Cleaning mini blinds are a pain to clean. Taking them down, finding the right cleaner to put on them and then, finding the scrub brush to get them clean.
Well, with an occasional wipe down over the weeks, you may only have to pull them down once or twice a year, especially in areas where the can collect a lot of grease and stickiness.
Put the blinds in the tub and spray with that famous spray bubble cleaner, let them sit for 5-10 minutes. Then, just rinse.
It really eats away at the grime without hurting the blinds.
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Tips on Triggers: Trigger Your Pallet by Eating in Season.
There are so many reasons why buying seasonal foods are the way to go. Not only are seasonal ingredients fresher and cheaper to buy, but they’re loaded with more nutrients and packed with far more flavor, then when out of season.
During the summer months
Fruits like strawberries are in season – you’ll find they are far more juicy and sweet in the summer because they arrive at the market freshly picked, and haven’t been flown in from another country.
In the winter
root veggies are in season, like carrots, parsnips and radishes, making them perfect for adding to stews or casseroles and enjoy indulging during a cozy night in with your special significant, where you might like to watch movies or play games in front of the fire.
If you’re a keen cook and a foodie, then you’re sure to be interested in finding out which foods are in season right now. Let’s discover which ingredients are in season during the spring!
Lamb: Of course, it goes without saying that lamb is in season during the spring. The meat is far juicier, darker in color and moist during the spring, perfect for roasting on the BBQ or making into a lamb curry.
Salmon: There’s plenty of salmon about during the spring which is ideal if you’re watching your figure. It is a very healthy fish which is packed with omega 3 fatty acids as well as anti-oxidants and nutrients. It is aversatile fish which can be cooked a variety of different ways; for something different why not try Teriyaki salmon with noodles or even try making salmon en croute?
Prawns: There’s nothing more satisfying than biting into a juicy, fat, king prawn. Spring is the time to buy prawns – you can toss them into a salad, mix them into a paella or include them in a spicy prawn curry. No wonder prawns are one of the most popular types of seafood about.
Lettuce recipes: Lettuce is at its best during the spring, The leaves are crisper and crunchier, perfect for including in a chicken Caesar salad with or even making a delicious side salad with. Lettuce is loaded with anti-oxidants and goes with just about anything. There are so many different types of lettuce, from iceberg lettuce to cos lettuce, making it a very versatile ingredient.
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Some may say it’s unnecessary to clean the coffee pot or the new coffee maker that makes one cup at a time. The truth is, like anything else in your kitchen; it should be clean at least a few times a year.
The easiest way to clean the coffee markers are with vinegar. Run a cycle with a vinegar and water mix. This will sanitize the full machine. Once it runs through, be sure to discard the vinegar water mix and rerun the maker twice with clean water, before using again.
The same idea can be used to clean tea pots as well.
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Heavy metal exposure can happen over time just from the foods we eat and how they were prepared. Cookware can cause a build up in our systems over time. The symptoms heavy metals can cause is
Fatigue
Digestive distress, and reduced ability to properly assimilate and utilize fats
Aching joints
Depression
Impaired blood sugar regulation
Female reproductive problems such as menstrual difficulties,
infertility, miscarriage, pre-eclampsia, pregnancy-induced hypertension
and premature birth
If you find yourself having any problems, consult your doctor.
A natural detox for Heavy metals is drinking cilantro tea, as a daily regimen. Not everyone enjoys the flavor of cilantro, but it’s recommended, if you are using fresh herbs to make the tea; crush the herb before putting it in the boiling water. This process will reduce the strong flavor. Remember to let the herbs steep for 10 minutes before drinking to receive all the proper nutrients. Add sugar or honey if desired.
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