Modern espresso machines are quite sophisticated, and can apply VERY precise control to an extraction. The result is that today, espresso should NOT be bitter; it should be smooth! Today, espresso should have very refined flavors, and a large range of roasts are used to obtain different effect...
however, prevent Ed Balls, Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, from getting on in life. But not everyone, surely, has been quite so lucky as Ed when it comes to climbing the ladder of success on a name that is as daft as it is ripe for ripping into. The fun-poking...
Another way to remove small amounts of wax hardened onto a tablecloth is to spread the affected area over a large bowl and secure it with rubber bands, then pour boiling water over the wax to melt it. Follow up by washing the tablecloth as usual. For larger wax deposits on tablecloths,...
Another way to remove small amounts of wax hardened onto a tablecloth is to spread the affected area over a large bowl and secure it with rubber bands, then pour boiling water over the wax to melt it. Follow up by washing the tablecloth as usual. ...
Before we start to see how to make the blanket stitch, let’s take care of the necessary material. You will need: Needle with large tip and eye Six or four-thread type embroidery thread (but even less, if you don’t want a too marked stitch) or even a wool thread ...
If you prefer a clean finish, hem the bottom edge of your skirt. Knits and tulle may not fray, so you could skip this step for such materials. Final Touches Use an iron to press the waistband and hem for a polished look. If you added a lining, ensure it’s even and secure. Tips...
While there’s no right way or wrong way to pack light, the secret lies in identifying the essentials — the absolute minimum, and building from there. What are your must-haves, and what can you temporarily do without? Can you forego a hairdryer and curling iron, and pare down your ran...
many pendant lights you plan to use per room – as pendant lights will generally match in duplicates, this will help you determine how many pendant lights you want to buy. Secondly, think of how large of a pendant light you’ll need. How much light do you need to illuminate your room?
Next, I took a clean, white cotton towel that wasn’t too thick and placed it over the scorch marks. Taking an old iron set to high dry heat, I carefully place it directly over the stain (with the towel in between for protection). ...
And you can’t find 8 matching cloth napkins that aren’t stained and you aren’t using your beautiful white tablecloth because you don’t have time to iron it. There are only five wine glasses without chips and two candlestick stubs to put in your candlesticks. So now, you are regretti...