Friday, December 31, 2010

Cooking With Kids--Safely!

School's out! And summer is a good time to introduce your child to chores in the kitchen!

To help you along, here are some things to remember when
cooking, especially with kids. Plus a couple of
kid-friendly recipes!

1. Keep temperature of hot water below 120 degrees F.

2. Turn handles of pots and pan toward middle of stove to
avoid accidental bumps.

3. Wash hands with soap and warm water before cooking or
preparing food.

4. Keep hands away from the face, hair and pets. If you
touch your pet, wash your hands again before preparing food.

5. Tie your long back so it won't get in the way!

6. Always use potholders or oven mitts when handling
something hot and make sure the potholders are not wet.

7. Always pick up a knife by its handle and never try to
catch a falling knife.

8. Never put a dirty knife in a sink full of water.
When it is ready to be washed, put it where it can be seen.

9. Never pull or tug at an electrical cord.
Remove it with your hand on the plug.

Now for some fun recipes!

Bananas on a Stick

Crush a few graham crackers into crumbs. Peel a banana and
cut in half crosswise. Insert a popsicle in flat end.
Spread with peanut butter and roll in graham cracker crumbs.

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Bunny Salad

For each child, place a crisp lettuce leaf on a plate. Place
a canned pear half upside down on the lettuce. Make a bunny
face using 2 raisins for eyes, a red cinnamon candy for a
nose, and 2 blanched almonds for ears. (You could also use
small carrot sticks.) Add a dip of cottage cheese for a
fluffy tail.

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A cool drink for summer!

Fruit Smoothie

1 banana

1/2 cup strawberries, halved

1/2 cup pineapple chunks

3/4 cup orange juice

1 cup ice cubes

Put all ingredients into blender. Puree until thick and smooth.

Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory
banks of our children. ~Charles R. Swindoll

Thursday, December 30, 2010

6 Grilles in 60 Seconds

Check out how easy and cool these quick-fit chrome grille overlays are to install...6 in 60 seconds - from Coast to Coast International. To become a distributor or to find a distributor near you call 1-888-639-7467 or visit www.coast2coastinternational.com.



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Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Blacked out 2003 Chevy Silverado on air ride

Just a short video of my *sold* 2003 bagged silverado rolling and laying out. in Tempe, Arizona 2003 silverado bagged on slam bags lays frame on 22" centerlines with a KP components cantilever setup, front end features 2007 hood and grill with auto vision 8000k hids, tinted front windshield 35% with 2% on the sides



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Tuesday, December 28, 2010

5 Useful Ideas for Empty Holiday Popcorn Tins

If you have read any of my articles you know I am a big fan of reusing, redoing, and making do with items we find in our everyday life. The metal popcorn tin, a lot of us get for a gift during the holiday season, is one of my favorite things to recycle.

Here are five ways I have used several of them in my home:

[1] The tin makes a wonderful portable charcoal grill for picnics or camping. Use a bottle cap opener to make some air holes about an inch from the bottom of the can, to enhance air circulation. Crumble a couple of large pieces of foil, two feet or more, in a loose ball and place them in the bottom of the tin. Add an easy to light charcoal to the top of the foil.

You can use an old rack from a cooking stove, refrigerator or canner, to grill your food on. After washing and drying it, lightly rub a small amount of olive oil over the tines then place it on the tin's rim. Strike a match and get ready to make the food of your choice, allowing the grill to get hot before placing your meat on it. The tin will last 1-2 seasons depending on how often you use it.

[2] Using the same method you can also have a portable smoker by adding damp to wet hickory chips on top of the charcoal, then placing your meat a few inches above the chips. My insert came from my old canner, all I did was turn it upside down and sit my meat on it. You will need to add some holes in the lid of the tin, to release some of the smoke. I used a hammer and a large nail to form a large and small circle in the lid. Soon you will be known as the best cook at the camp grounds.

[3] Pop Corn Tins also make great storage units for out of season clothing. Place clean clothing in the tin, add a softener sheet before placing the lid on so your clothing will still be fresh smelling when you need them. In most cases the tins are air tight, so bugs, ants and other little no seeums can't decide to make your clothing their winter homes.

[4] Pop Corn Tins also make a great storage container for dry pet food. If you buy your pet's food in the large paper bags, these tins work great at keeping the food dry and fresh for your four legged family members.

[5] If you have run out of room on your pantry shelves for can goods, the pop corn tin is ideal to store extra can goods in. My Mother kept three of them stacked in a corner of her kitchen. She had them colored coded with red foods [tomatoes, etc] in one, green foods [beans, broccoli, etc] in another and boxed food items in the third one.

If you are lucky enough to receive one of these versatile tins for Christmas, enjoy the pop corn with a smile, knowing what a great gift you have been blessed to hold in your hands.

Monday, December 27, 2010

2010 Chevy for Boxley Install by S&P Electronics

2010 Chevy Silverado for Boxley Trucking. New Generation DLXT 4 in the Grill and LED inserts in the taillights



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Sunday, December 26, 2010

Hyundai Santa Fe: Buy It or Bag It?

Hyundai's all-new Santa Fe SUV is now getting some of the steam in the auto industry. Said model was previously launched as a compact in the year 2000. However, it was later redesigned by the manufacturer to compete with other makes and models. It comes in 3 distinct trim levels - GLS, SE, and the fancy Limited.

Santa Fe was also given refined feel and comfort that made it big as a hot-selling vehicle. Aside from that, Santa Fe is designed to be spacious to augment the hauling capacity of the vehicle. It measures 184 inches in length, a bit longer than its ancestor. It was also made wider and taller. Its Touring Package also offers extra row of seats to make Santa Fe a 7-passenger SUV.

According to critics, the new version of Santa Fe is given a dash of sophistication to give it a catchier totality. In fact, it features cleaner lines, sharper front ends, power windows, cruise control, mirrors and doors, electronic stability, antilock brakes, front and side airbags and sloped grill. Various enthusiasts who tested the car are giving it an excellent rating. They say that the vehicle is relatively tight, the gaps are uniformed and the fit and finish are superb.

The worthy rivals of Santa Fe include Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander. Toyota parts incorporated in Highlander, Pilot and RAV4 are displaying their might in competing with Santa Fe. On one hand, Santa Fe boasts its body structure. Compared to Highlander, Santa Fe has 59% more rigidity.

Other competitors for the segment include Honda CR-V, Jeep Liberty and Compass, Ford Escape and Chevy Equinox. These cars exude excellence yet Santa Fe stacks up soundly against the rivalry. This is especially true to the demographics that prefer fuel-saving vehicles. Moreover, Santa Fe can be prominent as one of the finest alternative.

In the sales report of Hyundai for the month of August, Santa Fe made a 25% increase over the same month in the previous year. September sales report, on the other hand, is not available yet.

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Let the 3M Clear Bra Protect Your Vehicle!

If you are a car owner who is looking for new ways to protect your vehicle and keep it looking great you should consider getting the 3M clear bra. There are many aftermarket upgrades you can add to your vehicle, however with this one your vehicle will look great, maintain a great resale value and be protected. The 3M clear bra is a new way to protect the front of your vehicle and keep it looking great, so let it do its job on your vehicle!

The 3M clear bra is a clear protective film that is placed on the front bumper, grill, headlights, side mirrors, hood and fenders to protect it from damage. The film is nearly impossible to see when installed correctly. The 3M clear bra is designed to protect your vehicle from chipped paint, cracks, and other harmful elements your vehicle contacts on a daily basis. Every day our vehicle are subjected to road debris, insects, rocks, and other elements that effect our vehicles paint job and appearance. With the 3M clear bra that can be reduced greatly.

Before the 3M clear bra the only other comparable option to add to your vehicle was a leather bra. Usually these bras did more damage to your vehicle than protecting it. Many times the bra would collect water and other debris under the bra and cause damage to the paint. Also they are bulky and don't really look that attractive on our vehicles. This is not the best option for your vehicle is you are looking to maintain the appearance and protect your vehicles paint job.

The 3m clear bra is a great solution to get the protection on the front of your vehicle that it needs without it being seen. It can protect against small chips and cracks in your vehicles paint that occur from normal driving. Also it will keep the insects from harming your nice paint job. It is known that the acid found in insect guts is harmful to your vehicles paint. So, the 3M clear bra keeps those harmful acids from coming in contact with the paint. Also, an added benefit of the 3M clear bra is that it will make cleaning your vehicle easier. Since the insects will not be setting themselves into your vehicle paint they will come off a lot easier where the 3M clear bra is installed.

Keep in mind that the 3M clear bra will also help maintain the resale or trade in value of your vehicle should the time ever come that you need to do so. The closer you vehicle is to new conditions the more you will get for your vehicle.

So, as you can see the 3M clear bra is a great upgrade to add to any vehicle so that it stays looking great and remains protected from the daily elements caused by driving for a long time. Look for an auto body shop to install it on your vehicle today!

