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This Thanksgiving, Brine and Dine
Last week, I asked how many of you were planning to brine your turkeys this year. Although more than half of you responded yes, at least 20 percent of you weren't sure what a brine was!
For those of you who didn't know, brining is a cooking technique often used to maximize juiciness in cooked poultry and meat, and it's particularly popular with Thanksgiving turkeys.
Knifeless Chopping
When a recipe tells me to finely chop 2 large onions, four carrots, three potatoes, and several cloves of garlic I rest my sharp knife on the cutting board and take out my handy dandy food processor. Have you ever used your food processor to chop food? It's a great time saver that can reduce prep tremendously.
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What's the Deal With The Tapping Technique?
If any of you guys are following Paul McKenna's new show, I Can Make You Thin then you may have heard something about a Tapping Technique for cravings. I know that people follow the show religiously but I can't help but laugh when watching it.
Most recently a co-worker filled me in on McKenna's eight-step (yes, eight steps) technique for getting rid of cravings and wow, what a technique it is.
Stand Tall to Ease Back Pain: Alexander Technique Works
I have spent many a Pilates session teaching clients with severe back pain how to stand, sit, and walk. In these sessions, I have borrowed elements from the Alexander Technique. Learning basic body mechanics while unlearning bad postural habits seemed to help these clients out of pain, and now I have science backing me up on this.
Primer: Paint Techniques
It's Dress Your Walls month here at CasaSugar, and I hope Casa readers will be inspired to try any of the painting, wall coverings, or wall art projects we're trying out this month. If you do, make sure to post those pictures in the Su Casa group!
While a lot of Casa readers have put paint roller to wall, I thought it might be helpful to review the best techniques for getting your carefully chosen colors on your home's walls.
FREE Rowing Technique DVD
A lot of us shy away from the rowing machine at the gym. Usually it's for good reason because that machine can be downright scary. However rowing can be a great way to switch up your workout.
How to Make a Bouquet Garni
Whether you're a rookie or an expert with sauces, one staple you won't be able to go without is the bouquet garni, a small bunch of classic French herbs used to infuse many European sauces, stews, and soups. I know that they can be bought ready-made, but in my opinion, the notion goes against common sense. Why would you buy them when they are cheaper, easier, and most importantly, more flavorful when you make them on your own?
Fab DIY: Two Scarves, 50 Ways
Fab is always up for a challenge. Now that our Paint It Black series is over, we bring you our latest adventure: Two scarves, 50 ways. You may be skeptical; is it possible to tie a scarf in 50 ways?
Simple Tip: Cook Bacon in the Oven
A couple of years ago I watched the Barefoot Contessa roast bacon in the oven. She was making a BLT and didn't need the bacon fat. I had never thought to bake bacon, and the idea has changed my life!
5 Ways to Slow Down Meals
Eating quickly can lead to weight gain, because you end up devouring substantially more calories than you would if you ate more slowly. Downing food fast can also cause unfortunate digestive distress. Here are some techniques to slow down your meals and enjoy your food without needing to loosen your belt.
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