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I have been staying in Ogunquit quite a lot recently and so have been trying out a variety of Ogunquit hotels. My sister has just moved to the area and has recently had a baby and so I have been visiting and helping her out. The house is too small for me to stay overnight and I think they need some private family time. What I do is book into one of the Ogunquit ME hotels for a week and then visit my sister after I have had breakfast and her husband has gone to work.

We have a fun day together and I help her with meals and things. We cook the evening meal together and when her husband gets in, we all eat and then when I have helped to tidy away I go back to the hotel so that they have the evening together. It seems to work out really well and as I get such a good sleep, I can let her have a few hours in the day time while I baby sit or even take my little niece out for a work in the buggy and let her catch up a bit. It is working out really well and I hope that they are enjoying it as much as I am. The only thing is the expense for me and I have therefore decided to look into Ogunquit motels because I am hoping that they will be a bit cheaper.

Buck knives are quality hunting knives designed and manufactured by the H.H. buck & Son that was set up in the year the second world war ended.

These knives are engineered using latest technology like lasers and geometry. Automated hardware grinding, laser technology and hand edging techniques are used to sharpen the blade which allows for superior sharpness and allows for smoother resharpening.

Gerber knives

Gerber knives are as famous as the Buck and Leatherman varieties. These knives come in various shapes and sizes though the blade is standard for all models. The blade is about 3” long and it is sharp, thus getting work done with the knife is fine. The handles come in varieties ranging from wood to steel though the wooden handles are more preferred as the have a lush glow attached to them.

Benchmade knives

Benchmade knives are the variety that is made using expensive steel like D2, S30 V and M2.

These knives are made especially for law enforcement agencies and the military.

It is very rare to find such a company that uses such high end material for the manufacture of their blades. The facts that make Benchmade knives different from the other varieties is their design, quality of materials used and the products themselves.

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My friends and I are going to Chicago this weekend. What is the best area to go out in? Ex: ATL has VA Highlands and Midtown. So what is a good place in Chicago?

The Hop Leaf in Andersonville on Clark Street…near Foster was listed as one of the top 100 bars to visit before you die in All About Beer magazine. Not to mention it’s my favorite bar in town.

Risqué Cafe just north of Roscoe on Clark has a fantastic selection of American Micros.

The Bar on Buena or The BoB is small…extremely loud, but they have a better than average beer selection. Oh, it’s on the corner of Buena and Sheridan.

Sheffield’s on School Street and Sheffield is a little crowded, but once again has a great selection.

You should also check out the Goose Island Brewpub on Clybourn before it closes down at the end of the year. The menu has be stripped down…I guess they plan on going out with a whimper rather than a bang. Still the pub exclusives are worth it.

I have to admit I also love Rock Bottom downtown on Grand and State. The food is wonderful and the beers are as well. Imagine that…a chain restraint with good food and drink.

Pound for Pound I’d go to Andersonville to find good bars. You’ve got The Hop Leaf, The Green Mill (Capone’s hangout), Hamburger Mary’s, Charlie’s Ale House and a whole host of other bars. If you decide you aren’t a fan you’re only a 5 minute bus ride away from Wrigleyville…straight south on Clark St. I guess your choice would be based more on your age…Wrigley if you want to party hard and wait 30 minutes to get served, Andersonville if you want upscale selections at a great price.

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I can almost understand the vegetarians. maybe you dont like taste of meat or dont like killing animals and thats fine but the vegans blow my mind. no milk or eggs. so no cake cause theres animal products in it. no pizza no butter. its not like they kill the cow to get the milk. in fact a milk cow will die if you dont milk it. its utters will explode killing it! should we just throw away the milk? basically what I am asking is why be a vegan?

You are right about them dying if they are not milked. BUt The cows mostly have milk after having a calf and the take the calf away. Factory farm dairy cows are injected with hormones to make them produce more milk, and when they can’t produce any more milk, they are slaughtered. Factory farm chickens are kept in tiny metal cage that are slanted so that when they lay an egg, it rolls away never to be seen again. The male chicks are ground up and made into chicken feed, and the female ones beaks are cut off.

The Refrigeration Engineering is used for taking out the heat from the content or from the place of the object. It dilutes the temperature to keep the substance chill. This method of handling is described with a term called as cooling. When the temperature gets lowered and it ranges the industrial refrigeration, some of the applications of the heat pumping, which restricts the heat in the peak temperature than the close temperature is also defined as the Industrial Refrigeration.

The refrigeration system used in some industrial process is called Ammonia Refrigeration. The Ammonia Refrigeration is used to keep the contents in the cool state at a very low temperature, so that the products will not get bad. The products remain good for little long days. The ammonia refrigeration is used in the industries that supplies meat, fish and domestic fowl. This ammonia refrigeration will help them to maintain the meet, and other non-vegetarian stuffs with absolute quality without making them to get rotten. In these industries, when the fleshes are taken from the animals they are protected by ammonia refrigerator substance to keep the flesh at cool state till it transfers to the destination place. The flesh will remain fresh till it is supplied.

