baking! Winter apricot compote is a delicious recipe for warm fruit that is sure to please.

FESTIVE YAM SOUFFLE

3 eggs
2 tbsp light brown sugar (more if using fresh yams)
2 tsp grated orange peel
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg
3 cans (16 oz each) yams or 6 yams, cooked, peeled and mashed
2/3 cup light cream or milk
2/3 cup chopped pecans
6 tbsp butter, melted
miniature marshmallows for garnish
pecan halves for garnish
maraschino cherry halves, drained, for garnish

As early as 8 hours before baking, beat eggs, sugar, orange peel and seasonings in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Stir in yams, cream, pecans, and butter. Chill in baking dish. Bake at 325 degrees, in a 1 1/2-qt casserole dish for 50 minutes. Garnish by alternating marshmallows, pecan halves, and cherry halves around top of casserole.

WINTER APRICOT COMPOTE

If you are a follower of this blog, you know that several of my recipes are from my mother's collection of "The Workbasket" magazine. This now defunct little magazine was the pride of many a rural homemaker when I was a child. This is another recipe from one of the 1970s "The Workbasket" magizine.

2 cans (30 oz each) apricot halves
1 cup apricot nectar
1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
3 tbsp cold water
1 tbsp curry powder
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 cup dried pitted prunes
1 can (30 oz)pear halves, drained
1/2 cup toasted shredded coconut, optional

Pour 2 cups syrup from apricots into a large skillet. (Use remaining syrup in drinks and desserts.) Add nectar to syrup; boil rapidly until volume is reduced to 1 1/2 cups. Blend cornstarch and water in a large saucepan; stir in curry powder and sugar. Gradually stir in syrup mixture. Simmer mixture, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Add prunes and drained apricot and pear halves; simmer uncovered for about 5 minutes or just until heated through. Spoon into attractive chafing dish and serve with coconut, if desired.

Enjoy!

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What's the Best Dry Skin Relief Lotion?

2010-09-10T07:29:00.001-07:00

It's unbelievable ... if you look at the ingredients in dry skin relief lotion you are likely to see petrolatum, mineral oil, paraffin or glycerin. Of those four ingredients, the only one that is an actual moisturizer is glycerin.

The others can only help to lock moisture in and only when used on an occasional basis. When they are used on a regular basis, they strip the skin of its natural moisture, which is called sebum. They actually repel moisture, so they prevent water from hydrating the skin's cells during a bath or shower. Basically, if those other ingredients are included, you are better off using nothing.

Glycerin can improve the skin's moisture content by about 5%, overall. Practically any vegetable oil can be used as a moisturizer, as well. Grape seed and olive oils, for example are moisturizing, and they are also rich in vitamin E, which, as an antioxidant, is very important to the skin's health. It may help prevent age spots, reduce wrinkles and stretch marks.

The best dry skin relief lotion contains a number of different moisturizing ingredients. According to clinical research, the most effective is SYNERGY TK, which is composed primarily of keratins.

Keratins are proteins that combine with collagens and elastin fibers to give the skin its strength, firmness and elasticity. It is often used in creams and lotions, but most companies use a form that is derived from animal hooves and horns.

The hard keratin is then processed using harsh chemicals and high temperatures to soften it and make it water soluble. These processes basically destroy the protein, making it unavailable for use by the skin's cells.

The keratins in SYNERGY TK are different. First of all, they are extracted from sheep's wool, so they are softer, to begin with. The processes used to make it soluble are patented gentle processes that do not destroy the "functionality" of the protein.

In clinical studies, dry skin relief lotion that contains SYNERGY TK has been shown to improve the skin's moisture content by over 20% after the first application. 24 hours later, the researchers took new measurements and found that nearly all of the moisture was retained.

Originally, the formula was developed to treat a condition called detergent-related contact dermatitis. You may have heard it called dish-pan hands. In severe cases, the condition is accompanied by redness, cracking, dryness and inflammation.

The average dry skin relief lotion is not beneficial in treating dermatitis or similar conditions. In fact, the labels often warn against using it on broken or inflamed areas. Further, they want customers that the product may cause redness or itching. There's a reason for that.

Cosmetic companies use artificial preservatives and fragrances in their products, which are very common allergens. Natural vitamin E is an effective preservative, but companies prefer to use artificial ones, because they cost a lot less. Of course, they don't pass that savings along to you. If you want something effective, look for a dry skin relief lotion that contains SYNERGY TK and nothing artificial.

Visit my site to learn about more amazing natural skin care substances you have probably never heard of.

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Top Ingredients For Neck Wrinkles Treatment

2010-09-07T07:26:00.001-07:00

Many of us are seeking for that ideal neck wrinkles treatment but most of us end of searching in vain. There are some good products, sure, but the results are slow to manifest and time is ticking away.

If you are in the same rut, you should follow the same procedure I did which is to look for the ingredients first. The ingredients in a product or a treatment can make or break its efficacy. Here are a few of those ingredients that have stolen the limelight due to their benefits in controlling, warding off and preventing neck wrinkles:

CynergyTK
You have heard of other ingredients already such as peptides and Retinol but have you heard about CynergyTK already? This is actually one of the bests right now because it contains keratin, a kind of protein that can trigger the renewal of collagen and elastin. It is akin to a new battery to an old robot toy. The toy can still function when given power sustenance. The best CynergyTK is actually taken from the wool of sheep from New Zealand. Those herds of sheep are grown in a natural way so their wools are really safe to use and all-natural. Compared to other chemical-based ingredients, this wins a landslide victory.

Phytessence Wakame
If you are turning green over the flawless complexion of many Japanese women, turn green no longer because their secret is divulged now. Their youthful dermis is all thanks to Phytessence Wakame, a kind of sea kelp included in sushi and their other local dishes. This contains nutritious elements that can prevent hyaluronic acid from being broken down in our body. This acid is what sustains moisture in collagen and what gives it health and robustness.

Nano Lipobelle HEQ10
It is no secret that we need antioxidants. This is because we are often exposed to environmental hazards that often trigger the oxidation of fats resulting to the existence of harmful free radicals in our body. Thee free radicals can affect healthy cells. Prevent that from happening by trying antioxidants internally and externally. Nano Lipobelle HEQ10 is one of the best antioxidants to use when you apply it externally. This is because it can penetrate deeper into your skin due to its small molecular composition. In that way, it can remove nearly all free radicals in all layers of the dermis.

These ingredients prove to be the best when it comes to neck wrinkles treatment.

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How to Fade Age Spots on Your Face

2010-09-04T07:17:00.001-07:00

Have you been looking for effective ways to fade age spots? Well, look no further because we are here to dish a quick and absolutely effective way to get even-looking skin.

I am talking about the use of a moisturizer. This is obviously no news to you because anti aging moisturizers make up a huge percent of the beauty market. But did you know that there are new ingredients today that are a definite upgrade to what you might have been using in the past?

Extrapone Nutgrass
This is definitely something new to our ears. Numerous clinical studies have been conducted to test its efficacy in getting rid of age spots and the results were all positive. Dark pigmentations were significantly reduced in just a short time and the respondents are very happy with the immediate results.

It especially works double time on the areas that need more whitening action as is the case for dark age spots. It can also help soften your skin and make the texture a lot smoother to make it touch-worthy.

Nano Lipobelle HEQ10
This great antioxidant has smaller molecular structure therefore it can penetrate deeper into your skin to get rid of those harmful free radicals that impair our youthful processes. Without these harmful free radicals, it is easier for Extrapone Nutgrass to do its work efficiently. Other antioxidants cannot penetrate deeper because their molecular structure is not that small, therefore their potency is not that remarkable.

Manuka Honey
This honey gives you a whole new definition to this food sweetener. It can also help lighten dark age spots but at the same time get rid of those bacteria that may irritate your dermis. Also, it increases your skin's immune functions.

With these ingredients, who needs surgical methods? Fade age spots effectively in no time at all.

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Rectangular Chafing Dish

2010-09-01T07:10:00.001-07:00

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Reduce, Reuse, ...Prevent Chafing! Day 6 - 5/9/10

2010-08-29T07:07:00.001-07:00

Day 6 of The Daily RUN vlog! My training summary from last week is at the bottom of this description. Sundays are long run days! I also get a little Captain in me ...Captain Planet, that is - Hooray for recycling!! Lastly, I talk about chafing and what you can do to prevent it on a daily basis. Last Week: 5/2 - 5/8 Sunday and Monday: No run (recovery from marathon) Tuesday (Day 1): 3.5 miles - 24:52 Wednesday: 7.4 miles - 50:34 Thursday: 8.5 miles - 57:07 Friday: 5.8 miles - 38:31 Saturday: 6.9 miles - 45:02 WEEK TOTAL: 32.1 miles - 3:36:06

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Julia Child & Jacques Pepin - Favoriete Sandwiches

2010-08-26T06:55:00.001-07:00

Zet de calorieënmeter maar even in de kast, Julia Child maakt samen met Jacques Pepin sandwiches. Goed gevuld zoals gewoonlijk. Meer in haar kookboek: bit.ly

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Luckett Lodge - Duck Hunting

2010-08-23T06:28:00.001-07:00

Luckett Lodge is a perfect place for your next corporate meeting. We have a fully appointed, beautiful sporting clay range where you can practice your shooting in advance of dove season or just to have some fun with your friends. We have full service catering available for social, corporate and association gatherings. Call our event planners to schedule a visit to the beautiful wilderness just minutes from shopping and other entertainment. Please call us at 601-713-4040.

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Finding the Right Type of Catering For Your Event

2010-08-20T06:25:00.001-07:00

Full Service Catering:

This can be heavy hors d' oeuvres, sit-down meals, beautiful buffets and stations, beverages, cappuccino bars and other event planning. This can involve on-site cooking of some of the food using your kitchen space and oven, to setting up a temporary kitchen on site to prepare your meals. You have a full wait staff to set up the entire event and to tend to you and your guests needs during this special occasion. The staff will take down and clean up, and they should even take away the trash. They will work closely with your hired professional vendors to ensure that your event is perfect.

