Why Use a Steam Dryer?

Steam Laundry…What is it and why do we need it?  Steam is a feature that comes with a lot of dryers these days. In fact, it is getting more and more difficult to find a new laundry pair that does not have this option.   The most common question I get asked on any given day  when presenting laundry is, “What does the steam actually do?”  Well, there are two major benefits Steam offers.

What steam does in the dryer  There are two main cycles available in steam dryers today.  One of the most common uses I find is the Wrinkle Release feature.  It is a great benefit to families on a hectic schedule.  Most families have two people working full-time and have little extra time to take out the iron and ironing board to start making sure their work clothes look and feel their best.  Wrinkle Release does that job for you.  It’s simple to use, just pick a couple of items of clothing you’d like to wear, throw them in the dryer on Wrinkle Release and presto!... in 20 minutes, those clothes are wrinkle-free. 

10 tips for BBQ Success

 Canadian Summer and BBQ Season

With the May 24 Long weekend being the unofficial launch to season we thought we would help kick-start things off right with some helpful BBQ tips.

Your Butcher, Your Friend

Avoid packaged steak, start buying your meat from a local butcher or the butcher at your local grocery store.
Fresh is always better.

Grade

Spring for Canadian Prime or Certified Black Angus steaks if you can.  choice-grade steak is a good, less expensive alternative.

Marble-iscous 

Request a cut with marbling. Marbling is the white streaks of fat that are in the meat, they add flavour and keep your steak juicy.

        4. 20 minutes before cooking, remove your steak from the refrigerator, a cold steak will not cook evenly.

5.  A sturdy pair of tongs, a brush, and a grill are all the only tools you need for a great tasting steak.

6.  A properly heated grill cooks the best, so making sure your grill is preheated is essential.  To test if it is hot enough, hold your hand over the grates, 2 seconds should be all you can hold it there for if it is preheated correctly.

7.  A seared crust is what you want for your steak, and the way to obtain that is to leave your steak alone. The constant movement of a steak, before it is ready, will only cause it to stick to the grates.

8.  Cooking your steak to its desired doneness can sometimes be tricky.
Using a touch test can help.

• soft and spongy = a rare steak

• springs back = a medium steak

• firm = well-done steak

9.  Under cooking your steak is far better than overcooking your steak.
You can always pop it back on the grill to cook a little longer, but you cannot un-cook something, once it is done.

10.  Letting your steak rest at least 5 minutes after removing it from the grill, will produce a juicier steak by allowing it time for the juices to settle.

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Christmas leftovers

You can't a get a much tastier sandwich than that of a turkey, stuffing and cranberry sandwich.
Leftovers are the benefit to the work involved in Christmas dinner.

You thoroughly enjoy leftovers but have you wondered how many days is good for those delicious leftovers?

Exactly how long are leftovers good to keep?

Well, we did a bit of investigating for you and found out these answers for you.

Helpful Holiday Tips

We roamed the internet and found these fabulous appetizers listed in the top of the the Appetizers for 2014


Cherry-Pecan Brie

Ingredients

•        1/3 cup cherry preserves
•        1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
•        1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
•       1/8 teaspoon salt 
•        1 (16-oz.) Brie round (rind removed from top)
•         Chopped toasted pecans 

Preparation

Stir together cherry preserves, balsamic vinegar, freshly ground pepper, and salt in a bowl. Drizzle over warm Brie round. Top with chopped toasted pecans. Serve with crackers.