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I got a recipe off the web that referred to Soup-Sthingy as a unit of measure and am unsure of what it is. Could anyone translate this unit into Standard units?

not 100% sure but i would go with a table spoon amount

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My in-laws are coming next week and we have to work during the day. What can I buy for them to eat breakfast on all week?

My suggestion would be bagels, danish, cinnamon rolls, cereal, etc. Have some special types of cream cheese or spreads and fruit on hand as well. If you would like to make something, you could make a breakfast casserole, refrigerate it overnight, and bake it in the morning while you are getting ready for work. They usually reheat well for the next few days as well.

A few of my favorites…

Cook Time: 55 minutes
Ingredients:

* 12 slices white bread, crusts removed
* 2 packages (16 ounces total) cream cheese
* 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed
* 12 eggs
* 2 cups milk
* 1/3 cup maple syrup or other syrup
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* Sauce:
* 1/2 cup sugar
* 1 tablespoon cornstarch
* 1/2 cup water
* 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
* 1 tablespoon butter

Preparation:
Cut bread into 1-in cubes; place half in a greased 13- x 9-i x 2-inch baking dish.

Cut cream cheese into 1-inch cubes; place over bread. Top with blueberries and remaining bread. In a large bowl, beat eggs. Whisk in milk and syrup, blending well. Pour egg mixture over bread mixture. Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover with foil and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 25-30 minutes more or until golden brown and the center is set.

In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; add water. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in blueberries; reduce heat. Simmer for 8-10 minutes or until berries have burst. Stir in butter until melted. Serve sauce with French toast.
Serves 6 to 8

(I usually add extra blueberries to the sauce and casserole)

Our Christmas morning staple… you can substitute ground beef or cubed ham for the sausage.

Ingredients:
# 2 pounds of bulk sausage (can use a hot and a regular)
# 1 cup raw grits, cooked
# 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
# 5 eggs
# 1&1/2 cups milk
# 1/2 stick butter
# salt and pepper to taste

Brown and drain sausage and crumble in bottom of a 9×13 inch greased casserole. Cook grits according to package directions (stiff is better than runny) . Add butter and cheese to cooked grits. Beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper together and add to slightly cooled grits mixture. Pour over sausage in casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

I refrigerate this overnight before baking— MUCH better that way!

breakfast - non buffet suggestions

The best place to have a great breakfast on the strip is The Peppermill . Its located next to the Riviera and they are open 24 hrs.
Don’t wait too long. There’s a rumor that the lot may be cleared for new constuction.

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It depends on where you stay at.
Like if your staying on the strip they have really good deals on food.
There’s a good one called pink pony inside of circus circus thats for small portions of food.
the riviera has a good one im not sure what its called its something cafe. and they have really good food there.
I know alot of places so you can e-mail me the place you are staying at or a place by it and i can tell you alot more

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The Omelet House. Several locations. Their omelets are very tasty and are made with 6 eggs so this is a meal for two. Check out http://www.omelethouse.net

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We loved this Thai Place called ‘Lotus of Siam’ It is supposed to be the best thai restaurant in US..
If you would like to try a High end dining experience then you may like ‘Daniels’

Coffee beans come in many forms and tastes so thus coffee makers in varying shape and size come with different features. There are automatic coffee machines to brew coffee how you want it when you want it.

There is a coffee machine that will match one’s taste. Whether one like espresso, cappuccino, latte, or simple brewed coffee, all is possible with a touch of a button. Coffee lovers can invest for a good coffee machine which can last for decades if well maintained. It is not really difficult to maintain these automatic coffee machines, for the steps can be as simple as turning them off when not in use. They can also be cleaned by dripping a solution of water and vinegar in one cycle at least once a month.

These machines can also save you time when you are in a hurry to work or busy attending to the needs of you family. Everything can be set to brew for itself and everyone can enjoy a hot cup of freshly brewed coffee. The options vary when it comes to choosing a coffee maker. The following stand out from the rest and is the common choice of the most discerning coffee lovers:

Jura Capresso makes authentic cappuccino, lattes, espressos, and hot chocolate. This is a Swiss made coffee machine which is popular to coffee enthusiast all over the world. The company is the maker of innovative coffee centers known for their beautiful design, sophistication, and ease of use.

Jura Capresso ensures fresh coffee every time with its high pressure brewing method which creates a particular taste depending on the coffee lovers’ desires. This coffee center has a sixty second standard when it comes to grinding, tamping, and brewing coffee. It also takes only minute to clean the machine.

Espresso machines on the other hand make the traditional Italian espresso coffee. This process is very specific. Espresso is seven to ten grams of grounded coffee densely packed in a specific amount of force plus 200 degree Fahrenheit water. There are also several designs of espresso machines. It can be piston driven which makes use of a lever system to pressurize the hot water sipping it to the coffee. Pump driven machines are a refinement where a motor pumps the machine so brewing can be completed. Steam driven machines works by driving water thru the coffee beans using steam pressure.

Automatic coffee machines how simple or complicated, aims for only one thing: that is a perfect experience for a coffee lover. These machines can make cups in a matter of minutes. Just remember to clean them after so the brewing and coffee aroma will keep on flowing for years.