bringing home the bacon http://www.artwoo.com Returned search results for bringing home the bacon Copyright 2008 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:15:51 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/rss/bringing+home+the+bacon Two Bbq Recipes http://www.artwoo.com/article/two-bbq-recipes http://www.artwoo.com/article/two-bbq-recipes#comments Sun, 14 Jan 2007 06:27:04 +0000 barbecue recipesvenison backstrapgrilled pork chopstspdish washmarjoramups http://www.artwoo.com/article/two-bbq-recipes barbecue recipes. Almost everyone who barbecues food has a few favorite recipes. Here are a couple of fun barbecue recipes to try out. You never know when you'll find a new family favorite!

GRILLED VENISON WITH BACON Prep time: 6 to 7 hours Cooking Time: 20 minutes Serves: 4



Ingredients 2 lbs. (tenderloin) 1 qt. apple cider 1 1/2 lbs. thick sliced bacon 2 12oz. bottles of barbecue sauce

Cut venison into 2 inch chunks and place in a shallow baking dish. Pour enough apple cider into the dish to cover the venison pieces fully. Place the dish in a refrigerator and allow to soak for two hours.

Remove venison from the cider and shake the pieces vigorously to free them of cider. Throw away the cider that is left in the dish. Wash the dish before putting the venison in it again.

Put the venison back in the dish and pour in the barbecue sauce generously -- so that it covers the venison fully. The dish should then be covered and returned to the refrigerator for two to three hours.

Remove the venison from the fridge and let it stand for half an hour in normal room temperature. Next, wrap bacon slices around each chunk of venison. Secure the with toothpicks to make sure that it does not fall off during grilling.

The venison is now ready to be barbecued. Heat the grill and brush some olive oil on the grill grate. Lay the venison packed in bacon on the hot grill. You can expect the bacon to cause flame-, but don't worry. Let it get slightly burnt. It adds to the smoked flavor. Turn the venison a few times to ensure smooth and even cooking, and serve hot.



STUFFED Prep time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Serves: Four

Ingredients 4 extra-thick rib pork chops, 1" to 1 1/4" thick 3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs Large pinch dried rosemary, crumbled fine Large pinch dried , crumbled fine 1 Tbsp. melted butter 1/2 cup minced sweet onion 1 small clove garlic, minced 1/2 . salt

Slice shallow pockets in the pork with a sharp knife.

Take a deep dish and toss the breadcrumbs, herbs, butter, onion, garlic, and salt. Mix well, then stuff the mixture into the pockets.

Grill the chops. They should be grilled at medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes per side. To ensure even cooking, the chops should be turned several times.

Serve once the chops are nicely browned. Robert Johnson writes for several web magazines, including http://leror.com and http://site-tips.com ]]> Sauerkraut Pierogi Recipe http://www.artwoo.com/article/sauerkraut-pierogi-recipe http://www.artwoo.com/article/sauerkraut-pierogi-recipe#comments Fri, 26 Jan 2007 22:27:02 +0000 pierogisauerkrautflouroccasionallydiced onionsbacon1 tablespoon http://www.artwoo.com/article/sauerkraut-pierogi-recipe Pierogi is one of the first things that come to mind when you talk about Polish cuisine. The reason pierogi is such a popular dish is because they can be prepared several different ways. The pierogi is a dumpling that can be stuffed with any filling of your choice. Here is a recipe for pierogi stuffed with .

Dough:

2 cups of cup of warm water 1 egg of vegetable oil teaspoon of salt

Filling:

1 14.5 OZ can of sauerkraut 3 slices of cup of 2 tablespoons of butter

Directions:

Coat an empty bowl with cooking spray. Add the water, egg, and vegetable oil, and stir. Mix in the flour and salt until you make a dough. Take the dough out of the bowl and knead it on a table coated with flour until it is smooth and not too sticky. Roll the dough into a ball, place it under plastic wrap, and let it sit for 30 minutes.

While the dough is sitting, prepare the filling. Cut the bacon into small squares and place into a medium sized pan. On medium-low heat, cook the bacon until light brown. Add the onions and butter. Once the butter melts, drain the sauerkraut and add it to the pan. Stir in the sauerkraut thoroughly with a small fork. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Let the sauerkraut sit for 20 minutes, stirring .

Now that your dough and filling is done, it is time to make the pierogi. Take a large piece of dough and, with a rolling pin, flatten it out on a table coated with flour. Cut out small, circular pieces of dough using a cookie cutter. With a teaspoon, scoop out a small amount of sauerkraut filling and put it in the center of the dough. Close the dough around the filling and pinch shut using your fingers and a small fork. Repeating this process should yield about 20 piergoi.

In a pot of boiling water, add the pierogi, five at a time. Let them boil for 2-3 minutes or until they float. Then, fry the pierogi in a pan with butter and add your favorite topping. They are now ready to eat. Michael A. Stazko is a food lover and founder of http://www.buyandsellnorthtexas.com , http://www.bigdallasrealestate.com , and http://www.bigsandiegorealestate.com . ]]> The Joy Of Summer Sweet Corn http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-joy-of-summer-sweet-corn http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-joy-of-summer-sweet-corn#comments Sun, 18 Jun 2006 03:32:04 +0000 corn on the cobtspgreen pepperbreadcrumbsfreshkernelstomatoes http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-joy-of-summer-sweet-corn fresh ear of sweet corn brushed with melted butter. is delicious, but there's more than one way to serve fresh corn. Along with the corn harvest comes a big variety of other vegetables and dishes.

When you cut the corn from the cob, the possibilities for preparing corn are endless. You can add it to bread to make a wonderful spoon bread recipe, or a great Southern favorite, corn pudding. Corn combines well with other summer vegetables such as , bell peppers and onions. The secret to a great dish is to use the freshest corn available. The less time that passes between the garden and the finished recipe the better.

When you're selecting corn, choose ears with tight, green husks and tender milky looking that are evenly spaced on the ear and firm enough to puncture if you squeeze it a little. If you're not going to be preparing your corn immediately after you get it home, then buy it with the husks and put it in the refrigerator to prevent the sugar in the corn from turning to starch and tasting less than sweet. If your recipe calls only for kernels of corn, remember that two average size ears will usually give you about one cup of corn kernels.

Here's a delicious summer corn recipe to try out this year.

Corn and Tomato Casserole

8 slices bacon, cut in half 2 c soft 2 c peeled, chopped fresh tomatoes 1 med , chopped 3 c fresh corn cut from cob salt tsp sugar tsp pepper c butter, melted

Place half of bacon in a shallow 2 qt casserole, and top with 1 c breadcrumbs. Layer half of tomatoes, green pepper, and corn over breadcrumbs; sprinkle with half of salt, sugar and pepper. Repeat layers of the veggies and seasoning. Combine the melted butter and remaining 1 c breadcrumbs, stirring well; spoon evenly over casserole. Top with remaining bacon; bake at 375 F for 40-45 minutes. Serves 8. Sherry Frewerd publishes 'Family Crock Pot Recipes' http://familycrockpotrecipes.com where you can find quick and easy slow cooker recipes to simplify your life. Sherry is also a 'Marlo Quinn' Founding Team Leader specializing in helping women achieve their dreams of financial freedom: http://www.marloquinn.net/index.asp?consultant=15 ]]> Considering Getting A Dog? http://www.artwoo.com/article/considering-getting-a-dog http://www.artwoo.com/article/considering-getting-a-dog#comments Fri, 09 Jun 2006 18:32:05 +0000 dog ownerspeople talkkinds of dogswise choicepet owneranimal ownersguarentee http://www.artwoo.com/article/considering-getting-a-dog pet owner nearly all of my life and a veterinarian for almost half of my life, so I have seen my fair share of animals and . One of the biggest things I hate is to see people jump into the decision of buying a dog without taking time to think through the decision. When the decision to get a dog as a pet is made without care, the owners and the dog suffer equally from it.