Private Catering Events at a Restaurant:

Many restaurants can offer you private use of their facility - often called a "buy-out". They will close their restaurant during their regular hour for a price. Remember that they will turn away all business that would come their way, and there for patrons will go elsewhere for the evening. The is not necessary more expensive when you consider the number of guests you may have, and if it is your favorite place, what a better way to celebrate. You can bring in your own entertainment, floral and decor or let them take care of it all. You can do as much or as little as you would like. Show up, have a wonderful time, and go home with no extra work on your part.

Pick-up and Drop Offs:

Food that is mostly self-service. Many places will offer their popular items, hors d' oeuvres or entrees, that can be picked up by you or delivered to the party site. You may consider hiring an outside service staff to assist you, or ask family and friends to help serve and clean up. The food can come ready to serve on platters or may require chafing dishes to keep them hot. Some caterers offer appetizers that are best when cooked right before serving and they can even supply you with the simple cooking instructions. This is a very cost effective way to cater, and the size of your event can dictate if this is really a practical way to go.

Meet with A Caterer!

Plan at least six months to one year before your wedding to begin planning. Look for caterers who are members of catering associations. By being a member they surround themselves with professionals and industry leaders. You need a professional who is constantly educating themselves to provide you the client, with the most up to date menu, trends and ideas to create the best event possible.

View their portfolio and see the style of their work. Many will create a proposal for you, based on your menu selection and style of catering service. There should be no charge for this service, and you should be able to change, add or delete items up until at least one month before your event. Of course this can affect the price. If this is an off-premise event, meet with the caterer at the site and discuss your vision for the location. Call a rental company to come out as well, to make sure your proposal is as accurate as possible. If you are comparing catering companies, please make sure you are comparing the style of service and menu selection. One caterer is not offering you drop off food in foil pans and the other is offering you a full service catering event with a 5-course meal and full staffing!

Once you receive the proposal make sure everything you asked for is included and you understand what is presented. Upon agreeing to the terms and conditions of the catering service a deposit is due to confirm their services with you for that day. The number of events a caterer does in one day varies with each event, guest count, style of service and the menu. You want to find someone who is not looking to be the busiest - only the best!

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Weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, Sweet 16s - Can You Cater Your Own?

2010-08-17T06:17:00.001-07:00

You'll Save a Bundle, But Will You Lose Your Mind?

Of all the expenses for your big party and special day, the biggest by far is the catering. So we shop hard for the best deal and then - when it's still too much - we just suck it up and pay, right?

Because, what other choice is there?

Well, I set out to find out if there might actually BE another choice. To see if catering your own mega-party is reasonably simple, or just plain insane.

By the end of this article, you'll know what's right for you and, if you decide to do your own catering, you'll have a good list of mistakes (mine) to avoid!

Self-Catering Was Not a New Idea to Me

I should say upfront that I've had self-catering on my mind for a while and I even wrote about it (in my bar mitzvah / bat mitzvah planning book, "MitzvahChic"). But I never flew completely solo when it came to my own parties.

When it was time to plan the bat mitzvah of my third and last child, though, I thought this is it - it's now or never. The economy really cooperated. Things had gotten so bad, it actually seemed kind of reasonable to be thinking "Sure I can do the food myself - how hard could it be?"

Looking back on that now, I can only say - LOL!

So here now, in a simple list, are the things you should know, consider and weigh carefully before you leap. We loved our party, first-time-catering bumps and all, but this approach is definitely not for everybody.

The Party Overview

There were 120 guests and about half were young teenagers.

There were cocktails for an hour with about 6 appetizers - 3 cold and 3 in chafing dishes, which I bought cheaply on ebay but I could easily have rented.

The bar was self-serve. There was a table of non-alcoholic drinks - soda and water - and another with beer, hard lemonade and wine. We kept the tables widely separated to keep the kids from being able to "accidentally" grab hard lemonade. But I think one of them did anyway. Hey, you know who you are!

I didn't hire a bartender because there was nothing to mix or pour. But, that was a mistake because we should have had someone keeping the tables clean, re-stocking, and watching those sneaky kids.

Once everyone was in the dining room, there was Pellegrino water on the adult tables and the kids tables had pitchers of Shirley Temples, light-up cocktail glasses, and bar set-ups - cocktail fruit for decorating their drinks.

The cocktail hour dishes and adult buffet were constructed out of bulk items purchased from a big box store (frozen classic hors d'oeuvres, romaine lettuce and croutons for Caesar salad) and wonderful freshly made food trays ordered from several stores and restaurants.
What Was Great

We fed everyone handsomely for a tiny fraction of the cost of catering.

For self-catering to work, all the food has to be self-serve and it's best if most of it can be served at room temperature. Otherwise, it's got to be in chafing dishes on the buffet.

We ordered the best dishes from local restaurants / stores: fruit and vegetable trays from Whole Foods; sushi from the local Korean supermarket, Greek appetizers and fresh grilled garlic pita from a Greek restaurant, filet mignon sandwiches, freshly tossed homemade salads, and gourmet eggplant parmesan pizza. So everything - even though it wasn't fancy - was the best version of itself.

If you want to use pretty serving trays - give them to the store or restaurant ahead of time so the food won't need any pimping once you pick it up.

Our party felt more like a village festival than a stuffy affair. I love when everyone's involved and guests like it too. It's liberating when things aren't so formal.

The party also had a warm spirit and spontaneity that we loved. If you're trying to achieve grandeur, though, this might not be the right plan.

We were able to use items that reflected our values, like disposable bamboo plates that were eco-friendly and gorgeous.

We effortlessly did fun things that a caterer would have charged plenty for - like I bought frozen balls of chocolate chip cookie dough at the big box store and had the servers pop them in the oven while they were setting up the dessert and coffee table. Some young guests volunteered to take the warm cookies around to the guest tables. Fun!
What Was Hard

Catering your own party is a lot of work and a mountain of details. Don't even attempt it unless you're super detail oriented or have a friend or associate with those qualities who's going to project manage.

You have to rent or bring every plate, glass, utensil, serving piece, oven mitt, tray, cleaning sponge and pot, and you have to create a layout for how the buffet tables should be arranged. That's so your servers know how to set them up and you order enough service tables and tablecloths.

You will have to find a venue that allows outside caterers to come in, and even then, they may fight with you about catering your own party. That's because they typically get a kickback from the caterer - you may have to pay them a per-head amount to compensate. And they will probably require your servers to have insurance.

You need to find a very organized team of servers to heat up the food, set up the buffets, toss the salads, serve, replenish and clean up. They need to be able to work by themselves (you'll be busy hosting the party) and solve any of the problems that always happen.

Don't hire a bunch of individuals off Craigslist for the servers - find a service where the staff is used to working together. I knew a mom who runs a business like this and they're very experienced. Still, there were things that didn't go as planned and that will happen to you too. So if you're the kind of person who will grieve for months if something non-life-threatening goes wrong, don't consider self-catering.

Instead of relaxing the afternoon before my daughter's evening bat mitzvah service, we were running around picking up the food, groceries, cake, drinks, and ice and schlepping everything to the venue. Do yourself a favor - hire some reliable drivers to do that. Or let your serving team handle that too. By catering our own party, we saved thousands of dollars and - now that I've recovered - I can honestly say it was fun. Just be sure to find reliable people and delegate everything. Then you can be free to enjoy your party, which will be ten times more fun every time you remember it's costing you a fraction of what everyone else has to pay.

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Rice Rental Ctr Beverly Ma

2010-08-14T06:10:00.001-07:00

Rice Rental Center is a family owned business serving the North Shore of Massachusetts. You will find all of your party needs from chafing dishes and servers to tents of all sizes.Bobcat rentals also

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Understanding the Different Types of Soap

2010-08-11T06:04:00.001-07:00

Soaps are made to wash away grime and dirt. They are made to effectively kill germs and bacteria that cause various diseases. For the past years, extensive studies and research have resulted to the invention of different types of soaps. Since then, these soaps have been a hit to numerous consumers. They are now sold almost everywhere. Malls, retail outlets, shops, and online stores offer assorted types of soap. Each of them has its own way to attract customers. Some include fantastic packaging while others offer promotional items. Nonetheless, despite of the brands, packaging, and appearances of soaps, these products have the same objective; and that is to remove germs and dirt.

Also, the types of soap have to considered when grocery shopping. The scents, texture, and all other vital factors have to be perfect. For instance, a way to sort out the types of soap is through inspection. The items have to be inspected and arranged by order. They should also be classified into commercial or handmade. The Laundry soap, for instance, may be filed under soaps used for housekeeping. After all, it is used to clean clothes and keep them fresh. It is typically powdered and strong. So, make sure that you follow the instructions written on the package whenever you use it. In addition, just like the laundry soap, the dish soap must be a labeled according to usage.

Then again, is spite of the regular shoes, there are also types of soap that are for display purposes only. These items are just for exhibit or for show. They are not really used to take a bath or to clean. They are known as novelty soaps and they are usually shaped into animals such as ducks. They are either handmade or commercially made. They are also colored by artificial coloring or dyes. In addition, these types of soap may contain a toy inside them so that small children may play while taking a bath. This will divert their attention and make it easier for their parents of their nannies to bathe them.

Then, there are also beauty soaps. These types of soaps typically come with attractive fragrances and are packaged nicely. They also contain ingredients that appeal to women. Usually, they contain special oils, glycerin, or moisturizing cream. Actually, a popular combination is Shea butter and coconut palm oil; but there are plenty of other combinations, as well. Furthermore, there are guest soaps. These types of soaps are usually small. They are often molded into cute shapes to keep the guests' bathrooms luxurious and good-looking. Those available in hotels, for instance, are classified as guest soaps. They are available in the shapes of flowers, circles, sea animals, and sea shells.

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Are You Feeling Drab and Grey? Discover Normal Skin Care Lotions and Treatments

2010-08-08T05:59:00.001-07:00

Toners, astringents and lotions are extremely crucial for skins health. It could be applied which has a cotton swab or a spray bottle. Here are some recipes to create your own selfmade toners. Some of them contain vodka lotion that lasts longer since the alcohol kills bacteria. However, in the event you have dry skin it is recommended that you use the normal water tonic containing alcohol, this removes the pure fat from the skin.