Friday, December 24, 2010

Black Chef Hats

The most popularly used chef's hats are white in color. However, the latest market shows some trendy designer hats that come in different shades such as black, gray, checkered, red, blue and others. The black and the checkered ones are catching up on sales in the market compared to the traditional white ones.

Other models would include the black with checkered borders or the white ones with black or checkered borders. Red chef hats are also in vogue in the present market. Colored hats are mostly available in the cloth variety as compared to the disposable paper kind. The colored cloth chef hats are made of cotton or cotton blend material that can be starched and stiff while being comfortable to wear at the same time.

Colored chef hats are available with adjustable elastic or Velcro headbands, and have a comfortable sweatband built into them. Polyester chef hats are being made currently to give a crisper look than the cotton ones. Also, polyester or polyester blend chef hats are easier to maintain than the traditional cotton chef hats.

Although more and more chefs are using black chef hats, the head chef is still seen to be in a white hat. All the other chefs, cooks and the others working in the kitchen are in a revolutionary change with regards to colored chef hats. Black colored chef hats are also available in different styles like the base ball variety, short hats and such, changing the trend of the chefs wearing only long pleated hats.

Most chefs prefer black colored chef hats these days as the color tends to hide all the sweat and other splattered stains on the hat. Also, since it is a polyester blend it tends to soak up sweat a lot more than the disposable ones. Since they are available in a wide range of model, a deviation from the original plated style, more and more restaurants prefer that their chefs shift to the colored hats than the traditional white.

Although a complete black hat might look way different than a traditional chef's white hat, white hats bordered or checkered with black tend to make a distinct change in the tradition. They would also not be that different in the styles and only the color could be changed for that unique touch of difference.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Crockpot Recipes - A Busy Mom's Life Saver

If you are a busy mom like me, you probably dread coming home after a long day and making a big dinner for your family. We usually just make the same old think, day after day and week after week. How to we get out of those same old same old blues, you should make your Crockpot become your best friend. When cooking with a Crockpot you can easily prepare the meal the night before start the Crockpot in the morning before you head out for work and have a hot, delicious home cooked meal waiting for you when you come home.

There are many different variations of crackpots out there, and really any of them will do. You can easily purchase one for about ten to fifteen dollars for a basic one. Mine I bought for about 30 dollars but the convince factor of it truly makes up for the cost. Mine is large enough to hold a large roast or chicken, it has a high, medium, low and warm setting. It also has an automatic shut off time for when the meal will be done and sets it on warm waiting for you. It also has a removable insert that is dishwasher safe that is a definite plus. You also can purchase slow cooker bags (much like turkey roasting bags) that minimize clean up.

One of my favorite meals on a cold winter day is beef stew. It is hardier then a soup, and fills you up. Here is an old classic recipe my mother gave me that I use in my Crockpot.

Slow Cooker Beef Stew:

Ingredients:
1 ½ pounds of beef stew meet 1 inch cubed (usually can purchase pre cut at your grocery store)
12 baby carrots (or 4 medium carrots peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces)
4 white potatoes peeled and cut in chunks
1 onion peeled and quarters
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
2 bay leaves
½ tsp thyme
¼ tsp garlic powder
2 cups of beef broth
1 cup of water
3 tbsp flour

To start brown meat in a skillet in oil until lightly brown on the out side (do not cook all the way through). This step can be skipped if desired, but browning the meat locks in the flavor. In the Crockpot layer carrots, potatoes, onions and browned meat, as a note you should always place your vegetables on the bottom of the Crockpot. Add the Worcestershire sauce, beef bullion and all of the spices (except flour). Pour in broth and water to cover the vegetables and meat. Cook on low temp for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours. About 30 minutes before you are ready to eat, remove the bay leaves, mix together in a separate bowl the flour and about 1/3 cup of water, add to Crockpot and mix to thicken and make more of a gravy vice broth. Turn the Crockpot up to high and continue to cook an additional 30 minutes. Serve and enjoy.

A warm French bread, you can pick up at any grocery store or some dinner rolls go perfect with this stew.

When it comes to cooking with your Crockpot here are some hints. You can brown meat to lock in the flavors, if you choose not to add 30 minutes to your cooking time to ensure the meat is cooked through. Always place your vegetables on the bottom of the slow cooker so they cook properly. Never open the Crockpot to stir or taste, the heat will escape and you will have to add additional cooking time. The taste of spices are intensified because they cook off slowly, taste your meal 30 minutes before serving if it needs extra flavor add it at this point. And finally, if you need to cook your meal in a faster amount of time, place a piece of tin foil below the lid, it will reflect the heat back down on your meal and it will cook quicker.

Surprise your family with a hardy home cooked meal that makes it seam like you slaved all day in the kitchen. There are many recipes that are quick and easy to make, that will save you time and money and make you a super mom in the kitchen.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

2008 Chevrolet Equinox #86049914 in Houston Pasadena, TX

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Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Crockpot Chicken Recipes - Amazingly Delicious!

These crockpot chicken recipes are delicious. Just check these out and I'm sure you'll be amazingly surprised.

So here we go for some crockpot chicken recipes:

>>Crockpot Chicken Basic

~3 lb Chicken Salt and pepper

~2 Cloves garlic, minced

~1/4 ts Powdered marjoram

~1/4 ts Powdered thyme

~1 Bay leaf

~1/2 c Dry white wine (optional)

~1 c Dairy sour cream

~1 c Packaged biscuit mix

~1 tb Chopped parsley

~6 tb Milk

~10 Small white onions

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper, place in crockpot. Insert cloves in one onion. Put all onions into pot. Add garlic, marjoram, thyme, bay leaf and wine. Cover and cook on low 5 to 6 hours. Remove bay leaf and cloves. Stir in sour cream.

Increase heat to high and combine biscuit mix with parsley. Stir milk into biscuit mix until well moistened. Drop dumplings from teaspoon around edge of pot. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes.

>>Crockpot Chicken And Rice

~1/2 lb Mushrooms, fresh

~1/2 c Onions, chopped

~2 lb Chicken, raw

~1 ts Chicken bouillon

~1 ts Poultry seasoning

~1/4 ts Salt

~2 c Water

~3/4 c Rice, uncooked

Slice mushrooms. Remove skin from chicken. Spray skillet with nonstick spray coating. Brown mushrooms, onion, and chicken pieces on all sides over medium heat about 15 minutes.

Stir in seasonings and transfer to crockpot. Can be refrigerated overnight. Start crockpot on LOW. When ingredients are heated, add rice. Cook until done.

>>Crockpot Lemon Chicken

~ 4 pounds Chicken Pieces

~ 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour

~ 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil

~ 6 ounces Lemonade -- Frozen Concentrate, Thawed

~ 3 tablespoons Brown Sugar

~ 3 tablespoons Catsup

~ 2 tablespoons Water

~ 2 tablespoons Cornstarch

~ 3 cups Cooked Rice

~ 1 1/4 teaspoons salt

1. Combine flour with salt; coat chicken thoroughly. 2. Brown chicken pieces in oil and drain. 3. Stir together lemonade, sugar, catsup and vinegar. 4. Place chicken in crockpot and pour lemonade mixture over it. (the chicken, not the crockpot) 5. Cook on high 3 to 4 hours. 6. Drain liquid into saucepan; add corns tarch and boil till reduced. 7. Pour gravy back over chicken; serve over rice.

That's it for today! If you want more crockpot chicken recipes just check below:

Monday, December 20, 2010

Cooking Games - How To Enjoy Being A Virtual Chef!

For the chef looking for a fun way to fill a little free time, the cooking game is the most enjoyable way to do it. Whether you have a few minutes or a few hours, a chef can learn a few different techniques and tips and race the clock, or other competitors! Whether it is word games, puzzles, or video games, the chef has endless options to wile away a few hours.

Nintendo has a game called Cooking Mama in which the contender races the clock trying to prepare quality food. What's great about this game is it also offers tips and tricks on the screen that you can use in your real kitchen. The player must chop vegetables, fry, grate, peel, mash and all the other things a cook does in their real kitchen. This game has amazing interactive capabilities where a touch screen is used to put together an omelet, and you must blow into a mike to cool off the food.

The virtual chef stars with 15 recipes in their arsenal and as their skills increase, so does their recipe stash, up to 60 are available! And if 60 aren't enough, the player can even experiment to create their own new recipes. There are more than three hundred different ingredients available from more than ten countries, such as Spain, Japan, India and France.

The challenge in this game is the judges. There are bronze, silver, and gold medals available for the winners. If the judging is too stressful, gamers can also play without the option of judging to experiment with new foods and recipes. There is also a multi-player option for the chef who wants to challenge his friends to a cook-off.

