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SIDORENKO Notebooktaschen mit Tragegurt + Tragegriff inkl. Zusatzfach für Maus und Ladegerät an der Vorderseite der Tasche- Notebooktasche Designer Sleeve Größe 39,6cm von 15" bis 15,6" Zoll Neopren
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Produktbeschreibung
Stylen Sie Ihren Laptop in dieser Tasche, dann wird er zu einem echten Trendsetter. Aus Neopren gefertigt und gepolstert sowie mit einem Reißverschluss verschließbar, schützt die Laptoptasche den Laptop und sieht mit dem großen Labelprint einfach modisch dabei aus. Die Notebooktaschen ist mit einen Tragegurt + Tragegriff versehen. Ein Zusatzfach für Zuberhör, an der Vorderseite der Tasche.
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Features
- Maße (Sleeve): 39 x 29,0 x 3,0 cm
- Notebookgröße: bis 15,6 Zoll - 39,6 cm
- Notebookabmessungen: bis 38,5 x 28,5 x 4 cm
- Mit Tragegurt + Tragegriff inkl. Zusatzfach für Zuberhör (Maus und Ladegerät), an der Vorderseite der Tasche
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Posted On 2011-12-08 12:33:44 in เรื่องทั่วๆ ไป
Produktbeschreibung
Philips SCD 535 Avent
Produktinformation
- Amazon-Verkaufsrang: #11 in Baby Product
- Farbe: weiß
- Marke: Philips Avent
- Modell: SCD535/00
Features
- ECO-Mode ermöglicht reduzierte Sendeleistung und Energieeinsparung
- 100% störungsfrei und abhörsicher bei einer Reichweite von bis zu 330 Meter
- Höchste Verbindungssicherheit mit kristallklarem Klang und integriertem Temperatur- und Luftfeuchtigkeitssensor
- Dank DECT-Technologie wird aus 120 Kanälen automatisch ein störungsfreier Kanal gewählt
- Lieferumfang: Reisetasche, Trageband, separate Ladestation und Ladegerät, vier AA-Batterien für Babyeinheit, ein Lithium-Ionen-Akku, zwei Netzteile, Gürtelclip
Aus der Amazon-Redaktion
Kurzbeschreibung
Philips AVENT ECO DECT-Babyphone SCD535/00 – Nähe, die gut tut
Immer ganz nah – Philips AVENT macht dies möglich: Als führender Hersteller im Bereich Babyphone entwickelt das Unternehmen seit 1996 innovative Lösungen für einen gesunden Babyschlaf und gibt Ihnen genau dieses Gefühl der Nähe und Sicherheit.
Die Produkteigenschaften auf einen Blick
- Neueste Technologie mit ECO Mode von Philips AVENT: Reduzierung der Sendeleistung um 60% und Energieeinsparung
- Hervorragende Klangqualität – Mikrofonempfindlichkeit individuell einstellbar
- Garantiert 100% störungsfrei
- Absolut abhörsicher
- Höchste Verbindungssicherheit – auch im ECO-Mode
- Gegensprechfunktion zur Beruhigung Ihres Kindes mit kristallklarem Klang – Lautstärke komfortabel einstellbar an Elterneinheit
- Verbindungs-Überwachungs-Alarm – auch im ECO MODE – für eine jederzeit sichere Verbindung zu Ihrem Kind
- Automatische Wahl eines freien Kanals
- Beruhigendes Nachtlicht
- Optische LED Geräuschpegelanzeige
- Quick Start Guide ermöglicht sofortige Inbetriebnahme
- Extra große Reichweite von 330m – im ECO-Mode auf 240m reduzierbar
- Single Point Control: alle Funktionen einstellbar über Elterneinheit in sieben Sprachen
- Integrierter Luftfeuchtigkeits- und Raumtemperatur-Sensor (ablesbar auf Baby- und Elterneinheit): Bei Abweichung der voreingestellten Luftfeuchtigkeit oder Temperatur werden Sie über einen Signalton benachrichtigt.
- Beruhigendes Nachtlicht und fünf verschiedene Einschlaflieder
- LCD-Multifunktionsanzeige auf Eltern- und Babyeinheit
- Extra kleine Elterneinheit mit Vibrationsalarm
- Paging-Funktion zum schnellen Wiederfinden der Elterneinheit
- Aufladbare Elterneinheit mit Ladestation für festen Stand und praktisches Entnehmen
- Schnelladefunktion (< 3 Stunden/Lithium-Ionen-Akku)
- Batteriekontrollanzeige
- Akku-Betrieb der Elterneinheit mind. 24 Stunden
ECO-Modus
Energiesparender ECO-Modus
Nähe, die gut tut – der ECO-Mode ermöglicht Energieeinsparungen und eine Reduzierung der Sendeleistung um 60% bei höchster Verbindungssicherheit bei kristallklarem Klang.
Rundum wohl und sicher fühlen mit höchstem Komfort
In der aufregenden und anspruchsvollen Zeit mit dem Neugeborenen sind einfache und effektive Hilfen gefragt. So übermittelt Ihnen das SCD525 von Philips AVENT innerhalb der angegebenen Reichweite jedes Geräusch aus dem Kinderzimmer mit einer hervorragenden Klangqualität. Mit dem integrierten Verbindungs-Überwachungs-Alarm können Sie dabei jederzeit sicher sein, dass Ihnen nie etwas entgeht und der Kontakt nicht auf einmal abbricht. Mit dem Temperatur- und Luftfeuchtigkeitssensor haben Sie selbst die Schlafumgebung stets im Blick und müssen sich nicht sorgen, dass zu hohe oder zu niedrige Temperaturen Ihren Schatz beim Träumen stören.
DECT Technologie
Sicherheit mit kristallklarem Klang
Mehr als sicher sein – DECT-Technologie ermöglicht absolute Störungsfreiheit und sorgt für eine private Atmosphäre. Dank der DECT-Technologie kann eine störungsfreie Übertragung von anderen Transmittern wie Babyphonen, kabellosen Telefonen oder Handys garantiert werden. Die Datenverbindung gewährleistet eine abhörsichere private Verbindung, so dass nur Sie Ihr Baby hören.