Toning honey: Mix 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon rose drinking water, two tablespoons of vodka or h2o witch hazel. Pour the mixture into a bottle. When you think that it really is very sticky let the mixture stand for 5 days before applying. Stay away through the sun although making use of this toner. In the event you must go out after application, wash off thoroughly.

Cucumber Tonic: Mix one / 4 cup fresh cucumber juice. This juice might be done with throwing the cucumber and peel inside a blender after which strain. a couple of tablespoons h2o a couple of tablespoons witch hazel and distilled water. Pour into a bottle and is applied having a cotton wipe or wool. The rest should be stored inside refrigerator as the cucumber will spoil swiftly. This toner is also excellent for use on tired eyes. You can soak two cotton balls inside the solution and place them on your eyes closed while resting.

Skin Toner green tea: Green tea is an exceptional tonic for the pores and skin since it contains antioxidants. This toner can be applied specially to relieve skin that has been resected for a product or sunburned. Place one / 2 cup distilled water or bottled drinking water to a boil. In a ceramic dish pour 2 tablespoons green tea leaves and pour freshly boiled drinking water more than the leaves. Let stand for 3 minutes. Strain and permit to cool infusion.

Toning Lotion mint and vinegar: Mix 1 tablespoon dried mint leaves, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar and one cup of distilled normal water. Stir well and leave for three days. Strain and keep the lotion in the clean bottle.

Aloe Vera: An invigorating quite uncomplicated and extremely efficient lotion to renew cells is aloe vera gel. Merely peel a leaf of aloe and implement the gel about the skin.

Deal with masks are also amazing for invigorating you skin and give you a healthy and fresh glow to your skin, here are some ideas for natural skin care;

Some masks are employed to recover from fatigue, others protect against the premature appearance of wrinkles. Dedicating some time towards preparation and implementation of do-it-yourself masks will get many benefits: smooth dark circles, eliminate the expression of fatigue or give life to our skin.

How to make homemade confront masks and employ

* For do-it-yourself confront masks may have in your skin tone a beneficial effect, previously utilized milk or cream for normal cleaning. Deeply cleanses the skin, and then carefully removed having a cotton swab after which implement toner.

* Thus, with very clean skin, selfmade mask extends above your deal with and neck with the help of a thick brush or soft bristle brush.

* Constantly apply an upward motion, from the bottom up, after which the center of the face towards the sides.

* Inside the neck, the direction is in the center to the ears. Don't implement home made masks or eyes or ears, or lips.

* Leave on for 20-30 minutes and remove using a quite soft sponge dipped in warm water, without rubbing, until the face is completely clean.

* Take advantage of this ideal time for your skin and utilize a nourishing cream, firming cream or your usual moisturizer.

Five considerations to retain in mind with selfmade masks

* Eyes and mouth whilst performing the mask,for the eyes, employ several drops of eye drops and two slices of potato which are anti- inflammatory, and creamy lip gloss protector and moisturizer you use regularly.

Dry Skin *: almond oil is nourishing and soothing for dry skin. You are able to add a bit in any of the home made masks even though not listed in the formula, it will help combat dry skin.

* Masks selfmade super-fast: if there is nothing inside the house to prepare, cut slices of cucumber and apply it on encounter for 10 minutes, to recover the cool glow of your skin.

* Night Masks: Masks nutritious and is more convenient to implement moisturizer at night before going to sleep, for their revitalizing effects are felt more than the hours of sleep.

* Bags about the eyes: for a mask whisk an equal mixture of beaten egg whites and liquid glycerin, implement and let dry. Remove with warm drinking water and use your usual cream and your cover dark circles. The results are amazing.

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Food Safety: Keep Children Safe From Foodborne Illnesses PSA

2010-08-05T05:55:00.001-07:00

Keep Children Safe From Foodborne Illnesses. The US Department of Agriculture is reminding consumers to be "food smart" for themselves and their children. USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Elsa Murano and Miss America 1995 Heather Whitestone McCallum encourage parents to learn and use good food safety practices during the holidays and all through the year to protect the health of their children. "Preventing foodborne illness during holiday parties is critical," said Dr. Elsa Murano. "Scientific data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that children under the age of 10 have higher incidences of Salmonella illnesses, a common foodborne illness, than any other age group." When serving food at a holiday gathering, it is important to maintain safe temperatures. Hot foods like turkey, ham, stuffing, chicken fingers and meatballs should be served hot and replenished frequently. Cold foods, such as chicken salad or potato salad, should be served and kept cold. A helpful hint is to prepare extra serving platters and dishes ahead of time, store them in the refrigerator or keep them hot in the oven (set at approximately 200 -- 250 ºF) prior to serving. Any perishable foods on the buffet table that are not served with a hot source (such as chafing dishes or slow cookers) or cold source (such as by nesting serving dishes in bowls of ice) should be discarded after two hours at room temperature. Bacteria can also multiply quickly in moist desserts that ...

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Japanese Skincare Secrets

2010-08-02T05:49:00.001-07:00

Have you ever wondered why the Japanese have such youthful looking even toned skin? Is it because the all Japanese people use "super anti aging products"?....No! However there are certain powerful anti aging ingredients of Japanese Skincare that are highly effective, more on that later.

Their perfect skin is actually due to a combination of things that the people of Japan do. You can think of it as a culture or lifestyle that they have adopted for centuries that helps them maintain such beautiful skin.

In this article i am going to share with you 2 secrets that contribute to the flawless skin of the people of Japan. Specifically they are diet and Japanese Skincare ingredients. By combining these 2 factors, they have managed to keep their body , mind and skin healthy. After reading this article you will also be able to do the same.

Diet - The Japanese have the longest life expectancy in the world. One of the reasons they age so well is because of their diet. Japanese diets are very low in fat and as a result are one of the healthiest diets in the world.

The secret recipe in their food that helps them keep skin looking younger is fish. Everybody knows that fish is frequently found in the best dishes of Japan. What most people do not know is the value fish has on the look and feel of your skin.

Fish such as salmon and tuna are rich in omega 3 fatty acids, and research has proven that these fatty acids are not only important to the health of your body and mind , but also to the health of your skin. That is the reason why some species of fish have proven to be one of the most important natural anti wrinkle remedies.

Japanese Skincare Ingredients - There are certain powerful skincare ingredients native to Japan that are used in high quality effective cosmetic products. One such ingredient is Phytessence Wakame.

This substance is a powerful antioxidant derived from Japanese sea algae. In Japan Phytessence Wakame is eaten both fresh and dry. The people of Japan love it because of the following reasons:

It has the ability to keep skin young and healthy
It has been proven to increase skin elasticity
It helps heal dry and irritated skin

Phytessence Wakame is also rich in several minerals that help your skin maintain its moisture balance. These include iron,potassium,calcium, sodium and the B-group vitamins.

Any antiaging cream or lotion that contains Phytessence Wakame will help keep your skin looking younger and beautiful regardless of your age.

In conclusion Japanese skincare works and it will definitely work for you.

Visit my website now to learn about several other effective antiaging ingredients that will help you get and maintain even toned, wrinkle-free skin.

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Are You Having Healthy Vacation?

2010-07-30T05:40:00.001-07:00

Your Vacation

When your head starts drooping about three o'clock in the afternoon, when you begin complaining of the heat, and when your work loses much of its usual interest, you are about ready for your vacation. You may think you are doing better to stay home and work. Scientific studies show, however, that a vacation is an asset from the financial point of view, because you do more productive work afterward than you did before.

An old-time doctor was asked by a young assistant how to run his office successfully. The doctor gave him two suggestions for routine treatment. "First," he said, "ask your patients what they eat and order something else; second, find out where they are going on their vacations and send them someplace else." The old doctor knew from common experience that most people do not pick their vacations properly for health and rest.

Any vacation should bring about a change from the routine of daily life, but rest is most important.

Vacation Food And Drink

In picking a place for your vacation always consider questions of health. Pure water, good sanitation, pure milk and a good food supply are absolutely essential.

Any exposed drinking water is a possible source of danger. Seaside springs should be distrusted. Health authorities ought to cover them with concrete and arrange to discharge the flowing water into a river or a sewer. Any spring water properly filtered and treated with chlorine may be considered safe. Spring water in camps may be protected by suitable disposal of sewage. Water unfit for drinking is probably equally unfit for bathing, in most instances. It is always wise to take some drinking water with you when you go on a camping trip.

Dishes may be washed in water taken from springs or rivers, provided the water is first thoroughly boiled. It is safer to eat canned vegetables and fruits than to take a chance on vegetables sold at a roadside stand, without proper equipment for cleaning them. Improper handling of vegetables may be responsible for many kinds of illness.

Flies around eating places are a constant menace. Eating places should be guarded from flies by use of mosquito netting or screening. Some persons traveling on vacations try to get along with a diet of bread, eggs, and coffee. Such diets are tiresome and lack the essentials of a well-balanced diet, which include fresh fruits, vegetables, and plenty of milk. A suitable diet is a great help to a healthful vacation.

Many persons who go to American-plan hotels overeat and return from their vacations with digestion completely disordered by the extra strain they have borne during the weeks supposed to be given to rest. Your internal organs need a rest, as well as the muscles and the brain.

A Healthful Vacation

Chief factors of a healthful vacation can be listed as follows: first, change of occupation; second, sunshine and the open air; third, plenty of rest at night and during the day; fourth, congenial friends and surroundings; fifth, freedom from social routine.

This, for instance, was the type of vacation long taken by Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, Harvey Firestone, and John Burroughs-all noted for hard work, success and long lives. These representative notables used to travel about in a motor car, camping at night in the woods or in some convenient place. They were with congenial people who were not included in their usual environment. They had interesting conversation different from that of their daily lives. They went to bed early at night and arose when they wished in the morning. They were not governed by any routine on their vacation. They did not have to dress for meals or for the evening but wore the most comfortable and roughest clothing that they had. Their vacations have become proverbial as representing the best type.

