The Wonder Cooker is an all in one cooker which has been shown repeatedly on TV as one of those As Seen on TV infomercials. I hate those kind of infomercials but for some reason I can't stop myself from watching!
So a while back I was watching TV, well I was cooking but happend to have the TV blaring in the background (as usual) when the ad for the Wonder Cooker came on. I had seen it a few times before and although I was interested, I wasn't sure it was right for me. Maybe it was because I happened to be cooking at that moment, I'm not sure, but I decided to buy the Wonder Cooker.
I normally buy stuff online rather that call, that way I don't have to bother chatting to people - yes, I'm a very sociable person. So I got online and ordered the Wonder Cooker. It arrived not long after.
So I've had this all in one cooker for a while now and I have to admit to being really impressed with it. It's easy to use and I haven't had any problems with it. It took a few practice runs to get it cook just as I like but now that I'm used to cooking with it, I end up with a delicious meal every time! I know I'm starting to sound like an informerial now.
So if you are looking for the Wonder Cooker, I got it from this site here. Wait there's more! No there's not actually.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Friday, May 11, 2007
The Latest Slow Cooker
XBox360FanBoy writes about the latest slow cooker which is available at Amazon:
This slow cooking mechanical wonder is a Kenwood CP666 Curry Slow Cooker and can hold 3.5 liters of any gourmet delight. But what's this we see further down the page? Under the Perfect Partner recommendation section we see Amazon pairing the slow cooker with ... Gears of War? We guess it's a match made in heaven, because it is a proven fact that Mr. Fenix does indeed love his pot roast.
This slow cooking mechanical wonder is a Kenwood CP666 Curry Slow Cooker and can hold 3.5 liters of any gourmet delight. But what's this we see further down the page? Under the Perfect Partner recommendation section we see Amazon pairing the slow cooker with ... Gears of War? We guess it's a match made in heaven, because it is a proven fact that Mr. Fenix does indeed love his pot roast.
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Cooking Cluster Beans
Indian Food Rocks writes about cooking cluster beans:
Chitkya, guar, guvar are cluster beans that are firmly ensconced in traditional Maharashtrian cooking. In our home, they were always on the menu whenever there was an auspicious occasion. My mother made these in three different ways: with bhopla, with kale vatane or by itself. The recipe remained pretty much the same. I particularly loved the version with kale vatane. It made the veggie dish even more earthy for me.
The cluster beans I got at the Indian grocery store weren't anything to shout about but, on the other hand, getting fresh produce in the kind of winter we've been experiencing is something to shout about.
Chitkya, guar, guvar are cluster beans that are firmly ensconced in traditional Maharashtrian cooking. In our home, they were always on the menu whenever there was an auspicious occasion. My mother made these in three different ways: with bhopla, with kale vatane or by itself. The recipe remained pretty much the same. I particularly loved the version with kale vatane. It made the veggie dish even more earthy for me.
The cluster beans I got at the Indian grocery store weren't anything to shout about but, on the other hand, getting fresh produce in the kind of winter we've been experiencing is something to shout about.
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Cooking for One
Thursdays Child writes about cooking for one:
I have to say, this cooking-for-one seems to have generated a culinary enthusiasm - well, this is my excuse for spending money that I can, in fact, ill-afford on five Stellar saucepans whilst spending the weekend with Joe Brown. Given that most of my saucepans came from the local rubbish tip (I kid you not) courtesy of an ex-boyfriend, I am somewhat surprised I felt compelled to spend so much money on cooking receptacles but do so I did. It probably helped that Joe Brown was there who, on reflection, would have given me no truck about shelling out on such items. I doubt he would have been any more encouraging if I’d bought peep-hole bras and crutchless knickers but then, this is the man who has the likes of spoon rests and a nutmeg grater. I am, in fact, guessing on this saucepans against frillies but feel fairly confident. I would like to point out that, although BB’s kitchen is probably less well-appointed that mine at the House of Gloom, I have no intention of breaking out my new pans here - they will await the wonder of being unwrapped alongside my ten or so boxes of crockery and glassware at my Fancy-New-Pad-With-Built-In-Bosch-Appliances-And-Preferably-Granite-Work-Surfaces.