Geräuschanzeige durch leuchtende LEDs
Anzeige des Geräuschpegels durch leuchtende LEDs
Leuchtende LEDs zeigen den Geräuschpegel im Zimmer Ihres Babys an. Auch wenn die Elterneinheit stumm geschalten ist, ertönt ein vibrierender Signalton, sobald der festgelegte Geräuschpegel erreicht wurde
Einstellbare Schallempfindlichkeit
Auswahl der optimalen Lautstärke für Ihr Zuhause
Sie können den Geräuschpegel und die Lautstärke so anpassen, dass Ihnen kein Kichern, Glucksen oder Schluckauf entgeht
Überragende Betriebszeit
Bis zu 24 Stunden Betriebszeit bis zum nächsten Aufladen
Dank der kleinen, wiederaufladbaren Elterneinheit sind Sie bis zum nächsten Aufladen bis zu 24 Stunden kabellos erreichbar
Wiederaufladbare Elterneinheit
Wiederaufladbare, kabellose Elterneinheit
Dank einer Reichweite von 330 m, einem Gürtel-Clip und einem Trageband genießen Sie vollständige Bewegungsfreiheit in Ihrem Zuhause. Mit der vielseitigen Reisetasche schützen Sie das Babyphone, wenn Sie unterwegs sind
Warnsignal bei Verlassen des Empfangsbereichs/schwacher Batterie
Überprüfen Ihrer Verbindung
Die Elterneinheit gibt ein Warnsignal von sich, wenn die Batterie schwach ist oder Sie den Empfangsbereich verlassen
Feuchtigkeits- und Temperatursensor
Überwachen Sie Luftfeuchtigkeit und Temperatur im Kinderzimmer
Mit dem kombinierten Feuchtigkeits- und Temperatursensor können Sie das Raumklima im Zimmer Ihres Babys überwachen. Ihr Baby kann seine Körpertemperatur nicht selbst regeln, und bereits ein kleiner Temperaturunterschied und eine zu hohe oder zu niedrige Luftfeuchtigkeit können es unruhig werden lassen. Eine spezielle Kombination aus Feuchtigkeits- und Temperatursensor wird Sie umgehend über die Digitalanzeige auf der Eltern-Einheit benachrichtigen, wenn sich das Raumklima im Zimmer Ihres Babys verändert. Überwachen Sie das Raumklima im Zimmer Ihres Babys
Einschlafmelodien und Nachtlicht
Ferngesteuertes Nachtlicht und Schlaflieder
Ist Ihr Baby noch unruhig, nachdem Sie es zu Bett gebracht haben, können Sie es durch das warme, besinnliche Licht des Nachtlichts beruhigen und sanft in den Schlaf wiegen. Aktivieren Sie es über die Eltern- oder Babyeinheit (Fernaktivierung ist in den USA nicht verfügbar). Nichts ist besser geeignet, um ein Baby zu beruhigen, als ein sanftes Schlaflied. Sie können von jedem Zimmer im Haus aus eine der 5 beruhigenden Melodien auswählen und Ihr Baby somit schnell und mühelos in den Schlaf wiegen (Fernaktivierung ist in den USA nicht verfügbar)
Gegenseitige Kommunikation
Kommunizieren Sie mit Ihrem Baby mithilfe der Gegensprechfunktion
Manchmal benötigt Ihr Baby nur den beruhigenden Klang Ihrer Stimme. Mit einem Klick auf diese unerlässliche Funktion können Sie mit Ihrem Baby sprechen, egal wo im Haus Sie sich gerade befinden
Kundenrezensionen
Hilfreichste Kundenrezensionen
40 von 43 Kunden fanden die folgende Rezension hilfreich.
top Gerät
Von mut
Wir haben uns nach langen probeversuchen und Überlegungen für das Philips Avent scd 535 entschiedne, und bis heute die Entscheidung nicht bereut. Klar ist der Preis Gigantisch, aber das war es uns wert!
Wir können uns 100%tig darauf verlassen. Je nach Empfindlichkeitstufe, wird jeder mucks, jede Umdrehung übertragen. Ich höre sogar, wenn unsere große Tochter auf die Toilette geht, diese liegt gegenüber vom Babyzimmer.
Wir sind einfach nur begeistert. Die Akkulaufzeit ist unschlagbar, 3 Tage ohne zu laden, und wir sind immernoch nicht an die grenzen des Akkus gestoßen.
Von Problemen, das die Verb indung flöten geht, haben wir nichts gemerkt, geschweigedenn, das nichts von unserem Baby übertragen wird. Kann mir auch nicht erlären, wie das sein kann, das die einen super zufrieden sind und bei anderen das babyphone nichts überträgt.
Die Reichweite ist ausreichend, wenn man sich weiter vom Baby entfernt nehmen es die meisten sowieso mit :-)
Super sind die Einschlafmelodien, unser Kleiner schläft um einiges schneller ein, mit Spieluhr haben wir 3 mal nochmal rein gehen müssen, das ist mit diesem babyphone schon richtiger luxus, einfach 5 melodien nacheinander abspielen, und er ist schon eingeschlafen.
Das Mikrofon ist wirklich einen tick zu leise, aber durch die Geräuschpegel anzeige, wird dieses Manko schnell gebannt. Kein Babyphone ist Perfekt, im großen und ganzen ist das avent scd 535 dennoch sehr nah dran. Deshalb ist es uns auf jedenfall die volle punktzahl wert, und wir können es uneingeschränkt weiter empfehlen.
Preis Leistung ist bei diesem Gerät wirklich gerechtfertigt. Philips hat eifach unglaublich gute Produkte.
Falls Ihr euch auch für dieses Babyphone entscheidet, wünschen wir viel Spaß
17 von 18 Kunden fanden die folgende Rezension hilfreich.
Tolles Babyphone mit guter Ausstattung und Reichweite
Von S. Hillen
Wir haben das Babyphone SCD535 jetzt seit ca. 2 Monaten im Einsatz und sind rundum zufrieden. Bisher hatten wir ein SCD530 und es traten sporadisch Empfangsprobleme auf (siehe Rezensionen zum SCD530). Da wir aber von den Funktionen und der grundsätzlich hervorragenden Qualität überzeugt waren, wurde das neue SCD535 bei Amazon bestellt. Bisher hatten wir keinerlei Empfangsprobleme. Auch die teilweise beim SCD530 beschriebenen Akkuprobleme traten bis jetzt nicht auf. Der Empfang ist wie gewohnt glasklar, die Bedienung sehr einfach und gut und die Reichweite innerhalb des Hauses gut und ausreichend. Die verwendeten Materialien sind, wie man es von Philips erwartet, robust und qualitativ hochwertig.
Wir können eine klare Kaufempfehlung geben und hoffen, dass Philips bei diesem Gerät die Probleme, die bei anderen Gerätetypen aufgetreten sind, ausgemerzt hat.
13 von 14 Kunden fanden die folgende Rezension hilfreich.
teures Gerät mit vielen Schwächen
Von Andreas H.
Wir haben das Gerät seit nunmehr 2 Jahren im Einsatz und würden es uns defintiv nicht wieder kaufen. Würde alles so funktionieren, wie angegeben, wäre es ein Topgerät, leider ist dem aber nicht so. Schon nach kurzer Zeit fing das Elternteil auf der Ladestation an unsäglich laute Pfeifgeräusche von sich zu geben. Nachts ist das nicht zu ertragen, daher steht unser Gerät nur tagsüber auf der Ladeschale, was dank des wirklich sehr guten Akkus (einer der wenigen Vorteile dieses Gerätes) problemlos locker mindestens 12 Stunden für die Nacht hergibt. Die Reichweite ist einfach nur grottig, im Haus noch ganz ok, sobald man 5 Meter im Garten ist (unser Garten ist wirklich klein), ist der Empfang fast immer weg. Hat man doch eine Stelle mit Empfang gefunden fängt das Gerät jedes Mal nach genau einer halben Stunde an auf rot zu schalten und hat keinen Empfang mehr. Dann muss man erst ausschalten, wieder anmachen, nach 5 Minuten das gleiche Spiel....bis es irgendwann nach dem 10. Mal plötzlich wieder funktioniert und auf grün bleibt. Anfangs hatten wir sogar Phasen, wo das Gerät im Schlafzimmer bei uns vollen Emfpang (grün) angezeigt hat, wir aber unser Kind nur durch die Wand haben schreien hören - das geht natürlich gar nicht. Das hat sich aber dann nach ein paar Tagen wieder gegeben. Als wir es trotzdem umtauschen wollten (die Frist bei Amazon war leider schon abgelaufen) hieß es bei Phillips "ja, schicken sie es mal ein, dann kriegen sie so in 4-6 Wochen ein neues Gerät..." Ach ja toll - und was machen wir in diesen 6 Wochen? Uns noch ein Babyphone kaufen?? Ein absolutes Service-NoGo.