Your vacation always should be selected according to your build and; your state of health. The real vacation for the average city dweller is one in which he can have comforts suitable to the conditions of his body. Instead of attaining these comforts, many a worker who has had fifty weeks of office routine tries mountain climbing or playing thirty-six holes of golf daily, putting terrific stress on his blood vessels and his heart. Thereafter, instead of sleeping in a comfortable bed, he finds a strange bed with a mattress concocted from cotton, straw, or corncobs. Then he wonders why his back and his thighs hurt so much when he gets up the next morning.

Touring And Camping

The people who really have to worry most about their vacations are those who take to the road. It is astounding how much wreckage a family vacation in a motor car can bring about, from a health point of view. Driving all day means that the calls of nature are ignored. Cinders fly in the eye; elbows and knees are bumped and rubbed. The digestion is disturbed and the muscles are cramped by hours of sitting in contorted positions. Children suffer from the glare of the sun, the dust of the road, the impossibility of getting the right kind of food, insect bites, bad meals and water. A baby should never be taken on such a vacation, and even children from two to six years of age are likely to suffer from such performances.

Fortunately, most of our states have taken over control of motor camps, so that you can be reasonably sure in such camps of suitable water and milk supplies. Smart tourists nowadays carry along twenty or thirty yards of mosquito netting to fend off insects. There is little fear of infection from the average mosquitoes in the northern part of the United States, but a mosquito bite that itches or bleeds can spoil any vacation. A weak solution of camphor or a one-per-cent solution of menthol in a suitable lotion will stop the itching and give comfort.

Every camper ought to take along a spade and a first-aid kit. The spade is used to bury remnants of food, empty tin cans, and bottles. These always should be buried twenty-five feet from any running stream or body of water. The spade also is used to cover fires.

The first-aid kit should contain, at least, a bottle of tincture of iodine,a cake of soap, two rolls of gauze, some cotton, and adhesive plaster. It should also carry some of the family's favorite laxative, vaseline or petrolatum, and a simple ointment for abrasions, chafing, and sunburn. Any ordinary zinc-oxide ointment serves this purpose. There should be cold cream for use on dry, chapped lips and perhaps a small amount of some antiseptic solution that is really antiseptic and will not act as a caustic on a bum. Such a first-aid kit may save a life, and is of great help in securing comfort and relief from pain in emergencies Manufacturers now make such kits for use of motorists.

Nervous Breakdown

There seems to be an idea that anyone who suffers from nervous exhaustion or nervous breakdown will be benefited by a sea voyage. Such voyages do have the advantage of taking people away from their usual surroundings. But certain precautions must be taken. If depression is a prominent symptom the intervals between ports should be short. People who are melancholic become more and more depressed by the sight of nothing but water for several days. People who have been ill and get seasick easily should not take a sea voyage for convalescence. A person who has had a nervous breakdown should never travel alone.

After all, the choice of a vacation is a relatively simple matter if you are reasonable, but it does demand a good deal of foresight. A good vacation is one during which you enjoy yourself thoroughly, in which you are rested when you return, and in which your mind selects a new groove. A good vacation is one without undue exposure to the sun, the rain or the cold or bad weather generally, particularly if you suffer from coughs or colds, hay fever or asthma.

A good vacation is one in which the persons who surround you are so congenial that you never lose your temper. A good vacation is one in which your health is benefited, as determined by effects on your digestion, your blood pressure, your circulation, and your nervous system. A good vacation is one taken in a place where there is pure water, pure milk, and a good food supply. A good vacation is one in which the muscles are exercised, but not to the point of exhaustion or danger to the tissue beyond repair. A good vacation is one in which you think of your business, but do not worry about it. A man who thinks so little of his business that he can forget it completely while on a vacation is not in the right business.

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Tips For Selecting a Chafing Dish

2010-07-27T05:28:00.001-07:00

Most young people - men and women - look forward to giving their first proper dinner party and showing off their home and their culinary prowess to friends or family. As any seasoned veteran knows, as much time will go into the planning of the table as into the planning of the food. There is a saying: 'you eat with your eyes' which certainly has an element of truth to it. After all, if the food looks unappealing, most people will pass on even tasting it. The same could be said of the table setting. A table that looks appealing will have your guests mentally sitting at it and visualizing themselves eating delicious food and enjoying scintillating conversation, long before dinner is served!

So let's get out the best china and crystal and that carefully selected centerpiece and start planning the party. Cold food is for kids' parties and student bashes and has no place at a proper dinner party (except perhaps for the entree and salad and maybe the dessert) so keeping food at optimal temperature has to be a major consideration. It is definitely one that every chef and any careful host or hostess has thought about since entertaining at table first began. There is a fascinating sixteenth century description of an epicurean Spanish nobleman, whose entertaining was on such a lavish scale that 'three or four hundred youths' were needed to serve the food, which was 'every kind of flesh, fish, fruits and vegetables that the country produced.' What a nightmare it must have been keeping that food warm between the outside kitchens and the great banqueting hall.

The appliance they used to keep food and plates warm has changed very little down the centuries. The chafers of that time used burning coals whereas nowadays they use chafing gel fuel or candles, but essentially the chafing dish has remained unaltered in its practicality, although aesthetically it has changed, mainly because of the materials used to make it. Nowadays chafing dishes are more than just practical utensils, they are elegant pieces of kitchenware, designed to show any table or buffet off to its best advantage, and are as important as the china and crystal.

Your chinaware may be by Jean Pouyat Limoges and your glassware may be Princess House fantasia crystal but if your chafing dish does not serve its purpose, you will worry about your food and not feel comfortable with your guests. The capacity of the dish is the main thing to consider. These can be anything from 2 Qt to 8 Qt capacities for home dining use. A 2 Qt chafer will only keep one dish warm, so you would need several of these. These small chafers can look very attractive - Wal-Mart does a copper plated one that would grace any table or buffet - but they are not practical for larger parties, where you would be better with 6 or 8 Qt capacities. The finish you go for is a matter of personal taste - copper or silver will give a more traditional look to the table, whereas a polished stainless steel one, perhaps with gold accents, especially ones with the ultra-modern roll-top lids, will coordinate well with any modern tableware. Enjoy your party!

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Finding Deals on Glass Pottery

2010-07-24T04:57:00.001-07:00

Once you have decided about investing in glass pottery you should have complete knowledge about where to find attractive deals. People save hundreds of dollars by finding deals and purchasing in the sales season. However finding such discounted deals can be beneficial for you because these not only allow you to save a lot of money but also provide you with quality products. Glass products are becoming increasingly popular now because of their stylish and elegant look. Being aware of the places where you can find deals is important because it allows you to compare the prices and select the one that is well suited within your spending range.

One of the best and ideal ways to find glass pottery deals is to search on the internet. You will come across hundreds of packages of these items by searching on the internet. A wide range of companies are offering such items and have maintained their online stores which can easily be accessed through the internet. Once you have found the deals and come across various choices you can narrow down your search and select the items that meet your requirements and are also within your spending range. You can also visit the online stores of various brands and keep yourself updated about the available options.

Another way of searching for deals is to contact your local sales consultants who are selling glass pottery items. Many companies such as princess house fantasia provide their glass bakeware and other kitchen items to the consultant who sell those products to the customers. Princess house fantasia also provides limited time period discounts to its customers on certain items on the catalogue. You can access good quality products by viewing the catalogues and getting hold of attractive opportunities.

Visiting your local stores is also an option because it means you can see the full range right there in front of you. You can visit your local market stores that sell glass pottery and see if they are offering any deals. Most of the stores decrease the prices of previous glass items when any new collection is about to be introduced. You can also ask the staff of the store about the upcoming sales and deals. You will be better able to make better decisions if you are informed about the available choices.

Finding deals on glass pottery is not a challenging task but selecting the right and superior quality one is important.

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small breakfast buffet for 100

2010-07-21T04:54:00.001-07:00

pictures of egg salad, tuna salad, white fish, nova, hot chafing dish items, showing how to layout a simple buffet table

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Natural Skin Care - Three Anti-Aging Hand Treatments You Should Not Miss!

2010-07-18T04:52:00.001-07:00

The skin on your hands usually suffer a lot more than the skin on other parts of your body does. While this is hard to avoid, you can help to ensure that the skin on your hands remains young looking and free of age spots. You can do this with the right kind of anti aging hand treatments. Taking care of your hands is as simple as choosing the right ingredients to use in treating them with. These ingredients need to be only those that are pure and natural.

1. Hands Require Potent Antioxidants

You have your hands in many kinds of things that cause a worsening effect of free radicals. When you wash the dishes, you are exposing the skin on your hands to the chemicals in dish detergent.

When you are shopping, you are also exposing the skin on your hands to the many germs left behind by other people. You need to choose a skin care product that contains Phytessence Wakame, one of the most potent natural antioxidants ever.

2. Your Hands Need the Best Hydration

Making sure that you keep the skin on your hands hydrated with only the best natural ingredients means a lot in how smooth and young they look.

For this kind of moisturizing, choose only Maracuja, Babassu, and Grapeseed Oil. These ingredients not only provide moisturizing, they also build barriers to make sure that moisture stays in.

3. Do You Have Age Spots on Your Hands?

Are you beginning to notice those dark brown spots on your hands? These are the classic age spots that are indicators of aging skin. You can do something about them. The best ingredient for reducing the appearance of these unsightly spots is called Extrapone Nutgrass Root. This is a natural skin whitener that works by inhibiting the skin pigment melanin.

Taking care of your hands is as easy as using only the natural ingredients that are good for them. You should remember to always wear gloves as well when you are working around harsh chemicals. You should also take care to wear them while working in the outdoors. The less damage to the skin on your hands, the less repair will have to be done.

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The Importance of Teamwork in Basketball

2010-07-15T04:42:00.001-07:00

Having teamwork in the game of basketball is a sure fire way to getting a sport that will enhance your childhood and your youth. Coaching in the game of basketball requires you to know all the fundamentals of the game.