I have to say, this cooking-for-one seems to have generated a culinary enthusiasm - well, this is my excuse for spending money that I can, in fact, ill-afford on five Stellar saucepans whilst spending the weekend with Joe Brown. Given that most of my saucepans came from the local rubbish tip (I kid you not) courtesy of an ex-boyfriend, I am somewhat surprised I felt compelled to spend so much money on cooking receptacles but do so I did. It probably helped that Joe Brown was there who, on reflection, would have given me no truck about shelling out on such items. I doubt he would have been any more encouraging if I’d bought peep-hole bras and crutchless knickers but then, this is the man who has the likes of spoon rests and a nutmeg grater. I am, in fact, guessing on this saucepans against frillies but feel fairly confident. I would like to point out that, although BB’s kitchen is probably less well-appointed that mine at the House of Gloom, I have no intention of breaking out my new pans here - they will await the wonder of being unwrapped alongside my ten or so boxes of crockery and glassware at my Fancy-New-Pad-With-Built-In-Bosch-Appliances-And-Preferably-Granite-Work-Surfaces.
Thursday, April 5, 2007
Burning Calories
Are you looking to burn some extra calories from your low calorie diet to help you to gain some additional lost weight? You definitely can do this if you know just how to do it. For most people it will be necessary to take a few minutes and to consider how much exercise they can get in without increasing the amount of calories they are consuming. You don’t want to ruin your diet, but you do want to benefit it from consuming fewer calories and doing more exercise to burn additional stored fat.
How can you keep track of the calories you have burned? Unfortunately, the little calorie counters that are now found throughout most stationary exercise machines don’t travel with you. If you do laundry, walk up and down steps all day or are walking around the office, how many calories are you burning?
One tool is available online that can help you to count the calories you are bringing in your exercise regimen. That is an exercise calculator. You may even be able to find these available to you without cost. When you use one, all you’ll need to do is pull in the exercises that you are doing as you finish them and for how long you are doing them and you can learn just what you’ve burnt. You can find similar products on the market that will count the number of calories that you have consumed per day, too.
Adding a tool like this to your daily work out can actually be quite beneficial to your overall low calorie diet. You can see where you’ve lost calories and increase your weight loss. Or, if you are doing some extra workouts and burning extra calories, you can actually eat a bit more food to help compensate. All in all, counting the calories of your exercises is a great way to maintain a healthy lifestyle and a health low calorie diet.
How can you keep track of the calories you have burned? Unfortunately, the little calorie counters that are now found throughout most stationary exercise machines don’t travel with you. If you do laundry, walk up and down steps all day or are walking around the office, how many calories are you burning?
One tool is available online that can help you to count the calories you are bringing in your exercise regimen. That is an exercise calculator. You may even be able to find these available to you without cost. When you use one, all you’ll need to do is pull in the exercises that you are doing as you finish them and for how long you are doing them and you can learn just what you’ve burnt. You can find similar products on the market that will count the number of calories that you have consumed per day, too.
Adding a tool like this to your daily work out can actually be quite beneficial to your overall low calorie diet. You can see where you’ve lost calories and increase your weight loss. Or, if you are doing some extra workouts and burning extra calories, you can actually eat a bit more food to help compensate. All in all, counting the calories of your exercises is a great way to maintain a healthy lifestyle and a health low calorie diet.
Monday, April 2, 2007
Drinking Water
One of the most difficult things for people to take into consideration when it comes to their low calorie diet is that they should be drinking water. Why water? Why can’t you drink whatever you want? There is one big reason for this on this type of diet. Any type of drink, other than plain old water, has calories. These hidden calories are the worst way for you to waste your calories for the day. Consider this. Would you rather eat a few more vegetables or fill up on a few more ounces of chicken or would you like to drink a can of soda? When you can effectively learn to give up and drink water, you save yourself precious calories to use elsewhere in your diet.
