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Showing posts with label comfort. Show all posts
Showing posts with label comfort. Show all posts

Monday, May 2, 2011

Comfort food for cold weather (or maybe because you feel like it)

At temperatures below freezing and snow and ice covering the ground in many parts of the country are tied to the house and the kitchen or gathering in the kitchen feels to float often comforting. The kitchens are traditionally warm and welcoming gathering places for people. In many cases, the kitchen is the room warmer and more comfortable home. In this environment, comfort foods are often the first thing to cross our minds. For some people the simple potato sends signals comfortable. Recent> Cold and wet potatoes reminded me of one of my favorite comfort foods. Potatoes, a staple in most pantries, are versatile, very fast to prepare, and comforting. Potatoes can be a side dish or main course. Some of my favorite ways to prepare family potato potato pancakes, potato soup and a casserole of potatoes simple. The potato casserole was shared by my son-in-law were, and the potato pancakes often served by my mother as a means ofLeftover mashed potatoes. All three recipes are simple and based on ingredients that are readily available.

Potato Casserole

Cold Weather

4 potatoes, sliced ​​(peel if desired) 2 sticks ribs, thinly sliced 1 heaping tablespoon of freshly chopped dill 1 / 4 cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste

To give all the ingredients in a bowl. Toss to coat with oil and spices. Pour the coated potatoes in a 9-inch square baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, oruntil potatoes are soft. Have fun!

This can also be baked at 325 degrees for one hour.

Creamed potatoes

4 medium potatoes, peeled 2 slices bacon, diced 1 / 4 cup chopped onion 2 tbsp. Parsley 2 tsp. Salt 2 tbsp. Butter 1 / 2 tsp. Nutmeg Dash cayenne pepper 1 / 4 tsp. Mustard powder 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 3 cups milk 1 / 2 cup grated Swiss or Cheddar cheese

Cook the potatoes in boiling water until soft, drain. Bacon Saute 'onion and lowTo heat until the bacon is crisp and the onion is translucent and tender. Add mashed potatoes, bacon, onion, butter, parsley, salt, nutmeg, mustard, cayenne pepper and Worcestershire. Stir in milk. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until the soup to the desired temperature to serve. Sprinkle with cheese and serve immediately. For four.

Potato pancakes

1 1 / 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes 1 egg 1-2 tbsp. Flour Salt and pepper to taste

Mix the potato and eggtogether until well combined. Add the flour a tablespoon at a time, until the mixture resembles a stiff batter. Mix salt and pepper and one or more additional components, as desired. mixture fell on a greased baking dish or pan, for a pre-heated medium-high heat. I use a 1 / 4 cup measure to ensure a uniform size of pancakes. Add-ons: finely chopped parsley, season to taste grated Parmesan or Cheddar.

I hope that you and your family to enjoy these foods for comfort and heatingwhen the weather is cold and desolate.

Comfort food for cold weather (or maybe because you feel like it)

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Underfloor heating for comfort in extreme cold

Currently, many people find it very comfortable to use under-floor heating systems, to avoid the wrath of months of icy winds and cool weather during the winter. It is observed that most people favor mainly in Great Britain and their use in modern apartments in old buildings. older properties are updated offer with the inclusion of electric piano of great relief for people with absolute certainty. You need to find theability to integrate the system if you plan on this method for your home. You need to understand the clear advantages of the system and many other factors that determine an adequate system of heating, remain comfortable in winter, together with his family.

The system is based on a simple technique to provide heat below the floor of the room, so do not fear the preservation of bare feet on the ground in the winter cold. If the soil isheated, it radiates heat to the environment of space to create warmer temperatures across the room, it is relatively pleasant. The amount of heat from electrical current is generated by cable and controlled by a perfect mechanism with thermostatic control. The temperature rises to a maximum point due to electricity and when they reached the limit, the connection automatically, and grabbed the heat begins to rise very slowly. When the temperatureDrop up to a predetermined minimum level, the feeder again and again, leads the group begins to heat up. The cycle continues to provide a constant average temperature in the room for the convenience of residents.

Cold Weather

The cable assembly is the formation of a mat type of cables to carry high voltage. The installation of the carpet is very important, which is under the floor with sufficient insulation installed under the carpet so that the heat does notthe ability to penetrate to the ground. defective insulation can be harmful to the soil moisture retention and can cause the system involved. Therefore, you should seek the assistance of a professional and use quality insulation of adequate thickness to make it completely isolated from under the carpet. If you are able to guarantee the proper installation, you will definitely enjoy proper warm soil and there is no heat loss. floor heating systems are costand are really useful in long-term use, requiring no maintenance at all and are very durable.

You can also invest in floor heating and hot water, which are relatively less expensive and more effective as well. The system requires pipes to be placed under the earth in the hot water coming from the boiler that runs on gas to transport. It 's also a popular system, which many prefer because of its nature as a high cost. You will be able to enjoy true comfort and relief fromUnderfloor heating in cold climates in an environmentally friendly manner, the performance is great.

Underfloor heating for comfort in extreme cold