Entertainment Units
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Friday, September 30, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Maytag Kitchen tip of the week.
Why is Cookware Important?
Proper cookware will reduce cooking times, use less energy and cook food more evenly.
When choosing cookware, consider five factors: material, flatness, size, gauge and balance.
Today we will focus on material.
The pan material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred to the pan bottom:
• Aluminum heats quickly and evenly. If aluminum pans are slid across glass-ceramic surfaces, they may leave metal marks. These marks must be removed promptly to prevent permanent discolouration. However, an anodizing process makes aluminum harder and more stain resistant. Aluminum will not work on induction cooktops.
• Copper is an excellent heat conductor. However, copper discolours easily. It is often used as a bottom coating to improve the heating of stainless steel.
• Stainless Steel , when used alone, is a slow conductor of heat, develops hot spots and produces uneven cooking results. It is durable, attractive, easy to clean and resists stains. However, stainless steel heats quickly and evenly when aluminum or copper is sandwiched between two layers of stainless or when the bottom is clad with aluminum or copper.
• Cast Iron is slow to heat but cooks more evenly once temperature is reached. Use for long, low heat cooking or for browning and frying. Cast iron should be seasoned before use to make cleaning easier and prevent rusting.
• Porcelain Enamel-on-Steel or Porcelain Enamel-on-Cast Iron has heating characteristics that depend on the base material. Porcelain enamel cookware should be used according to manufacturer's directions. Attention should be given to the finish of the base material.
• Glass-ceramic is a slow conductor of heat. It is not recommended for glass-ceramic cooking surfaces.
Proper cookware will reduce cooking times, use less energy and cook food more evenly.
When choosing cookware, consider five factors: material, flatness, size, gauge and balance.
Today we will focus on material.
The pan material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred to the pan bottom:
• Aluminum heats quickly and evenly. If aluminum pans are slid across glass-ceramic surfaces, they may leave metal marks. These marks must be removed promptly to prevent permanent discolouration. However, an anodizing process makes aluminum harder and more stain resistant. Aluminum will not work on induction cooktops.
• Copper is an excellent heat conductor. However, copper discolours easily. It is often used as a bottom coating to improve the heating of stainless steel.
• Stainless Steel , when used alone, is a slow conductor of heat, develops hot spots and produces uneven cooking results. It is durable, attractive, easy to clean and resists stains. However, stainless steel heats quickly and evenly when aluminum or copper is sandwiched between two layers of stainless or when the bottom is clad with aluminum or copper.
• Cast Iron is slow to heat but cooks more evenly once temperature is reached. Use for long, low heat cooking or for browning and frying. Cast iron should be seasoned before use to make cleaning easier and prevent rusting.
• Porcelain Enamel-on-Steel or Porcelain Enamel-on-Cast Iron has heating characteristics that depend on the base material. Porcelain enamel cookware should be used according to manufacturer's directions. Attention should be given to the finish of the base material.
• Glass-ceramic is a slow conductor of heat. It is not recommended for glass-ceramic cooking surfaces.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Maytag laundry tip of the week.
Are fabric softeners always OK to use?
Take a walk through a display of high tech apparel and you´ll find a number of care labels that say "no fabric softeners." Many high performance fabrics and finishes, including microfibers, allow the fabric to breathe and transport moisture away from the skin to the outer surface of the fabric, where it can evaporate. This keeps the wearer dry and comfortable. The "fatty" material in a fabric softener attaches directly to the fabric and makes the fabric feel softer. However, fabric softeners can build up over time, and can reduce the ability of the fabric to manage moisture and breathe. Frequent use of fabric softeners can also reduce the absorbency of cotton towels. The web site of Cotton Inc. provides the following tip for consumers: "Use fabric softeners occasionally. Overuse will cause your towels to stiffen and become less absorbent."
Take a walk through a display of high tech apparel and you´ll find a number of care labels that say "no fabric softeners." Many high performance fabrics and finishes, including microfibers, allow the fabric to breathe and transport moisture away from the skin to the outer surface of the fabric, where it can evaporate. This keeps the wearer dry and comfortable. The "fatty" material in a fabric softener attaches directly to the fabric and makes the fabric feel softer. However, fabric softeners can build up over time, and can reduce the ability of the fabric to manage moisture and breathe. Frequent use of fabric softeners can also reduce the absorbency of cotton towels. The web site of Cotton Inc. provides the following tip for consumers: "Use fabric softeners occasionally. Overuse will cause your towels to stiffen and become less absorbent."
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Sleep Tips
Keep bedroom dark .
Using Even a night light can disturb sleep. Use light blocking curtains on your windows to block outside light if needed.
The Ronald McDonald House Charities Bed.
With the purchase of this bed, Sealy will donate $50 to Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada.
Using Even a night light can disturb sleep. Use light blocking curtains on your windows to block outside light if needed.
The Ronald McDonald House Charities Bed.
With the purchase of this bed, Sealy will donate $50 to Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada.
You will also receive a $50 Gift Card to give to a friend.
Not only will your friend save on their purchase of a Ronald McDonald House Charities Sealy Mattress,
but an additional $50 will be donated.
Monday, September 26, 2011
1001 Reasons to buy from McLellan's Countrywide.
Reason # 301
Air Miles on Whirlpool, Maytag, Kitchen Aid, Amana appliances.
http://www.airmilesonappliances.ca/
Air Miles on Whirlpool, Maytag, Kitchen Aid, Amana appliances.
http://www.airmilesonappliances.ca/
Friday, September 23, 2011
Inside McLellans this week.
Get a free remote control truck, or car with the purchase of a Crate Designs bed of $499.00 or more.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Maytag Kitchen tip of the week.
How to Improve Poor Results with Your Oven
Several factors can affect bake times and browning. As cooking appliances get older, it is not uncommon for the oven temperature to shift. As a result, it is natural to gradually adapt cooking times, temperatures and habits to that change. Then, when baking in a new oven with proper temperature calibration, results may not be as expected.
An easy way to check if the range or wall oven is operating properly is to bake a standard box white cake mix. Following the package directions and baking times should provide a cake that is done and evenly browned.
Several factors can affect bake times and browning. As cooking appliances get older, it is not uncommon for the oven temperature to shift. As a result, it is natural to gradually adapt cooking times, temperatures and habits to that change. Then, when baking in a new oven with proper temperature calibration, results may not be as expected.
An easy way to check if the range or wall oven is operating properly is to bake a standard box white cake mix. Following the package directions and baking times should provide a cake that is done and evenly browned.
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