If this doesn't sound like the game you're looking for, there are still more options. Many websites offer cooking themed games for the chef to try their hand at; hangman, word searches, and jigsaw puzzles are all available offering a challenge. One game available online is the Better Barbeque Challenge in which individuals flip burgers to earn points. If the burger is taken off too soon, the meat is raw and no points are earned, if it's too late, the burgers are burned.

More ingredients are also added to turn up the heat, and the thermometer must always be watched to make sure food is properly prepared. Regardless of which game is right for you, there is sure to be one out there that fits the cooking bill.

Sunday, December 19, 2010

How to Open the Hood With a Broken Hood Release Cable

When you pull the hood release lever in your vehicle, you are pulling on a cable, just like the brake or shift cables on a bicycle.  When the vehicle gets older, and you are under the hood every week to add oil, the cable will eventually wear out and break.  So how do you get the hood open without the cable?  My experience was with a 1991 Chevrolet S10 Blazer, but the technique I used may be applicable to other vehicles.

The only tools required are a set of pliers, a good work light, and some heavy aluminum wire.  The aluminum wire is about twice the thickness of spaghetti, and the stuff I used was 8 gage aluminum ground wire from Radio Shack.  The advantage of aluminum is that it is soft enough to work like a string, but stiff enough to create a hook.  It also is easily workable with your fingers.  If you don't have that, a coat hanger may do.

Set the work light down low so that it shines up through the grill at your latch.  In the case of my Blazer, all I could see was the metal casing for the latch.  No portion of the mechanism was visible.  Here is where a mental picture becomes important.  The cable provides a pulling action.  You must hook your aluminum wire close to where the cable connects to the mechanism, and then pull in a direction as close to that of the cable as possible.  If you don't know what the mechanism looks like, try and find a picture, or find a similar vehicle and examine its mechanism.

In the case of the Blazer, the business end of the cable connects near the front-center part of the case that encloses the mechanism.  Make a hook by bending the last 1/4 inch of the wire at a 90 degree angle with the pliers.  The aluminum wire can be bent very easily with your bare hands into as many compound angles as needed to make a tool that will reach the end of the mechanism.

It took me about 10 minutes and about four tries pulling to finally hook the mechanism.  When you think that you have it, apply some downward pressure to the top of the hood.  This will compress the latch spring, and hopefully take some pressure off of the mechanism so that it opens easily.  Then, pull steadily on your wire.  If you have hooked the mechanism, you will feel it give as the latch operates, and then you can stop pushing down on the hood, and try to lift it up.

Once you get it open, you can replace the latch cable.  This can be expensive and time consuming, so if you don't care about how it looks, you can run the aluminum wire out through the grill as a new hood release.  In my Blazer, I ran a double length, and then bent it in half at the loop on the mechanism, so I have a double-strength pull.  The softness of the aluminum is what allows this to work.

Finally, be sure to grease your latch mechanism well, and also the spring latch on the hood, so that the latch will open as easily as possible.  The hood may have rubber leveling feet at each of its corners.  If you let these out too far, it will make for a nice, stable hood, but it will put too much pressure on the latch, making it difficult to open, and leading to premature cable failure.

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Nissan Altima Grille - Nissan Altima Unique Cover

A grille is a device designed for two chief purposes. On the one hand, it is designed for letting the air in and out of the engine; on the other hand, it is used for protecting the engine, radiator and intercooler when the vehicle hits anything during driving periods. For most vehicles, a grille is a distinctive styling element as there is a car logo inlayed in the center of it. People are able to know the car make from the grille, then.

If your current grille goes wrong, find a corresponding new replacement on the automotive aftermarket. Similarly, when any other part of your vehicle breaks down, get brand new products to replace them. To guarantee the vehicle's high-quality parts is to guarantee its high performance and safe driving in the future. Any tiny problem may result severe situation even car accidents. Take the headlights for examples, the broken housing of the headlights is very likely to influence the illumination of the headlights in a negative way. Consequently, a possible car accident may take place because the driver is not able to see things ahead clearly.

There comes the question where to get excellent aftermarket products. The automotive aftermarket will come into our mind firstly. However, looking for products on the aftermarket will cost lots of your time because you have to make time for going there and select the best one from one store to another. Why not try things online then? In fact, online auto parts superstores offer customers whatever they need for their vehicles. And the most important things is that much time and money can be saved shopping online by comparison with shopping on the aftermarket.

Friday, December 17, 2010

Chef Hat History

Chef hats have a history that can be traced as far as the beginning of the centuries. Although the real origin is not really known, it does go back a long way. It is a popular belief that the chefs in the courts of Iran and the nearby nations wore the chef hats even in the B.C. times, although for reasons that might be different from now. However, the shape and sizes must have considerably undergone some drastic changes since then. Even with all the noticeable changes, the chef hat is still being worn by all the chefs and cooks worldwide to avoid stray hair from falling into the dish being prepared allowing contamination of the dish.

Tradition indicates that the number of pleats on the headdress indicates the experience of the chef. Of course, this means the head chef, who is the one with the maximum experience gets to wear a hat with a hundred pleats. Although a hundred pleats are not found on a head chef's hat these days, these hats do contain the most number of pleats still. The number of pleats also indicates the number of ways the chef can prepare a dish as so any head chef worthy of the title must be allowed to wear a head chef hat in honor of the knowledge possessed.

A chef's hat worn these days is mostly a covering for the head than to depict any other symbolism. They also come in different sizes, heights and shapes depending on who would be wearing them. All the cooks, chefs, and others involved in the kitchen work are supposed to wear them without fail - taking hygiene into account more than anything else.

History indicates toque to have been worn by both men and women as a head covering while cooking. French, Italian, Spanish, German and other countries adopted a unique style by the early 16th century. Although the basic usage remained the same, to cover the head to avoid any stray hairs from falling into the dish being prepared, unique styles had come into vogue and were very distinguishable from one another. They were also named different in different languages, although they are all popular currently as the chef's hats.

Starched cloth and wool chef hats came into picture in the early 17th century in many countries. These are still popular as along with keeping the hair in place, they also absorb the heat and sweat caused due to the heat in the kitchens. Early 19th century saw a revolution in the chef's hats. Chefs dealing with various food preparations ended up putting on different caps to be distinguished in their areas of specializations.

Even with all the advancements in the history of chef hats, they still distinguish the chefs and the cooks even when they are currently made from paper and fiber instead of cloth. Cooks and chefs all over the world wear these hats regardless of the history and the tradition, which resulted in evolution of the chef hats.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

The Basic Steps in Increasing the Stock Horsepower in a Ford Powerstroke Engine

You love your Ford Powerstroke truck right? They are definitely great trucks and the vehicle of choice for me since they were introduced back in 1994. The stock horsepower is ok, but wouldn't you love to have more power, more torque, better drivability, and of course pick up some fuel mileage? Who wouldn't? There are three very basic steps to take to achieve this goal. I'm going to share here the theory and principles we apply to every diesel pickup that comes into our shop.

The first thing you will need to understand that a diesel engine is nothing more than an air pump. The mechanicals of an engine work very similar to the air compressor out in your shop. One stroke downward of the piston draws cool fresh air in. The next stroke up compresses this air. Once the air is compressed, the fuel injector fires fuel directly into the cylinder causing the fuel to ignite from the heat of the compressed air. The piston is forced back down again by the expanding fuel burn. Because this downward force is what turns the crank and actually creates the rotational power, the stroke is called the power stroke. Once the piston reaches the bottom of the cylinder, it comes back up on the final stroke that pushes the exhaust out of the engine. Once we strip away the computers, wiring, and seemingly endless amount of wires and hoses running around the engine compartment, we can see the engine is still a very simple air pump. So let's build on that principle with three basic steps that will help that air pump work easier:

1. We must open the intake tract so that the engine pulls air in easier and cooler.

One of the first modifications you should do to your truck is install some sort of cold air intake kit. While the stock airbox filters air pretty well, it was only engineered to flow enough air to feed the engine at factory horsepower settings. Since we are going to up that horsepower, we need more air. Not only do we need more air, but we need cooler air. A popular modification we see is an open element K&N style cone filter just attached to the end of the air cleaner hose. While this modification is cost effective, we have actually seen a drop in horsepower on our chassis dyno. While the filter flows more air, you are now sucking warmer air underhood air into the engine. The warmer the air, the less oxygen molecules. So we have negated any reason at all to do the mod with an open to the engine compartment filter.

What we suggest, sell, and install on a regular basis is a cold air intake kit that sucks it's air from the grill or fender area. When looking at the kits, find one that has a snorkel type piece that ends outside the engine compartment. Filter systems of this style deliver cooler air to the turbo. The cooler the air, the more oxygen rich the intake air is, the more horsepower we can make when the injector fires. Most cold air intake (cai) manufacturers claim a 40-50 percent increase of air flow. Most cai kits that suck their air outside the engine compartment have shown an 8-12 rear wheel horsepower increase on our chassis dyno. Many of our customers report a 1 mpg increase in fuel economy and much more free feeling engine. Why? Because we have made it easier for the engine pull air in along with the side benefit of more oxygen rich cooler air. Also we have lowered our maintenance costs because nearly all cai kits have reusable, washable filters.