Before you run out and purchase a dog, take time to carefully consider your decision. Think about your current lifestyle. How would bringing a new dog into the picture affect things? Do you have enough time, energy and money to adequately support bringing a dog into your family? Sure, the idea sounds great now, but is it a ?

If you are sure that you can handle bringing a dog into your home and you are sure that you have what it takes to really care for your dog, then move ahead with caution and begin to research what kind of dog might be best for you. A dog is not a dog is not a dog. I hate hearing about not really caring about what kind of dog they get. Each variety of dog is different and requires vastly different care. Learn what you can about the dogs you are interested in before making a purchase.

It is great to visit people who own the you are interested in. See what their lives are really like with a dog in the picture. The more research you do, the better off you will be when you finally bring a dog into your home. Learn all you can from other and get their wisdom for you. I you that having a dog as a pet is a wonderful but hard thing.

Prepare your family before bringing a dog into your home. Talk honestly about the responsibilities that bringing a dog into your home will mean. Divide up those responsibilities so that everyone feels like they have an important part to play. A family will always do better with a dog when they have a right understanding of the work and commitment it will take to keep the dog alive and well.

I love seeing families bring a dog into their homes. I am insistent, however, on seeing the process done well. Please use caution and wisdom as you seek to make a dog part of your family. Hallidae Thomason is a veterinarian and pet lover that really wants to see people take good care of their dogs. Learn more at http://www.dogtimes.info about finding the right dog for you. ]]> Make Your Next Party A Hit With Alaskan Smoked Salmon Appetizers! http://www.artwoo.com/article/make-your-next-party-a-hit-with-alaskan-smoked-salmon-appetizers http://www.artwoo.com/article/make-your-next-party-a-hit-with-alaskan-smoked-salmon-appetizers#comments Wed, 03 Dec 2008 02:22:30 +0000 smoked salmon dipsmoked salmon reciperanch dressing mixhot pepper saucerich complementmassive quantitiesbacon bits http://www.artwoo.com/article/make-your-next-party-a-hit-with-alaskan-smoked-salmon-appetizers smoked salmon recipe your own.

Alaskan

Smoked salmon dip, paired with a piece of fresh sourdough bread or garlic bread, is enough to make your mouth water. There are many variations of the dip, but here is a good base to experiment with. First, blend the Alaskan smoked salmon (about 1/2 pound) with a half a cup each of cream cheese and sour cream. You can adjust the thickness of your dip to your liking by playing with the amounts of cream cheese and sour cream you use. I like to add pepper, garlic, and chopped onion to my dip. A dash of also gives it a little zip; not so much that you overpower your dip. You can also experiment with dill, , , capers, or chopped jalapenos. Flavorful additions to your smoked salmon dip are limited only by your imagination.

Alaskan Smoked Salmon Appetizers

No herb pairs better with salmon than dill does, whether the salmon is cooked or smoked. Cream cheese also provides a to smoked salmon. When piled on top of a gourmet whole grain cracker, the result is instant appetizer heaven. This smoked salmon recipe is easy to make before a party. Simply spread a tablespoon of cream cheese on a large cracker, top with a thin slice of Alaskan smoked salmon, and sprinkle with dill. These treats can also help make your smoked salmon go farther, so you don't have to buy .

Cucumber and Alaskan Smoked Salmon Rounds

Perhaps some of your guests are part of the low-carb bandwagon. If so, here is a smoked salmon recipe that will thrill them as well as the rest of your other guests. First you must create a mousse using one 8 oz package of cream cheese, 2 oz of Alaskan smoked salmon, and three tablespoons of heavy cream. Also add a few drops of lemon juice and a pinch of pepper for flavoring. Mix these ingredients by hand or in a food processor until well blended. Refrigerate in a bag to keep cool. Then, take a long, English garden cucumber, peel it, and slice it in rounds of about 1/4-inch. Less than an hour before the party, use a pastry bag to spread the salmon mousse on the cucumbers. Top with dill and they're ready to go!

Hearty Alaskan Smoked Salmon Rolls

I saved the best for last! For a hearty appetizer that will knock your socks off, try a bacon, cheese, and smoked salmon roll! All you need are 7 pieces of white bread (with no crust), 7 slices of bacon, 1 cups of cheddar cheese, and 14 chunks of Alaskan smoked salmon about 1/2-inch wide and 1/8-inch thick. First, cut the bread and bacon in half. Then, place salmon at one end of the bread, sprinkle with cheese, and roll up. Wrap a piece of bacon around the roll, and pin in place with a toothpick. When ready, bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes on an ungreased cookie sheet. The appetizer is ready when the bacon is fully cooked.

Whether it's Super Bowl Sunday or a tea party with your lady friends, Alaskan smoked salmon is always a guest favorite at any party. Skip the fattening chips and serve something that will really make your party something worth remembering, Alaskan smoked salmon.Shane Bryan, a long-time resident of Alaska, shares his love of Alaska with you at http://AlaskaSpirit.com . Also don't forget to check out his store where you can get Alaskan smoked salmon and other Alaskan gifts shipped directly from Alaska. http://AlaskaSpirit.com/store/]]> Tasty And Healthy Spinach Salad Recipes http://www.artwoo.com/article/tasty-and-healthy-spinach-salad-recipes http://www.artwoo.com/article/tasty-and-healthy-spinach-salad-recipes#comments Thu, 22 Feb 2007 00:27:04 +0000 spinach salad recipehard boiled eggswilted spinach saladmalt vinegarmiracle whipmandarin orangesbacon http://www.artwoo.com/article/tasty-and-healthy-spinach-salad-recipes
24-HOUR

Ingredients:

1 pound Fresh Spinach -- torn in pieces 1 pound -- chopped 1 Head Lettuce -- torn in pieces 1 medium red onion -- diced 6 Eggs, Hard-Boiled -- cut in wedges 3/4 cup Mayonnaise 3/4 cup 8 ounces Swiss cheese

Directions:

This is a layered salad, don't mix until serving time.

Place prepared spinach in bottom of large bowl, sprinkle with salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Add prepared bacon, do not mix. Add onion and prepared lettuce, add the eggs.

Mix both mayonnaise and Miracle Whip and pour over eggs, cut up the Swiss cheese and place over mayonnaise. Cover and let the salad set for 24 hours. Mix and stir just before serving.

WITH WARM DRESSING RECIPE

Ingredients: 2 heads spinach; torn 1 small can ; drained 1 avocado; sliced

Dressing

2 teaspoons sugar 2 green onions; sliced 4 slices bacon; chopped 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons water

Directions:

Tear spinach into bowl; season with salt and pepper. Fry bacon crisp; add vinegar, water, sugar and onion; heat to boiling. Pour over spinach. Toss until wilted. Add mandarin oranges and avocado.