The basics of the game are that you have a court with two opposing teams of five players. The aim of each team is to score a basket by throwing the ball though the opponents basket situated at opposite ends of the court.

Each time a basket is scored, that team is awarded points. The team with the most points accrued at the end of the game is the winner. There are set rules and regulations to the game of basketball that must be adhered to at all times.

The player with the ball can only dribble it in a specified area. If he fails to comply with this rule the ball is awarded to the opposite team. Each team must work as an effective offensive unit when they have the ball. Also they must work as an effective defensive unit while they are defending.

Originally basketball was a way to keep rugby players in shape out of season. It was founded in the United States in 1891.

The YMCA gyms quickly adapted the game and instilled certain rules to the game. The game of basketball is now internationally known. Basketball now has a National Basketball Association that supports the game professionally.

The focus of basketball coaching is to get teams to understand how working together can assist you in reaching you main objectives. This is what we have tried to achieve in the U.S. over a period of time.

By setting objectives and getting teams to reach them collectively, you are ensuring that people attain the success that they strive for.

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5 Surprising Tips on How to Reduce Wrinkles and Fine Lines Fast (Proven Strategies Revealed!)

2010-07-12T04:39:00.001-07:00

Learning how to reduce wrinkles, fine lines, sagging skin and aging signs in general is not as hard as you may think.

The problem is that most men and women don't have the proper information to start making changes to their skin. They just don't know how to start looking years younger, naturally.

The catch is that the following tips may be so surprisingly simple that you dismiss them. Please do not do this, because I have personally seen amazing results from using the following five strategies:

1. Loving Exercise

Exercise increases blood flow to your whole body, which gives your skin a youthful glow. Pick an exercise form that you love, because the important thing is that you do it regularly and have fun. That in itself will make a huge difference.

2. Meditation

Meditation isn't just about sitting still. It can be washing the dishes while being aware of your body, or just taking a walk and being completely aware of the beauty of your surroundings. It has been proven to increase your health dramatically, according to scientists.

3. Detoxification

In this day and age, we are bombarded with chemicals and pollutants in our air, water and food, which makes it imperative that we detoxify. This can be done through eating healthier and going through cleansing programs.

4. Whole Foods

Throw out all your processed and junk foods. Start eating more potatoes, rice, legumes, fruits and vegetables. The better you feed your body, the better your skin will look. When I started eating healthier, the results were undeniable.

5. Proven Natural Skin Care Line

Last, but definitely not least is using a natural skin care line that has been proven effective. I used to use popular skin care products until I discovered that they were filled with harmful chemicals. When I switched to natural proven products, I was amazed.

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Christmas Recipes - Get 4 Delicious Recipes For This Christmas

2010-07-09T04:33:00.001-07:00

You may get puzzled about what to prepare for Christmas. Christmas pickles, holiday dip, clam dip and Christmas crab dip are 4 great recipes you can prepare this coming Christmas. Here are the recipes for you to try them out:

1. Christmas Pickles

Ingredients:

- 10 pickles, sliced thin
- 1 cup of green peppers
- 1 cup of red peppers
- 1/2 cup of onions, diced
- 1 cup of vinegar
- 2 cups of white sugar
- 1 tablespoon of mustard seed
- 1 tablespoon of dill seed
- 1 tablespoon of salt

Directions:

- Heat vinegar and sugar until it comes to boil. Do not boil.
- Cool and pour over pickles, peppers and onions.

Will keep without sealing for months in refrigerator.

2. Holiday Dip

Ingredients:

- 1 cup of mayonnaise
- 1 (8 oz.) pkg. of sour cream
- 1 (8 oz.) can of water chestnuts, drained, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons of chopped pimiento
- 1 tablespoon of sliced green onion
- 2 teaspoons of beef flavor bouillon
- 1/2 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
- Fresh vegetables and chips

Directions:

- In medium bowl combine all ingredients except vegetables and chips; mix well.
- Cover.
- Chill.
- Stir before serving.
- Garnish with additional green onion if you wish.

Serve with vegetables and chips.

3. Clam Dip

Ingredients:

- 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can of minced clams
- 6 oz. of cream cheese
- 2 teaspoons of grated onion
- 1/4 teaspoon of hot pepper sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon of lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon of clam juice (reserved juice from canned clams)

Directions:

- Drain canned clams and reserve juice.
- Combine clams with remaining ingredients and blend thoroughly.
- Chill.

Serve with crackers or bread rounds.

4. Christmas Crab Dip

Ingredients:

- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) of cream cheese
- 1 jar Kraft Sharp Old English cheese spread
- 1 tablespoon of half & half
- 1 tablespoon of chopped chives
- Dash Worcestershire sauce
- Garlic salt, to taste
- 12 oz. of crab (fresh, frozen or canned)

Directions:

- Mix the first six ingredients in the top of a double boiler or chafing dish over a medium heat.
- When the ingredients have melted and mixed well add the crab, reduce the heat to just warm.

Serve with crackers. Great for a party!

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Eventmakers International Event Sampler

2010-06-30T04:06:00.001-07:00

View a video slideshow from some of our fantastic events! Since 1984, Eventmakers has provided a full line of party rental products and services, creative event coordination and decor, as well as a wide range of first-class catering ranging from in home entertainment to fundraising galas and sporting events.

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Haykeh 駭客-環保節能餐盤-The Eco-Friendly Chafing Dish

2010-06-27T04:03:00.001-07:00

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How do we compete with this?

2010-06-24T03:57:00.001-07:00

This is a short video of a multi-ton press somewhere in China making what looks to be chafing dish insert pans. If this video was shot in the US, the factory owner's face would be on wanted posters at the Post Office.

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2010-06-14T19:34:00.001-07:00

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2010-06-11T19:01:00.001-07:00

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Succeed By Getting Out Of The Water Fast - Success Tips From The Marooned

2010-05-28T23:34:00.001-07:00

Currently, a TV series is being shown which features Bear Grylls, the survival expert. He faces eight challenges in which he teaches skills that can help people survive and get home.

These skills can also help people succeed in almost any situation.

In a recent episode, Bear dropped into the Pacific Ocean from a helicopter. He was two miles away from an island in shark infested water. He spoke just before leaving the helicopter:

"My challenge is to be marooned off an island in the middle of the Pacific. Every year thousands of people get into trouble in these seas. I am going to show you the skills you need to survive.

I'm flying over the Pacific Ocean - 63 million square miles of wild sea with over 30,000 islands many of which are uninhabited. It may look like paradise but it can be deadly and the huge surfs, unexpected currents and man eating sharks make these seas some of the most dangerous on earth.

If you find yourself in the water, you will need to know how to survive. I will be in the same situation as anyone who gets in trouble at sea without a life jacket. All I have is a knife, the clothes I've got on and a camera crew. My mission is to reach one of these islands and then make it back to safety."

Bear's priority was to swim two miles to an island:

"If you are in the sea miles from land, it is all about preserving your energy." The side stroke is ideal.

150 swimmers drown each year in currents because they panic and fight the current and become exhausted. Stay calm and swim parallel to the shore until you can no longer feel the pull of the current.

At this point, use the breast stroke and keep your head above water so that you can spot the best entry point.

Bear swam to shore at a rocky spot which was surrounded by cliffs. He was an experienced climber and knew how to climb the cliffs without tiring himself. He used his legs for power and his arms only for balance.

Successful people preserve energy by staying calm and by using techniques which allow them to use their entire body rather than overwork smaller parts of their body.

Bear spotted a beach and palm trees which meant food and drink. He headed down hill towards the beach. He trod carefully where there was lush grass to avoid falling into a hidden chasm.

He found some bamboo. This is versatile and can be used for making shelters, spears and other useful things. Successful people appreciate the resources they have and make the most of them.

If you are marooned, the chances are that someone will be looking for you. You need to build a signal fire that will light fast. Don't light it until you think it might be seen but have another smaller fire going so that you can use it to light the signal fire at short notice. Thinking ahead and being prepared for opportunity is one mark of success.

Bear built his signal fire with a pile of dead pine needles and dead coconut branches to form a tripod round the needles. He added some green coconut palms to waterproof the fire and make it smoke in day time.

He used a 'fire plough' to light his second fire. This basically meant rubbing two pieces of wood together until the friction created fire. Hibiscus wood is ideal for this as it has low water content.

Bear was hampered by his sweat dripping on to the wood. Successful people believe in hard work and one way to know if you are working hard is to check if you are sweating! I like to see my martial arts students both sweating and gasping for air although they are told to stop if they feel dizzy!

Create enough friction between the 'handle' (the wood you are holding) and the plough (the bigger piece of wood with a groove in it) to get a shaving of burning material which can be applied to tinder to light the fire.

Bear built a shelter on the beach away from the shady areas which he would have preferred. On the beach, his shelter could be seen by a plane flying overhead and being rescued was more important than being in the shade. He was so far out on the beach that tiny crabs scurried over his feet in the night.

Like all successful people, he worked according to his priority - in his case, escape to civilisation.

Survival and success is as much about the mind as it is the body. Sometimes, something as simple as taking a dip can lift your spirits. Bear found a sea urchin as he took his swim.

The inside of the urchin looked like baby poop and tasted like it:

"It is regarded as a delicacy in Japan. It tastes rotten but I've just got to go for it. I'm not sure about delicacy but it is better than nothing."

Eating some meals in a Japanese restaurant should clearly be part of every survival course! No offence to the Japanese - I love at least one of their dishes.

Bear climbed a coconut tree gripping it with his thighs. Horse riders might find this easier than most. Coconuts can be a mixed blessing.

People die every year from coconuts falling on their head. A two pound coconut can hit the ground with the force of one metric ton. However, Polynesians call a coconut tree, the tree of life. Coconuts are rich in potassium, vitamin C and carbohydrates.

On the second day, his priority was food. He made a fishing spear from a bamboo. It would also come in handy against sharks. Bear commented:

"I can only hold my breath for two minutes. Of all the mammals humans have the smallest breath holding capacity." Gradually his capacity improved with the practice.

All successful people practise their skills. Tanya Streeter, the world record free diver, can hold her breath for up to six minutes. She even practises in the bath.

