5/15/2011

Seasoning a Pan

Seasoning a pan is crucial to creating a non-stick surface. Here's how to do it in four easy steps.

Step 1

Wash the pan with water but without soap, and place over low to moderate heat.

Step 2

Once the pan has started to heat, rub oil over the entire inside of the pan.

Step 3

Continue to moderately heat the pan for a few more minutes, then remove.

Step 4

Once cooled, discard any excess oil and store.

How to Make Perfect Seeded Wedges of Citrus Fruit Known as Supremes

Take a peeled piece of fruit and insert a knife into the flesh, following the line of the pith separations. Cut half way into the orange, then stop. Move to the next line on the fruit, and repeat the process.

Making Decorative Orange Wheels

Take a peeled orange and slice the sphere-shaped fruit into wheels. If it was peeled properly, the wheels should be round, not shaped like stop signs.

You now have a plate of beautifully sliced oranges and the remaining juices.

5/07/2011

Logitech Speakers: Great Sound Great Quality

 Logitech speakers are a great way to spruce up the sound of your stereo, PC, Mac, or laptop.  Logitech now offers speakers in several varieties that are tailored to meet your needs.

With the advent of computers as a way to listen to music many speaker systems offer built in amplification.  The receiver, CD player and equalizer have effectively been removed from these systems.  Logitech offers several choices for home theater use.  The super deluxe model, if you are willing to fork out a bit of cash, is the Z5500 Digital 5.1 System.  It is very powerful 500-watt THX certified sound systems featuring multiple surround sound satellite speakers, remote control and sound touch control pad.  This is a top of the line sound system with crystal clear sound and as much bass as you could possibly want. This system has multiple audio inputs for your DVD, iPod, CD player, and gaming system.