12/24/2016


My daily commute, as I’m sure you’ve guessed, isn’t all that difficult. All I have to do is get myself out of bed, freshen up, and sit down at my desk to be at work. From there, the bulk of my day is made up of writing about various subjects which are close to my heart, liaising with affiliates now and then, and generally having a great time while I earn! Despite what you may think, your dream of getting paid to blog isn’t outside of your reach. Here are a few helpful pointers for making money as a blogger.
We've all been there!  Someone pops over at Christmas for a mince pie and a glass of mulled wine. Only to turn up at your door laden down with presents for you and yours, that you weren't expecting. Nightmare! Especially if you haven't got them anything in return. But worry not! As there is still a little time left for you to get them something, and you don't even have to think too hard about it either, with our gift guide below.

The Foodie
Ah, foodies are just the best to buy presents for! This is because you can just about get them anything edible, and they are bound to appreciate it. Particularly great foodie gifts include hampers full of luxury eats that they can enjoy over the festive period such as Christmas cookies and cheeses.

An out of the box type present that any foodie would appreciate is a voucher for a cooking lesson. You can use them for their favorite cuisines like Asian food or cake making. You can even get courses that teach them how to make their own cheese and sausages. How about that for an original, and easy last minute Christmas present?

12/23/2016

Most people don't think too much about what they are doing in the kitchen. They just know that there are some hungry family members waiting to be fed, and so get on with what needs doing. But there are actually of a lot of common, unnecessary mistakes that people make when cooking and cleaning. Read on to find out what they are and the best ways of preventing them, so your food looks great and is both delicious and safe.

Not using the correct tool for the jobs
One of the biggest problems that people make in the kitchen is thinking that they can get good results without having the right equipment. Having the right items is essential to getting a good end result. For example, you will need a nonstick pan to be able to make omelet or pancakes, or all you will get at the end is a scrambled up mess.

Likewise, you can't delicately julienne vegetables if all you have is an old blunt knife. That is why it is always worth investing in good quality knives like the ones reviewed at Cut it Fine. Research your choices thoroughly before you invest, and they should last you a lifetime.

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