cooking: Caruso's Green Tips ~ Don't Mix Oil and Water....
- 10/31/12 03:05 AM
Nobody loves the smell of fresh turkey roasting in the oven more than me. But let’s remind our kitchen cooks not to poor cooking grease down the kitchen drain. Clogs from cooking grease are the #1 cause of sewage spills! They can damage sewer system and wastewater pumping stations. Here is some simple and wise advice: 1) Never pour grease down the drain, toilet or garbage disposal 2) Pour cooking grease into a can and refrigerate or freeze it till solid, then dispose of it in the trash. 3) Always wipe excess grease from pots, pans, dishes and utensils with … (0 comments)
August is already here & before the kids go back to school, and the days become shorter now is the best time of the year for a beach BBQ in the sun! Barbequing is one of my favorite family pastimes, so I have gathered some ideas for where to go, nibbles to bring along and other tips to help make your day in the sun that much easier to plan.
There are many advantages in hosting a beach BBQ. There is no house cleaning required before or after the meal and neighbors can’t complain about the noise. … (1 comments)
cooking: Cooking Safety with Caruso
- 12/07/10 05:21 AM
With the holidays right around the corner there is a lot of cooking going on. It is important to be fire safe when cooking in the kitchen. Cooking fires are the leading cause of fires, fire injuries and fire deaths in Orange County. Given their frequency, the Orange County Fire Authority believes that more are happening but not being reported. Over the past five years (2004-2008), cooking fires occurred almost every three days. There have been 546 cooking fires leading to 42 injuries, four deaths and nearly $8 million in damage. One in every four fire deaths in OCFA's service … (0 comments)
cooking: Caruso's Green Tip of the Day!
- 12/02/10 05:25 AM
When using an oven, minimize door opening while it's in use. It reduces oven temperature by 25 degrees to 30 degrees everytime you open the door. And that's your green tip of the day!
And thank you for making me Your Orange County Real Estate Connection. www.MichaelCarusoRealEstate.com Best regards, Michael Caruso, Broker ABR ABRM CLHMS CRB CRS GREEN GRI Past President, Orange County Association of Realtors (949) 753-7900 … (4 comments)
cooking: READ THIS before you cook for Thanksgiving!
- 11/24/10 06:48 AM
Keep your family and friends safe and healthy with these important tips from the USDA. DON'T: Store warm leftovers in large containers - they won't cool fast enough to kill bacteria DON'T: Serve undercooked (or raw) eggs...make sure stuffing is all the way heated to at least 165 degrees DON'T: Wash meats - this can increase the risk of spreading bacteria (news to me!) DON'T: Thaw frozen food at room temperature DO: Thaw by refrigerating...6hrs per pound DO: Store leftovers in appropriate size Tupperware DO: Set your fridge to 40 degrees F and freezer to 0 degrees F DO: Use one cutting … (4 comments)
cooking: Must Haves for Home Buyers
- 09/29/09 09:02 AM
These are some "must-haves" according to the State Farm Insurance Company newsletter... The amenities topping the 2007 Profile of Buyers' Home Feature Preferences. Energy Efficiency for New Homes topped the list at 65%. Oversize Garages with space for two or more vehicles ranked at 57%. Walk-In Closets was an important feature for 53% of buyers. Other features that were very important in home buyers were, Hardwood Floors at 28% and Granite Countertops at 23%. Another trend that buyers are looking for is, bigger living spaces and fewer bedrooms. These features have changed since the 2004 survey. What do you think? And thank you for … (1 comments)
cooking: Fire Up the Grill!
- 08/21/09 11:28 AM
As summer winds down, the BBQs keep heating up. Grilling with family and friends is a great way to spend a summer day, but we must also keep in mind safe grilling techniques. Each year, about 600 fires/explosions occur with gas grills resulting in about 30 injuries. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has developed safety standards to help prevent deaths and injuries. Here are some safety tips to reduce the risk of fire or explosion with gas grills: Newer propane gas tanks have "over-fill prevention" devices installed on them. If you are unsure if yours is up to standards, the … (1 comments)
cooking: Spring Means Gardening...Even for the First Lady
- 04/02/09 05:12 PM
We all wait for spring, and for so many varied reasons...one of which is gardening. By now most have heard that the Obamas are even going to plant an organic vegetable garden. Records show that there hasn't been a vegetable garden on the White House grounds since Eleanor Roosevelt planted a victory garden there after WWII. You don't have to be a foodie or a gourmet to have an herb garden or vegetable garden. And some may prefer the beauty and aroma of a flower garden rather than herbs or vegetables. Alot of this is really about a celebration of spring and … (1 comments)
cooking: Want "Winter Herbs"?...Pot Plants Indoors...Advice Here.
- 10/27/08 09:22 AM
Do you miss those scintilating flavors and aromas from fresh herbs during winter months? Harsh weather can cause herbs to die over the winter months. This year, why not try planting indoors? Here are some good tips to ensure that you herbs are plentiful: *When you move the herbs from outside to inside, check for bugs. If you choose to use these herbs in cooking, you will want to use a soap-based insect product to kill any bugs that may have hitchhiked inside. *Cut herbs back to about half in order to set the stage for proper growth. Since plants may suffer … (0 comments)
As we approach Thanksgiving, I present the proper way to eat pumpkin pie...
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