Zu den Hauptfunktionen des Gerätes:
Temperaturanzeige: unsere Temperaturanzeige zeigt grundsätzlich 2 °C mehr an als wirklich im Raum herrschen
Luftfeuchtigkeit: ist nicht wirklich notwendig, aber die Anzeige ist einigermaßen ok
Nachtmusik: sehr schöne Melodien, können einzeln und nacheinander in Endlosschleife geschaltet werden vom Elternteil aus (läuft dann für ca. 10 Minuten und stellt sich automatisch ab), was sehr praktisch ist; allerdings muss man das ohnehin schon sehr leise Elternteil auf kleinste Lautstärke stellen, da die Musik über den Lautsprecher des Elternteils nicht zu ertragen ist, weil sie so furchtbar laut "schräbbelt", dass es einem Ohrenschmerzen verursacht, auch wenn man nicht gerade empfindlich ist; dummerweise muss man danach wieder lautstellen, was man schnell auch mal vergessen kann
Nachtlicht: angenehm und funktionell
Gegensprechtaste: die beste Erfindung überhaupt, erspart einem so manchen Gang
alle anderen Funktionen (Sensivität, etc.) sind einigermaßen ok und problemlos einstellbar (sofern man sie braucht)
Fazit: Eigentlich könnte das Phillips-Babyphone ein geniales Gerät sein, wenn es auch nur annähernd das halten würde, was der doch recht hohe Preis verspricht. Leider sind Funktionsmängel nach Lesen anderer Rezessionen offenbar keine Seltenheit, auch Reichweite, Klang der Nachtmusik über die Elterneinheit, Lautstärke der Elterneinheit und natürlich das schreckliche Fiepen auf der Ladestation gehen gar nicht.
Brauchbar mit einigen Abstrichen, aber bei diesem Preis ganz sicher keine Kaufempfehlung und maximal 3 Sterne. Unser anderes Babyphone eines bekannten Kaffeeherstellers, was wir für unser anderes Kind benutzen mit ähnlichen Funktionen (Temperatur, Gegensprech, Nachtmusik...),für keine 50€, kann da aber locker mithalten, vor allem funktioniert alles einwandfrei..
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Picking Top Leather Groomsmen Gifts
Posted On 2010-12-08 09:15:01 in เรื่องทั่วๆ ไป
Leather groomsmen gifts would forever be a good choice when it comes to gifts to give to your groomsmen. Not only are they very elegant and useful, they are also considered very unique and stylish at the same time. There are quite a few choices when it comes to leather gifts that you can give to your groomsmen and it is very significant that you think giving them the form which you think would be most valuable to them.
When it comes to gifts that you can give to your groomsmen, it is definitely advisable that you consider buying leather groomsmen gifts only from genuine leather stores which you can find in your area or even online. It would be highly advisable for you to check out different leather groomsmen gifts websites that could give you several ideas when it comes to leather groomsmen gifts. By checking out the different websites and by searching from different stores, you will surely find it much easier to work within your budget when it comes to groomsmen gifts and would also make it much easier for you to target a leather groomsmen gift that your groomsmen would surely enjoy and appreciate.
Of course you wouldn’t want to give your groomsmen second rate leather gifts so better make sure that you choose top leather groomsmen gifts that you can find out there. Here are some gift ideas you might want to consider. Black leather journal is definitely a top leather gift choice. Whether your groomsman is an executive, a businessman or just his plain self, a leather journal would surely be useful for him. He can definitely use this to organize his schedule with or as his personal guide and diary in keeping track of his schedule and notes altogether.
An engraved leather money clip and card holder is also a good choice when it comes to leather groomsmen gifts. There is no need for your groomsmen to bring along bulky and bulging wallets and they would even be encouraged to refrain from storing unimportant documents and papers inside their wallet. Not to mention, leather money clips are also very elegant looking and stylish altogether. Most people have their own credit card and they have more than one that is for sure. Since this is the case, a leather credit card case would surely be useful for your groomsmen as they can use it to organize their credit cards with and could even have it personalized.
If your groomsman has his own office, a leather desk organizer could be very useful for him. Even if he does not work in a regular office setting, a desk organizer would still be functional for him as he can use this even at the comfort of his very home. A leather executive desk is also a very useful gift for your groomsmen and they can use this to give their desk a much more distinct and sophisticated look. All these gifts are top choices when it comes to leather groomsmen gifts because not only are they very useful, they are also very affordable and would definitely be appreciated by your groomsmen.
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What Not to Buy as Personalized Wedding Gifts For Groomsmen
Posted On 2010-11-20 12:33:21 in เรื่องทั่วๆ ไป
Gift giving is something everyone looks forward to. Giving gifts to the people close to your heart doesn’t only have to be during holidays. You can also give gifts any time you want, even all year round. Though it wasn’t a very common practice in the past, many couples nowadays give gifts to their whole entourage on the day of their wedding. Giving gifts to the entourage, the groomsmen in particular is the couple’s way of showing their gratitude to their dearest friends. Looking for gifts to give your groomsmen could be very exciting. In fact, the best types of gifts to give are personalized wedding groomsmen gifts.
Personalized gifts evoke in them a feeling of sincerity and love. Giving personalized gifts shows that the giver actually gave the gift a great deal of thought before buying it for the groomsmen. Since these gifts are personalized in nature, it also evokes a feeling and idea of exclusivity or a one of a kind feel.
There are several wedding gifts for groomsmen that you can have personalized. In fact, nowadays, because of the power of technology, more and more people are able to experiment on the different gifts of their choice and have it personalized all together. That is why there’s always a risk of giving repetitive gifts to groomsmen. Of course, this isn’t a problem at all but if you are to give a gift, you would surely want something that is different, useful and something that would normally stand out.
Therefore, before you take a plunge and buy personalized wedding gifts for groomsmen, you might want to take into consideration some things first. Avoid buying gifts that are not useful or those that are only cute and stylish but don’t actually have any use. What’s important about a gift is that it has to be useful to the receiver in one way of another.
Avoid buying gifts that are too expensive. Make sure that you have a clear budget when it comes to your gifts because you wouldn’t want to over spend on your gift. A personalized bachelor party survivor coffee mug for example is not expensive but can serve as a good gift. Don’t worry about buying cheap gifts for your groomsmen because that’s perfectly understandable. You are starting a new life now and you would need all the money that you can save for the future of your family and that of your future children.
Last but not the least, avoid giving personalized wedding gifts for groomsmen that don’t actually make much sense or the type of gifts you would consider humorous but shameful. Of course you’d want your groomsmen to remember your wedding in a positive light and not otherwise so give them a gift that they would surely appreciate no matter what. It’s your way of really showing how you want to thank them not just for being in your wedding but for being there for you. It’s important we show this kind of appreciation to people.
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Saying Thank You to Employees With Promotional Watches
Posted On 2010-11-18 11:31:46 in เรื่องทั่วๆ ไป
Promotional watches are an excellent way for you to thank your employees for all the hard work they have done. Employees do most of your work, even though you may manage the facility and have all the winning ideas to keep the business running. You also put a lot of your trust into your employees. If they did not believe in your company, how would you have a successful relationship with other businesses, with other employees and with customers? Therefore, every now and then, say think you to them by giving them a gift. Promotional watches are one type of gift they will appreciate.
When thanking your employees, you do want to be sincere. You should take the time to insure that the gift is well deserved and is something they would appreciate. No matter if it is a gift for the holidays, for their anniversary or for any other special event (or not special event at all) a good gift like this is going to get them to appreciate you better, too. More so, this type of gift can provide your employees with a sense of importance within the company itself. One way to give this amount of recognition to them is giving them a gift that lets them know they are a special part of your business. A gift like promotional watches can work very well.
One of the key benefits of promotional watches is that they can be as elegant or as simplistic as you would like them to be. For an employee that has been with your company for several years, gift them a gift of a gold plated watch. Or you may choose to give all of your new employees an affordable yet good looking watch to remind them to be punctual. The cost of the promotional watches is much lower when you purchase them in groups.
One of the unique ways that this type of promotional gift can work for you is by placing your company's name or business logo on the face of the watch. Promotional watches are likely to be worn even outside the office. This means that your employees will likely field questions about your company from others that see the log on their wrist. What is beneficial about this is that it keeps your company in the eye of potential customers or clients. It also lets these individuals to know that you do take pride in your employees and you appreciate them.