SPINACH FLAMBE RECIPE

Ingredients:

6 bunches spinach -- washed and dried 6 hard-boiled eggs -- sliced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper 12 strips bacon, crisply fried -- chopped 3/4 cup bacon drippings 1/2 cup 1/4 cup lemon juice 4 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 ounce brandy (100 proof)

Directions:

Tear spinach into bite-sized pieces and place in large salad bowl. Add egg slices, salt and pepper.

Mix remaining ingredients except brandy in small saucepan and heat until very hot. Heat brandy briefly, add to saucepan and ignite. Pour flaming dressing over spinach and toss gently but thoroughly. Serve on warm salad plates.

SHRIMP AND GRAPEFRUIT SPINACH SALAD RECIPE

Ingredients:

3 pink grapefruit 3 tablespoons wine vinegar 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Salt and pepper 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 1/2 pound spinach, stems trimmed and leaves washed well 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

Directions:

With a sharp knife, peel the grapefruit, removing all the bitter white pith. Slice about 3/8 inch thick. In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Drizzle in 1/2 cup of the oil, whisking to combine. Season the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.

In a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp, and cook, turning once, until pink, about 3 minutes per side. Add the grapefruit, cooked shrimp, spinach, and onion to the vinaigrette in the large bowl. Toss well. Low Jeremy maintains http://salad-making.articlesforreprint.com. This content is provided by Low Jeremy. It may be used only in its entirety with all links included. ]]> Introducing A New Dog To Your Home http://www.artwoo.com/article/introducing-a-new-dog-to-your-home http://www.artwoo.com/article/introducing-a-new-dog-to-your-home#comments Wed, 09 Jan 2008 02:35:02 +0000 old dogstressful situationsspayingpet owneraggressive behaviorquite some timepuppy http://www.artwoo.com/article/introducing-a-new-dog-to-your-home pet owner's life, the time when they bring a new dog into their home. As exciting and happy of a time as this can be it can also bring some both for you and for the new dog. There are several things that could cause problems right from the start when you bring a new dog into your home. The stress of bringing a out of its environment and placing it into someplace new can be quite large. That is why you must treat this situation very carefully so that you and your new dog can get your relationship off to a good start. What are some of the things that you should keep in mind when bringing a new dog into the house?

The first thing that you should consider is the kind of environment that you are introducing to the new dog. For example, if you have another dog that has been at your house for , then you need to consider the possibility that your may have a problem adjusting to the presence of the new dog. If it becomes difficult to have the new dog around your old dog then you might need to take the time to socialize them slowly. Forcing a new dog on an old dog that is used to being the only one in the house can cause problems that will last the entire time that they live together. That is why it is so important to treat the situation properly from the start.

Some of the main problems will occur if you are bringing a new male dog in with an existing male dog. The same will be true, and it might even be worse, if you are bringing a female in with a female. or neutering your dog or dogs will help curb some of this . The problem is generally not as pronounced if you have both a male and a female dog but obviously that could cause some problems of its own. Make sure that you don't end up with an unwanted litter of pups by having one or both of the dogs fixed.

Generally speaking a new, younger dog will recognize the authority of the existing dog. There are times, however, that this may not be the case. For example, if you bring an aggressive breed dog into a house with a dog that is very submissive the new dog may try to establish his superiority immediately. Just use common sense and try to choose wisely so that these problems don't occur.

Bringing a new dog into the house can be a joyous event. Unfortunately, for the dog it is often a stressful time as they learn to live in their new environment and establish themselves in the pack. Make sure that you do everything possible to make it as comfortable for your new pet as you can. By doing this both you and your new dog will adjust happily to your new relationship. For homemade dog food recipes your pet will love please visit http://barkbarkimhungry.com/dogdinners.html ]]> Broccoli Salad Basics http://www.artwoo.com/article/broccoli-salad-basics http://www.artwoo.com/article/broccoli-salad-basics#comments Wed, 19 Jul 2006 18:27:11 +0000 cup vinegarbroccoli saladtspaddnutsmayonnaisechop http://www.artwoo.com/article/broccoli-salad-basics Broccoli salad is a very versatile dish that can be made in an endless variety of ways. Here is a breakdown of the most popular ingredients and dressings.

1-Ingredients:

The first ingredient is of course fresh broccoli. 2 heads will do for an average sized salad. the stem off and cut the flowerettes into bite sized pieces.

Next some chopped vegetables. The favorites are onion, celery, carrots and cauliflower. Just add as much as you like until it looks like a good mix.

Some people like to add bacon. Fry up 6-8 strips until crispy, drain grease and set aside. Crumble bacon after it's cooled and add to salad just before serving.

Any type of cheese can be used. It can be cubed, crumbled, shredded, or creamed as part of a dressing.

Fruit is often added to these salads, usually raisins. Also popular are grapes, cranberries, chopped apple, mandarin orange pieces, or any dried fruit.

Adding sunflower seeds or to the mix gives the salad a little extra crunch. Almonds, walnuts, cashews and hazelnuts are good examples. Try not to chop the nuts too small. Keeping the pieces larger helps the flavour of the nut stand out a little. Toasting the nuts with a little seasoning is an option as well.

If you would rather not chop up any fruit or nuts just add some trail mix to the salad instead.

2-Dressings:

a. The standard dressing for this salad is a basic /vinegar/sugar mix:

1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 1/4 cup sugar

* Mayonnaise can be mixed with yogurt to lighten it up. * Flavoured vinegar can be used or substituted with lemon or lime juice. * Artificial sweetener can be used instead of sugar.

b. An oil/vinegar dressing can also be used:

1/2 cup salad oil 1/4 cup vinegar 1/4 cup sugar(optional) 1/2 . salt

* Flavoured cider or wine vinegar is recommended. * Spices such as celery seed, onion powder, basil, and oregano can be added.

c. Your favorite bottled dressing can be used as well. Any creamy or italian style dressing will work fine on a broccoli salad . A good one to try is 3-cheese ranch.

3-More Stuff:

Here's a few various items that could be added to make your salad something original:

* Any canned vegetable such as peas, corn or beans(black, kidney, garbanzo, waxed, etc.). * Fresh vegetables such as mushrooms, chives, bean sprouts, green beans, cucumber and bell peppers. * Seafood can make it interesting: shrimp, scallops, salmon, and calamari are good additions.

4-The Method:

* Add broccoli flowerettes and any other ingredients you are using to your salad bowl. If you are using crumbled bacon or bacon bits add them just before serving. * Add your dressing, mix and refrigerate 2-4 hours or overnight. * Stir salad again before serving. Gordon Angrignon is a sea-urchin diver from Cumberland, British Columbia on Vancouver Island. When not on the fishing grounds he's busy researching and making salads for his website http://www.easysaladrecipes.com, a compilation of free salad recipes including Broccoli Salad Recipes http://www.easysaladrecipes.com/broccolisaladrecipe.html. ]]> What The Real Irish Eat On Saint Patricks Day http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-the-real-irish-eat-on-saint-patricks-day http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-the-real-irish-eat-on-saint-patricks-day#comments Mon, 25 Feb 2008 23:24:58 +0000 irish brown breadbacon and cabbagepint of guinnessmilled wheatblood sausagecanadian bacongrilled tomatoes http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-the-real-irish-eat-on-saint-patricks-day Bacon and Cabbage", not the type of bacon that is fried but more like a ham which is boiled. So what will Irish people in (living in Ireland) eat on Saint Patrick's day.

