Panini without a Press

Do you love panini and wish you could learn how to make panini sandwiches at home? Here’s a great article on different ways to make panini at home without a panini maker. Thank you, PaniniHappy.com, for posting this great article!

http://paninihappy.com/how-to-make-panini-without-a-panini-press/

I have read on some other blogs recently that can also use a George Foreman Grill to make panini sandwiches.

So with all these alternatives available to you, you really don’t need a panini press!

Three Vital Behaviors for Losing Weight

A few weeks ago I was listening to a book on influence and the author cited research that revealed three vital behaviors of people who lose weight and keep it off.

  1. Eat breakfast
  2. Weigh yourself daily
  3. Exercise at home (i.e. using home equipment)

Does this mean this is ALL you have to do?  Probably not, but if you are trying to lose weight and are struggling, it’s worth adding these activities to your regimen!

Working out at home is not as hard as it sounds.   A couple of DVDs and something to act as a stepper and some weights is all you really need to start out.  You could also forgo all accessories and just walk (or run) up and down your stairs or do crunches and dips).   You can always acquire equipment at garage sales or on Craigslist over time if you find that you need more variety in your routine.

Losing weight isn’t easy, so it pays to use every advantage you can!

You Don’t Need a Garbage Bowl

Do you really need a separate garbage bowl, just to throw in your scraps when you’re prepping your meal? Why clean another bowl, just because you needed a place to throw your scraps?

Before you shell out $20 (or more!) for a special bowl for garbage, try this simple trick instead. Continue reading “You Don’t Need a Garbage Bowl”

Mise En Place

I recently learned about a concept called mise en place.  This is a French term that translates literally to “put in place.”  It refers to the prep work that happens before a chef’s shift.

For example if you (the chef) are making Salmon on Spinach with Caramelized Onions you will need some prep work to be done before you can even put the salmon in the pan.  For starters this would include cutting the salmon into serving size pieces and then rinsing, drying, and seasoning it.  You’ll also need to clean and chop your spinach (10 minutes of work) and slice and caramelize the onions (2 hours of work). Continue reading “Mise En Place”