Promotional watches are an affordable way to tell your employees you are proud of them and want them as part of your winning team. They can be given to all employees or just the few that seem to go well beyond the call of duty to help your business to excel. There may be many choices in color, style and design available to you in these promotional watches. In some cases, you can even design the look that will fit your company best. Giving watches to your employees is an easy way to say thank you.
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Kitchen Aid Appliances Washing Your Clothes With Kitchen Aid Washing Machine
Posted On 2010-11-01 21:21:26 in เรื่องทั่วๆ ไป
Earlier washing clothes was done near the streams with pounding them on the rocks. Pains set in by the inventors to discover the way out to all these procedures proved to be tremendous. The enthusiasm between the inventors of the washing machines made them invent this tremendous appliance and they wanted people to make use of this appliance and experience the variation through a washing machine. They came out with a new technology of washing clothes. Washing machines were technically invented to lessen the physical attempt of humans which they went, while washing the clothes. With the invention of washing machines, life has totally changed today and the structure of doing all the odd jobs at home has completely changed.
If you are looking for a washing machine for your home, it could be a difficult task and no doubt you would like to buy the product which would prove to be the best for you. Modern times bring modern appliances. Toronto appliances have always been faithful and provided the best branded appliance under their website. Your plans and schemes to buy the washing machine poised for joyful fruition as you look ahead for years. The sweetness of satisfaction dealing with the Toronto appliances will be there for you to savor.
Kitchen Aid the brand has grown vastly, and is vastly accepted as a lifestyle brand today. With its wide range of both front-load and top-load, it believes in moving with the current trend. A good example of the same is the new range of washing machines introduced recently. These washing machines are made of advanced ergonomic techniques and combine with beauty and performance. They add glamour to the washing and enhance the life style to its users. The major benefit of using a washing machine is time and energy saving. People have been witnessing drastic developments with the arrival of several new models.
There are different brands of washing machines. As I own a Kitchen Aid washing machine, I would like to mention about it to my friends. The main reasons why I like is this washing machine, is the durability, the quiet construction, the reliability and the way it works while washing. It is packed with sleek and modern design. The solid stainless steel construction of the washing machine reduces vibration. The doors are solid. The different wash cycle inside helps to dry the clothes. It has different water level selections, which ensures that the water is also not wasted.
A variety of different settings are offered in this washing machine. They include hand wash, wool, delicate and many more to ensure that my clothing gets the best care. The temperature is automatically optimized to get the most out of the machine for excellent results. Moreover it has a special pedestal drawer. This is a special drawer that has a pull out shelf and I can easily pile the clothes in this for the next washing. It is very convenient and makes it easier to load and unload them. These washers are so quiet that sometimes I forget that it is on while in use. This washing machine is committed to create innovative product that is resource efficient and environmentally friendly. This washing machine combines ultra-efficiency with the cleaning power.s
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Posted On 2010-10-11 19:12:04 in เรื่องทั่วๆ ไป
In serious cases of thrombosed external hemorrhoids surgery may well be essential to drain or remove the blood clot and diminish the pain. Four man methods are used to treat external hemorrhoids that require medical intervention. Method 1: Sclerotherapy - In this method a chemical solution is used. The chemical solution is injected into the thrombosed vein which produces inflammation and scarring. This eventually shrinks the hemorrhoid. Method 2: Surgical Elimination or Removal - This is the surgical removal of the external thrombosed hemorrhoid. Method 3: Rubber Band Ligation - In this method a rubber band is actually tied around the hemorrhoid. The rubber band stops the blood flow to the hemorrhoid which eventually causes it to disappear. Method 4: Laser or Infrared Coagulation - In this method a laser or infrared light is used to burn the external thrombosed hemorrhoid. Clearly, each one of these treatments of thrombosed hemorrhoids has its pluses and minuses. All medical procedures carry more risk. Some of these procedures may require some sort of anesthetic and some patients could experience bleeding and discomfort after the procedure. Make sure you talk over all your thrombosed hemorrhoid treatment options with a medical professional. With any luck, your external hemorrhoids are not so serious that one of the 4 chief external hemorrhoid treatments listed above is required. Would you like to know How you can stay hemorrhoid free and steer clear of any of these external hemorrhoid treatments? The main way to prevent yourself from having to undergo any of the these medical hemorrhoid procedures is to keep your stools soft. When you do this, your stools will move more easily during bowel movements. This will lessen the strain and pressure of bowel movements and keep you hemorrhoid free. Working out, including walking, increasing the fiber in your diet and drinking more water will all help to keep your stools soft and reduce the straining during bowel movements.
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Protect Your Computer and Your Business
Posted On 2010-10-11 18:47:45 in เรื่องทั่วๆ ไป
We all take the computer for granted. I mean, all we have to do is switch it on and it's ready to go. But did you ever stop to think what would happen if your computer suddenly crashed? And that is the only computer you have to work on!
What will happen to your work and your business for the next few days or weeks?
Do you have the original or a copy of all your programs?
Do you have the setup configurations, eg for your ISP?. You will need this to re-install some programs.
Do you have a copy of your email address book? Your email list or address book is vital to your business.
Do you remember all your passwords - for retrieving email, connecting to your ISP, membership sites, etc?
So what can you do to ensure that your computer will run as well as you'd expect, and continue working when your computer is down? Here's a few simple tips:
1.Is your computer protected from viruses? Install an anti-virus software such as Norton AntiVirus or McAfee, and make sure to get regular updates. New viruses are coming out more often these days so you need to have updates regularly. Anything more than 3 months old needs to be updated today.
You can do an online virus scan at: <a href="http://housecall.antivirus.com" target=new>http://housecall.antivirus.com</a>
2.Install a firewall. Anytime your computer is connected to the Internet without a firewall, it is operating under an "open door" policy to intruders. Hackers can get in, take what they want, and even leave open a "back door" so they can turn your computer into a "zombie" and use it to attack other computers, distribute porn and spam.
Your bank account and credit card information, passwords, documents and personal files can be stolen while you're busy surfing. Don't let that happen!
You can download a personal firewall from here:
<a href="http://www.zonelabs.com" target=new>http://www.zonelabs.com</a> or from
<a href="http://soho.sygate.com/products/spf_standard.htm" target=new>http://soho.sygate.com/products/spf_standard.htm</a>
3. Make regular backups of your important files. Keep a record of all vital information, such as passwords, system configurations, etc. in a file and also print a copy of this and keep in a safe place. Make a duplicate and keep at another location.
If your computer does not come with a zip drive or CDRW drive, it would be a good idea to invest in one. Zip drives and CDRW drives are inexpensive and can be easily installed. The cost of a blank CD for example is less than $1.00 and can store up to 650MB of data.
If you lost some files or your hard disk crashed you can easily retrieve them from the backups. And if your computer is down for repair, you can take that backup CD and work from another machine.
4.Remove all unwanted files on your hard disk. You can safely remove files in your temporary internet folder. In Internet Explorer, select Tools -> Internet options - > Delete Files.
5.Increase your systems performance by defragmenting your hard disk regularly. As applications and files are saved and deleted they gradually cause your hard disk to fragment. By defragmenting your hard disk you can optimise the performance of your computer. Defragmenting may also save wear and tear on your hard disk and extend its lifespan.
Do this today.
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Become Debt Free in 7 Easy Steps
Posted On 2010-10-07 18:20:16 in เรื่องทั่วๆ ไป
Credit Crunch, Debt Stress, Financial Meltdown and Great Depression - WOW! All these lovely words to describe the mess most of the world is in.
- Don't you love the way we have all been given a scape goat for our problems?