The day is more than likely going to start out with an "Irish Breakfast" this comprising of fresh eggs normally fried along with 2 sausage, 2 bacon, , black pudding, white pudding, mushrooms and . Bacon in Ireland is back bacon and is meatier bacon than is sold in the United States, its closest equivalent being what is called in the US. And then there are the puddings, sold in packages the size similar to a salami. Black pudding is really a which is a staple across the European continent. The French call theirs 'boudin noir,' the Spanish 'morcilla,' the Germans 'blutwurst,' and the Italians 'sanguinaccio.' Irish brown bread is sometimes made with oatmeal, but its unique taste comes from using the finest .

This will see you right through the day giving you all the energy required to survive the hustle and bustle generated by the parades that spring up in all the towns and cities. After this and maybe a few it's back home for dinner. Not what you imagine no corned beef and no cabbage, Saint Patrick's Day meal is generally a join of lamb roasted in the oven with rosemary and garlic.

Recipe:

Ingredients lamb trimmings and chopped bones from butcher 1 head of garlic, halved horizontally 1 leg of lamb bone in, approx 2kg/4=BDlb 6 garlic cloves, halved 1 bunch fresh rosemary 15g/=BDoz softened butter salt and freshly ground black pepper seasoned vegetables, to serve

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7. 2. In the bottom of a roasting tin scatter the chopped bones, trimmings and garlic head. 3. Make 2.5cm/1in deep incisions in the lamb, into each incision insert the garlic cloves and rosemary sprigs. 4. Rub the butter over the lamb and place the leg on top of the bones, season and place in the oven for 1-1=BD hours (15 minutes per 450g/1lb for rare and 20 minutes for medium) turning over half way through. 5. Remove the lamb from the oven, season again and transfer to a tray to rest. 6. To make the gravy: place the roasting pan over a moderate heat to caramelise the lamb juices, this will take 2-3 minutes. Strain of any excess fat. Pour in 350ml/12fl oz cold water, reduce heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Strain through a sieve. Serve the lamb with the gravy and seasonal vegetables.

Served with creamed potatoes, roasted vegetable (that includes potatoes, carrots and parsnips) with peas and broccoli. The dessert is normal hot apple tart served with custard and cream.

Recipe:

Ingredients For the apple compote 80g/3oz unsalted butter 600g/1lb 5oz Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped 80g/3oz caster sugar 1 vanilla pod, split lengthways, seeds scraped out

For the tart flour, for dusting 250g/9oz puff pastry, thawed overnight in the fridge if frozen 6 Cox apples, peeled and cored squeeze lemon juice caster sugar, for sprinkling Custard and whipped cream to serve

Later that evening, if you still have room, it will be Irish brown bread with cream cheese and Irish Smoked Salmon. So there you have it, it's Lamb instead of Corned Beef and leave the cabbage out. http://www.paddystuff.com http://www.cafepress.com/paddystuff ]]> Plays, Plays And More Plays http://www.artwoo.com/article/plays-plays-and-more-plays http://www.artwoo.com/article/plays-plays-and-more-plays#comments Tue, 22 May 2007 11:29:56 +0000 sir francis baconwilliam shakespearefellowstitus andronicuscipherposthumouslyintriguing http://www.artwoo.com/article/plays-plays-and-more-plays William Shakespeare's plays were published . Virginia ' Shakespeare Code includes an discussion of works attributed to Shakespeare that appeared after his passing in 1616. Shakespeare had been dead for seven years when the First Folio of his collected works was published. This celebrated Folio edition contained 36 plays, half of which had never been seen before. According to Fellows, many of the previously unpublished plays "were entered into the Stationer's Register on November 8, 1623, just in time for publication" a little later that same month.

More fascinating still, a number of plays published previously were altered. There were deletions as well as new additions. Fellows writes: "In the First Folio, The Merry Wives of Windsor has twelve hundred more lines than it had in 1602, has a whole new scene, and Henry V is double the length of the 1600 edition."

Given the fact that Shakespeare was long gone and had left not a single manuscript behind, legitimate questions arise: Who edited the old plays? Where did the new plays come from, and why were they written?

Fellows, a firm supporter of the theory that rather than Will Shakespeare wrote the plays, looks to the field of writing for an answer to these questions. She emphasizes a fact that may provide a plausible link between the works of Francis Bacon and William Shakespeare. In October 1623, a month before the release of the First Folio, Bacon published a new Latin edition of his 1605 treatise The Advancement of Learning. In this revised and expanded edition, entitled De Augmentis Scientiarum, he openly discussed a method of code writing, the Bi-Literal Cipher, which he had devised when still in his teens.

Coincidence? Bacon advocates don't think so, and have used Bacon's own Bi-Literal Cipher to hunt for hidden messages in Shakespeare's works and a number of publications by several contemporaries that exhibited the same odd typesetting features as the First Folio. (For a detailed description of the Bi-Literal Cipher and quotations of deciphered materials on Bacon's hidden life as the unrecognized oldest son of Queen Elizabeth I, see Fellows' captivating book.)

Bacon's Bi-Literal Cipher requires a substantial volume of text: it's designed in such a way that for each encrypted letter, five "outer" letters are needed. Furthermore, cipher-sleuths such as Mrs. Elizabeth Wells Gallup concluded, rightly or wrongly, that only italic letters were used in the bi-literal cipher believed to be embedded in Shakespeare's works=97which would rapidly multiply the volume of outer or "enfolding" text needed to contain the hidden messages. Fellows reasons that this demand for extensive cover text could well account for the adding of sections to old plays and the production of new ones.

While this may be the case, I think it's only one of several possible answers, and by no means the most important one. The quality of the outer texts=97the plays themselves=97is simply too exquisite to have been produced merely for the benefit of hiding secret stories=97whose quality, if the various decoded segments are correct, is often inferior to the outer text. Let me offer another explanation instead: I believe that the plays were essential to Bacon's life work, which he summarized as The Great Instauration.

Early in his life, after much disappointment in the stultified state of learning he encountered at Trinity College, Bacon, the young genius, set himself to the monumental task of bringing about a scientific, literary and cultural revolution=97both in England and in the world at large. All his future research and writings contributed in one way or another to this all-encompassing goal. In 1620 he finally disclosed this vision for a new golden age of peace, prosperity and enlightenment in The Great Instauration, and a few years later he painted an enticing picture of this new kind of society in his little book The New Atlantis.

The method he conceived of to bring about the Instauration consisted of six parts or steps. The three first steps were dedicated to an inventory of the state of knowledge and to employing a new scientific method=97that of experimentation and inductive reasoning=97that would replace the fruitless dialectical reasoning prevalent at the time. His various natural histories were examples as well as components of the inventory process, and his classic Novum Organon=97the "New Method"=97explained the methodology he devised for this huge and far-reaching endeavor.

The fourth step, which he called "The Ladder of the Intellect," was the first in the next tier of the process=97that of attaining philosophical illumination. Bacon described this step as demonstrating the various insights and principles found in the first three steps "before the eyes" so that people could understand and absorb them=97such as in art, literature and hands-on education. He wrote: "For I remember that in mathematics it is easy to follow the demonstration when you have a machine beside you, whereas without that help all appears involved and more subtle than it really is."

