Much like Kleenex, Xerox, Frisbee and Photoshop, Zamboni is now the ubiquitous (if incorrect) term that most of us shout in a gleeful passion when the ice-resurfacing machine lumbers onto the rink mid-game. While newer brands try to claw their way into some market share, the Zamboni ...
The 250-gallon heating-oil tank in my yard has changed that view. A small gauge on the top -- with a line that floats between a simple "F" for full and an "E" for empty -- is a constant reminder of how much fuel we're burning. Slowing the progression from full to empty can...
The term "molecular gastronomy" is relatively new and has caused much confusion and controversy. Some of the confusion comes from trying to put a modern spin on a much older word. That word is "gastronomy," which, since the 19th century, has described the art of selecting, ...
Air (fresh air with a slight breeze is best) a Grow Medium (place to grow, soil isn’t your only choice) the right Temperature (room temperature or a little warmer is perfect during the day, cannot stand freezing at night) Nutrients (start at half as much as what’s recommended on th...
If it were possible for human beings to digest gasoline, a gallon would contain about 31,000 food calories -- the energy in a gallon of gasoline is equivalent to the energy in about 110 McDonalds hamburgers! Where does gasoline come from? Gasoline is made from crude oil. The crud...
Breads and cooked candy’s are 2 things that I don’t mess with the recipe too much especially if I am using it for the first time. The coconut oil may change the flavor or texture of the bread. So I would make the recipe as is a couple of times and then you can use the ...
There are vegans who think it's ok to eat oysters and mussels. I want to go a step farther: vegans should be ok with dairy. Specifically, under pretty conservative assumptions you do much more good donating just $5/year to the Against Malaria Foundation
To take out the excess water, press the wrapped paneer under a heavy pan for about 1 hour. Notes Tips: If paneer will be used to make any dessert dish: The most important part of making paneer for dessert is how much water to take out from the paneer. To check if right amount of ...
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An oil refinery runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and requires a large number of employees. Refineries come offline or stop working for a few weeks each year to undergo seasonal maintenance and other repair work. A refinery can occupy as much land as several hundred football fields. ...