- Who's fault is it that we have crippling Credit Card debt, apparently not ours if we believe the news, it's the banks fault, it's a sub-prime bond problem, it's the Americans?
But here is the problem, most of us made this debt long before the CREDIT CRUNCH, the crunch only made it impossible to pay for it. So if you are in debt stress, and you aren't alone, about 17.6 Million South Africans are in the same boat, but YOU are to blame, it is YOUR fault and only YOU can fix it. So don't wait for the world's economy to recover, this will not save you, you need to act now and act decisively!
Become Debt Free in 7 Steps:
Step 1
Act Now - talk to someone you can trust, be honest and tell them everything, this should probably be a Debt Counsellor but a knowledgeable friend or business colleague may also do.
Step 2
"It's not how much money you make (or spend); it's how you can keep." says Robert Kiyosaki of, "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" fame. Often poor people do not carry happiness within themselves and depend on external sources for their happiness, buying to impress makes them feel good. Rule No. 1 - If you don't need it to survive DO NOT BUY IT. (to survive is very different to, "nice to have")
Step 3
Credit cards are the enemy - cut them up, lock them in a safe or give them to a trustworthy person - CARRY a DEBIT CARD. Now you can only spend money you have. If you run out - GO HUNGRY, most people eat to much anyway.
Step 4
Budget, budget, budget - talk to your family, get every one on the same page, make SERIOUS cuts to your budget and stick to them. Turn off DSTV, no more maid's, cut your own grass, stop eating meat, stop smoking - get your children involved, you will be surprised how understanding and willing they are to help. Remember you are a family, they love you for you not for the TV!
Step 5
Call your creditors and discuss your situation with them, make arrangements, do not let debit order fail, this just costs money. Nearly ALL creditor will assist you, BUT you need to be persistent and give them honest and accurate information. Do not accept no for an answer, if they really can't help you then speak to a Debt Counsellor, remember the National Credit Act can protect you in spite of what credit provider will tell you..
Step 6
Be patient, getting rid of all the debt that you've accumulated over the last 10 or 15 years can be a very slow process so don't be discouraged it's a process.
Step 7
Do not carry extra cash in your wallet, do not visit shopping malls - spend spare time outdoors with your children. Shopping Centres are much better at convincing you to spend money than you think - they are experts at getting you to part with your money.
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Auto Accessories Shopping Tips
Posted On 2010-10-05 12:36:05 in เรื่องทั่วๆ ไป
Some of the auto accessories shopping tips are meant for people who live in cold climates, where snow falls quite a bit during winter season. These tips tell people that they can forget about carrying around a snow shovel that season because there are sturdy snow plows that they can add to their truck that will do more work and in a lot less time.
Have you ever worried about your truck's tailgate falling on your children's fingers when you are trying to manually lower it. Well some of the auto accessories shopping tips would tell you about the new type of tailgate dampers on the market today that will let you control the rate of speed that your tailgate is lowered. These tips would also tell you that tailgate dampers are easy to put on your truck, and it will be a stylish assembly when finished.
Some people wonder whether mud flaps are in place because they add style to truck, or do they serve a legitimate purpose. The auto accessories shopping tips that you found on the Internet say that they do serve a purpose. Those mud flaps are meant to keep the sides clean and pretty, and keep scratches and dent hazards away.
Other people wonder if people can see them at night, and follow the auto accessories shopping tips advice and go all out and place third brake light covers on their car. Not only do the third brake light covers beautify your ride, but with the LED lights in them, they will make your car or truck much more visible. Those auto accessories shopping tips also said that they would come in handy if you ever broke down in the middle of the night too.
If you drive your car at night, and you live in the mountains, then you must already know about auto accessories shopping tips that mentioned the brush and grille guards you should buy. These grille guards are stunning in looks, but have features that might save your life one day. The grille guards are known to protect your car and family from any kind of animal that you might encounter on roads at night.
People enjoy hearing that most Internet automotive stores have auto accessories shopping tips and incentives built into their shopping carts when their customer pays for their order. These little shopping incentives assure that 95% of their items have same day shipping.
There are other auto accessories shopping tips available on the left or right borders of the web pages that let people know the type of monetary discount they will get for an item, and whether a certain purchase level will earn the customer free shipping. These helpful tips can make a great difference to the life of a family that has one car and that mode of transportation will be out of commission for sure if they could not afford the shipping.
People feel safe and secure shopping online, because some of the auto accessories shopping tips come through loud and clear, when retailers choose to tell customers that their personal information is safe when they shop their site. The new security features found on many Internet sites use encryption software that is hacker proof and customers love getting tips like this to shop on line without fear.
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ROASTS AND THEIR PREPARATION
Posted On 2010-10-03 18:45:25 in เรื่องทั่วๆ ไป
ROASTS AND THEIR PREPARATION
51. FILLET OF BEEF.--A large variety of roasts can be obtained from a
side of beef, but by far the most delicious one is the tenderloin, or
fillet of beef. This is a long strip of meat lying directly under the
chine, or back bone. It is either taken out as a whole, or it is left in
the loin to be cut as a part of the steaks that are obtained from this
section. When it is removed in a whole piece, as shown in Fig. 14, the
steaks that remain in the loin are not so desirable and do not bring
such a good price, because the most tender part of each of them
is removed.
Two different methods of cookery are usually applied to the tenderloin
of beef. Very often, it is cut into slices about 2 inches thick and then broiled, when it is called broiled fillet, or fillet mignon. If it is not treated in this way, the whole tenderloin is roasted after being rolled, or larded, with salt pork to supply the fat that it lacks. Whichever way it is cooked, the tenderloin always proves to be an exceptionally tender and delicious cut of beef. However, it is the most expensive piece that can be bought, and so is not recommended when economy must be practiced.
52. CHUCK ROASTS.--While the pieces cut from the chuck are not so
desirable as those obtained from the loin or as the prime ribs, still
the chuck yields very good roasts. These pieces are of a fairly good quality and if a roast as large as 8 or 10 pounds is desired, they make an economical one to purchase.
53. RIB ROASTS.--Directly back of the chuck, as has already been
learned, are the prime ribs. From this part of the beef, the best rib roasts are secured. To prepare this piece for roasting the back bone and ribs are removed, is rolled into a roll of solid meat. The thin lower part that is cut off is used for boiling.
54. When only a small roast is wanted, a single rib is often used. In a roast of this kind, the bone is not removed, but, is sawed in half. Such a roast is called a standing rib roast. Another small roast, called a porterhouse roast is obtained by cutting a porterhouse steak rather thick. It is therefore a very tender and delicious, although somewhat expensive, roast. Other parts of the loin may also be cut for roasts, the portion from which sirloin steaks are cut making large and very delicious roasts.
55. RUMP ROASTS.--Between the loin and the bottom round lies the rump,
and from this may be cut roasts of different kinds. These roasts have a very good flavor and are very juicy, and if beef in prime condition can be obtained, they are extremely tender. Besides these advantages, rump roasts are economical, so they are much favored. To prepare them for cooking, the butcher generally removes the bone and rolls them.
56. ROAST BEEF.--The usual method of preparing the roasts that have just
been described, particularly the tender ones, is to cook them in the
oven. For this purpose a roasting pan, such as the one previously
described and illustrated, produces the best results, but if one of
these cannot be obtained, a dripping pan may be substituted. When the
meat is first placed in the oven, the oven temperature should be 400 to
450 degrees Fahrenheit, but after the meat has cooked for about 15
minutes, the temperature should be lowered so that the meat will cook
more slowly.