Francis Bacon discovered the power of theatre when, at twelve years of age, he wrote and starred in a little play called The Philosopher King, performed before the Queen herself. He learned that drama was a moving, effective means by which philosophical and moral principles could be set "before the eyes" of rich and poor, educated and uneducated alike. Thus, some Baconian scholars have come to the conclusion that by writing the immortal plays published under the mask of Shakespeare, packed with their profound life lessons, he showed us a powerful way to implement Step 4 of his Great Instauration.

References

Bacon, Francis =96The Advancement of Learning (1605); The Great Instauration (1620); De Augmentis Scientiarum (1623); The New Atlantis (1624)

Fellows, Virginia M. =96 The Shakespeare Code (Snow Mountain Press, 2006)

Wells Gallup, Elizabeth =96 The Biliteral Cypher of Sir Francis Bacon Discovered in his Works and Deciphered by Mrs. Elizabeth Wells Gallup (1899)

For a brief overview of the many controversies surrounding the ciphers said to have been discovered in Shakespeare's works, see my article entitled "Shakespeare Cipher Stories."

The fifth step was dedicated to determining temporary or intermediate statements of truth, and the last one to arriving at the ultimate statements of truth regarding God, Nature and Man. Find out more about Frances Bacon and The Shakespeare Code at http://www.shakespearecode.com/ ]]> Nitrate Verses Nitrite, How They Affect You! http://www.artwoo.com/article/nitrate-verses-nitrite-how-they-affect-you http://www.artwoo.com/article/nitrate-verses-nitrite-how-they-affect-you#comments Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:29:25 +0000 health investigations branchluncheon meatnitritesnitratestaste testsbotulismintestinal tract http://www.artwoo.com/article/nitrate-verses-nitrite-how-they-affect-you Nitrates/nitrite is of the same family. They are both used to cure meats but are easier to work with than nitrates. Nitrates are used mainly to make fertilizer, explosives and glass while nitrites are used mainly as a preservative in foods. Both are naturally occurring in nature in our water, certain vegetables etc. and ingestion from normal nitrite/nitrates in nature are nontoxic, but can be very powerful poisons in larger doses and need to be strictly controlled.

But we still eat them, and why?

Because over the last thousand years, man has been using this as a preservative for meat, but so far, NO ONE has found a better solution! (Or if someone has, we don't know about it)!

It does several things for meat;

- It imparts a pink color and makes meat look more appetizing and fresh.

- It gives meats a smoked, cured flavor, that's why we love the taste of bacon so much. It has been tested in taste kitchens, and bacon not cured with nitrite/nitrates, fared very poorly in , plus they were somewhat grey in color and most people equate that with bad meat (even though it is not).

- It prevents and controls the possibility of food poisoning.

This all sounds great and in all truth a little bit of nitrates in your diet is not going to have necessarily long term effects on your health, but if you eat , hotdogs, sausages and bacon on a regular basis, that is a whole different story.

- According to the Environmental , one of the problems with ingesting nitrates/nitrites is that it can cause the hemoglobin in blood to change to Met hemoglobin, and this reduces the bloods ability to carry oxygen. This can be particularly hazardous to infants and very small children as they are much more sensitive to nitrate/nitrites than adults. Ingestion of nitrates turns into nitrite when it comes into contact with saliva and then down trough the . Adults can change nitrates to nitrites by about 5% while Infants can change them by 10% or more. For infants, the inability to carry the oxygen through the blood can cause what is called the "Blue Baby Syndrome" had has been known to cause brain damage and death. Adults can have symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, irritability and blue tones around the eyes, mouth, hands and feet.

- Meats that are preserved with nitrate/nitrites can cause the body to form nitrosamines which has been demonstrated to be carcinogenic. This occurs when the preserved meat has been heated such as cooking bacon or sausages. Tasty but potentially hazardous to your health. Some of the nitrosamines effect can be counteracted by ensuring that your body gets plenty of vitamin C and E and in fact some manufacturers are now adding these to their meats but alas, most are not.

When you eat certain vegetables like spinach, collard greens, kale, celery, lettuce etc., you will naturally be consuming nitrates, but there is a way to tell if it has been grown organically without fertilizers laced with extra nitrates. The organic vegetables will have a lot less of the bitter taste that you will find with conventionally grown vegetables. It is a good argument for getting kids to eat organic as you may find it a lot easier for them if they aren't so bitter tasting! This would be an interesting experiment with your children or spouse for that matter!

To stay healthy, it is best to limit your exposure to nitrate/nitrites!Willie is a researcher and freelance writer whose own health problems prompted her to gain information on health and wellness and share that knowledge with others. She is co-owner of CleanBodyDetox.com a site that provides health and nutrition information.]]> Make Your Salads Come Alive With These Salad Dressing Recipes http://www.artwoo.com/article/make-your-salads-come-alive-with-these-salad-dressing-recipes http://www.artwoo.com/article/make-your-salads-come-alive-with-these-salad-dressing-recipes#comments Fri, 16 Feb 2007 02:27:06 +0000 1 teaspoonteaspoon saltpoppy seed salad dressingsalad dressing recipes1 tablespoondry mustardapple juice http://www.artwoo.com/article/make-your-salads-come-alive-with-these-salad-dressing-recipes
Tossed with the wrong dressing and the freshest ingredients lose their taste. Salad dressings are like icings on a cake so to speak. They give that final touch, the magic that makes salads come alive. Listed below are some that one can choose from to come up with that special salad one might have in mind.

APPLE VINAIGRETTE

1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup 3 whole fresh basil leaves honey 3/4 1/4 teaspoon 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

1.Combine parsley, vinegar, olive oil, apple juice, basil, honey, salt, dry mustard and pepper in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth.

BASIC ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

6 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley fresh lemon juice 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper Pinch of dried oregano

1.Combine all ingredients in small bowl and whisk to blend. Salt and pepper.

CITRUS

1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon sugar 3 to 4 tablespoons half and half 1 teaspoon poppy seed 1 teaspoon grated lime

1.Whisk together all dressing ingredients in small bowl. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour.

RANCH SALAD DRESSING

1/2 cup dry buttermilk powder 1 tablespoon dried parsley, crushed 1 teaspoon dried dill weed 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon dried minced onion 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

1.Combine all ingredients in the blender and process on high speed until well blended and powdery smooth.

To use: Combine 1 tablespoon dry mix with 1 cup milk and 1 cup mayonnaise. Mix well.

LOW-FAT BACON MUSTARD SALAD DRESSING   1/4 slice bacon, finely chopped 6 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1/2 cup nonfat sour cream 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 3 green onion, chopped white, part only 1 large garlic clove, finely minced 1 teaspoon firmly packed brown sugar Salt and pepper to taste

1.In a small skillet cook bacon over medium heat, stirring, until crisp; remove skillet from heat.

2.Add orange juice to skillet and scrape up brown bits

3.In a blender, puree bacon mixture with the remaining ingredients until smooth. Cover and refrigerate. Low Jeremy maintains http://salad-making.articlesforreprint.com. This content is provided by Low Jeremy. It may be used only in its entirety with all links included. ]]> Make Your Salads Come Alive With These Salad Dressing Recipes http://www.artwoo.com/article/make-your-salads-come-alive-with-these-salad-dressing-recipes http://www.artwoo.com/article/make-your-salads-come-alive-with-these-salad-dressing-recipes#comments Sun, 30 Sep 2007 09:24:58 +0000 1 teaspoonteaspoon saltsalad dressing recipesextra virgin olive oil1 tablespoonminced oniongarlic cloves http://www.artwoo.com/article/make-your-salads-come-alive-with-these-salad-dressing-recipes
Tossed with the wrong dressing and the freshest ingredients lose their taste. Salad dressings are like icings on a cake so to speak. They give that final touch, the magic that makes salads come alive. Listed below are some that one can choose from to come up with that special salad one might have in mind.

