AITADAL Food and Drink Blog

My college son is home for the summer. He has an internship at an office downtown. I’m so happy to have my son home, but I forget how expensive it is to have all five children home. On the weekend my oldest kids are out with their friends and girlfriends, so I don’t have to worry about feeding them dinner.

Then  there occasions where my youngest must have sleep overs, and all the sudden I have more children than I know what to do with. The sleep over friends need dinner, snacks, and breakfast. How did summer become so expensive.
This weekend my youngest is having her first sleep over. She is inviting her best friend to spend the night. They want to make coke slurpees and watch movies. 
It’s safe to say I’m printing off a Coke coupon. I may not be sleeping as the girls spend  hours giggling and getting into mischief, but I will save money. 
Now adays, it is so important to save money for your family.  No one knows what will happen with the economy. And using coupons like my Coke coupon is a very easy way for me to save a little money.
 
I learned about using coupons from my mom, who showed us the value of saving money.  She stayed at home while my dad worked, but by saving money and using coupons they were able to send both me and my sister to college and still save enough money to retire early.  Now that is the kind of story that inspires me.  So I keep using a Coke coupon or any other type of coupon whenever I have a chance and keep saving!

A mouth-watering dessert for people who always crave for sweets after meals. Resembling the seeds of lotus flower (Bua) and serenely floating in a pond of sweetened coconut (Loy). A must try thai dessert that can be served warm, at room temperature or even cold.

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This is a cranberry pudding recipe. I wouldn\’t think that cranberry and pudding go together but I guess you can find all kinds of pallets out there, right?

Cast iron cookware is one of the best investments you can make in your kitchen. They can be used to create a beautiful sear on meat, cook dishes in the oven, and create tasty stews. However,  it is important to treat and care for cast iron skillets and pots correctly.

Some cast iron sets come already seasoned. However, if your cookware is not yet seasoned, you’ll want to do that before using it. Even if the pan is preseasoned, you may still want to do it yourself; the initial seasoning done to store bought pans is often just enough to ward off rust, not enough to create a non-stick surface. You do this by rubbing fat or oil into the cast iron pot and then heating it. This works best when you use unsaturated fat, such as lard. When you heat the cookware to 375 degrees or higher, the fat breaks down, oxidizes, and polymerizes. This creates a nonstick surface on the cast iron cookware that takes away the need for cooking spray.

If you’ve seasoned your cast iron cookware correctly, caring for and maintaining the cookware should be easy. Proper seasoning can withstand lots of cooking and cleaning. Some people use harsh cleansers on their pots and pans, believing that this will get them clean and prevent the spread of bacteria. However, lye based cleaners that are sometimes used should definitely be avoided with cast iron pots and pans. These cleansers dissolve the seasoning on a cast iron pan, possibly damaging the pan in the process. Most dish soaps are fine for cast iron pots and pans. However, overly vigorous washing is not recommended; if the seasoning is weak, scrubbing can break down that layer.

By following these easy seasoning and cleaning tips, you’ll already be doing a lot to elongate the life of your cast iron cookware. You can also maintain your cast iron cookware by using metal spatulas, tongs, and cooking accessories. While the scraping may seem to harm the seasoning layer, it actually evens the seasoning surface and makes it stronger over time. Combining these tips is sure to give you a set of cast iron cookware that will become a staple in your kitchen.

This has been considered as the white dry wine that is most purchased all over the world. Chardonnay is actually grown in many parts of the world. This type of wine with wine aerator is aged inside barrels of oak resulting in an aroma and flavor that is strong and rich. This type of wine has a character that tastes fruity and has buttery and vanilla components. Chenin Blanc This type of wine has been considered as common and cheap. The grapes used for this wine are grown widely in the United States, specifically California. This wine with wine aerator is also fruity and blends well with the more popular Chardonnay thus adding to its acidity and fruity quality. Grenache This is considered as the grape plant variety that is most planted. Grenache actually tastes sweet but does not have much character unless if it is vinnified well. This variety is usually grown in areas where there is drought and heat that is quite extreme. Merlot This type of wine is ranked along the same lines as Cabernet Sauvignon, but it has more lush. Merlot’s flavor is actually full-bodied with various flavors available such as plum, cherry, chocolate. Pinot Blanc This type produces a dry, soft and fruity white wine the taste of which is compared with Chardonnay. Pinot Blanc actually has tasteful hints of spice and apple and has a high acidity. Unfortunately, Pinot Blanc does not age very well and is less complicated that Chardonnay. Pinot Gris The grape used for this wine with wine aerators is brown in color and is quite successful in a place called Oregon. This wine is white and is crisp and dry with a rich spicy flavor.

A lot of people all over the world really prefer Pepsi over any other soft drink.And a lot of people would prefer it if they did not have to pay full price toenjoy their favorite cola. Then treat yourself to a pepsi coupon. Enjoy a lot ofsavings every time you use them. You will be surprised at how much extra cashyou get from the discounts. Just enough extra cash saved for you to have theadditional money to buy the other things you like. Plus, coupons are a lot of funto collect. You can put up a coupon group with your family. Set up a couponnetwork with your friends. They are a good reason for people to bond so itwould be nice to turn it into a hobby. Plus, they save all of you a lot of timesince coupons can be passed to one another. Who would ever thought somethinglike a Pepsi coupon can do that? And did you know that it is so easy to getthem? They are practically everywhere. They are in magazines, in the internet,in the newspapers, in directories, just look around and chances are they arejust there in front of you. They are and collecting coupons will open up a newworld of savings. So the next time you can’t resist the urge to indulge in yourfavorite drink to quench your thirst, remember a Pepsi coupon and the time andmoney you can save using them. Saving both is really important since since saving time can save you money as well.  What is that extra time worth to you?