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Everything You Need to Know About Zojirushi Rice Cookers

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Zojirushi rice cookers are no different than other small kitchen appliances, right?  This is not entirely accurate. Zojirushi produces rice cookers that offer many of the same features as other brands, but that is where the similarities end. This manufacturer has made a name for itself for a number of reasons. If you are interested in purchasing a durable, functional rice cooker, then consider searching the Zojirushi catalog. The money spent will be well worth the use and perfectly cooked rice you get out of your appliance.

A Well Established Rice Cooker

Many companies come and go, but Zojirushi has proven to be a strong pillar in the world of household appliances. The company’s roots date as far back as 1918 with the formation of the Ichikawa Brothers Trading Company.  Two name changes later, the company officially became the Zojirushi Corporation in 1961. Ever since then, the company has seen numerous products added to their catalog as well as a new factory in Osaka, offices in Tokyo and Taiwan, and establishment in Shanghai, China.

Perfect Rice for Your Family

Zojirushi rice cookers come in many sizes. You can purchase a unit that is ideal for one or two people, or a larger one that works well with a sizable family. Regardless of the capacity of your rice cooker, Zojirushi models are known for producing perfect rice. They take the guesswork out of preparing steamed rice on the stove top. Simply add rice and water, choose the appropriate setting and let the rice cooker do all the work!

Modern Features that Make Life Easier

There are many rice cookers available, some of which do not utilize as many modern features as they could. Most Zojirushi rice cookers feature what is referred to as “fuzzy logic” or computerized controls. These allow for a greater range of options and give the user the chance to select more specific control settings. Overall, this advanced technology has helped the Zojirushi rice cooker build its longstanding reputation for perfectly steamed rice.

More than White Rice

Zojirushi rice cookers are great for making white rice, but so are many other cookers. Another unique benefit to the Zojirushi model is its ability to cook perfect brown rice as well as white. Using the GABA Brown menu, the Zojirushi rice cooker can produce delicious brown rice that not only has an ideal texture, but also greater nutritional value. Zojirushi offers a rice cooker that can help your family eat healthier!

Read our review on the Zojirushi  rice cooker NP-HPC10 to see why this rice cooker is so highly rated.

Review: Hoover S2220 Flair Bagless Upright Stick Vacuum with Power Nozzle

hover-s2220-flair-bagless-upright-sick-vacuum-with-power-nozzle-hooverVacuuming is a necessary evil in every home. There are all sorts of different vacuums out there to adding to the confusion. If you have a multi storied home chances are you won’t want to lug a canister vacuum up and down the stairs.  So why not consider using a stick vacuum.

Stick vacuums are great for spot cleaning. They’re small compact and lightweight.  They can slide under furniture and get in those hard to reach places.

Another great benefit is the price. Being so inexpensive you can afford to buy one for each floor of your home. This means no lugging anything up or down the stairs.

The Hoover S2220 Flair Bagless Upright Stick Vacuum with Power Nozzle has an easily removable dirt compartment that can be rinsed out under the sink. In addition, the vacuum has plenty of air filtration so there’s no worry about kicking a bunch of dust up into the air when in use.

The vacuum comes with a 20-foot power cable, the perfect length for just doing a bit of spot cleaning. The cord wraps neatly around a couple hooks built into the unit.

One of the best features of this vacuum is that it can be used on multiple surfaces. You can use it on bare floors or the thickest of carpeting.  With just a flick of the switch you can turn the rollers off to work on hardwood or tile floors.

What We Like:

  • Skinny, small, lightweight design is great for storage.  It sticks into a corner or closet without taking up too much valuable storage space.
  • The vacuum comes with a really strong 7.4 amp motor that ensures all the dirt is lifted up off the floor.
  • It comes with a 1-year warranty so you don’t have to worry about quality craftsmanship. This is a vacuum that will last for years.

