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I have spent many years in the US Army, in which I am still serving. I reached a point in my life that I wanted to share some of my life's experiences. I love to write, and I thoroughly enjoy reading the classics.

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Food & Drink > Fruit & Vegetable Recipes Cooking: How to roast peppers: 1 of 28
Most commonly, it is the red bell pepper that is roasted, but the green and yellow bell peppers can be roasted as well, and with equally good flavor and results. Roasted peppers have a unique flavor all their own, and are an excellent addition to salads, sandwiches and other dishes as well.There are three ways in which I have... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) A buying guide to patio heaters: 1 of 10
With the use of Patio Heaters you can now enjoy being outside, enjoying the great outdoors and relaxing on your patio.There are many different types of patio heaters on the market for the consumer to choose from, and listed here are a few of them.Free - Standing Patio HeatersThese patio heaters stand between 70" - 93' and can... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Meats How to pick the best cut of meat: 2 of 15
Depending on the recipe that you are using meat for; tender isn't always necessary, nor is it economical.Have you ever noticed when you are at the meat counter in the grocery store, that so many of the meats look the same; there is just different names on the package? A short description of different cuts of meat, and these t... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) How to make your own broth: 5 of 32
Homemade broth tastes so much better than that which you buy in the store. Much of the flavor and natural nutrients have been lost in the mass - production of broth.Broth - making is the exception to almost every rule of cooking. Instead of procuring young and tender meat and vegetables; you want your vegetables to be on the ... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Desserts How to make homemade ice cream: 3 of 17
Thoughts of homemade ice cream bring to me some of my most precious childhood memories; when dad would unpack the ice cream churn that he kept stored in gunny sacks, mom would ask dad if he wanted peach or strawberry (his favorites), and she would then set her ingredients in the refrigerator to chill.Soon, all the family and ... More..
Food & Drink > Breads, Grains, Pasta & Rice How to make pizza dough: 7 of 33
Making your own pizza dough from scratch can be as easy as making s simple loaf of bread. With the exception of maybe yeast and cheese, I would imagine that most kitchens have all the utensils and the ingredients necessary to make their own pizza at home; and if you make your own bread, then you probably have yeast as well. I... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Backyard swing set safety tips: 7 of 32
Swing sets are designed to provide a safe piece of playing equipment for children. On swing sets, children are able to play, exercise and interact with other children. Though backyard swing sets are safe in their design; safety tips must be adhered to in order for their design to provide the safety intended.Backyard Swing Set... More..
Food & Drink > Cookware & Cutlery Product reviews: The Magic Bullet: 6 of 21
The Magic Bullet has become, probably one of the most used small appliances in our kitchen, and if we had known just how invaluable it would become, we probably would have purchased one a lot sooner than we did. In no time at all, the Magic Bullet has replaced our coffee grinder and food processor, and we use it more than we ... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Spring cleaning: Cooling system checklist: 5 of 17
A Spring Cleaning Home Cooling System Checklist, will not only help you to clean your home cooling system; it will ensure that no point of maintenance or cleaning is overlooked, and will keep it in proper working order for yet another year. Here is a Spring Cleaning Home Cooling System Checklist that will assist you in gettin... More..
Food & Drink > Cookware & Cutlery How to use a double boiler: 4 of 13
If you've never used a double boiler before, it can seem intimidating; especially at first. But with practice, you will find that the use of a double boiler is invaluable in making delicate sauces because many soups and delicate dishes cannot be exposed to direct heat; especially those with cream or chocolate in them. This co... More..