One way to save money right now is to simply make the coffee in your home instead of the daily $3 Starbucks latte. Woot! is currently featuring the Starbucks Sirena Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine as its daily Woot! off special. So head over the to take advantage of Woot!’s great deals.
For other options check out this review of the: Starbucks Barista Home Espresso Machine
Add comment June 5th, 2009
Earth Day is next week, April 22, 2009, and to celebrate Mother Earth, Reynolds Wrap foil is offering you 100% Recycled Aluminum Free with mail-in rebate (up to $3.99)
The rebate will be available for download on Earth Day starting at 4:22 am EDT.
Quantities are limited so head over there early!
Check out ExpoTV for for reviews on all of Reynolds Wrap products like this review of Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil by Elora:
1 comment April 13th, 2009
Why not celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with some traditional and fun dishes for the family?
This Irish Soda recipe found at parentsconnect.com is an easy and fun way to celebrate the holiday with everyone:
* 1 large can pineapple juice
* 1 12-ounce can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
* 1 cup sugar
* 4 cups cold water
* 2 to 4 drops blue food coloring
* 2 liters ginger ale
* 1 quart lime sherbet
Combine pineapple juice, frozen lemonade, sugar, water and food coloring in a large punch bowl or pitcher. (If using a pitcher, cut the recipe in half.)
Carefully stir in ginger ale to avoid too much bubbling.
Gently float scoops of lime sherbet on top and serve.
Why not serve it with some Shepherd’s Pie which is a casserole, lined with cooked meat and vegetables, topped with mashed potatoes, and baked. Try this recipe found at Elise.com
Easy Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
Ingredients
* 1 1/2 lbs ground round beef
* 1 onion chopped
* 1-2 cups vegetables - chopped carrots, corn, peas
* 1 1/2 - 2 lbs potatoes (3 big ones)
* 8 tablespoons butter (1 stick)
* 1/2 cup beef broth
* 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
* Salt, pepper, other seasonings of choice
Method
1 Peel and quarter potatoes, boil in salted water until tender (about 20 minutes).
2 While the potatoes are cooking, melt 4 Tablespoons butter (1/2 a stick) in large frying pan.
3 Sauté onions in butter until tender over medium heat (10 mins). If you are adding vegetables, add them according to cooking time. Put any carrots in with the onions. Add corn or peas either at the end of the cooking of the onions, or after the meat has initially cooked.
4 Add ground beef and sauté until no longer pink. Add salt and pepper. Add worcesterchire sauce. Add half a cup of beef broth and cook, uncovered, over low heat for 10 minutes, adding more beef broth as necessary to keep moist.
5 Mash potatoes in bowl with remainder of butter, season to taste.
6 Place beef and onions in baking dish. Distribute mashed potatoes on top. Rough up with a fork so that there are peaks that will brown nicely. You can use the fork to make some designs in the potatoes as well.
7 Cook in 400 degree oven until bubbling and brown (about 30 minutes). Broil for last few minutes if necessary to brown.
Serves four.
Need a good masher for those potatoes? Try this Cutco Potato Masher reviewed by ontheroad
Add comment March 17th, 2009
Many people go on strict juicing diets for health purposes or weight loss while others just enjoy a cup of fresh squeezed OJ. The benefits of consuming fresh squeezed juice over store bought sugar filled juices is undeniable.
Juicing is also one of the fastest ways to detox your body and give it the nutrients it needs to rebuild itself in various health situations. It is recommended that you consume five servings of fruit and three servings of vegetables a day because a diet high in fruits and vegetables will prevent or cure a wide range of ailments. Juicing could provide the answer to fixing our fruit and vegetable deficient diets.
Check out reviews of various juicers and blenders like the:
Breville Two-Speed Juice Fountain Plus Juicer
Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Pro Juicer
Or check out this Blender for a more “multi-purpose” appliance:
Black & Decker 48-Ounce Glass-Jar Blender
Add comment February 26th, 2009
Consumer Reports recently tested coffee makers in search of the best.
They devised tests to measure brewing temperature because researchers say brewing temperature should be between 195 and 205 degrees for the ideal cup of coffee. Many coffee makers do not get hot enough to extract the best from the beans and avoid a weak or bitter brew.
Consumer Reports tested 34 coffeemakers and found one of the most convenient models that reaches an excellent brew temperature is the programmable Michael Graves 12-Cup Coffeemaker. It’s rated a Consumer Reports Best Buy.
The Michael Graves Design™ Automatic Drip Coffeemaker - Black (40304)
Check out some other items on the Michael Graves kitchen supplies line such as this Michael Graves Garlic Press
Add comment February 5th, 2009
According to GeorgeForemancooking.com:
The Lean Mean™ Fryer features our new, patented Smart Spin™ technology that knocks out up to 55% of fat absorbed in the frying process. During a special SPIN cycle that follows cooking, your Lean Mean™ Fryer uses centrifugal force to literally spin the added fat and oil off your food.
* Knocks out up to 55% of the fat absorbed during frying!*
* Patented Smart Spin™ Technology lets you spin out the fat for up to 2 minutes with low or high speed setting
* Immersed heating element promotes fast, uniform heating and provides faster temperature recovery time once food is added for delicious, crispy results
* Variable thermostat dial adjusts up to 375°F to provide the optimal frying conditions for any food
* Unique basket design to ensure food keeps its shape and doesn’t crumble during the spin cycle
* Fryer assembly separates quickly and easily for effortless maintenance and cleaning, with dishwasher-safe parts
* Cooks up to 1.4 lbs of food, 2.6L oil Capacity
* Viewing window lets you view food without letting heat out
* Timer with audible signal for precise frying
* Safety Features: Cool-touch handle; detachable, magnetic safety plug
* Temperature ready light indicates when oil is hot
* Includes more than 5 delicious recipes
I’m interested in seeing the reviews on this one once it comes out. Will it taste as good as delicious “normal” fried food? and will it REALLY knock out the fat ??
Check out Expo for reviews of current fryers like this one by Momof2disneyboys:
-Froso
Add comment November 13th, 2008
Learning the art of Japanese cooking doesn’t have to be difficult!
Expo member, bergman shares his experiences and opinions with the book: Japanese Cooking: The Traditions, Techniques, Ingredients & Recipes. He says “Make excellent Sashimi with this great book.” so I am sure you will find out how to use a sashimi knife and make rolls like a pro in no time. Click here to see is review.
- Jess
Add comment October 20th, 2008
Another summer treat is S’mores, you know, those gooey creations of marshmellow, graham cracker and the ever important chocolate. Is there anything so sweet? It just evokes, for me, memories of childhood. Finding the right stick, cooking the marshmellow and hoping it didn’t catch on fire, and then putting it all together. The melty chocolate, the sticky marshmellow, the crisp graham cracker! Mmmmmm! Pumpkinpie on Expo TV gives you her tricks for making perfect S’mores in this video!
-ally10169
1 comment July 14th, 2008
Summer is here and that means it is getting hot, hot, hot! This is the time of year for Snow Cones! My kids love these and we have tried various products over the years. The ones that you have to crank by hand can be tiresome and take a long time. This is the way to go! Watch as Mamaduck shows you how easy it is to make Snow Cones at home for your family! I am definately going to pick one of these up!
-ally10169
1 comment June 29th, 2008
The George Forman Grill (with the infamous Bun Warmer contraption) was the best invention for when I was in my first apartment and wanted it make something quick and easy but not spend so much time at the stove. Plus it never really burned the meat it was always nicely cooked. It is probably the best invention since chocolate cereal!
-Yael
Add comment May 9th, 2008
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