CLICK HERE to buy the Hoover S220 bagless stick vacuum cleaner

Wedding Toasting Flutes in a Vase by Cathy’s Concepts

wedding-toasting-flutesWhat a lovely way to toast to the union and the beginning of your new lives together.

This set of beautiful Wedding Toasting Flutes have frosted stems and can be personalized by being engraved with both the bride and groom’s names and the date of the wedding.

These toasting fluted do not have a stand so they cannot stand on their own. They do however, fit into the lovely tapered crystal vase. that comes with the set.

You can fill the vase with ice, rose petals, crystals or other small items to coordinate with your wedding decor.

And long after your wedding day, these beautiful etched toasting flutes and crystal vase can be used together of separately.

Engraving Options:

The Wedding Toasting Flutes in a Vase may be engraved with two first names and wedding date at No Additional Cost. You will be asked to provide the details to be engraved when you place your  order  for the flutes.

Features:

  • Made of smooth hand blown glass with frosted stems
  • The flutes cannot stand on their own; store in vase
  • Can be personalized with two first names and wedding date
  • Set includes 2 toasting glasses and crystal vase
  • Size: Flutes: 12″tall Vase: 8″tall

What a beautiful gift this would make for the bride and groom to be.

Where Can I Buy These Beautiful Wedding Toasting Flutes in a Vase? Cooking.com

A Good Cup of Tea – Using Tea Bags

tea-bags-bengal-spiceI have to admit that I am a tea drinker and when I say ‘tea drinker’ I don’t just mean that I have a packet of black tea in the cupboard that I make a regular cup of tea with. What I mean is that I have a whole range of different teas in every flavor imaginable. This range grows from day to day whenever I find another flavor that I haven’t yet tried.

I have a drawer full of teas including green teas, white teas, red teas, black teas, teas from India, Sri Lanka, China and any other Asian country that you can think of; herbal teas, jasmine teas, oolong and chai. I actually think that if I stopped buying tea as of today I would still have enough in that drawer to last me about 10 years, and I am not kidding when I say that.

As I write this post I am drinking a cup of white tea and it is the nicest tea – very smooth and palatable. I am not into teas that have a sharp, bitter flavour.

I don’t mind using tea bags although any tea connoisseur would be most upset to hear me say that. I have to say though that you can’t beat a cup of tea that has been made in the traditional way of putting the tea leaves into a pot. The flavor is definitely enhanced by this method.

I had a friend whose parents went to Sri Lanka and visited the Dilma tea factory. He told me that the tea that falls on the floor is what is used in tea bags. In other words, you just aren’t going to get the best cup of tea with a tea bag.

Still I will continue to use tea bags as they are quick and easy and as long as it tastes good I am happy.

The 1956 Coca Cola Vending Machine Replica That Works

coca-cola-vending-machineNow here’s a gift for all those coca cola loving, memorabilia fans out there, it’s an authentic  replica of a 1956 Coca-Cola Vending Machine.

And although it looks in every way, shape and form like the 1956 original, the refrigeration used is definitely modern.

Have fun dispensing either bottled or canned drinks for yourself and your friends. Although there is a free option for dispensing the drinks,  if you are a bit broke you can set the machine to coin activated vending and recoup some of the money spent filling the machine.

And you can have the machine dispense two selections of drink on hand such as full strength and diet coke or even two totally different types of drink such as sprite and coke.

The exterior is made from durable stainless steel that has a commercial quality, high gloss powder coating in red and white. The interior components are made from durable chrome plated zinc cast metal.

The 1956 coca cola vending machine holds up to 64 12 ounce cans or 323 12 ounce bottles and you can adjustthe temperature to between 36°F and 63°F

And do you want to know another great thing about this vending machine!  You need less than 2 square feet of floor space, so it can be tucked away nicely in the gaming room, family room or outdoor entertaining area.

There are two removable rear dolly wheels which make it easy to move around if necessary.

The coca cola vending machine measures 56″ in height, 16″  in width and 24″ in depth.

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