Now if you have gotten excited and started looking for a cai kit for your truck, you may have just gotten overwhelmed by all the choices. Our suggestion for all years of Powerstrokes are the S&B brand intakes. We sell them 10 to 1 over any other brand. The fit and finish is great. We also really like the underhood appearance once they are installed. And best of all, a complete S&B intake kit can be had for around $270 shipped. That also makes them the most economical of most of the kits.

2. We must open the exhaust tract so that the engine can get rid of the exhaust gases easier and quicker.

The next step to take is tossing that factory exhaust in the scrap pile. By changing your exhaust to a full four or five inch system, you will make it easier for the engine to get rid of the spent exhaust gasses. To illustrate the difference, grab a stirring straw and a spent toilet paper roll. Blow through the straw and then through the paper roll. Which is easier? Which do you think your engine would like better? Just like the factory air intake system, the stock exhaust system was engineered to meet sound, emissions, and cost requirements. Also they were only designing a system that would be adequate for factory horsepower levels. Since we are shooting for more than factory, we need to upgrade. If it is all possible to remove the catalytic converter, you should. Depending on your state, it may not be legal, but the converter is a major restriction in the exhaust system. When ordering a new exhaust, make sure to check and see if it has provisions for the converter or not. Any system labeled "off-road" will delete it. Just make sure you buy the right exhaust to keep you legal with the law.

Most manufacturers claim a 15-25 rear wheel horsepower increase with their systems. We have observed similar results on our Superflow chassis dyno when testing trucks before and after an exhaust install. Most of our customers report 2-3 mpg fuel economy increases and much freer, quicker revving engine. Exhaust gas temperatures usually drop on average 150-250 degrees depending on the system. If the engine doesn't have to work as hard to expel the spent exhaust gasses, more of that power can be transmitted to the crankshaft. Along with a nice exhaust tone we gain horsepower, torque, and fuel economy.

Once again, if you have cracked the latest diesel magazine shopping for exhausts you might be overwhelmed by the choices. The sky is the limit here. Depending on the size, style, material, and the exhaust tip you want, prices vary from $300 to over a grand. Personal preferences will play a role in your decision. We suggest either MBRP or Diamond Eye exhaust systems. You should be able pick up an aluminized turbo back 4" system for roughly $300 shipped. MBRP now has some kits out that have no muffler for a true all out performance sound. The sell for around $285.

We now need to adjust the engine's computer for better fueling, timing, and power output.

Here's where things can get really confusing for most people. The choices are so varied that many are immobilized by picking some sort of programmer for fear of hurting their engine or not getting what they are hoping. Once we open the engine up so that it is able to move air more efficiently, we can add more fuel and adjust the timing to get more power, torque, and mileage. We have to remember that like the intake and exhaust, the stock Powerstroke programming was engineered to meet certain horsepower, emission, and cost requirements. They weren't looking to make the engine the best they could. They only had a horsepower goal they had to reach. Since we don't have those same limitations to abide by in the aftermarket world, we can get much better performance out of the engine with custom programming. Nearly any function that is computer controlled can be manipulated to provide a better, nicer running truck. Some of the main things that are adjusted with programming are: fuel quantity, injection timing, turbo boost, injector pulse width, shift timing and firmness, idle speed, top speed limiters, and much more. Once can expect anywhere from a 50 horsepower gain all the way up to 250 rear wheel gain on the newest Powerstrokes. Torque increases can be from 100 to 400 ft/lbs. Depending on your truck and the programming used, 3-10 mpg fuel economy increases can be realized. Dollar for dollar, changing the truck's programming will net you better gains in all areas than any other modification.

There are three basic types of products:

The first is an actual chip that plugs into the back of the engine computer used on the 94-03 7.3 trucks. They are capable of holding usually up to eight different performance programs and can be switched on the fly. For the 7.3 trucks, this is the best option because it allows you to work with a tuner to build custom tunes for your specific truck and modifications. These have been around forever and work really well. The price range on these run from $300 for a single program to $450+ for a multi-position custom chip.

The second way of changing the programming is with a hand held programmer. Nearly everyone has seen the Superchips or Diablosport style programmers. These units have a plug that is the same as the OBDII diagnostics port under the dash. You simply plug the programmer in and follow the on screen directions. Most standard programmers have three basic tunes on them. Usually a tow tune, an economy tune, and then an all out horsepower race tune. It is possible to get custom programming for these too. Instead of loading the tunes on a chip, the tuner would load the files on the programmer. As an added benefit, most programmers will also read diagnostic trouble codes and some real live sensor data. Many folks think you have to leave the programmer attached after programming, but that is not so. After reprogramming the factory computer, you can unplug the programmer and put it away until you want to change to a different program. Most of these programmers cost around $375 and up if you want special programming.

The third method is with a dash mounted programmer. There are a couple of different styles. One kind like the Edge Juice with Attitude actually does nothing to the computer but rather hijacks the signals going to the injectors and a few sensors to manipulate the fuel output. These can be changed on the fly without shutting the engine. They usually have five or so settings of increasing horsepower. I would not recommend these for automatic transmissions. The quick change in power along with no modification to the transmission strategy is sometimes too much for the stock transmission to take.

The other style of dash mounted programmer works just like the hand held versions. They have three to four tunes in them. You will have to stop and turn the truck off if you want to change levels. The great thing about the dash mounted programmers is that they have real time gauges in them. They are able to monitor anything that the factory computer does. Most of them come with an egt probe to put in the exhaust so you can monitor egts. The other great thing about this style of programmer is not only that they usually run in the upper $400 range, but they come with built in gauges which would cost you another $400-$500 if you had to buy them separately.

We usually do programming in the shop by attaching our laptop directly to the truck and building a program according to the customer. Since we can't do that for everyone all over the country, we usually recommend the Edge Evolution programmer. It works fantastic, has built in gauges, several power levels, warning alerts to keep your truck safe, it reads diagnostic codes, and is just a really nice looking unit. You should be able to find them for $479 shipped.

And there you have it. On our hypothetical truck here, we have installed a S&B Cold Air Intake, a MBRP 4" Exhaust System, and an Edge Evolution programmer. If you have some basic hand tools and a little bit of mechanical ability, you could install all this yourself no problem. The cost of everything would be about $1050. For that grand we will typically would gain: 50-100 rear wheel horsepower, 150-250 ft/lbs of torque, and anywhere from 3-8 mpg. Best thing, we have a fun truck to drive!!

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

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Monday, December 13, 2010

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Sunday, December 12, 2010

Using Your Slow Cooker to Make a Low Fat Meal

The slow cooker or crock pot is one of the greatest inventions known to man. With little or no effort, you can have a hot, delicious and nutritious meal whether you worked all day or were out running errands. With most slow cooker recipes, you cut and chop in the morning and turn on your crock pot to the required setting and let it simmer all day. When you and your family return home after a long and busy day you will have a delicious hot meal waiting for you.

A slow cooker can make a low fat meal simply delicious. You begin by spraying low fat spray into the ceramic insert and you are just about ready to make a low fat meal. Adding fresh vegetables and lean cuts of meat cooking for hours can make flavor rich and satisfying, even if it is a low fat meal. The flavor comes from the liquid you add, and you can use tomatoes, broths and wines as your base when you are preparing a low fat meal.

If you really want a low fat meal, don't use as much meat and replace with whole grains and beans. You can add fresh herbs and spices to enhance the flavor of your slow cooker low fat meal as well. If someone tells you that eating low fat meal is boring and bland, they aren't making use of all the no fat options that are available to add zest and flavor to any meal.

Tips for Preparing Low Fat Meal in a Slow Cooker

Start with buying a slow cooker with a removable insert for easy cleaning. Find a slow cooker that has more than one setting, such as low, medium and high. Most slow cookers include basic instructions for using it, as well as more elaborate recipes you may want to try. Remember, any slow cooker recipe you find can be easily remade into a low fat meal using low fat substitutes for high fat ingredients. When you use your imagination and your slow cooker, there is no end to the delicious low fat meal you can serve your family.

Saturday, December 11, 2010

2010 Chevrolet Malibu #2294 in Valdosta Atlanta, GA 31602

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Friday, December 10, 2010

Simple Tips for Selecting a Food Processor

Food Processors are fantastic inventions and can be a great deal of help to any home cook. When you decide to invest in a food processor be sure that you are actually going to use it. There are plenty of people with kitchen cabinets brimming with appliances that seemed practical at the time of purchase but are now nothing more than expensive dust collectors.

One of the benefits of investing in a food processor is that it can actually replace many of the appliances that you have stored away. If you purchase one with versatile attachments it can take the place of mixers, blenders, grinders, and other kitchen gadgets.

