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Cool idea -- freeze single servings of stock with your muffin tin

America’s Test Kitchen is the coolest.

They suggest using your muffin pan to make big ice cubes of cooking stock. That way you can keep it longer in the freezer, but not have to thaw the whole container when you just want a cup or so of stock.

I’ve looked for cup size ice trays for this purpose, but this is close enough.

Oh yeah, you can also use that muffin tin to make regular (albeit huge) ice cubes really fast. Good for pitchers of summertime beverages.

Who says the muffin pan is only for the oven?

Posted by Toxey McDavid at 12:15 PM
Categories: Refrigerator
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Sugar goes by many names...

This is taken, directly, from the Whole30 website ( see link at bottom of this post ) and I’m sharing it because I had *no idea* how many different names for sugar are allowed in products (and there may be more).

If you’re looking to clean sugar out of your diet, look out for the following ingredient names inside your favorite products.

• barley malt
• beet sugar
• brown sugar
• buttered syrup
• cane-juice crystals
• cane sugar
• caramel
• carob syrup
• corn syrup
• corn syrup solids
• date sugar
• dextran
• dextrose
• diatase
• diastatic malt
• ethyl maltol
• fructose
• fruit juice
• fruit juice concentrate
• glucose
• glucose solids
• golden sugar
• golden syrup
• grape sugar
• high-fructose corn syrup
• honey
• invert sugar
• lactose
• malt syrup
• maltodextrin
• maltose
• mannitol
• molasses
• raw sugar
• refiner’s syrup
• sorbitol
• sorghum syrup
• sucrose
• sugar
• turbinado sugar
• yellow sugar

Read more at: http://whole9life.com/category/whole-30/

Posted by Toxey McDavid at 11:58 AM
Edited on: Thursday, May 02, 2013 3:05 PM
Categories: Refrigerator
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Online calculator tells you how much you will save retiring your old refrigerator

Got an old clunker of a fridge? It might be costing you a fortune in energy bills. (The fridge, other than a space heater, is probably your biggest power eater).

Find out how much you’d save by not keeping it running.

http://feedly.com/k/16xrm2O

Posted by Toxey McDavid at 11:43 AM
Categories: Appliance, Refrigerator
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LG's new refrigerators say they will "Blast Chill" a can of soda in minutes

Using a process used in steel mills and other industrial settings, LG says they can cool down your can of soda (or perhaps... beer?) in mere minutes.

I'm sure there is a demographic for this product, especially here in the South.

Read about it here at TechnologyTell: LG Fast Cooling Fridge.

Posted by Toxey McDavid at 3:36 PM
Categories: LG, Refrigerator
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Hot Summer months lead to refrigeration failures

The expected Summer of 2012 looks like it's going to be toasty hot, and that means your refrigeration appliances and air cooling products will have to work harder, and that inevitably leads to a higher failure rate during those Summer months.

Now would be a good time to vacuum and clean the coils of your refrigerator, or pay a qualified service center (like Service Care) to do it for you. That will help the refrigerator or freezer work the most efficiently when it needs it.

If the worst happens and your refrigerator or freezer fails, give us a call and we'll come to the rescue.

"Professional Service by People who Care... that's Service Care." (That's our motto, and we're sticking to it!)

Posted by Toxey McDavid at 12:06 PM
Categories: Appliances, Refrigerator
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Appliance Parts in Alabama (and beyond)

Now our customers in Alabama, and those across the nation, can order appliance parts by calling 1-800-256-7594.

With a huge inventory, and 16+ locations throughout the U.S., most parts can be delivered by the next day for $9.95 standard shipping.

(Exclusions apply, guaranteed next-day shipping is extra, but it's been our experience that most of these parts will get there pretty fast. The parts also need to be in stock, of course.)

Just call 1-800-256-7594 for appliance parts, and the details will be explained by customer service.

(In the unlikely event that you need to return a part or cancel one on order, just call the same number. Again, details available when you call).

Thanks!

Posted by Toxey McDavid at 3:28 PM
Categories: Appliances, Birmingham, Dishwasher, DIY, Dryer, Clothes, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer, Clothes
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DIY Refrigerator Maintenance - Keep that fridge cooling

Four times a year, Service Care TV & Appliance Repair in Birmingham, Alabama publishes a reminder to do maintenance on your appliances and electronics items. Right now, the only people receiving these maintenance reminders are people who have "Liked" us on Facebook (see lower right). I thought it would be a good idea to post them here as well (in case you just stumble on in).

Please consult the user manuals for your products, and follow the directions for care & maintenance of your products. There is always a risk of electrical shock when operating or maintaining electronics and appliances, and you should contact a qualified service provider (like Service Care!) if you feel uncomfortable doing this work yourself.

Refrigerator maintenance

• Dissolve 1 tsp baking soda in a quart of warm water. Use this with a soft rag to clean both door gaskets. This will keep seal soft and pliable for longer (and makes it look nice).

• After door gaskets are dry, close both doors on a dollar bill, and pull lightly. A good seal will grip the bill. Test in several spots.

• If there is a drip pan under refrigerator, pull it out and clean thoroughly. Put back in place under the refrigerator.

• Being careful not to scratch the floor, pull out your refrigerator and unplug it. Vacuum the wall and floor where the unit was.

• Remove the kickplate from the bottom-front of the refrigerator. Use wand attachment of vacuum to carefully remove most of the dust on the coils and underside of the refrigerator. (Some models may have coils on back of unit).

• Using a condenser coil brush to get the rest of the dust and dirt loose. Be gentle.

• Plug the unit back in, push back into place, vacuum the dust off the floor, put kickplate back onto bottom of refrigerator.

• Change the water filter twice yearly.

If you feel you do need television or appliance service in the Birmingham Metro Area please do not hesitate to contact Service Care by phone at 205-956-3777 or by email at service@servicecare.net. You can also send us messages via our website at www.servicecare.net

Click the 'Like' button! Thanks!

Posted by Toxey McDavid at 10:56 AM
Edited on: Thursday, December 09, 2010 11:27 AM
Categories: DIY, Refrigerator
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