I don't particularly like them. There's always going to be some wines that you just don't like and your bound to end up getting a bottle or two of them along the way.
Many specialty wine stores hold tastings once a week or month. I'd suggest finding one near your and trying it out. Then if you like one best buy a bottle and do it all over again the next time. You could also just go to the store and ask what the people there recommend, I've found employees at most places that aren't your typical liquor store to actually be quite knowledgeable.
Many grocery stores sell them near the check out for only a few dollars, some stores actually have really nice ones. They are usually right near where they have the regular reusable bags.
Get one of those insulated reusable shopping bags, they work great for situations like that.
I would say tacos would be an easy one especially with the slow cooker. You can do chicken breast and salsa until its fall apart (8 hrs on high, 3-4 on low), microwave some tortillas, and chop up some onions, cilantro, or whatever else you like. If your there for awhile you can turn it into other meals easily like add BBQ sauce and throw it on a bun for pulled BBQ chicken style sandwich.
Depends what they want to eat. I'd recommend Yard Bird and Blue Collar either way.
If I make roast chicken I make two so I can tear apart the other one and make tacos, enchiladas, soup, stew, etc.
If she doesn't have time for exercise at the gym. She can incorporate exercise into everyday life. For example she can walk or bike to work (if a reasonable distance), or if going by car is a must, park in the back of the lot rather than the closest spot available, take the stairs instead of the elevator (if that's not feasible, i.e. working on the 36th floor, take the elevator to the 33rd floor and take the stairs from there).
The only one I would say might be better than a Breville would be a Vitamix as far as what I've had experience with.
Popular Mechanics did a 5 blender showdown and the Kitchen Aide came out #1 plus it is MUCH cheaper... http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/gadgets/tests/4332328.
Any idea if these would freeze well and come back to life in a toaster oven? I've been trying to find recipes I can make on the weekend for quick weekday breakfasts.
I go through more cilantro than any other herb in my kitchen. But then again, I'm a Mexican food addict, so it would only make sense. I just started the seedlings for what I'll be planting for the season (in FL it's finally cool enough) and I think I planted more cilantro and tomatoes than anything else.
Fresh fish and spiny lobsters from the boat to the grill to my plate, conch salad, roast Cuban pork, Jamaican curried goat with rice and peas. South Florida is full of delicious foods from all over.
I think it helps if you get them involved in to process of making the food. I'm not saying give a 2 year old a knife but have them stir something or add something to the dish when it's that time. When they get to touch and see it all come together it gets them excited.
Growing somethings if you have space, even just some herbs, is great too. Then they can plant them, pick them, and add them to the food your making. I used to (and still do) do this with my family and it always gets me thinking about new foods.
Depends on what is giving me a hard time...
If I'm just super stressed out it's Yuengling and salt n' vinegar chips.
If I don't feel well it's noodles or rice very simple seasonings.
If it's just a rainy kind of day Kraft Mac n' Cheese and red wine.
If I'm sad it's Oreos, the original kind, not the stupid double stuffed crap.
If you can find them where you are try fresh squeezed kumquats.
Lutz Bakery! Used to go there every summer when I was growing up. Haven't been back in quite a few years, hopefully still delicious.
egg whites over easy?
I would start by looking at kosher recipes and then adjust them to be gluten free, which is much easier than the other way around since kosher recipes are harder to come by than gluten free ones.
My favorite quick meal is fish, just take a filet of fish (can be frozen even!) and some veggies (these can be frozen too!), season with what ever you like (lemon and fresh herbs are my go-to for any type of fish) put into a tin foil packet, and pop-in the oven (or toaster oven!). They can be prepped the day before.
Whole simply roasted chicken is great too since the leftovers can be used for so many things like salad or tacos.
I make pulled pork just to make it into tacos or tostadas. Tamales sound amazing though!
I had some jarred garlic someone left at my house once. To use it up I slathered it over a whole chicken with some salt, pepper and lemon juice and just roasted it like I normally would. It actually came out great. I don't think I'd go out and buy more of the stuff as I'm entirely too used to the fresh stuff, but it was definitively good for just trying not to waste.
You could always make up a batch of breakfast burritos to freeze like these: http://iowagirleats.com/2012/03/27/diy-frozen-breakfast-burritos/ or sandwiches like these: http://www.macheesmo.com/2010/03/breakfast-sandwiches/ and then you will have them ready in case your running late or don't feel like making fresh breakfast on occasion. Plus, making them yourself saves your from consuming unnecessary sodium or preservatives and it definitely saves money too!
Perhaps a spicy pulled pork? It can be done in a slow cooker so it's fairly easy and you can either do buns for sandwiches or some tortillas for tacos, plus tacos allow for additional spicy condiments like jalepeno slices and salsa. I've done this a few times for pot lucks at work and it got rave reviews.
Go to Habana Outpost http://www.cafehabana.com/locations/location/habana-outpost, eat the corn, seriously do it.
If you want charcoal definitely go for the Weber kettle (full size). We have always had one and they are great for any type of grilling. We grill, smoke, and even cook a full turkey on it every Thanksgiving.
We also have just a cheap generic wal-mart type grill for everyday quick grilling, like a burger or chicken on a weeknight which has been dependable for 7+ years now.
I want to get a few bottles to add to my home bar. I have the basics: vodkas, bourbons, gins, spiced rums, tequila, plus a few miscellaneous acquisitions. I'm looking for things that I could experiment with and make some interesting cocktails. I keep seeing different things online in recipes and in the store but have no idea if they are any good or what they taste like. Any suggestions?
I'm making dinner on Christmas eve for my boyfriends family (approx 8 people in total). So far I'm making Roast Beef (two separate roasts, one for people who like rare, like me, and one for people who like more well done), Roasted Green Beans with Garlic and Almonds, Au Gratin Potatoes (Grandpas favorite)... and that's all I have so far.
For just a regular meal I'd say that's enough but for a special holiday meal I think I need more. What else would go with and accommodate picky* people?
*Nothing too crazy, they are hamburger, hot dog, and pizza kinda people.
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I made these cranberry orange cookies (http://allrecipes.com/recipe/cranberry-orange-cookies/) and brought them to work, couldn't even make it to my cubicle before they were gone. They were surprisingly very easy to make, and that's from someone who hate baking.
I'm also pretty partial to thumbprint butter cookies with different jellies or chocolate in the middle, something for most anyone that way.