These days food processors have so many different attachments that you don't even need to buy the most expensive one to get all the benefits. The one thing that you do need to decide on is the size of the processor you want to purchase.

When doing your shopping consider the amount of food you prepare at one time, if you a large family or are a professional caterer you may want to consider the larger models. These have mixing bowls that can hold up to twenty cups of food. On the other hand mini models may be more suited for your lifestyle and cooking needs, with a capacity of seven to ten cups.

One tip that can save you preparation time is if you get a food processor with as wide of an insert tube as possible. The wider the tube is the less time you have to spend cutting down your food to fit it. Therefore you can shave some extra minutes off your prep time.

The other thing to consider when purchasing a food processor is the necessary attachments you want on it. You obviously want the standard blade and disc attachments but there can be some fancy extras.

You can get ones that have a dough blade, an egg whip, a julienne disc, French fry disc, citrus and non citrus juicers, and more. Again don't waste money on food processors with all these extra features if you know that you're never going to use them.

Another thing that you may want to keep in mind when selecting your food processor is the amount of power it has. Any one you find should have sufficient power to perform routine tasks but if you need it for more demanding food processing there are professional models that have over 600 watts of power, which should get the job done.

Finally make sure your processor is easy to clean, most are dishwasher safe but some are easier than others. If you buy one that is a pain to clean you'll be a lot less likely to use it.

If you keep these simple tips in mind when shopping for a food processing appliance you should end up with one that most aptly fits your needs on a budget you can afford. You can also look for sales going on for your favorite brands or find ones with instant rebates. A quality food processor can save you tons of time in the kitchen and can make for a great gift to a friend or family member that enjoys cooking.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Customizing Your Chevrolet Silverado With Aftermarket Truck Accessories

If you are taking a look over this particular article, you might be one of the thousands of people who are proud owners of an American classic, the Chevy Silverado pickup truck. So, apart from just being able to drive this symbol of power and class, you might be considering the various means towards improving on its look even further, which might lead you to some Chevrolet Silverado accessories.

So what accessories are these you might ask? Well there are actually a lot of different things that you can do to really make your ride something that turns heads when people see it. Instead of listing out all of these accessories, I will rather list some of the areas of the accessories, so you can determine what part of the vehicle might need the most improvement.

The first of these areas that you might aim to improve would be the exterior details. This can mean all kinds of different things that subtly but very vastly improve the look of your machine. Things like door handle trim, a new grill, mirror covers, window sill, rain guard window visor, bug and stone guard hood protector, taillight bezel, tonneau cover, tailgate handle cover, so on and so forth. This is just the tip of the iceberg in regards to what all is actually out there.

Another area of improvement might be the interior design. While the options become slightly more limited here, it does not imply that it is any less important to the overall scheme. This can be any of the following; custom floor mats, custom designed sunshade, steering wheel covers, wood dash accent trim, bed liner or bed mat, tie downs, console trim, and even some seat covers to add a little bit of class while you are saving the quality of the seats in your ride.

Still another area that you might consider improving would be the electronics of your ride. This might mean adding in some TV screens for those in the backseat of your crew cab, or it could mean just making that cab bump by taking the sound system to the next level with some sub woofers and new speakers. Other electronics accessories to consider includes radar detectors, GPS navigation system and perhaps, a backup sensor or if you want maximum assurance for safety, a backup camera. So whatever you decide, your truck can benefit from being as technological as it is beautiful.

While there might be other areas of consideration than this, these three should give you a good place to begin your accessorizing. While you can certainly find several different means to make your Chevy Silverado unique to you, unless you learn about all of your options and the various places that you can pick them up from, you are just going to have a stock truck on your hands... Not that there's anything wrong with that.

So if you were curious about the various ways that you can trick out your truck with some Chevrolet Silverado accessories, I can trust that you are a little better prepared to take on the task. Sure there are lots of things to consider, but you should have a pretty good idea of what you want to change when you decide to make some accessory purchases

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Some Meat Smoking and Grilling Tips

Smoking meat is all about cooking the meat low and slow unlike grilling where grill fare are seared at searing temperatures. If you are truly serious about barbecue and smokey meats, then you need to learn a bit about it. Smoking meat is part skill, part experience, and part equipment. If someone is new to meat smoking, asking peers about basic things one needs to learn will really help. Most burgeoning pit masters won't share secrets about their recipes, but they will share the basics of what to do. One can look on the Internet for recipes and some of that great taste. The longer someone is an active meat smoker, gaining experience and contact with other smokers, the more opportunities for learning new techniques and secret recipes will arise.

The indirect method of smoking allows you to use an ordinary grill as a smoker and believe it or not, you can turn out some interesting fare this way. Smoking meat is a great way to break down tough cuts of meat, such as ribs, brisket and pork shoulder. Smoking meat is cooking it between 190f and 225f while in the meat smoker. Cold smoking meat is primarily for cured meat like ham, bacon etc. And is done inside the meat smoker at temperatures below 80f. Cold smoking always takes longer than hot smoking. You can short smoke meat like steaks and chops on the barbecue grill with gas grills smokers or long smoke meat inside gas grills smokers. Whether you smoke your meat inside a portable grill or meat smoker, any way that you decide to push smoke into the meat is a great way to enjoy it.

Smoking meat calls for acquiring the proper internal temperature. Because outdoor temperatures will dictate cooking time, you cannot rely on time alone. There are many recipes available but they cannot be applied across the board. Meat smoking is also a growing trend for great flavor by adding taste to food without adding extra fat. When the smoke covers mild meats like pork, fish and poultry, it produces a mouth-watering flavor and rich color that's hard to resist. Smoking is easy to do and can be accomplished in a kettle-style grill using indirect heat and adding wood chips to banked coals. At least two hours before you plan to start cooking, place wood chips or wood chunks in water to soak. Estimate two chunks of wood or a good handful of wood chips for each hour of planned smoking time. If you have unburned soaked wood after completing smoking, it can be dried and used at another time. Build the fire about 40 minutes before you plan to start cooking. Remove the cooking grate from the covered grill and build a mound of about 25-30 charcoal briquettes on one side of the fire grate, light them, and let them burn down to glowing embers, covered with gray ash. Leave only one of the bottom air vents open directly under the charcoal. Place an aluminum loaf pan filled two-thirds with water across from the charcoal.

Smoking meat is mainly used to soften and add flavor to the meat. It can also be a low heat and slow method that works superbly for fatty or tough meat like beef brisket, beef ribs, pork spareribs, or lamb shoulder. For that signature smoky flavor, you need wood chips. Apple, maple, mesquite, and hickory are the best wood chips to use. There are some considerations when smoking meat on your own. To prevent food poisoning, observe cleanliness when working with raw meat. Wash surfaces and your hands often, separate meats in different stages of preparation, and cook & chill using proper temperatures. Defrosting the meat properly is an important step in the process. Defrosting in the smoker can cause bacteria to breed within the meat. Remember, smoking takes longer. Regular grill cooking happens much faster and the bacteria would not have time to grow, but with smoking it is a real possibility.

Smoking meat is by far the exceptional means of achieving that desired flavor but it also requires the most effort. With the benefits of our up to date barbecuing tools the identical results can be realized without all of the extra work involved. The quickest way to add the smoke flavor to any meat is by using liquid smoke. This can be added to any food from baked beans to grilled fish. There are several pitfalls to this item as it does not impart a true smoke flavor to your recipe nor should the liquid be employed on an ongoing daily basis. We recommend this product only to create more interesting homemade sauces. You can use your backyard gas grills smoker to smoke meats. Several manufacturers of grills now include a smoke trough where you can insert a mixture of wood chips, pellets or chunks of hardwood for use as smoking material. The hoods on these grills generally call for closure when meat smoking is indicated. If you have an older grill which lacks the trough don't worry, as you can purchase a smoke box at your local department store, or you can assemble your own out of aluminum foil pockets to hold the wood pieces. The only problem with using gas grills smokers for smoking is that the grill tends to cook the meat rather quickly. Please remember that the art of correctly smoking meat is to cook the meat slowly over a longer period of time at lower temperatures. Making use of the typical backyard grill setup for smoking the meat can result in the food being done much too rapidly while failing to impart the desired subtle wood characteristics. This is why you need low temperatures and the correct equipment. Fortunately such equipment is available today for minimal cost.

Smoking meat is great for providing a cozy and friendly atmosphere for guests, perhaps inside a nice gazebo or around a picnic table. Most of us enjoy the simple joy of staying outdoors and eating delicious grilled meat but it often doesn't cross our minds that what appears to be healthy grilling can turn out to be less than healthy. Heterocyclic amines and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons may sound like complex words to most of us, but if we look carefully into their meanings we may look at grilling in a whole different way. Heterocyclic amines are cancer causing compounds that appear linked with the grilling of meat from muscle fibers and they have been shown to possibly cause cancer in animals and perhaps even in people.