APPLE VINAIGRETTE

1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup 1/4 cup apple juice 3 whole fresh basil leaves honey 3/4 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

1.Combine parsley, vinegar, olive oil, apple juice, basil, honey, salt, dry mustard and pepper in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth.

BASIC ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

6 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley fresh lemon juice 2 , chopped 1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper Pinch of dried oregano

1.Combine all ingredients in small bowl and whisk to blend. Salt and pepper.

CITRUS POPPY SEED SALAD DRESSING

1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon sugar 3 to 4 tablespoons half and half 1 teaspoon poppy seed 1 teaspoon grated lime

1.Whisk together all dressing ingredients in small bowl. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour.

RANCH SALAD DRESSING

1/2 cup dry buttermilk powder 1 tablespoon dried parsley, crushed 1 teaspoon dried dill weed 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon dried 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

1.Combine all ingredients in the blender and process on high speed until well blended and powdery smooth.

To use: Combine 1 tablespoon dry mix with 1 cup milk and 1 cup mayonnaise. Mix well.

LOW-FAT BACON MUSTARD SALAD DRESSING =A0 1/4 slice bacon, finely chopped 6 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1/2 cup nonfat sour cream 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 3 green onion, chopped white, part only 1 large garlic clove, finely minced 1 teaspoon firmly packed brown sugar Salt and pepper to taste

1.In a small skillet cook bacon over medium heat, stirring, until crisp; remove skillet from heat.

2.Add orange juice to skillet and scrape up brown bits

3.In a blender, puree bacon mixture with the remaining ingredients until smooth. Cover and refrigerate. Low Jeremy maintains http://salad-making.articlesforreprint.com. This content is provided by Low Jeremy. It may be used only in its entirety with all links included. ]]> Tips For Curing And Brining http://www.artwoo.com/article/tips-for-curing-and-brining http://www.artwoo.com/article/tips-for-curing-and-brining#comments Sun, 30 Dec 2007 13:15:01 +0000 potassium nitritesodium nitratecayenne pepperchili powdermeat and fishfood preservationascorbic acid vitamin c http://www.artwoo.com/article/tips-for-curing-and-brining
Smoking evolved as a means to preserve food before refrigerators were invented or the canning process arrived on the scene. How old is the science of smoking? Well no one really knows for sure but it's been around a lot longer than most evidence that documents it. I'm led to believe that there's a smoking pit in China that's believed to be 5000 years old so we can safely assume that it's been around for some time.

Traditionally would have started with either curing or brining and then the smoking process would follow on. Nowadays with the advent of refrigerators, smoking and indeed brining or curing is more concerned with flavor rather than food preservation. For me and many people it's about having fun too, getting the best ingredients and taking time over preparing food is sadly in decline now that the pace of life is so fast. Life's too short, let's chill out and savor all that's to be experience with traditional food preparation.

Curing

Curing using smoke works well for both . The most common chemicals used for curing today include ascorbic acid (vitamin C) or albeit ascorbic acid also preserves the color of the meat at the same time. In days gone by the preferred choice would have been but essentially it's a salt.

Much has moved on from tradition with the quest to add flavor by curing so it's now common to include some sweet flavoring with the salt such as sugar, treacle, molasses etc or to spice it up with or . The fundamental point however is that curing is a dry process.

The curing process then can take many weeks or months and the end results are well worth it. The classic commercial curing that we see day in day out comes from curing belly pork and we end up with bacon. I get frustrated that even today there's so much water in commercially prepared bacon and if this isn't a reason to try home curing, I don't know what is. It's a fairly simple process too.

Ask your butcher for a pork belly or part of one depending on how big you want it. Rub the belly all over with a 75%:25% mixture of salt and brown sugar and add a bit of chili or cayenne to your taste. Place the pork belly in a plastic container and bung it in the fridge for 2 months. Be patient and you'll never want to buy commercial bacon again!

Brining

Brining is the wet process where we simply immerse the meat in a salt solution or brine - and that's it. It works well for salt beef, barbecue turkey and fish (salmon in particular) as a precursor to smoking and the basic method is outlined below.

The essential ingredient is the creation of a salt solution that is completely saturated. Stir salt into water until no more will dissolve, now heat it gently and see how much more you can get to dissolve. When finished, let it cool and immerse the meat for a few days making sure that the meat is kept fully immersed in the brine.

That's all there is to it, just wash of the brine and the meat is ready for smoking.

I hope you try it, I'm sure you'll like it. The Barbecue Smoker Recipe Man loves outdoor cooking and http://www.barbecue-smoker-recipes.com has free barbecue grill recipes and meat smoker cooking ideas on gas, charcoal or electric. Outdoor grilling tips, easy fire pit menus, healthy rotisserie suggestions, best homemade bbq sauces. ]]> Four Tasty And Easy Camping Recipes http://www.artwoo.com/article/four-tasty-and-easy-camping-recipes http://www.artwoo.com/article/four-tasty-and-easy-camping-recipes#comments Wed, 19 Mar 2008 01:24:59 +0000 onion soup mixeasy camping recipessized carrotssized potatoessized onionpineapple slicesbutton mushrooms http://www.artwoo.com/article/four-tasty-and-easy-camping-recipes easy camping recipes you can eat as well as you do at home. Part of the fun of camping is experimenting with different ways and types of cooking. Below are four tasty recipes for you to try.

Camp Stew:

Ingredients. One and a half pound of ground beef. Two medium . One medium . Five medium . One large tin of peas. One packet of .

Instructions. Cook the meat in a large pan until nicely browned. Chop the carrots, onion, and potatoes, and add to the meat. Make up the soup mix with enough water to cover all the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste and cook with the lid on until the potatoes are tender. Add the peas and simmer for a further five to ten minutes until they are hot.

Hobo Dinner In Foil:

Ingredients. Four medium sized potatoes. One onion. One pound of ground beef. Quarter of a cup of water.

Instructions. Peel and slice the potatoes, and the onion. Place the ground beef into a container and add the water, mix together well and then add the potatoes and onion. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide into three or four portions and wrap with double thickness of tin foil. Place onto a medium to hot grill for about forty minutes, carefully moving occasionally. Open with caution and serve with some bread rolls.

Chicken In Foil:

Ingredients. One small green pepper, chopped. Half of a small red pepper, chopped. Ten , chopped. One teaspoon of butter or margarine Four chicken breasts. One can of . Four sixteen inch squares of tin foil.

Instructions. Divide the peppers and mushrooms into four equal portions. Coat a small area in the centre of each piece of tin foil with the butter or margarine. Place one portion of the peppers and mushrooms onto the greased area of tin foil, place the chicken breast on top and a pineapple slice on top of the chicken breast. Season with salt and pepper and fold tin foil over securely so there are no leaks. Repeat with the rest of the ingredients so you have four individual servings. Place onto hot grill or coals for approximately Fifteen minutes, then turnover for another ten to fifteen minutes.