He saw a sand bar shark which is one of the least aggressive in these parts. But it was a reminder that other sharks might be about. Bear swiftly got out of the water but did not give up the hunt for food:

"I'm not giving up. In any survival situation you've just got to keep on trying and if that doesn't work then come up with a new plan."

Such words are worth their weight in gold both for survival and for success.

His new plan involved a traditional technique which is used by Pacific islanders.

He found a tuba plant which is toxic to fish but not to humans. Crush the roots and then shake the resulting oil into a rock pool. Poisoned fish will soon float to the surface.

He caught several small fish; wrapped them in tea tree leaves and put them in a hole with some hot rocks. He covered everything in sand which is a good insulator. They would be ready in about an hour.

While he waited Bear extracted oil from coconut flesh which would protect him from salt water chafing and the sun. Successful people do not waste time.

The eyes of his catch had popped out - a sign that the fish were ready. They tasted good.

You could stay on an island like this indefinitely but, traditionally, marooned sailors have risked everything to try to make it home. Bear was ready to go.

A banana tree washed ashore over night. Its fibres are ideal for lashing raft poles together. Bear does not miss a trick.

He needed bamboo trees for the raft but could not cut them down with his knife so he lit a fire to bring at least one down. If one plan does not work, he finds another that does.

His first raft was too small leaving him slightly submerged six inches under water when it was floated out. Many youngsters have a similar experience and then give up.

But Bear never gives up. He built a much bigger raft and included a sail which would also give him much needed shade and a second hull which would give him the stability of a catamaran.

He, then, spotted an empty plastic bottle in the surf at the rocky end of the island. He timed the waves so that he could grab it and get back to safety.

Waves crash ashore in sets of seven getting bigger throughout the set. Bear explained:

"If I am patient enough and watch the patterns I can avoid the biggest waves."

He made a simple oar, which could double as a rudder, with hibiscus wood. He threaded it together with a fibre for strength: "This is hard slow work but it is worth getting right. I just don't want to be at the mercy of the currents."

His hard work began to show results as most hard work usually does:

"My sail is also beginning to take shape. Weaving is one of these things you can't hurry. It is beginning to feel now that this could work as a sail and it is almost as if every weave that I am doing is another step closer to home."

Successful people take one (at times slow) step after another and feel the excitement of possible achievement as they get closer to their goal. Each step creates even more hope and more excitement.

It rained next morning which gave him a fresh water shower and the opportunity to use a big leaf and coconut bark to collect water. In severe heat you should drink at least a pint of water a day.

He provisioned the raft with as much water as he could take and coconut cream which he could use to keep sunstroke at bay. He took sand on board to polish his knife so that he could signal with it.

His confidence had grown enough for him to launch the raft. If you are not completely confident that your raft will work, ditch it and swim back to shore. Some risks are not worth taking.

Rough seas would weaken his raft so he left when the sea was calm.

The coconut oil was immediately useful as his first problem was the hot sun. The best way to keep cool is to take a dip every few hours. He had made a swimming harness to put on when in the sea. People without such harnesses often get separated from their rafts or boats.

At one point he jumped off the raft for a swim without checking whether there were any sharks about. They do not always show their presence by swimming near the surface. He quickly climbed back on the raft when he noticed that he was not alone in the water!

This was a wise move. The alien shape in the water was a tiger shark. These have killed more humans than any other shark apart from the great white.

If you are in the water with a shark keep your clothes and shoes on. The shark is less likely to think you are a fish and is, therefore, less likely to attack. The flickering sunlight on naked skin makes you look like a fish.

You can also bang on the water and yell. If the shark moves in on you, try to punch its sensitive nose and attack its gills. At the least, you will die fighting!

The tiger shark hung around and was joined by at least one other. Bear was worried but the sharks lost interest and moved on:

"It makes me wonder how people have survived being adrift for week after week in these vast oceans. It takes will power and resolve simply to keep your hopes alive. This is why it is so important to keep busy and do all you can to find more water and food."

Bear did some fishing with a fish bone and bit of bait and a line made out of hibiscus fibre and a bamboo rod. He soon caught a surgeon fish with razor sharp spines.

He sucked the fluid out of its backbone: "Not much, but better than nothing." Successful people use what they have even if it is 'not much'.

The Pacific is a vast ocean but it also has busy shipping lanes. However, these ships won't see you unless you can attract their attention first.

Bear spotted a boat four or five miles away. He rubbed some sand on his knife to make it reflect better and started signalling.

Bear held his fingers up in a V sign and moved the knife up and down between his fingers. He was seen and rescued. He commented on his experience:

"This has been much harsher than I ever imagined. I've gained an understanding of just how unforgiving the sea can be but also how heroic some of the people are who have survived it. But for me it is definitely time to go home."

Successful people do not waste energy. They, usually, stay calm and thoughtful. They appreciate the resources they have and make good use of them. They know how to work hard enough to break sweat. They keep trying and, if plan A fails, they try plan B. They never give up.

They have the patience to take one slow step after another until they can feel the excitement of getting close to their goals. They know how to keep busy in order to keep their spirits up and their hopes alive.

They are heroes and heroines in their own spheres of influence and are, like Bear, great role models for us all.

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S'mores (Indoor)

2010-05-24T18:04:00.001-07:00

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Selecting Glass Bakeware

2010-05-21T17:54:00.001-07:00

People often complain that something always goes wrong with the cookies or cakes they bake. One of the main reasons why you are unable to bake delicious cookies or cakes is because of the kind of bakeware you are using. People who love to bake different types of products have to make sure that they invest in the right kind of kitchen bakeware because it can directly have an impact on the shape as well as the taste of your bakes items. Here are some tips that an assist you in making the right investment.

The first thing to consider when selecting baking products is to find out what type of bakeware you require. You will find a variety of styles, types, designs and finishes to choose from. Among various choices available on the market you have to ensure that the one in which you are investing can fulfill your baking needs. Different materials of baking items are available on the market and each comes with a different features. The princess house fantasia glass baking items are perfect for baking brownies while the ceramic types are ideal for casseroles. You should select these items depending on your baking needs.

You should purchase individual pieces of these items because when you purchase in sets it's often difficult to check all pieces for possible cracks and rusting. You can easily access individual baking products of princess house fantasia as well as many other brands.

Price is another important factor to be considered. People usually think that high priced products are also of high quality but sometimes this is not true. Before purchasing you should read the customer reviews and also carefully check the kind of material used in its making. You can also look at the bakeware collection of various brands so that you can make an informed choice.

When selecting these items you should find pieces that are heavy in size. Heavier items ensure that your baked products are evenly baked and are properly cooked with less chances of getting burnt.

By following the above mentioned tips you can surely make a better purchasing decision. People who do not consider the essential factors before investing in any product often complain about the products not being able to satisfy their needs. You have to be careful when you are selecting glass bake ware for your kitchen because these items play an important role in the shape and taste of your bakes items.

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2010-05-20T16:03:00.001-07:00

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At least the food is good

2010-05-18T17:39:00.001-07:00

At the outset of the strike, no one knew how long it would last (final answer - 5 weeks). They went big on the food; a craft services firm was hired (think film set) that arrived with a truck mounted kitchen, and we somehow negotiated with the union that the food supply van and chefs wouldn't have to wait to cross the picket line. Breakfast=3 kinds of pig meat, eggs, pancakes, yogurt, OJ, cereal. Lunch and Dinner=4 chafing dishes filled with hot food, salads, desserts, drinks. Nighttime and night shifts= free for all kitchen raid. I think back fondly on my first night shift of the strike: it was July 1 (Canada Day), and we had celebrated with a BBQ, complete with little red and white flags everywhere and balloons. I hit the kitchen at 0230h, and collected three leftover kebabs: salmon, shrimp and scallop, and then, another salmon because salmon is possibly the most delicious animal on the planet. (Except dog.) Add roasted potatoes, yogurt, granola bars, 2 cans of juice, some Halloween sized chocolate bars - heaven! I was gorging (and checking the SCADA system to make sure everything was running perfectly, yada yada yada) and enjoying Coast to Coast AM until 0400h. Then I had a fruit cup. Then just one tiny little wafer....and....BOOM! But seriously, almost everyone porked up during the strike. I'm hitting the gym regularly now; You should see me, I have a body like an anvil. Really.

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Tips From a Terrified Skier

2010-05-15T17:38:00.001-07:00

I could hardly believe it. More than a year had passed and it had once again been time for the annual company ski trip to the Pocono Mountains. Unlike last year, almost everyone had decided to go the night before and stay in the same hotel, getting a full night's sleep and reaching the slopes early, without getting lost on the way. Or so I thought. Although Sidonie had intended to join us the previous year, her excessive amount of alter-names had proven too many to fit on the invitation and she had therefore stayed home. This year she had been asked verbally. But perhaps the greatest difference between the two years is that this time I would attempt to ski, an experience, I must admit, I greatly looked forward to--with as much enthusiasm as root canal therapy without Novocain.

Having been the first to make the almost three-hour drive, I approached Mount Pocono shortly before 7:00 p.m., seeing the sun, low on the western horizon, cast a soft, yellow glow through the ubiquitous, bare, brown trees on the snow-devoid mountains. Wait, I thought, no snow meant no ski. The thought of not having to face my ski schizophrenia provided a momentary relief, but I felt sorry for those who had really come for the experience.

Although Mike had not traveled the night before and therefore had not shared the room with me, his ability to dictate my unearthly wake up time had hardly been eradicated. In order to reach the slopes by 9:15, I had to get up by 7:30--at least physically. He would see the rest of me by noon, I had warned.

Making my way down the long hallway and into the breakfast room like a zombie the next morning, I immediately caught glimpse of equally sleep-deprived Dorit, the other company Duty Manager.

"Did you sleep?" she anticipatorily asked.

"Nope," I answered.

"I didn't either," she responded with a hint of desperation. "How could I with the noise in this hotel?"

"What noise?" I inquired.

"From the group," she answered.

"You mean our group?"

"Yes, I mean our group."

"What time did you get here last night?" I wondered.