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, for example, are cancer causing compounds produced by fats leaking onto the hot coals or grill burner surfaces and then being released through the smoke. The smoke produced releases these compounds which in turn coat the meat. There is a silver lining though! The above cancer causing compounds do not necessarily mean that you should ban grilling from your summer time gatherings. There are some steps you can take to reduce the amount of these substances from coating your meats. Marinate your meats before grilling and grill a lot of vegetables along with the meat to avoid filling up on meat alone. Also, do not overcook or char your meat. The more charring, the more cancer causing compounds will be formed and found on your smokey treat. Cook your meat slower and at lower temperatures, and grill every other night because in moderation, grilling and meat smoking can be thoroughly enjoyed.

I hope that this has served as an easy to read and understand introduction to this very rewarding extenstion to an already popular pastime. Turn your gas grills into smokers, or any grill into a smoker. More and more products and gas grills accessories are coming onto the market to serve this wonderful outgrowth of the whole backyard grilling passtime. Today's gas grills are built to last, so you already have the leg up by being able to get some of the best equipment to be in the market, ever.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

How to Braise Meat

"To Braise" means browning in fat and cooking covered in a small amount of liquid. It's a method used to tenderize and intensify flavors in meat or vegetables. Usually inexpensive cuts of meat are best suited for this style of cooking, so it's an affordable gourmet meal with little fuss.

Listed below are the 4 basic steps to braising meat, and an example chart for different meats and their cooking times, followed by a recipe for: Braised Ginger Beef with Pomegranate Sauce.

1st Start by choosing a cut of meat. Lamb or beef shank, pork or beef shoulder roast, top blade steak, brisket, chuck roast, and short or back ribs are the most common beef, lamb and pork braising choices. Most are tougher cuts of meat with high levels of protein known as collagen. Collagen cooked at low temperatures for long period's converts to gelatin in the braising process which in turn tenderizes the meat and creates a rich thick sauce. So don't think you need to buy a tender cut of meat to end up with a good meal. In the end tougher cuts of meat are better for creating the richest flavor and thicker sauce. The secret is in the gentle slow cooking. Chicken and fish are also great choices, however, chicken should not be skinless and bone in is best, preferably legs and thighs, and for fish, shark and swordfish cuts will hold up better than others.

2nd Then brown in fat. Depending on your recipe, most meats are browned first in a small amount of fat for color and flavor enhancing. Using a Dutch Oven or large heavy pot with a tight fitting lid, add your fat, heat to a hot temperature, add the meat and brown on all sides. Usually browning takes 10-20 minutes and is a process that does not cook the meat all the way through, it's a surface cooking called browning or searing to lock in flavor. Most commonly meat is left whole for braising, but if meats are cut, remember same size portions are the best for even cooking.

Tips: For successful browning, foods must be dry and free of moisture or steaming not browning will result. Also not crowding your pan will allow moisture to escape during the browning process and give you a properly browned item.

3rd Then add your liquid. Liquids can include, wine, apple juice, water, broth or etc. Liquids, however, should not cover the meat. Usually no more than a ¼ - 1 cup is needed and sometimes no liquid is added depending on the recipe. Also at this point other items can be added, onions, garlic, spices, vegetables and etc.

4th Cover and cook on a very low heat, over a stove top, in a slow cooker or in the oven usually for 1 to 4 or more hours, depending on the recipe. Oven cooking is most effective, due to even heat from all sides which offers the best flavor and tenderizing results, along with a less fussy project. ( braising temperatures are 145-300 degrees, inexperienced cooks, however, should not cook below 185-200 without proper equipment for temperature control, meat can spoil if improperly cooked on to low a heat, if there is a simmer (small bubbling) going on in the pot you know your temp is not to low)

Example Cooking Times:

Lamb Shank, four to six shanks each one pound, 2 ½ hours

Shoulder roast 3-4 pound, 3½ - 4 hours

Top blade steaks, 2 ½ to 3 pound, 1 ½ inch thick, 1 ½ to 2 hours

Brisket, 3½ to 5 pound, 1 ½ inch thick, 3-4 hours

Back ribs, 3-4 pounds, 2x2x4 inches, 1 ½ to 2 ½ hours

Short ribs, 3-5 pounds, 2 ½ to 4 hours

Boneless chuck roast, 2½ -3 pounds, 2½ hours

Chicken, bone in, 1 hour

Swordfish, 2-4 pounds, 1 inch thick, ½ to 1 hour

Ginger Beef with Pomegranate Sauce

3 - 4 pound Brisket or Shoulder Roast

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

3 inches of fresh ginger, sliced ¼ inch thick

15 large garlic cloves, pealed and left whole

1/3 cup soy sauce

1/3 cup pomegranate syrup (most stores carry this)

1/3 cup brown sugar

Wash the brisket and dry excess moisture from the surface of the meat.

In a heavy pot with tight fitting lid or Dutch oven, heat the oil and brown the brisket and onions together for about 7-10 minutes. Turn the brisket to evenly brown on all sides.
Add the remaining ingredients, cook for about 3-5 minutes until sugar is melted and sauce becomes hot, stir well, cover and bake in a 300o oven for about 3-4 hours, stirring once or twice to baste the meat. (a slow cooker can also be used and will require no stirring, however I like to stir and baste once just because I enjoy checking the progress)

For stove top cooking, cover and keep flame low, and sauce at a slow simmer, stirring about every 30-45 minutes. Cook the brisket for about 3-4 hours, or until meat is tender and sauce has thickened.

If sauce has not thickened to desired thickness when the brisket is ready; remove meat and lid, then reduce for a couple minutes.

Slice meat and arrange on a large platter, pour the sauce over the top and garnish with cherry tomatoes and or parsley.

Monday, December 6, 2010

Upgrading to Different Headlights in People's Trucks

Car headlights are well acknowledged as being a really crucial element belonging to the automobile. Of course the car would probably operate well with out headlights, but most vehicle fanatics know what's essential, safeness. They are bright, dependable, absolutely essential yet very delicate. Headlights usually are not only used during the night time but also in harsh weather conditions. Daylight could very easily be reduced by snow. Constant breakthroughs of fresh technological innovations just about every day has revolutionized your headlight to provide it a lot more lighting.

Headlights are mounted on the grill of the auto, to light the path in front of the driver. They have got reflectors along with special lenses. A headlight is normally of sealed beam structure kind. Which means that its filament, reflector and lens are combined together within an airtight unit. Setup and removal are very easily completed due to the fact of metal tabs that fit in to a wiring socket. The most used sort of headlight may be the halogen kind, mainly because it gives such great lighting. Adjusting screws let someone to target, or transform the direction belonging to the headlight's beam.

When you change out a halogen lamp, do not forget- it's contains pressurized gasses and may create hurtling fragments if shattered. Wear shielding glasses before changing a halogen light, and always throw out the existing light in the protective carton that comes with the brand new light. Basic safety is always the most important issue.

You'll find also additional offered colours of the bulbs, for instance the ultra white Xenon headlight lamps. Headlights shield the bulbs by utilizing a resilient clear headlight lens, it is ordinarily plastic, however classic cars sometimes use glass. Specialised lenses are out there in a number of hues, so buyers can adjust the look of the car or truck's headlights, tail lights, turn indicators and side marker lights.

Delay car headlights are lamps that maintain the headlights on for about 35 secs once you've switched the key off. This specific function is good for finding the way in to your house, or in a very unknown parking lot particularly in the dark.

There are several add-ons you may utilize to modify the headlights, which includes headlight cover, it is an accessory that normally snaps on over a headlight to change the shade or shape. Buying a pair of headlight covers can be a quick, effortless as well as inexpensive way to modify the appearance of a car. Some headlight covers are produced with black plastic material for a blackout appearance. Some other headlight covers might be created out of a steel mesh which allows the light to shine through freely.

Yet another popular headlight upgrade is to simply replace the bulb with Silverstar to help make ones headlights significantly brighter. It helps make your nightime trips substantially less dangerous. While some other men and women opt to just perform a change to a HID headlight kit.

One particular point everyone ought to always keep in mind whenever contemplating replacing their headlights is that they may not need to be swapped out. Occasionally you can get away with just cleansing ones lens. Other times the light merely needs to be adjusted as it might not turn out to be pointing directly straight like it ought to be.

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Easy Ways to Get Vegetables Into Your Children's Diet

The modern day battleground between most parents and young children is at the dinner table. Your child is gaining independence with each birthday that comes and goes. The more vocal and mobile they become, the harder it is for parents to keep their children eating healthy. Lets face it, the first few months of solid food; they are willing to try anything. They are just happy to have anything other than milk and cereal. As early as 12-18 months they begin acquiring tastes for specific things, which are normally sweet and not as nutritious. Here are a few things you can do to ensure your children will get the vitamins and nutrients they need for optimum health.