Before putting the roast in the oven, wipe it thoroughly with a damp
cloth. If its surface is not well covered with a layer of fat, place
several pieces of salt pork on it and tie or skewer them fast. Then,
having one of the cut sides up so that it will be exposed to the heat of
the oven, set the piece of meat in a roasting pan or the utensil that is
to be substituted. Dredge, or sprinkle, the surface with flour, salt,
and pepper, and place the pan in the oven, first making sure that the
oven is sufficiently hot. Every 10 or 15 minutes baste the meat with the
fat and the juice that cooks out of it; that is, spoon up this liquid
and pour it over the meat in order to improve the flavor and to prevent
the roast from becoming dry. If necessary, a little water may be added
for basting, but the use of water for this purpose should generally be
avoided. Allow the meat to roast until it is either well done or rare,
according to the way it is preferred. The length of time required for
this process depends so much on the size of the roast, the temperature
of the oven, and the preference of the persons who are to eat the meat,
that definite directions cannot well be given. However, a general idea
of this matter can be obtained by referring to the Cookery Time Table
given in Essentials of Cookery, Part 2, and also to Table I of this
Section, which gives the time required for cooking each pound of meat.
If desired, gravy may be made from the juice that remains in the pan,
the directions for making gravy being given later.
57. BRAIZED BEEF.--An excellent way in which to cook a piece of beef
that is cut from the rump or lower round is to braize it. This method
consists in placing the meat on a rack over a small quantity of water in
a closed pan and then baking it in the oven for about 4 hours.
Vegetables cut into small pieces are placed in the water and they cook
while the meat is baking. As meat prepared in this way really cooks in
the flavored steam that rises from the vegetables, it becomes very
tender and has a splendid flavor; also, the gravy that may be made from
the liquid that remains adds to its value. In serving it, a spoonful of
the vegetables is generally put on the plate with each piece of meat.
MEAT (PART 1)
EXAMINATION QUESTIONS
(1) (a) What is meat? (b) What substance in meat makes it a valuable
food?
(2) (a) What do protein foods do for the body? (b) How does meat
compare in cost with the other daily foods?
(3) What harm may occur from eating meat that is not thoroughly cooked?
(4) (a) Describe the structure of meat, (b) How do the length and
the direction of the fibers affect the tenderness of meat?
(5) (a) How may gelatine be obtained from meat? (b) What use is made
of this material?
(6) (a) Describe the two kinds of fat found in meat, (b) What does
this substance supply to the body?
(7) (a) What is the value of water in the tissues of meat? (b) How
does its presence affect the cookery method to choose for
preparing meat?
(8) (a) What are extractives? (b) Why are they of value in meat?
(9) (a) Name the ways by which the housewife may reduce her meat bill,
(b) How should meat be cared for in the home?
(10) Give three reasons for cooking meat.
(11) (a) Describe the effect of cooking on the materials contained in
meat, (b) How does cooking affect the digestibility of meat?
(12) What methods of cookery are used for: (a) the tender cuts of
meat? (b) the tough cuts? (c) Mention the cuts of meat that have the
most flavor.
(13) (a) How should the temperature of the oven vary with the size of
the roast to be cooked? (b) Give the reason for this.
(14) Describe beef of good quality.
(15) In what parts of the animal are found: (a) the cheaper cuts of
beef? (b) the more expensive cuts?
(16) (a) Name the steaks obtained from the loin, (b) Which of these
is best for a large family? (c) Which is best for a small family?
(17) Describe the way in which to broil steak.
(18) (a) What is the tenderloin of beef? (b) Explain the two ways of
cooking it.
(19) (a) Name the various kinds of roasts, (b) Describe the roasting
of beef in the oven.
(20) (a) What cuts of beef are most satisfactory for stews? (b)
Explain how beef stew is made.
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STEAMING.-
Posted On 2010-09-29 23:39:41 in เรื่องทั่วๆ ไป
STEAMING.--As its name implies, steaming is the cooking of food by
the application of steam. In this cooking process, the food is put into
a steamer, which is a cooking utensil that consists of a vessel with a
perforated bottom placed over one containing water. As the water boils,
steam rises and cooks the food in the upper, or perforated, vessel.
Steamers are sometimes arranged with a number of perforated vessels, one
on top of the other. Such a steamer permits of the cooking of several
foods at the same time without the need of additional fuel, because a
different food may be placed in each vessel.
Steaming is preferable to boiling in some cases, because by it there is
no loss of mineral salts nor food substances; besides, the flavor is not
so likely to be lost as when food is boiled. Vegetables prepared in this
way prove very palatable, and very often variety is added to the diet by
steaming bread, cake, and pudding mixtures and then, provided a crisp
outside is desired, placing them in a hot oven to dry out the
moist surface.
41. DRY STEAMING.--Cooking foods in a vessel that is suspended in
another one containing boiling water constitutes the cooking method
known as dry steaming. The double boiler is a cooking utensil devised
especially for carrying on this process. The food placed in the
suspended, or inner, vessel does not reach the boiling point, but is
cooked by the transfer of heat from the water in the outside, or lower,
vessel. A decided advantage of this method is that no watching is
required except to see that the water in the lower vessel does not boil
away completely, for as long as there is water between the food and the
fire, the food will neither boil nor burn.
Because of the nature of certain foods, cooking them by this process is
especially desirable. The flavor and consistency of cereals and foods
containing starch are greatly improved by long cooking in this way.
Likewise, custards and mixtures containing eggs can be conveniently
cooked in a double boiler, because they do not require a high
temperature; in fact, their texture is spoiled if they are cooked at the
boiling point. To heat milk directly over the flame without scorching it
is a difficult matter, and, on the other hand, boiled milk is hard to
digest. Because of these facts, food containing milk should not be
boiled, but should be cooked at a lower temperature in a double boiler.
42. BRAIZING.--Cooking meat in an oven in a closed pan with a small
quantity of water constitutes braizing. This cooking process might be
called a combination of stewing and baking, but when it is properly
carried out, the meat is placed on a rack so as to be raised above the
water, in which may be placed sliced vegetables. In this process the
meat actually cooks in the flavored steam that surrounds it in the hot
pan. The so-called double roasting pans are in fact braizing pans when
they are properly used. A pot roast is the result of a modification of
the braizing method.
COOKING WITH HOT FAT
43. Of the three mediums of conveying heat to food, namely, hot air, hot
water, and hot fat, that of hot fat renders food the least digestible.
Much of this difficulty, however, can be overcome if an effort is made
to secure as little absorption of the fat as possible. If the
ingredients of the food are properly mixed before applying the fat and
if the fat is at the right temperature, good results can be obtained by
the various methods of cooking with hot fat, which are frying, sauteing,
and fricasseeing.
44. FRYING.--By frying is meant the cooking of food in deep fat at a
temperature of 350 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Any kind of fat that will
not impart flavor to the food may be used for frying, but the vegetable
oils, such as cottonseed oils, combinations of coconut and cottonseed
oils, and nut oils, are preferable to lards and other animal fats,
because they do not burn so easily. Foods cooked in deep fat will not
absorb the fat nor become greasy if they are properly prepared, quickly
fried, and well drained on paper that will absorb any extra fat.
45. SAUTEING.--Browning food first on one side and then on the other in
a small quantity of fat is termed sauteing. In this cooking process, the
fat is placed in a shallow pan, and when it is sufficiently hot, the
food is put into it. Foods that are to be sauted are usually sliced thin
or cut into small pieces, and they are turned frequently during the
process of cooking. All foods prepared in this way are difficult to
digest, because they become more or less hard and soaked with fat. Chops
and thin cuts of meat, which are intended to be pan-broiled, are really
sauted if they are allowed to cook in the fat that fries out of them.
46. FRICASSEEING.--A combination of sauteing and stewing results in the
cooking process known as fricasseeing. This process is used in preparing
such foods as chicken, veal, or game, but it is more frequently employed
for cooking fowl, which, in COOKING, is the term used to distinguish the
old of domestic fowls from chickens or pullets. In fricasseeing, the
meat to be cooked is cut into pieces and sauted either before or after
stewing; then it is served with a white or a brown sauce. Ordinarily,
the meat should be browned first, unless it is very tough, in order to
retain the juices and improve the flavor. However, very old fowl or
tough meat should be stewed first and then browned.