"I arrived at 11:45 and the rest came at 1:19."

1:19, I thought. At least her state had not robbed her of her accuracy.

I later learned that their late arrival had been due to loss of directions and the need to stop at Burger King.

"It seems they availed themselves of the hotel's facilities," she continued to explain, "going from room to room, to the pool, to the Jacuzzi," whereupon, one by one, they entered the breakfast room, pajama'ed and barefoot. This year had already begun to vie with last year for "events," I thought.

Leaving the group to its lengthy, "morning-after" preparation, Dorit and I decided to depart on time, as scheduled, she in the lead car with David and I in the trailing car with Damian. David, requesting a momentary bathroom visit before departure, reappeared 20 minutes later, at which time we drove out of the parking lot. Boy, did he have to go, I thought. Adhering to a self-restricted five words per day, he confidently led me to believe that he would not shatter Dorit's cherished early-morning silence during the drive.

Following her jeep down the long, winding road toward Jack Frost Mountain, I turned into the parking lot. One year later and there he stood: the Mike. I had awakened at 7:30 and could barely see through my eyes. (I had actually forgotten that Damian had been next to me the entire time.) He had awakened at 5:00 and looked so damn chipper and cheery. With a positive mood like that, there must be snow up here somewhere, I thought. All right, so much for Plan A. There must be a Plan B.

Tires crunching over gravel alerted me to an approaching red car containing the only three who had not elected to drive the previous evening: Annie, Sidonie, and Jenner. Sidonie, wearing her Viking hat, sat in the back and folded the map a final time. Annie, owner and driver of the car and a person who had little patience for lengthy, embellished conversations, sat next to Jenner in the front who, unlike David, restricted herself to five words per second. In fact, she had initiated a sentence upon entering the car in New York and had just reached its verb as it pulled into the parking lot three hours later. As Annie opened the door, I attempted to read her thoughts, which assuredly must have gravitated round a single desperation: I need a Valium!

Jenner, getting out of the car, adjusted her sunglasses and stood before me.

"How was your ride?" I inquired.

Thinking it over, she responded with her universal, one-word-fits-all-occasions response, "Lovely!"

Walking across the road, we entered the lodge. Ordinarily used as a lounge and designated "Canteen," it had been four times larger than last year's and had featured a bar, multiple tables and chairs, a fireplace, a sofa, wall-hung sleighs, and a wooden, outdoor deck with picnic tables. Serving as the group's base, it would be the location to which we would return throughout the day.

As the others settled in, Damian and I elected to inspect the public areas and have a look at the ski slopes. Opening the door and catching first glimpse, I went into mild panic. There it was: the white stuff, blanketing the mountain. Didn't it know how late in the season it was and that it should have melted by now? The snow and I were already not getting along. Oh, God, where was Plan C?

Because the group would travel the same short distance as Dorit and I had and would not be given misdirections by Adam, who had been unable to attend this year, they should theoretically have trailed us by only a few minutes, but, in fact, pulled into the Jack Frost parking lot almost two hours late.

"Where have you been?" Dorit inquired, as they filed across the road to the lodge.

"We stopped in McDonalds," Patrick explained.

Could this group not go anywhere without stopping at a fast-food place first? I wondered.

Back in the lodge, Mike prepared to purchase the ski tickets. Counting the number of people who intended to take lessons and those who intended to partake of full-fledged skiing (do you think I was part of the latter group?), he temporarily left and returned with the stack of ski passes, the sight of which sent fear through my body like a bolt of lightening. Those tickets may well have been gallows! I could not believe that I was going to go through with this!

Mike distributed the triangular-shaped hangars which attached to one's clothing and on which the peeled, gummed passes were glued. Examining these two items, I could not imagine how they could possibly be united into a single, hanging identification badge, and took some 20 minutes of attempting multiple configurations before I had been able to do so. If attaching the badge were this complicated, I thought, what would it be like putting on the actual skis?

The sheer thought of this only heightened my nerves--so much so, in fact, that a fart slipped through my body, but got stuck between its exit point and the hard, plastic bench on which I sat, vibrating with earthquake intensity as it attempted to escape and sounding very much like submachine gun fire. Bobbing up and down in a virtual blur, I assuredly must have looked as if I rode atop a jackhammer.

Somewhere at the ski resort, a nasal voice asked, "Ena, what's that noise?"

"I don't know," an equally throaty voice croaked back.

I later learned that Ena and her friend had been in an enitrely different room.

Successfully hooking the assembly to my pants, I stood up.

"You suddenly look very confident, Robert," Mike observed.

Silently looking at him, I thought: there's a fine line between confidence and stark terror. Besides, I had also just released enough wind to create a tornado and my body was now a lifeless sack of organs.

Thus provisioned for my pending trauma, I left the main lodge with Sidonie, Damian, and Jenner, crossing the snow-covered ground to the ski equipment rental shack. Directed first to the ski boot room, we walked among the aisles of boots. If Jenner had so much as hinted that this lead-weight, Jolly Green Giant footwear appropriate only for walks on the moon was "lovely," I was going to scream! No shoe store ever looked like this, I thought. "Look at these fashions," I commented, attempting to deliver a milder statement, as Damian, making no attempt to ascertain the correct size, aimlessly began to try on the closest boots to his reach. Then again, there seeemed to be only one size: HUGE!

Deciding upon a set of boots (did they have to have a pair that fit me?), I moved to the next station. As I clumped across the floor in my 100-pound foot armor, displaying as much finesse as a rhinoceros walking down an aisle of Swarovski crystal, I shared a reflection from last year's ski trip with Jenner and Sidonie. "Now I know what Joseph was talking about last year when he put his ski boots on for the first time and said, 'These shoes are damn tight,' only damn' wasn't quite the word he had used." Sidonie gave me that glazed look.

In order next to obtain the properly-sized skis, we had to present ourselves at two counters, where we were required to complete and sign a consensus form more detailed and complicated than that preceding open-heart surgery.

"You have to circle one of the numbers between one and three," the representative instructed me.

"What do they mean?" I asked.

"One is the lowest amount of ski experience and three is the most," she answered.

"Don't you have anything lower than a one?" I desperately inquired.

Assessing my ski boot size, she then waded her way through the racks until she had found the corresponding skis, returning to the counter and, after tightening them with a screw driver, handed them over to me.

Shakingly, I cradled them in my arms and looked at her pleadingly. Puzzled, she looked back, wondering what I could still have wanted. What, I thought, no prayer? I'm a first-time skier!

Now fully outfitted with boots and skis, I walked toward the exit, following Damian, Jenner, and Sidonie, at which time one last person stopped me. Did he want to see my ski badge, too? I wondered.

"Wait," he said, "you have to get your poles."

You get those, too? I thought. For all I intended to do, I probably could have done without them.

As the four warriors now emerged on to the battlefield of virgin snow, led by Sidonie in her Viking hat, Jenner proudly proclaimed, "I'm not a novice! I've had former skiing experience."

"Where?" I asked, already anticipating how inferior I would look in comparison to her.

"Holland," she enthusiastically shared.

With a country entirely under sea level, you could have done better than that, I thought, and my anticipated inferiority image rapidly faded. Sensing my disbelief, she supported, "No, there are small hills there."

I didn't know that the country was so overrun with ants, I thought!

Damian had been the first of the four to actually ski...in other words, make the initial plunge into danger. Attaching his left boot to his ski and then the right, he stood erect, grabbed his poles, and catapulted across the snow-covered ground like an F.104 fighter launched from an aircraft carrier deck, careening into a snow bank.

I will certainly look more professional than that, I thought. Following his lead, I attached my ski to the left boot, praying that it would not fit (the moment of truth was at hand and I had run out of plans), and then the right. As if the plug on all friction had suddenly been pulled, I accelerated forward, passing Sidonie and picnic table in a helpless blur, and yelled, "Sidu.." until the facade of the lodge intervened and arrested my travel. So much for the improvement over Damian! I thought

New activities often provide new perspectives and I must admit that, during my initial ski experience, that I had had a profound revelation--namely, that everyone has a goal in life and that mine was to return to the ski rental shop and kiss my concrete-griping shoes to kingdom-come.

Mike, sensing the need for a personal ski lesson, stood next to me, issuing a submachine gun fire of instructions: "Stand up straight...poles on the side...skis directly ahead...bend the knees...lean back on the shin bones...ankles stiff...head forward...eyes ahead...center of gravity over the skis...in other words, work your way into a position like you have to go to the bathroom"

I shot him a glance and stated through chattering teeth, "It may not be like!"

"Okay," he stated, "that's it. You're ready! (Ready for what, I wondered?) "I suggest you ski to the right toward the beginner's slope."

"Ah," I nervously pondered, "I actually think I'll ski to the left."

"The left?" he puzzled. "What's there?

"The place where I return the equipment," I hesitatedly answered.

"Well, then," he answered with attempted patience, "I'll go off skiing myself."

I almost felt sorry for him after all his work. I said almost, because the question of whether there had been a cast for every part of the body--yes, that part, too--had not yet been answered.

Jenner, upon inquiry from her Station Manager concerning her initial ski experience, stated, "I fell down" and promptly bent face forward to reveal, as evidence, the round, wet spot on the pants covering two half moons which, when put together, equaled a full butt, no buts about it.

Fear certainly has a way of distorting perception. First-time skier Ecaterina had somehow passed me and made it to the top of an 8,000-foot mountain with a vertical drop. "Robert!" she yelled. "You should see the view from here. It's beautiful!"

"Marvelous," I yelled, fearing a noise-induced avalanche. "Take pictures! I'll look at them later."

I subsequently learned that her elevation had been three feet higher than mine had!

While performing one of my cross-country ski expeditions--translated as between one picnic table and the other--a passing skier yelled, "How're you doing? By the way, which group are you with?"

I stretched a crooked arm and pointed to the three souls clinging to the picnic table like capsized ship survivors clutching a floating life raft. Cowardly, yes, but they were my group and I loved them!