First, continue to offer them vegetables. If they don't like broccoli on the first try, try again and again. Offer foods a minimum ten times. If they take one bite and don't want another, that's OK. Think about how long it took you to acquire the taste for coffee. We normally start with a 2/3 milk and sugar combination and ¼ coffee; moving up to drinking black coffee can take years. My daughter is two and still not a fan of asparagus. Each time we eat it as a family, I put one spear on her plate and cut it into pieces. I don't force her to eat the asparagus, but I do ask her to try one bite each time. Forcing will create a battleground. They will hold their position for the sake of the battle and as a way to demonstrate their independence. The last time I placed asparagus on her plate, she took one bite without my prompting. It's working. She eats most other vegetables with ease because I have done the same process each time.

Second, do fun things with fruits and vegetable to make them look more appealing. For instance, the older toddler and pre-teen will enjoy helping you make a meal. Let them help "decorate" pizza. Use carrot sticks for hair, cherry tomatoes for eyes, and a piece of zucchini for a nose. Use your imagination and theirs. They will enjoy eating it because they made it. Use a tortilla for the crust and it can be a fast dinner even for a weeknight. Also, colored toothpicks will inspire children to eat new things. If you place a toothpick in their vegetables (and possibly offer a dip) they will eat them. If they are old enough, let them insert the toothpicks themselves. The secret here is keeping it fun.

Lastly, sneak vegetables into old standbys that all children devour with ease. You can puree a cup of carrots and add it to spaghetti sauce. Shred zucchini and squash (or any other veggie) into wet chocolate cake mix. The size of each veggie should be similar to the size of a matchstick carrot. Kids love cake. You'll be amazed with the results when you relax and keep it fun. There's nothing wrong with letting them have their cake and their vegetables too!

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Fully Restored 1956 1/2 Ton Chevy/GMC Pickup - $23450

Powered by a 350 w/350 automatic transmission, this truck represents a long range and very expensive project. Some of the features include a Camaro front clip, tilt hood (original fittings available), fresh grill, front bumper, headlights assembly, disk brakes, digital shaved dash, freshly rebuilt bed, chrome headers, new wiring harness, '87 Cadillac taillights, rolled rear, new gas tank, 1500 miles on the new tires, and interior has Suburban seats. Much has been done that has not been fully listed and some needs to be completed. While the truck is comfortably drivable and looks good, the following needs completion: interior needs to be finished, door glass needs fine adjustment, and some further minor things need to be done. The seller has reams of receipts and estimates $50K in overall effort. His loss is your gain! Please call 503-855-4345 or 503-998-5499 for more information or to see this truck which is located in the greater Portland, Oregon area.



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Friday, December 3, 2010

History of Gumbo and Cajun Fare

The "Cajuns" of Southern Louisiana originally obtained their name from their ancestors, a group of French peasants that settled in the "Acadian" region of the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia around 1604. By 1755 they had grown to a population around 15,000, and like most people in like regions lived on standard crops, garden variety vegetables and whatever livestock they could raise, wild game they could kill, and fishing.

Ultimately they were forced out of Nova Scotia by the British, and originally sent south to Maryland, some shipped off to France, and ultimately to Louisiana since it was predominately French owned at the time. The name "Acadian" was shortened to "Cajun" by the English people living in Louisiana at the time, and predominately treated as a unique ethnic group since they were primarily transplants and not locals.

The government in the area was Spanish at the time, and they opted to relocate the transplanted immigrants outside the populated areas more into the countryside. However, the Acadians had issues trying to grow the same crops in the river bottoms and heat of Louisiana. These settlers rapidly grew into a dual class system. The upper class being crop planters growing cotton and sugar, then rice. The lower class became more like small farmers. The upper class of "Creaoles" adopted slavery to maintain their large properties of farm land.

As the upper class became more prosperous, they squeezed the poorer Acadians out and forced them into the less desirable swamps of Louisiana. It was much more difficult to make a living and grow crops and livestock in these muddy lands and murky waters. But these waters held an abundance of wild game, and everything from Alligators to turtles, fish, crawfish, deer, squirrel and wild pigs were easy to harvest for sustenance. Since the Cajun kitchens were simple, most had a large pot that held a continuous storage of contributions that the family members and neighbors caught or killed in the course of a day that would simply be added to the pot. The addition of vegetables such as corn, beans, and rice when available were a welcome addition to any pot.

Eventually flour was introduced to the menu which allowed the introduction of a "Roux" to the mix. And since these people were far from central areas and townships, gatherings would often include dancing, drink, and the occasional brawl. Cajun food was a simple version of Creole. It was spicier as peppers were added to enhance the flavor of the wild meats and vegetables, and lack of natural spices were not available. Creole foods introduced some of the richer foods such as Shrimp Creole and Crawfish Etoufee. However, crawfish was really not introduced into the diet until sometime in the 1940's. Prior to that time, it was primarily used as bait. As people discovered the richness of the meat, they began to labor to harvest it and add to the menu.

New Orleans has always been the capital of Creole and Cajun cooking, and had established a reputation as such by the early 19th century. Antoine's Restaurant opened in the French Quarter in 1840, and is still located in the French Quarter today.

This brief history would not be complete without my own special offering recipe of Cajun Gumbo which I still make about twice a year. Each time I make it, I try to keep it down to one 3 gallon pot, but invariably, it grows to at least a 5 gallon pot, sometimes two.

2 lbs. fresh skinned chicken breasts

1 lb. andouille sausage (cubed)

1/2 lb. catfish or redfish

1/2 lb. crawfish

1 lb. Crab legs

1 lb. shrimp (large)

6 cups okra

3 cups rice

1 cup beans

Tbs. Salt

Tbs. Pepper

Tbs. Tabasco

1 bag seafood seasoning (this is a bag of seasonings, that you insert into the pot during cooking time) I generally remove about 3/4 through cooking so it doesn't over flavor.

First of all, brown the chicken in a black skillet, using a lot of shortening (about 1") remove chicken when browned, and set aside chicken to cut into bite sized chunks.

The fat used in roux should be shortening but you can use oil if trying to be healthy. Combine fat with an equal amount of flour, Melt the fat in a black skillet over low heat. When warm and fluid, sprinkle the flour in a little at a time, stirring. Stir constantly until brown (this may take 20 to 30 minutes, and has taken me an hour at times) immediately remove from heat or add ingredients your recipe calls for. If it burns even slightly, throw it out and start over again. I have used store bought Roux, but it never tastes the same.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the roux and stir thoroughly. Then put heat on slow simmer where it barely bubbles. Then add the meats. Hold off on the Shrimp and crab until an hour or so before serving, or you'll over cook it. Some people cook the rice separately and serve it on top of the Gumbo. I prefer to cook it in the Gumbo, but be careful because it is easy to over use, and soaks up all of the juice. I generally prepare the Gumbo the night before and let it simmer all night, but be VERY careful. I have woke up the next day to an entire scorched pot of Gumbo, and had to start over...

PS. Serve with large amounts of fresh bread and beer!

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Four Great Father's Day Gift Ideas

June is the month in which Father's Day falls and despite of the in your face commercialism of the day it still make for a nice surprise to buy your old man something. It doesn't have to be expensive but as always, how do you find something that won't break the bank, will be of good quality and will also be really appreciated? Well there's a few ideas below that fit the bill and if you're still struggling for ideas then your prayers may be answered with the ideas below.

Think about what men like. They like a present to be practical, something they can put to good use so throw your mind out to BBQ accessories because not only are they relatively inexpensive they're also extremely practical because barbecue gift ideas can be used on the day of giving. Sometimes it's difficult to find a present for the man of the house (and my stereotypical man is in fact the chef when it comes to the barbecue) and barbecue accessories are not only low cost but there's a wide variety of items to go at.

A good one to go for is a set of BBQ branding irons so that Dad can have some fun when cooking steaks. Some branding irons consist simply of a triangular iron with a letter on each side (R = rare, M = medium & W = well done) but that doesn't guarantee that he can cook them correctly so it make be better to get one that customised - maybe personalised with his initials. Please do remember that branding irons by nature are dangerous because of the high temperature that they heat up to so they can quite easily brand your skin as well as a steak!

If it's novelty that you're looking for then maybe novelty barbecue aprons would be a good choice? There's a vast selection ranging from stars and stripes through humorous images right to some which are best described as "adult". Go careful, you don't want to offend.

A good practical Father's Day BBQ gift is a Barbecue Thermometer. It's a gadget so it's bound to go down well with dad and you never know, it may even help ensure that the food is cooked to perfection so you may have a vested interest in acquiring one depending on the culinary skills of your Pa. To cap it all, you can also get wireless ones so there's no excuse for him not to help with the preparations and clear up after a great Father's Day Barbecue!

If safety and convenience are your thing then another great idea is an electric charcoal lighter. Just build up your charcoal, insert the lighter and leave it for 10 minutes and low and behold you've got the perfect fire. Just give the charcoal another 30 minutes or so to settle and you'll be ready to cook.

