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Remember all the games you used to play? Board games like Scrabble, Monopoly and Life. Tag, hide n’ seek.

Running around, riding bikes, skating, rolling down grassy hills.

Ok, I’m getting a little idealized here. So let’s have a little fun. Let’s remember the candy!

What were your favorites? Licorice? Chocolate? Laffy Taffy?

I remember the delight of the days when I was first old enough to go to the store to buy candy on my own. No parents to tell me I couldn’t have it. Lemonheads were always among my favorites. (more…)

Aluminium bar stools are very good to have in any area of the bar, restaurant or home because they wont rust and they’re very strong and durable for how light it’s. To clean these aluminium bar stools you can use simple house hold products, it’s simply a matter of spray and wipe. Use a cotton cloth. If you detect a scratch, lightly buff it with a coarse cloth or very fine sandpaper, make sure to go easy though. For dings and dents, try a ball peen hammer, if the location is accessible. Otherwise, invite the help of a professional. (more…)

Among  my favourite toppings is tuna. Just open the tin, drain, season with salt and pepper and some lemon juice (feel free to add mayonnaise if you like it but we don’t). Other hassle-free accompaniments are baked beans, grated cheese, left-over juices from last night’s stew. Any of this makes a tasty, nutritious meal without any fuss and best of all, one that most kids will eat…an tremendous plus point for mothers everywhere. (more…)

Having your own vegetable garden or fruit garden was once commonplace, but fell out of favour as the food industry become more commercial and supermarkets began to take over. In recent years however, more and more people have started research growing their own produce again. Here we give 5 reasons why you might consider starting your own kitchen garden.

1.  Freshness

Fruit and vegetables taste better and are healthier if eaten as soon as possible after picking. Most fruit you buy from supermarkets and the likes of is picked well before it’s properly ripe, to extend shelf life, and this usually has an impact on flavour. Growing your own lets you taste the freshest possible produce as it’s meant to taste.

2.  Quality

Commercially grown crops are often selected for their high yields, uniform appearance and long shelf lives besides for quality and taste. When you grow your own, you can concentrate on the quality besides the economics. (more…)

Coffee is something that we a drink to enjoy the quiet moments of our day. It’s also something we drink to jolt our systems when our system is falling asleep and we still need to work. What contrasting reasons to drink this brew yet both are accurate.

Coffee is a complex drink that has drunk at any time during the day. It’s enjoyed by many millions of people yet not truly appreciated by these very same people. There are so many varieties and blends that it can be bewildering. In fact, as the character of Thomas J. Hanks in “You’ve Got Mail” puts it, it can be a challenge to choose for those who have difficulty making decisions to go into a Starbucks shop because suddenly you’re asked to make six, all in one go.

It’s always great to learn new things and try out new tastes. It also helps if you can learn about what blends may match your taste without your having to waste money on a cup that you’ll find you absolutely unappealing after the first sip.
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A big chillies sweeping the coffee industry as ice coffee beverages gain popularity.

According to the National Coffee Association, the percentage of Americans who drink iced coffee beverages increased from twenty percent in 2008 to twenty-nine percent in 2009. Following the popularity of cappuccinos and mocha lattes, consumers are discovering that coffee is just as tasty – and even more refreshful – when served cold.

Ice coffee can be as easy to prepare as ice tea. A variety of options, such as flavoring syrups, cold milk, chocolate and spices, allow you to create personalized coffee concoctions that are just as delicious as those served in your favorite cafe.

Beverages such as iced vanilla mocha, iced rum coffee and iced latte are easy to make at home. Here are some tips for refreshing ice coffee drinks. (more…)