Calories are not easy to come by when you are dieting. You really need to cut them out wherever you can, and that includes in the beverage that you drink. A can of soda can have any place from 50 calories well up into the 150 to 200+ range. But, another thing to consider is just what you get for those calories. You don’t get a full sensation in your stomach so you are still heavy. You don’t get much taste as it is usually gone within a few minutes. And, you get caffeine, sugars, and even fats that you just don’t need.
To make water a more tasty choice, add some spice into it. A simple yet effective way to do this is to just add some lemon or lime into the water. You should be consuming about 2 quarts of water per day. If you aren’t sure just how many you are getting, each morning fill a jug in the refrigerator with two quarts. If you don’t finish it, you haven’t gotten your water for the day. By the time you have learned to replace your drinks with water, you will have saved yourself countless calories.
Calories are not easy to come by when you are dieting. You really need to cut them out wherever you can, and that includes in the beverage that you drink. A can of soda can have any place from 50 calories well up into the 150 to 200+ range. But, another thing to consider is just what you get for those calories. You don’t get a full sensation in your stomach so you are still heavy. You don’t get much taste as it is usually gone within a few minutes. And, you get caffeine, sugars, and even fats that you just don’t need.
To make water a more tasty choice, add some spice into it. A simple yet effective way to do this is to just add some lemon or lime into the water. You should be consuming about 2 quarts of water per day. If you aren’t sure just how many you are getting, each morning fill a jug in the refrigerator with two quarts. If you don’t finish it, you haven’t gotten your water for the day. By the time you have learned to replace your drinks with water, you will have saved yourself countless calories.
Sunday, April 1, 2007
Eating Out
As Americans, you probably dine at least once every couple of weeks out. Even if you don’t, when you do, it can be detrimental to your low calorie diet if in fact you do. How can you avoid the extra calories that come from dining out when you are on a strict diet? There are several solutions for you to take into consideration.
1. Determine where you are going ahead of time and take a look at the restaurant’s online menu. Most of the larger chains and even some of the best individual locations will provide a full menu listing. You can use this information to help you to find the healthiest items on the menu. You can also use the web to help you to search for those recipes online, on other website. Sometimes, more well known chains will have copy cat recipes up with full nutritional value to help you to find the best choices even faster.
2. Look for foods on the menu. In most restaurants, you can request a nutritional guide that will provide you with details about the healthiness of the food. You can then make your choices wisely. Some even provide a section of their menu that is low calorie. If not, ask.
3. Look for the right foods. Vegetarian meals are a great choice as they often have far less foods that are high in saturated fats and in calories. In addition, look for foods that aren’t cooked in heavy sauces, creams or have added butter. Ask the chef to leave them out. Or, ask for a specially prepared meal that fits your needs.
When you do these things, you will quickly see just how benefiting it can be to be on your low calorie diet and still not lose out when you go out.
1. Determine where you are going ahead of time and take a look at the restaurant’s online menu. Most of the larger chains and even some of the best individual locations will provide a full menu listing. You can use this information to help you to find the healthiest items on the menu. You can also use the web to help you to search for those recipes online, on other website. Sometimes, more well known chains will have copy cat recipes up with full nutritional value to help you to find the best choices even faster.
2. Look for foods on the menu. In most restaurants, you can request a nutritional guide that will provide you with details about the healthiness of the food. You can then make your choices wisely. Some even provide a section of their menu that is low calorie. If not, ask.
3. Look for the right foods. Vegetarian meals are a great choice as they often have far less foods that are high in saturated fats and in calories. In addition, look for foods that aren’t cooked in heavy sauces, creams or have added butter. Ask the chef to leave them out. Or, ask for a specially prepared meal that fits your needs.
When you do these things, you will quickly see just how benefiting it can be to be on your low calorie diet and still not lose out when you go out.
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