Of course, if you've already got a Dad whose a complete barbecue nutcase then you don't have to be too imaginative, you can always go for a BBQ tool kit a new set of skewers and if the worst comes to the worst I'm sure that he'll even appreciate that supremely practical gift - a big bag of BBQ charcoal.

There's lots more to go at but I hope that you can see how simple, cost effective and practical an Father's Day Barbecue gift may be especially if it means that Dad does the cooking!

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Top 10 Car Grilles

car Grilles 01.....2007-2010 GMC Sierra HD Chrome Grille "Factory Style" www.amazon.com 02...Carriage Works 43542 Polished Billet Aluminum Bolt-Over Grille www.amazon.com 03...99-05 Volkswagen Golf 4 MK4 ABS Black Grille www.amazon.com 04....Ford 1992-2006 Econoline Billet Grille, Cut-Out Performance www.amazon.com 05...GRILLE, Grill Left LH (Driver) for TOYOTA Corolla Sedan (1998-2000), Front Grille, 1998 1999 2000 98 99 00 www.amazon.com 06...05-08 BMW M3 E90 4D 328 335 Chrome Hood Grille www.amazon.com 07....Charcoal GRILLE for TOYOTA Corolla Sedan (1993-1995), 1993 1994 1995 93 94 95 www.amazon.com 08...GRILLE 81-87 GMC PICKUP SUBURBAN JIMMY BLAZER PHANTOM www.amazon.com 09...2005 2006 Nissan Altima Upper and Lower Billet Grille SET www.amazon.com 10...07-08 Chevy Tahoe/Avalanche/Suburban Front Grille Chrome www.amazon.com



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Tuesday, November 30, 2010

George Forman Removable Grill

George Forman removable grill plates have been included in the line for several years. Today, you can get a variety of shapes and sizes. Here is a look at what is currently available and the place to purchase is listed below.

The original clam-shell design is still being sold, although the design has changed somewhat since it was introduced in 1994. It is the latest of the burger makers with something of a clam-shell design.

The features of the the grill include a digital timer and temperature display, 2 removable grilling plates, a deep-dish pizza baking pan and an insert for making mini-burgers. Increasing the items that can be cooked on the grills has been a company goal since at least 2007.

The products introduced since that time include the 360 round grills with large cooking surfaces and cooking plates that can be removed for easy cleaning.

The George Forman removable grill plates were introduced, because of customer complaints about difficulty with cleaning. Trying to wash the cooking surfaces in the original grills was difficult, because they could not be removed. Not all of the new products include plates that can be removed, but most of them do.

Like the George Forman removable grill plates, the cooking pan of the Multi-cooker can be removed from the heating tray. Not only does this allow for easier cleanup. It makes serving easier, too.

The ability to bake items like muffins or cupcakes is one of the new features. Several of the latest appliances include that ability. The Grill-Bake-Muffin appliance is one example.

All George Forman removable grill plates and inserts come with the special nonstick coating that helped to make the appliances famous. The coating is trademarked as "George Tough".

Most of us have experienced the frustration of watching a non-stick coating peel off. Consumer safety advocates warn that cookware with damaged coatings should not be used. The compounds used to make them are mildly toxic and can get in the food. The George Tough coatings do not crack or peel.

The original grills were all slanted in order to allow grease to drip off of burgers. The newer ones have an adjustable tilt. So you can still cook meats at an angle to reduce the fat, but you can also cook waffles, eggs and other items on the flat surface.

The George Forman removable grill plates continue to improve as the years go by. If you have yet to become a customer, now might be the time.

Monday, November 29, 2010

*SOLD* 1971 Chevy Nova - beginning apology for auction at Gateway Classic Cars in IL.

Very nicely restored 1971 Chevy Nova. This car is clean inside and out. 350CI bored .030 over, 4 bolt main 010 engine block, pump gas with low compression, Dart cast iron heads, Edelbrock performer rpm aluminum intake, Holley 780 CFM vacuum secondary, Saginaw 4-Spd transmisson with hurst linkage. 10 Bolt posi rear end with 4.10 gears. Tilt steering column, MSD distributor, MSD 6AL ignition box, Accell moster tach, lake wood traction bars. Too many new parts to list including: head liner and sail panels, door panels, windshield and moldings, front and rear bumpers, headers with 2 1/2 aluminize exhaust, flow master mufflers, front grill, front inner fender wells, front floor pan, trunk pan, gas tank and sending unit, master cylinder, vinyl top and moldings, aluminum radiator, electric fuel pump and fuel lines, fuel regulator, chrome air cleaner, heater core and hoses, weld in sub frame connectors, rear brake lines, brakes and wheel cylinders, kick panels with speakers, drive shaft and oil/temp gauges, rear leaf spring shakles and bushings and much more! Nice new black vinly interior. AM/FM radio. This Nova has had all the work done and is ready to go! Please, call us at 800-231-3616 or 618-271-3000 for more details on this car.



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Sunday, November 28, 2010

New Avalanche Set-Up (Rear)

This is the new lighting set-up on my '03 Avalanche. Here's a run down of my lighting equipment. Whelen Edge 9622 Lightbar 2 Whelen 700 Series Linear LED Lightheads (Behind grill) 2 Whelen TIR-3's (Between bumper and tailgate) Whelen Dual Talon (Back window) Whelen ULF-44 LED FLasher (Running the 700's and the TIR-3's)



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Saturday, November 27, 2010

How to Own a Vintage 1950 Chevy Truck

Are you a vintage auto fan? If so, you must certainly own a 1950 Chevy truck. However, it is not an easy task finding an old vehicle. You can seek the help of car clubs or those, who have great interest in collecting vintage autos. You can even visit websites that offer old Chevy trucks for sale. Here you can find pictures of this vehicle, which gives you an exact idea about the design and condition of the vehicle.

The truck was designed by expert designers after extensive research on what business owners really want in a new truck. It was designed with fully adjustable three-man seat. It features a large windshield and side and read windshield that offer improved safety and drivability. Its higher and wider cab doors ensure easy entry and exit. One of the most useful features of this truck is the fresh air heater and defroster system that enhances the comfort and safety of the driver.

The horsepower and torque in the 1950 Chevy truck model is increased to 92 HP at 3,400 rpm and 176 pound feet at 1000 to 2000 rpm for extra precision. A new single sheet plywood load floor provides better dust sealing. These inspiring features make it the most desirable model even today.

If you decide on buying the 1950 Chevy truck, you must be mentally prepared to take up the challenge of restoring it. This is one of the models that is conducive to restoration. It is worth consulting professionals or people, who have already restored vintage autos. Joining the local car club as a member can provide you an opportunity to meet people who are interested in this hobby. They can guide you in the restoration process. You can find used parts of this model online to complete the vintage restoration project.

If you do not want to take efforts in restoring the 1950 Chevy truck, you can take the help of websites that offer old trucks for sale. They also offer restoration services before delivering the vehicle. You can view details and pricing of these trucks online. If it needs mild restoration such as painting the interior or repairing the fuel gauge, sellers let you know about it and also offer to do it for a fee. Most websites prefer cash payment and some of them accept checks too.

Friday, November 26, 2010

57 Chevy overshadow abroad Stereo

Away I hide my stereo waitress for 57 Chevy Stock under the speaker grille, and open the disc with the auto hide.



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Thursday, November 25, 2010

Avalanche Lighting Package (Front)

Here's my on my '03 Avalanche Z71 from April-May 2009 Whelen Responder R2LP Lightbar 2 - Whelen 700 Series Linear LED light heads behind the grill



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Wednesday, November 24, 2010

For Sale 07 Vette

For sale is my 2007 Chevy Corvette Coupe. It is in very new condition, has just over 20k miles as of this writing, and has many upgrades and accessories that I've installed. The car is perfect, garage-kept, has no issues and has never given me any problems what so ever. In case you don't know, it has a 6-liter V8 that makes 400hp but still gets 28mpg on the highway. Though it's a coupe, the roof can come off and stow away in the rear for when the weather is nice. It's had all the scheduled maintenance, mileage is low as it's been mostly a weekend car to go out to dinner and stuff, never been raced. I've had my fun and now it's just time to move on and let someone else enjoy. Here are some of the upgrades I've done. First thing you'll notice is the slightly lowered stance and 20" wheels, a pretty recent mod. I've got aftermarket mufflers that sound better than stock. There are no rock chips anywhere as I installed a 3M protective covering on the front of the car, you don't even know its there. There is a little spoiler lip on the back. There is grill mesh in the side vents, special door thresholds, custom floor mats, an illuminated Corvette name plate between the exhaust pipes, red brake calipers and engine cover. Inside, the headrests have the Corvette logo embroidered in full color. Plenty of tasteful upgrades make this a lot nicer than stock. I'm asking for $34750 and will consider any serious offer. If you're looking to buy a Corvette give me a call. The car is ...



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