HEAT FOR COOKING
GENERAL DISCUSSION
47. Inasmuch as heat is so important a factor in the cooking of foods,
it is absolutely necessary that the person who is to prepare them be
thoroughly familiar with the ways in which this heat is produced. The
production of heat for cooking involves the use of fuels and stoves in
which to burn them, as well as electricity, which serves the purpose of
a fuel, and apparatus for using electricity. In order, therefore, that
the best results may be obtained in COOKING, these subjects are here
taken up in detail.
48. Probably the first fuel to be used in the production of heat for
cooking was wood, but later such fuels as peat, coal, charcoal, coke,
and kerosene came into use. Of these fuels, coal, gas, and kerosene are
used to the greatest extent in the United States. Wood, of course, is
used considerably for kindling fires, and it serves as fuel in
localities where it is abundant or less difficult to procure than other
fuels. However, it is fast becoming too scarce and too expensive to
burn. If it must be burned for cooking purposes, those who use it should
remember that dry, hard wood gives off heat at a more even rate than
soft wood, which is usually selected for kindling. Electricity is coming
into favor for supplying heat for cooking, but only when it can be sold
as cheaply as gas will its use in the home become general.
49. The selection of a stove to be used for cooking depends on the fuel
that is to be used, and the fuel, in turn, depends on the locality in
which a person lives. However, as the fuel that is the most convenient
and easily obtained is usually the cheapest, it is the one to be
selected, for the cost of the cooked dish may be greatly increased by
the use of fuel that is too expensive. In cooking, every fuel should be
made to do its maximum amount of work, because waste of fuel also adds
materially to the cost of cooking and, besides, it often causes great
inconvenience. For example, cooking on a red-hot stove with a fire that,
instead of being held in the oven and the lids, overheats the kitchen
and burns out the stove not only wastes fuel and material, but also
taxes the temper of the person who is doing the work. From what has just
been said, it will readily be seen that a knowledge of fuels and
apparatus for producing heat will assist materially in the economical
production of food, provided, of course, it is applied to the best
advantage.
COAL AND COKE
50. VARIETIES OF COAL.--Possibly the most common fuel used for cooking
is coal. This fuel comes in two varieties, namely, anthracite, or
hard coal, and bituminous, or soft coal. Their relative cost
depends on the locality, the kind of stove, and an intelligent use of
both stove and fuel. Hard coal costs much more in some places than soft
coal, but it burns more slowly and evenly and gives off very little
smoke. Soft coal heats more rapidly than hard coal, but it produces
considerable smoke and makes a fire that does not last so long. Unless a
stove is especially constructed for soft coal, it should not be used for
this purpose, because the burning of soft coal will wear it out in a
short time. The best plan is to use each variety of coal in a stove
especially constructed for it, but if a housewife finds that she must at
times do otherwise, she should realize that a different method of
management and care of the stove is demanded.
51. SIZES OF COAL.--As the effect of coal on the stove must be taken
into consideration in the buying of fuel, so the different sizes of hard
coal must be known before the right kind can be selected. The sizes
known as stove and egg coal, which range from about 1-3/8 to 2-3/4
inches in diameter, are intended for a furnace and should not be used in
the kitchen stove for cooking purposes. Some persons who know how to
use the size of coal known as pea, which is about 1/2 to 3/4 inch in
diameter, like that kind, whereas others prefer the size called
chestnut, which is about 3/4 inch to 1-3/8 inches in diameter. In
reality, a mixture of these two, if properly used, makes the best and
most easily regulated kitchen coal fire.
52. QUALITY OF COAL.--In addition to knowing the names, prices, and uses
of the different kinds of coal, the housewife should be able to
distinguish poor coal from good coal. In fact, proper care should be
exercised in all purchasing, for the person who understands the quality
of the thing to be purchased will be more likely to get full value for
the money paid than the one who does not. About coal, it should be
understood that good hard coal has a glossy black color and a bright
surface, whereas poor coal contains slaty pieces. The quality of coal
can also be determined from the ash that remains after it is burned.
Large chunks or great quantities of ash indicate a poor quality of coal,
and fine, powdery ash a good quality. Of course, even if the coal is of
the right kind, poor results are often brought about by the bad
management of a fire, whether in a furnace or a stove. Large
manufacturing companies, whose business depends considerably on the
proper kind of fuel, buy coal by the heat units--that is, according to
the quantity of heat it will give off--and at some future time this plan
may have to be followed in the private home, unless some other fuel is
provided in the meantime.
Mixed with poor coal are certain unburnable materials that melt and
stick together as it burns and form what are known as clinkers.
Clinkers are very troublesome because they often adhere to the stove
grate or the lining of the firebox. They generally form during the
burning of an extremely hot fire, but the usual temperature of a kitchen
fire does not produce clinkers unless the coal is of a very poor
quality. Mixing oyster shells with coal of this kind often helps to
prevent their formation.
53. COKE.--Another fuel that is sometimes used for cooking is coke.
Formerly, coke was a by-product in the manufacture of illuminating gas,
but now it is manufactured from coal for use as a fuel. Because of the
nature of its composition, coke produces a very hot fire and is
therefore favorable for rapid cooking, such as broiling. However, it is
used more extensively in hotels and institutions than in kitchens where
cooking is done on a small scale.
GAS
54. VALUE OF GAS AS FUEL.--As a fuel for cooking purposes, gas, both
artificial and natural, is very effective, and in localities where
the piping of gas into homes is possible it is used extensively. Of the
two kinds, artificial gas produces the least heat; also, it is the most
expensive, usually costing two or three times as much as natural gas.
Both are very cheap, however, considering their convenience as a kitchen
fuel. Heat from gas is obtained by merely turning it on and igniting it,
as with a lighted match. Its consumption can be stopped at once by
closing off the supply, or it can be regulated as desired and in this
way made to give the exact amount of heat required for the method of
COOKING adopted. Neither smoke nor soot is produced in burning gas if
the burners of the gas stove are adjusted to admit the right amount of
air, and no ashes nor refuse remain to be disposed of after gas has been
burned. Because gas is so easily handled, good results can be obtained
by those who have had very little experience in using it, and with study
and practice results become uniform and gas proves to be an
economical fuel.
55. MEASUREMENT OF GAS.--Gas is measured by the cubic foot, and a
definite price is charged for each 1,000 cubic feet. To determine the
quantity used, it is passed through what is called a meter, which
measures as the gas burns. It is important that each housewife be able
to read the amount registered by the meter, so that she can compare her
gas bill with the meter reading and thus determine whether the charges
are correct. If only the usual amount of gas has been consumed and the
bill does not seem to be correct or is much larger than it has been
previously, the matter should be reported to the proper authorities, for
the meter may be out of order and in need of repair.
56. READING A GAS METER.--To register the quantity of gas that is
consumed, a gas meter, as is shown in Fig. 1, is provided with three
large dials, each of which has ten spaces over which the hand, or
indicator, passes to indicate the amount of gas consumed, and with one
small dial, around which the hand makes one revolution every time 2
cubic feet of gas is consumed. This small dial serves to tell whether
gas is leaking when the stoves and lights are not turned on. Above each
large dial is an arrow that points out the direction in which to read,
the two outside ones reading toward the right and the center one toward
the left; also, above each dial is lettered the quantity of gas that
each dial registers, that at the right registering 1,000 cubic feet,
that in the center 10,000 cubic feet, and that at the left 100,000 cubic
feet. To read the dials, begin at the left, or the 100,000 dial, and
read toward the right. In each instance, read the number over which the
hand has passed last. For instance, when, as in Fig. 1, the hand lies
between 5 and 6 on the left dial, 5 is read; on the center dial, when
the hand lies between 5 and 6, 5 is read also; and on the right dial,
when the hand lies between 2 and 3, the 2, which is really 200, is read.