Baked Potatoes With Bacon Wrap:

Ingredients. Potatoes. Bacon. Tin foil.

Instructions. This is a really cheap and easy camping recipe. Scrub enough potatoes (for the amount of people to be served) in water and pierce several times with a fork. Wrap the potatoes in a layer of bacon and then wrap with tin foil with the shiny side inside. Place in the hot coals of your camp fire and turn occasionally. Check that they are cooked by piercing with a fork; if it slides into the potatoes easily then they are done. Serve with whatever vegetables are available, or beans etc.

These are just four easy camping recipes for you to try out, but with a little imagination and some trial and error, I am sure that you will be able to come up with many more of your own. Click the link below for 580 great easy camping recipes that your family will love! http://www.buytryreview.com/recommends/580campingrecipes ]]> Sales Process: Repeat Success And Avoid Failure http://www.artwoo.com/article/sales-process-repeat-success-and-avoid-failure http://www.artwoo.com/article/sales-process-repeat-success-and-avoid-failure#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2007 02:27:04 +0000 target marketstarget marketbringing home the baconbest practicescustomer groupdecision makerfinal decision http://www.artwoo.com/article/sales-process-repeat-success-and-avoid-failure bringing home the bacon. But what is it that they are doing right? Do you know? Can you pass on those lessons to other members in the team? If you can get the whole sales team to consistently follow , your sales revenue will increase dramatically.

Why bother with a sales process?

By having a good sales process, A process is defined as: "A series of actions, changes, or functions bringing about a result" you will be able to ensure that all of your team can repeat best practices to ensure success. You will also have a record of what went wrong with those sales or leads you failed to win. By analyzing how you lost, you will learn how to avoid mistakes in the future.

What is a sales process?

A process is defined as: "A series of actions, changes, or functions bringing about a result". That result should be a successful sale, done in the shortest possible time, with minimum discount. Upon becoming a customer, that company or person, should become a reference, create a testimonial and refer business to you. Understanding the set of actions that led to that sale, documenting them and ensuring your team follows them, is creating a sales process.

How do you get a sales process right for your business? Assuming you understand how to track all steps leading up to a sale for a given product and is the first step. You then need to do this for all of your products and customer s. Now examine the commonalities within those processes and clearly document them.

Sometimes it is good to base your process on a proven template. However it is important to remember that you know your products best. The key elements you need to incorporate are as follows.

Who is your target market? What problems does your product solve of needs and desires does it fulfill? How do customers generally put a value on these capabilities? Who is the final within your potential customers? Who are the influencers of a buying decision within your customers? How do customers evaluate your products? Does your customer have a budget in place? Who is your competition, how do you deal with them?

Now ensure that the steps in your process cover all of these elements and others particular to your product and industry. This way, you can ensure that you are continually getting the right message to the right people.

What are the benefits of automating a sales process?

How often have you contacted a company to get information, only to wonder why you had heard nothing a week later? If you did get an information pack from them, did they follow it up with a phone call? When your sales people meet with a prospect, do they always set up the next appointment before leaving? Do they always summarize the points discussed in a meeting with a follow-up email or letter? By implementing technology that prompts your people to always to the right things, little is left to chance. What is more, the business owners are able to forecast sales, which keep production and your bank manager happy.

How do you get sales people to use the process?

The one common trait that all successful sales people seem to share is that they seem to hate and are particularly bad about paperwork, but who cares anyway? You care and so do your customers. If you have pre-sales support staff, how do the sales people get to use them? If they can only book them based on sales that have reached an appropriate stage in the cycle, they have to keep up to date. If sales people find it easier to prepare a proposal and mange their time, based on a system that you give them, they will use it.

However the most important factor of all, in getting sales people buy-in to any new process or system, is to ask them to help you design it. If they feel they have created a process that makes their life easier, and enables them to earn more money -- they will use it. And you all win.

How to implement a sales process!

Either follow the steps outlined above or call in someone who can help you. What you do not want to do is to go straight to a vendor who offers an automated system. You need to ensure that if you do go down the technology route, you choose the correct solution. Remember, you know your business best, so work with someone who understands that and who will help you implements something that works for you. Is your company ready to grow to the next level? Do you require a business growth specialist in Ireland with particular expertise on sales, marketing and business development? As execution focused sales and marketing experts, we help you get more sales leads, close more sales and increase your profit. http://www.3r.ie/ ]]> The Joys of Bringing Las Vegas Into Your Bedroom! http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-joys-of-bringing-las-vegas-into-your-bedroom http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-joys-of-bringing-las-vegas-into-your-bedroom#comments Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:29:20 +0000 comb your hairfirst timerdress codessmoking areaheavy trafficgooglegood computer http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-joys-of-bringing-las-vegas-into-your-bedroom good computer and a fast internet connection and you are on your way to getting a taste of that wonderful Las Vegas gambling experience right from the comfort of your own home. There are literally thousands of online casinos to choose from, but as with everything else be sure and do a background check of those online casinos before you begin pumping your hard earned cash into them. is the number one recommended search engine for doing these types of checks, if there is anything fishy about them you can depend on Google to find it.

When you gamble in an online casino, there is no need for you to leave the comfort of your home, you don't even have to change your clothes, brush your teeth or , if you don't feel like it. None of these things matter because no one will know, no one can see you, you can even be "butt naked" for that matter, and it won't make a difference, and best of all you will still be able to enjoy that Las Vegas gambling experience in spite of all these shortcomings. There are no to follow here, you make your own dress code. Just think about it no more getting up, showering, getting dressed, getting in your car and driving for hours in to get to those Las Vegas casino, and probably the best advantage is no more carrying around that big stash of cash your person, hoping that you won't get mugged.

Another great joy of bringing Las Vegas into your bedroom is you get to set the scene of your gambling experience, whatever your heart desires, as there are no rules here to follow, you make your own rules, you can choose to have your cooler of beers close by and if you are a smoker, no more worrying about which area is the no , you can smoke wherever you please. If you are a , now discovering the gambling scene you won't have to worry about looking like a fool if you don't quite grasp how a certain game is supposed to be played, there is no one around to see your blunder, you can make as many mistakes as you want and no one will know.

With online casinos you have the opportunity to switch from one game to another without ever having to leave the comfort of your bedroom. You can play any game you want anytime you want day or night it does not matter, and listen to this because of online casinos even people with disabilities can now experience the joys of bringing Las Vegas into their bedroom. It does not matter whether you are crippled, have a speech problem or whatever, online casinos do not discriminate because of your disability, just as long as you can use your hands or whatever part of your body you use for typing you too can experience the joys of bringing Las Vegas into your bedroom.Sarah Harrigan is a professional casino player and reviewer. For straight talking honest advice on online gambling be sure to visit her website for comprehensive reviews on the best usa online casinos and winning casino strategies.]]> H-F-L-Team: Working Moms Home Business http://www.artwoo.com/article/h-f-l-team-working-moms-home-business http://www.artwoo.com/article/h-f-l-team-working-moms-home-business#comments Sat, 22 Dec 2007 20:30:00 +0000 stay at home momjogger strollershousehold budgetdifferent dogshousehold responsibilitieswonder womentwo dogs http://www.artwoo.com/article/h-f-l-team-working-moms-home-business
"A woman's place is in the house and senate" "Women, you can have it all!" "I can bring home the bacon and fry it up in a pan"

My Mom did not "work". She stayed home all day and

Cleaned House Cooked Shopped Drove us to different sports events Coached Raised kids/encouraged, disciplined, taught, mended injuries exc. Did laundry Handled and finances

Okay she had at least 10 jobs long hours no pay. No wanted out of the house!

