Domestic Goddess ~ Blenders

Here are the most important things you need to know when you are considering purchasing a blender.  

• Ideal for foods and drinks that need to be mixed, minced, or liquefied.
• A glass pitcher repels odors and cleans in a cinch.
• The lid should fit tightly to prevent spills and splatters.
• Stainless steel blades are easy to remove for cleaning.

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S.

Domestic Goddess ~ Mastering The Tie

It is important for women to know how to properly tie a man's tie. Here's a helpful little illustrated step by step guide on how to tie all different styles for the next time you decide to impress that special someone in your life...

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S.

Domestic Goddess - Cookware 101

Cookware Sets 101     

• Aluminum is lightweight and a great heat conductor, but it scratches and stains easily.
• Stainless steel is durable and easy to maintain, but it’s a poor heat conductor.
• Cast iron is inexpensive but is heavy and corrodes easily.
• Copper is expensive, scratches easily, and is a great heat conductor.
• Enameled steel and glass are the most stylish options because they’re colorful, but they chip easily.
• Nonstick surfaces make cooking and cleanup a breeze.

 

 

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S.

 

 

Source: The Knot

Domestic Goddess: Glassware 101

Red Wineglasses   

• These glasses have a rounder, wider bowl, which gives wine a chance to breathe.
• A Bordeaux glass is tall with a wide bowl and designed for full-bodied reds like Cabernet and Merlot. It helps guide wine to the back of the mouth.
• Burgundy glasses have larger bowls than Bordeaux glasses and are perfect for wines like Pinot Noir. The glass helps guide wine to the tip of the tongue.

White Wineglasses

• White wineglasses are narrow with semi-straight or tulip-shaped sides; the shape allows the chilled wine to retain its temperature longer.
• The smaller bowl of the glass means less contact between the hand and the glass so body heat doesn’t transfer as easily to the wine.

Water Goblets    

• Look for ones that have larger bowls than your wineglasses.
• Try the glasses out to see if you like the feel of them.
• Consider ordering other styles, like colored or etched goblets, to really spice up the table.

Champagne Flutes

• Champagne flutes are identified by a long stem with a tall, narrow bowl on top, and they’re taller and thinner than other types of wineglasses.
• The shape is designed to keep bubbly well carbonated and at the right temperature.
• Look for ones with extra-long stems, which resemble a trumpet-shape.
• The bowls should extend close to the base of the glass.
• Available in glass or crystal -- use glass for entertaining and crystal for special occasions.

Double Old-Fashioned Glasses

• Double old-fashioned glasses look like old-fashioned glasses but are double the size.
• They’re usually used for serving straight alcohol such as Scotch, vodka on the rocks, or other premium liqueur drinks.
• Available in either round or square shapes.
• Usually holds about eight to ten ounces of liquid.
• Also referred to as rocks glasses.

Margarita Glasses

• An exaggerated rim, which measures five inches in diameter, makes it easy to dip into salt.
• Should hold about 12 to 20 ounces of liquid.
• You may want plastic or acrylic glasses if you plan to entertain outdoors often.

Martini Glasses

• It’s easy to identify these classic glasses by their "Y" shape.
• The double martini glass stands taller and wider at the opening.
• Depending on your style, you may want a classic look, or you may like decorative glasses or funky-shaped stems.

Pilsner Glasses

• Pilsner glasses are similar to pint glasses but are slightly smaller and usually identified by the short neck on the bottom.

Juice Glasses

• These are shorter and thinner than normal water glasses and perfect for serving orange juice and other fruit drinks.

Highball Glasses

• Highball glasses stand taller than old-fashioned glasses.
• They’re tall, narrow, and used to serve mixed drinks like rum and Coke, vodka and tonic, and screwdrivers.

Seven-Piece Bar Tool Set

• Double jigger: for measuring liquor. A jigger is the size of a shot.
• Ice spoon: for picking out cubes or stirring a mixed drink. Select one with a long neck.
• Citrus knife: for peeling fruit and removing pith.
• Bottle opener: for removing both metal bottle caps as well as corks from wine bottles.
• Strainer: for removing ice from a mixed drink after it’s been shaken. Go for the metal version because it’s the sturdiest.
• Olive fork: for serving olives or picking them out of the jar.

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S.

Source :  The Knot

Set The Table

 

It is very important for all domestic goddesses to know the proper way of setting a table no matter the time of day and/or occasion. This is why I have found the perfect table setting chart to help us with all future dinner entertaining events. So the next time you have your guests over, not only will you impress them with your wonderful cooking skills, but your proper table etiquette as well.

 

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S.

Coffee Time

 

 

There is nothing more that I love to do then enjoy a nice cup of coffee with my love. Though it is not particularly fancy or unique, I love the time we share together over a cup of caffeine goodness.

 

 

xoxo

 

S.