Hendri's Site

Get Your Coffee Fix In No Time

May 10, 2011

I am a coffee lover, there is no denying it. I cannot face the day without the minimum of at least two cups of coffee. So, having my coffee in a hurry in the morning is vital to me. There is no way I can face the day without my coffee fix.

Now I have bought a lot of coffeemakers during my life and I have checked out even more. The drawback with many of them is that you need to wait for your coffee, as it has to complete the brewing process before you can drink it.

The other problem is that if you have to keep it hot for a long time you normally end up with burned coffee that tastes like vinegar. What a waste of good coffee! So, to me, that is simply not good enough.

Now I am wondering if there are more people out there that feel the same about coffeemakers. Do you have a coffeemaker that you are simply not happy with?

So, if you are considering a new coffeemaker there are a few things to think about when you look for a coffeemaker. You have to make sure you get one that is suitable for your needs.

I think, a coffeemaker that is programmable is a very good idea. This way you can program you coffeemaker to have the coffee ready when you get up in the morning. It will than also be possible to have the coffee ready when you get home after a long day.

Another thing to keep in mind is how many cups of coffee your coffeemaker can make at a time. A good idea is if it can make one to twelve cups of coffee. You must be able to make coffee just for yourself or you may want to make coffee for a crowd. So being able to make as many cups as you need is a big help.

Two of the coffeemakers I'm looking at, at the moment, are the Hamilton Beach Brew Station Deluxe and the Cuisinart DCC 1200 12 Cup Brew Central Coffeemaker. They are completely different, but they each have very good benefits that differ from each other and in the end will influence my choice. I have to be honest with you, I am leaning towards the Hamilton Beach Brew Station, but you may prefer something a little more traditional.

I know that choosing a coffeemaker is very personal. It is not only the best cup of coffee you want, but it is also fit in with the decor of your kitchen, whether you want to pour it from a jug at table, or not and many more considerations.

So, when you are thinking about a new coffeemaker, it is important to do your homework and buy the coffeemaker that is ideal for you.

 

Tasty Blueberry Waffles

May 5, 2011

For breakfast, nothing can be tastier than Blueberry Waffles. So, if you have a waffle maker, try this recipe. Of course, if you do not have one, you can try making crumpets with them. If you have an electric stand mixer, such as one of the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixers, it will speed up the whole process.

So, here is your recipe for Blueberry Waffles:

What You Need:

  • 1 C of flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/4 C of skim milk
  • 1/4 C of orange juice
  • 1 tbsp bu...

Continue reading...
 

How To Fix Your Relationship

April 21, 2011

It is not always easy to be in a relationship. That some relationships are better than others cannot be denied. It is great if you are in a good one and it makes you feel good. When it is bad, it is really bad and it sucks the life out of you, it almost kills you. Then, there are the relationships that are on the verge of being over or have already fallen apart. Here you need to think about fixing a broken relationship.

It is quite common for relationships to feel the strain when we are fac...


Continue reading...
 

Northern Bean and Sausage Soup In Your Cuisinart PSC 350 3 1 2 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker

April 13, 2011

The ultimate comfort food is a tasty soup served with freshly baked homemade bread. Now for our mothers this presented hours of hard work. Fortunately that is not the case any more. With a slow cooker, such as the Cuisinart PSC 350 3 1 2 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker and a breadmaker, such as the Cuisinart CBK 100 Programmable Breadmaker, the meal almost prepares itself!

Both these amazing appliances are programmable...


Continue reading...
 

Cuisinart CFO 3SS Electric Fondue Maker

March 14, 2011

I love Fondues, it is such fun and it makes entertaining very easy. That is why I have been looking at the Cuisinart CFO 3SS Electric Fondue Maker. It has so many excellent features and benefits.

Up until now I have been looking at the benefits such as the fact that it is suitable for chocolate, cheese, broth or oil. This means that you can get the maximum service from it. Imagine giving a normal dinner party, but ins...


Continue reading...
 

How To Lose Fat Legs

March 11, 2011

If you are wondering about How To Lose Fat Legs for that summer body, you will be glad to know that it can be done. With a little perseverance on your side you will be able to do it.

The first thing you need to keep in mind is that as with any form of fat loss, including how to lose fat legs, a healthy calorie controlled diet is necessary. You do not have to count the calories, though and you can go to How To Lose Wei...


Continue reading...
 

Cream Of Asparagus Soup Recipe

March 2, 2011

Making a cream soup is very easy when you have a Cuisinart CSB-76 Smart Stick Hand Blender. Even the lumpiest of soups can be made as smooth and creamy as you wish.

This recipe calls for you to cream the soup before you add the thickening, but I only cream it afterwards as it gets rid of any possible lumps. Add the asparagus tips once you have completed the creaming of the soup.

Cream Of Asparagus Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 can asparagus
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 4 cups cold milk
  • Salt an...

Continue reading...
 

One Of Our Chicken Slow Cooker Recipes

February 15, 2011

Cooking with a slow cooker, such as the West Bend Slow Cooker, is easy and produces tasty meals. What can be better than arriving home to a fully cooked meal? To give you an idea of what can be done, here is one of our tasty Chicken Slow Cooker Recipes.

One Of Our Chicken Slow Cooker Recipes:

What You Need:

  • 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 2 yams, peeled and diced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 T water
  • 3 T cornsta...

Continue reading...
 

Alex Toys Paper Plate Bugs

February 8, 2011

Keeping your youngsters entertained is not always an easy task. I am constantly on the look-out for, inexpensive and fun, craft activities to do that keeps little guys focused and busy. I came across Alex Toys Paper Plate Bugs set, which allows kids to make their own paper plate bugs.

I am certain that your kids will have a blast making and decorating their own unique creepy crawlies. This activity caters – in my opinion - for different age groups. It can be done (with a little help from...


Continue reading...
 

Old Fashioned Madeira Cake Recipe

February 1, 2011

Madeira cake is basically a butter cake and all that creaming of the butter and sugar can really be a lot of work if you do not have an electric mixer, such as one of the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixers. With a mixer it becomes very easy and produces a really tasty cake.

Old Fashioned Madeira Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup cornflour
  • 2 cups of flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 8 ozs butter
  • 4 eggs separated
  • 11/4 teaspoon bak...

Continue reading...
 

Hendrika

Hendrika van Aardt
Lynnwood Ridge, South Africa

Recent Posts