But what they found is that not only were they now working outside of the home all that work at home didn't go away.

Women friends of mine that worked outside of the home found themselves spending almost all they earned was going to day care, commuting expenses "gas, parking, maintenance " and wardrobe.

The biggest complaint was they had no time to spend with their kids. They were asking themselves "Why did I have kids if I am going to turnover raising them to a stranger making minimum wage?"

As a man and father I could not fully understand how they felt, but I know it troubled them deeply. I was fortunate that I was a firefighter and with my schedule I was able to help raise my daughter and help with a lot of the . I found out first hand what "moms work" is and it was intense!

What's the answer?

I wish I could that the credit for this brilliant idea, but no. Work form home online. It can be the answers to many stay at home work at home needs.

The computer and internet can provide s with numerous options. Your passions, ideas, and creativity can all be funneled into your home business.

I met a stay at home mom that lives in my building. I would see her out with her baby in one of those "" and she would have one or with her. But I noticed that they were at different times. I stopped and talked to her at the mailbox and asked her about the number of dogs she has. She laughed and told me that they're not all hers.

She went on to say that she is a stay at home mom, and her husband works a regular 8 to 5. She is working on getting her home business up and running and that she walks dogs for people in the building. She stated that they pay her $25.00 to walk them that is about $50.00 to $75.00 a day!

Wow the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in that home!

So she is getting her home business going, earning cash with the dog walking, spending time with her child and getting her exercise. She is also planning to home school her child. She has it figured out.

What can you do?

Follow my neighbors' model.

Get that home business started. Find other sources of income from the home while it is building. Ask yourself what are you good at, trained in or educated in. What needs do other people have that you can fill. Then apply that to your stay at home strategy.

Take confidence in the fact that you are not the first women to work from home. Women have been doing it for a very long time.

I check out some Bible verses and found many about working women. Here are a few that I found.

Proverbs 31:14-18

14 She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.

15 She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls.

16 She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.

17 She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.

18 She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.

You see you're in good company. Now go out and start fulfilling your Hundred-Fold-Life. Douglas Miller is a retired Fire Service Captain now making a living working at home. His company Hundred-Fold-Life is just not name but also belief. To find the best home based business ideas and opportunities so you can work at home visit: http://www.clixgo.com ]]> More Cooking Tips To Help You In The Kitchen http://www.artwoo.com/article/more-cooking-tips-to-help-you-in-the-kitchen http://www.artwoo.com/article/more-cooking-tips-to-help-you-in-the-kitchen#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2007 21:40:03 +0000 egg freshnessegg shellsuncooked spaghettieggssliceample opportunityraw potato http://www.artwoo.com/article/more-cooking-tips-to-help-you-in-the-kitchen
- Are you trying to boil water in a hurry? Take the pot you plan on boiling the water in and place it on the stove, empty, on a high temperature setting. Begin running water in your sink and turn the faucet all the way up to the hot setting. Once the water in the sink is to the point where you cannot touch it without getting scorched, take the pot, which should be getting warm, off the stove and fill it up. This helps to speed up the boiling process.

- If you are making soup and you accidentally put in too much salt, there's a simple solution. a and place the slices in the broth. Once they have cooked and absorbed the salt, remove them. It's as simple as that!

- Fresh bread can be a pain to slice. People who aren't too familiar with the right way to do it often are left with a crumpled, pressed in loaf. Right after you are done baking the bread, place it on a cooling rack. The cooling rack will leave impressions on the bread, giving you to make equally sized, proper slices.

- Wondering if the in your fridge have been in there too long? There's a simple test to find out. Place one of the eggs in a pan of cold salt-water. If the egg sinks, they are fine for eating. If it floats, however, it's time to throw them away. Another way of diagnosing is to inspect the shell: fresh are rough and chalky in appearance, while old eggs are smooth and shiny.

- If you are wondering whether or not your cake is done, the toothpick trick is sometimes not enough. Cakes are tall, and toothpicks can only reach so far down. For a more accurate test, use a strand of . The length of the spaghetti noodle should be sufficient to testing the cake all the way to the bottom.

- Bacon often curls when cooked, and few people realize how to keep it from doing so. However, it's a very simple process. Before cooking the bacon, simply dip it into cold water.

- When frying greasy foods, splattering is a huge annoyance. It makes the stovetop dirty and might burn you. Put a small amount of salt in a pan before frying, and you'll notice that the splattering is not as prevalent. Kadence Buchanan writes articles for http://iwomensinterests.com/ - In addition, Kadence also writes articles for http://universeofbeauty.net/ and http://loveofthearts.com/ ]]> More Cooking Tips To Help You In The Kitchen http://www.artwoo.com/article/more-cooking-tips-to-help-you-in-the-kitchen http://www.artwoo.com/article/more-cooking-tips-to-help-you-in-the-kitchen#comments Wed, 04 Oct 2006 14:27:08 +0000 egg freshnessegg shellsuncooked spaghettieggspotfreshhelp http://www.artwoo.com/article/more-cooking-tips-to-help-you-in-the-kitchen help make cooking more manageable. Here are some tips that can really help you in the kitchen:

- Are you trying to boil water in a hurry? Take the you plan on boiling the water in and place it on the stove, empty, on a high temperature setting. Begin running water in your sink and turn the faucet all the way up to the hot setting. Once the water in the sink is to the point where you cannot touch it without getting scorched, take the pot, which should be getting warm, off the stove and fill it up. This helps to speed up the boiling process.

- If you are making soup and you accidentally put in too much salt, there's a simple solution. Slice a raw potato and place the slices in the broth. Once they have cooked and absorbed the salt, remove them. It's as simple as that!

- bread can be a pain to slice. People who aren't too familiar with the right way to do it often are left with a crumpled, pressed in loaf. Right after you are done baking the bread, place it on a cooling rack. The cooling rack will leave impressions on the bread, giving you ample opportunity to make equally sized, proper slices.

- Wondering if the in your fridge have been in there too long? There's a simple test to find out. Place one of the eggs in a pan of cold salt-water. If the egg sinks, they are fine for eating. If it floats, however, it's time to throw them away. Another way of diagnosing is to inspect the shell: fresh are rough and chalky in appearance, while old eggs are smooth and shiny.

- If you are wondering whether or not your cake is done, the toothpick trick is sometimes not enough. Cakes are tall, and toothpicks can only reach so far down. For a more accurate test, use a strand of . The length of the spaghetti noodle should be sufficient to testing the cake all the way to the bottom.

- Bacon often curls when cooked, and few people realize how to keep it from doing so. However, it's a very simple process. Before cooking the bacon, simply dip it into cold water.

- When frying greasy foods, splattering is a huge annoyance. It makes the stovetop dirty and might burn you. Put a small amount of salt in a pan before frying, and you'll notice that the splattering is not as prevalent. Kadence Buchanan writes articles for http://iwomensinterests.com/ - In addition, Kadence also writes articles for http://universeofbeauty.net/ and http://loveofthearts.com/ ]]>