During one of my "ski walks," which must have made me appear as graceful as a hippopotamus attempting the ballet, a blue, stocking hat image blurred by to the right, caught his ski on an ice protrusion, and plunged into an almost sequence-indistinguishable maneuver of impact: the right ski tripped on the elevated surface; the left ski rose vertically toward the sky; gravity pulled his rump toward the hump; the skier plunged into the snow, careening toward the left; the right leg flipped over; the head bored a trench into the ice; snow entered the left nostril like a plunger into a backed up toilet; and the entire discombobulated, white-sheathed ice bank came to a halt.

"Are you all right?" I yelled.

The snow pile nodded.

"I'll try to make it there and help," I returned, "but at the speed I move, I think spring thaw will get there first."

Luckily, a more experienced skier passed, lifted the man up, and transformed him from snowman to human. By the time the situation had been remedied, I myself had significantly closed the gap to the scene--by at least a foot!

Meanwhile, picnic table-bound Sidonie had bravely attempted several unaided skiing positions herself, which justifiably must have made her very proud: at the end of the bench, on the middle of the bench, half a butt hanging off the bench, and a full, double-diamond switch--from the bench to the table. I could not help but wonder: why did she look more content than I?

The waning sun beckoned everyone back to the lodge, where the pear-filled schnapps glasses, sporting miniature flags, lined the picnic table on the outdoor deck, and the goulash, dumplings, and spaetzl warmed in chafing dishes on the bar, filling the room with aromas of Austria. One by one, they returned to the comfort and safety of the hut like soldiers seeking refuge in their barracks from battle, nursing their wounds: George, with a black-and-blue buttocks, Munny with a swollen leg, Ricky with torn ligaments, and Sidonie with splinters (from the picnic table). Swelling seemed to be a common denominator in Munny's ski adventures. Last year, as I recall, he had brought some girl, disappeared, and did not resurface until the end of the day with very swollen lips, as if some cosmetic doctor had gone hog-wild on him with collagen injections.

All too soon it had again come time to leave and make the long drive back to New York.

As I drove out of the parking lot, I could see Mike recede in the rearview mirror and I somehow sensed that the recipe for next year's trip had already begun to simmer on the back burners of his mind.

Driving through Pennsylvania on Interstate 80 and passing the Delaware Water Gap as Damian and Noemi slept, filling the car with a cacophony of snores and snorts, I reveled in the fact that I had come a long way in overcoming my ski phobia: last year snow tubing, this year ski lessons, and next year--who knows, I may actually put on both skis...

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[HQ]《快乐大本营》(HappyCamp) 2009.06.20《快女来了- 18强》Part 7 of 14

2010-05-12T17:44:00.001-07:00

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2010-05-09T17:44:00.001-07:00

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Julia Child & Jacques Pepin - Favoriete Sandwiches

2010-05-06T17:43:00.001-07:00

Zet de calorieënmeter maar even in de kast, Julia Child maakt samen met Jacques Pepin sandwiches. Goed gevuld zoals gewoonlijk. Meer in haar kookboek: bit.ly

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Serving a Thanksgiving Buffet

2010-05-06T17:25:00.001-07:00

Learn how to set up a Thanksgiving buffet with style. Products Featured: Emile Henry Artisan Ruffled Pie Dish www.williams-sonoma.com Ruffoni Hammered Copper Stockpot with Acorn Knob - www.williams-sonoma.com Ruffoni Copper Gratin Pan with Acorn Handles - www.williams-sonoma.com Emile Henry Artisan Rectangular Bakers - www.williams-sonoma.com

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Wrap-N-Guard TE Video

2010-05-03T17:18:00.001-07:00

Wrap-N-Guard TE is the industry's first four sided collapsible windproof chafing dish

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Woven Wick Simmer Stove

2010-04-30T16:48:00.001-07:00

This is a project I'm working on with NCHiker1970 (Drak). He found a video of a stove that was unstable, and needed to be redesigned, and he asked me if I was up to the challenge of redesigning it. This is my first attempt. So far I have eliminated the need for a preheater. I've asked Drak if he has any pot stand ideas, and I'm sure he'll have something soon, so keep an eye out for that. If you haven't subscribed to NCHiker1970, you should go do that after you finish watching this video. Drak has some really great ideas, and really good explanations of how his creations work.

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Buffet Burners Chafing Dish Heaters

2010-04-27T02:38:00.001-07:00

Electric chafing dish heater no more sterno universal chafer heater chafing dish Save thousands per year in fuel costs.

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2010-04-24T02:28:00.001-07:00

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Drag 3 Color Foundation and Contour Makeup Tutorial

2010-04-23T06:15:00.001-07:00

This is a tutorial I made to show my updated technique for applying foundation. This is all of the stuff I do before I film one of my regular tutorials. The only thing I left of was eyebrow covering, and shaving. The eyebrow covering I have other videos on, the shaving... well, you are on your own on that one. LOL.All products shown in this video were purchased by myself. I am not affiliated in any way with any of the companies represented. All opinions are my own. ************************************ Be sure to check out Houston Transgendered Entertainer Kennidi Monroe and myself on www.trannytalk101.com. We dish on issue related to the GLBTQ community as well as news and pop culture. New episodes posted every Monday on the website, and on Itunes! Watch for a brand new exclusive Blanche Babcock makeup tutorial in every episode! ************************************ Blog www.blanchebabcock.com BlogTV www.blogtv.com - Live shows every Tuesday Twitter: twitter.com Myspace: www.myspace.com All Music from: www.incompetech.com Intro Music Ether Disco by Kevin MacLeod background Music: Sovereign by Kevin MacLeod All Music is license free. www.incompetech.com

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Aneita Fern - Chafing Dish Cabinet

2010-04-20T05:40:00.001-07:00

Mike Danial discusses the Stickley Chafing Dish Cabinet

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Succulent Outdoor Grill Corn on the Cob

2010-04-17T05:35:00.001-07:00

Eating outdoor grill corn on the cob is like taking a bite of summer. It is smoky, crisp, sweet and just a little bit messy. There are definitely preferred ways of preparing and cooking outdoor grill corn on the cob and every person who grills corn is sure their way is the best, but your summer grilling won't be wasted if you try all the different methods to discover which way is best for you.

The most popular methods for outdoor grill corn on the cob are similar and each has many, many sub-variations.

Grilled in husk, soaked in water
Grilled out of husk, soaked in water
Grilled in foil, no water, can keep in husk or remove
Grilled in husk, no soaking

And those are just the basics; there are a number of variations within each set. Some people claim that you don't even need to remove the silks, they will slide right off after the corn is cooked. When you are cooking outdoor grill corn on the cob, you are steaming it, whether it is in the husk or in foil. This steaming process clumps the silks making them easy to remove. Others think removing the silks prior to cooking is very important, to the point of scrubbing the ears until all the silks are removed.

For those who prepare outdoor grill corn on the cob, the majority vote to leave the husks on. Some suggest peeling the husks back, cleaning the silks, pulling the husks back up, soaking in water then grilling. Some suggest adding butter and seasoning after soaking and before grilling, others are adamant about soaking, rewrapping with husks and then wrapping in foil. That one seems like overkill, but never argue with a chef. They have knives and fire.

Some gourmet chefs, whether amateur or professional, suggest adding any number of savory flavors or sauces to the corn before it is grilled. When you are ready to cook your outdoor grill corn on the cob, the grilling intensifies the flavor of the herbs; spices or sauce and the flavors mingle with the smokiness of the grilled husks, creating a taste sensation. Others prefer the simple taste of the grilled corn, salt and butter.

One recipe for outdoor grill corn on the cob called for soaking the corn in the husks, then covering the corn with water-soaked bath towel. The author claims the towel will not burn and the corn will be incredibly moist.

For the grillers who removed the husks and used foil, many of them suggested putting the shiny side of the foil to the inside to speed up the cooking time. This reduces the amount of reflection of heat and your outdoor grill corn on the cob cooks faster. Some people who use foil for grilling also parboiled the corn to speed up the cooking process.

No matter how you do it, outdoor grill corn on the cob is delicious and comes with a rich history. Native Americans have been cooking corn outdoors for generations, needless to say, in the husk all the way for them.

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Learning the Many Cooking Terminologies for Success in the Kitchen

2010-04-14T05:31:00.001-07:00

Cooking can be very satisfying, and learning about the different ways to cook and finding new; different recipes to experiment in the kitchen is exciting. This had led to a bunch of television programmes appearing and even more cookbooks arriving to offer chefs tips, advice, and recipes. However, a good starting point for many wanting to get into the kitchen and to begin putting recipes into practice is to know the different terminologies used with cooking.

Learning the different cooking terminologies is important as a dish may be prepared in a number of ways, and each of the preparation methods can result in varying flavours. Here are just a few of the terms cooking recipes may require you to perform:

Grilled

This is a more common term that many will already know, even if they don't often cook. When a recipe requires you to grill a food item, it will basically mean that you need to cook over an open flame, whether it is by gas or charcoal. Obviously the most ideal place to do food grilling is over a grill.

Frying and Deep-frying

These are terms that are often confused, but they are actually quite different. Frying can be done using a frying pan and with oil or butter, whereas deep-frying on the other hand means that the food needs to be submerged in boiling oil until it is cooked. This can often be seen in fast food chains where the food is placed in a basket and submerged into the boiling oil, often to produce french fries, tender breaded chicken, and funnel cakes.

Sautéing

An alternative to frying is sautéing, to produce strong flavours from your food. To sauté food, cook quickly using a small amount of fat (oil or butter), and use a frying pan to receive best results when using this cooking method.

Broiled

When a recipe calls for the food to be broiled, it means that the food should be cooked by direct exposure to a flame or heat element. You may find the "broil" setting on many ovens, although it is important to place the food on the top rack when using this setting.

For those that cook and prepare meals regularly or just beginning to become interested in cooking, familiarize yourself with the many different preparation and cooking terms. At least learn the basic terms so that you can prepare the food in the way that the recipe intended, and also, before you start cooking a new recipe or dish, firstly read through the recipe instructions so that you know the cooking terms and exactly how to execute them. This is especially important if you are cooking to time schedule.

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