57. To compute the quantity of gas used, the dials are read from left to
right and the three readings are added. Then, in order to determine the
quantity burned since the previous reading, the amount registered at
that time, which is always stated on the gas bill, must be subtracted
from the new reading.
To illustrate the manner in which the cost of gas consumed may be
determined, assume that gas costs 90 cents per 1,000 cubic feet, that
the previous reading of the gas meter, say on May 15, was 52,600 cubic
feet, and that on June 15 the meter registered 55,200. As
was just explained, the left dial of the meter reads 5, the center dial
5, and the right dial 200. Therefore, put these figures down so that
they follow one another, as 5-5-200. This means then that the reading on
June 15 is 55,200 cubic feet. With this amount ascertained, subtract
from it the previous reading, or 52,600 cubic feet, which will give
2,600 cubic feet, or the quantity of gas burned from May 15 to June 15.
Since gas costs 90 cents per 1,000 cubic feet, the cost of the amount
burned, or 2,600 cubic feet, may be estimated by dividing 2,600 cubic
feet by 1,000 and multiplying the result by 90; thus 2,600 / 1,000 =
2.6, and 2.6 x .90 = 2.34
58. PREPAYMENT METERS.--In many places, gas concerns install what are
called prepayment meters; that is, meters in which the money is
deposited before the gas is burned. Such meters register the
consumption of the gas in the same way as the meters just mentioned, but
they contain a receptacle for money. A coin, generally a quarter, is
dropped into a slot leading to this receptacle, and the amount of gas
sold for this sum is then permitted to pass through as it is needed.
When this amount of gas has been burned, another coin must be inserted
in the meter before more gas will be liberated.
KEROSENE
59. In communities where gas is not available, kerosene, which is
produced by the refinement of petroleum, is used extensively as a fuel
for cooking, especially in hot weather when the use of a coal or a wood
stove adds materially to the discomfort of the person who does the
cooking. Kerosene is burned in stoves especially designed for its use,
and while it is a cheap fuel it is not always the same in quality. It
contains water at all times, but sometimes the proportion of water is
greater than at others. The greater the amount of water, the less fuel
will be contained in each gallon of kerosene. The quality of kerosene
can be determined by checking up the length of time the stove will burn
on a specified quantity of each new purchase of it.
Another product of the refinement of petroleum is gasoline. However,
it is not used so extensively for fuel as kerosene, because it is more
dangerous and more expensive.
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CREAM-OF-CORN SOUP
Posted On 2010-09-24 15:27:21 in เรื่องทั่วๆ ไป
CREAM-OF-CORN SOUP
(Sufficient to Serve Four)
1 pt. milk
1 Tb. butter
1 Tb. flour
1 c. canned corn
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
Make a white sauce of the milk, butter, and flour. Force the corn
through a colander or a sieve, and add the puree to the white sauce.
Season with the salt and pepper, and serve.
54. Cream-of-Asparagus Soup.--The asparagus used in cream-of-asparagus
soup adds very little besides flavor, but this is of sufficient value to
warrant its use. If a pinch of soda is used in asparagus soup, there is
less danger of the curdling that sometimes occurs. In making this soup,
the asparagus should be combined with the white sauce just
before serving.
CREAM-OF-ASPARAGUS SOUP
(Sufficient to Serve Four)
1 pt. milk
2 Tb. flour
2 Tb. butter
1 c. asparagus puree
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
Make white sauce of the milk, flour, and butter. Add to it the cup of
puree made by forcing freshly cooked or canned asparagus through a
sieve. Season with the salt and pepper, and serve.
55. Cream-of-Spinach Soup.--Although cream-of-spinach soup is not
especially attractive in appearance, most persons enjoy its flavor, and
the soup serves as another way of adding an iron-containing food to the
diet. Children may often be induced to take the soup when they would
refuse the spinach as a vegetable.
CREAM-OF-SPINACH SOUP
(Sufficient to Serve Four)
1 pt. milk
2 Tb. flour
2 Tb. butter
1/2 c. spinach puree
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
Make white sauce of the milk, flour, and butter. Add the spinach puree,
made by forcing freshly cooked or canned spinach through a sieve. Season
with the salt and pepper, heat thoroughly, and serve.
56. Cream-of-Pea Soup.--Either dried peas or canned green peas may be
used to make cream-of-pea soup. If dried peas are used, they must first
be cooked soft enough to pass through a sieve. The flavor is quite
different from that of green peas. With the use of green peas, a fair
amount of both protein and carbohydrate is added to the soup, but more
protein is provided when dried peas are used.
CREAM-OF-PEA SOUP
(Sufficient to Serve Four)
1 pt. milk
1 Tb. flour
2 Tb. butter
1/2 c. pea puree
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
Make white sauce of the milk, flour, and butter. Put enough freshly
cooked or canned peas through a sieve to make 1/2 cupful of puree. Then
add the pea puree, the salt, and the pepper to the white sauce. Heat
thoroughly and serve.
57. CREAM-OF-TOMATO SOUP.--As a rule, cream-of-tomato soup is popular
with every one. Besides being pleasing to the taste, it is comparatively
high in food value, because its basis is cream sauce. However, the
tomatoes themselves add very little else besides flavor and
mineral salts.
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CUSTARD PIE
Posted On 2010-09-17 02:15:15 in เรื่องทั่วๆ ไป
CUSTARD PIE.--Custard pie is made with the usual proportion of milk
and eggs necessary for thickening. A dash of nutmeg is considered to
improve the flavor and it also makes the surface of the pie a little
more attractive.
CUSTARD PIE
3 eggs
3 c. milk
3/4 c. sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
Beat the eggs slightly and add the milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla.
Partly bake the crust for the custard, but remove it from the oven
before it has begun to get crisp. Pour in the custard, place in a
moderate oven, and bake until a knife will come out clean when inserted.
The custard should by no means be overbaked, as the result will be the
same curding that occurs in an ordinary baked custard.
60. DATE CREAM PIE.--Using dates for pie is a rather unusual means of
adding them to the diet, but it is a very good one and produces an
excellent dessert. If desired, more of the date puree may be added to
the mixture that is given in the recipe. The result will be a filling
that has more of the date flavor.
DATE CREAM PIE
1-1/2 c. stoned dates
1/2 c. water
2 eggs
2 c. milk
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
Steam the dates in the water in a double boiler until they are soft.
Rub through a sieve. Beat the eggs slightly and add them with the milk
to the dates. Add the sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Pour into a partly
baked pie crust, place in a moderate oven, and continue the baking as
for custard pie.
61. LEMON PIE NO. 1.--A plain lemon pie that is comparatively
inexpensive may be made by following the directions given here. More
eggs, of course, will make a better pie and they may be added if
desired. Grating the rind of the lemon adds flavor to the filling, but
too much will give a bitter taste. Lemon juice should never be cooked
with the corn starch, as the filling will gradually become thinner and
the starch will lose its value as a thickening agent.
LEMON PIE NO. 1
2 c. water
1 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c. corn starch
2 eggs
1/4 c. lemon juice
Grated rind of 1 lemon
Bring the water to the boiling point. Mix the sugar, salt, and corn
starch and add to the water. Cook directly over the flame until the
mixture is thickened and then place in a double boiler. Separate the
eggs, beat the yolks, and to them add the lemon juice and the grated
rind of the lemon. Beat all well and add to the corn-starch mixture.
Remove from the fire and pour into the baked crust of a pie. Make
meringue of the egg whites and place on top of the filling. Brown in the
oven, cool, and serve.
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