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Gas Grill Best for: efficiency and ease. Gas grills are the most common type of grill. There are two typ es of fuel available: liquid propa ne and natural gas. Propane is the more popular option, as most consum ers d on't have a natura l gas supply available to tap into for their grilling needs. Gas grills hea t up quickly a nd provide a quick cook time at high heat. Due to this convenience, they are typical ly more expensive. Cleanup is also relatively easy and only requires brushing the grate. However, you may not be ab le t o g et that smoky taste other grills can offer. Charco al Grill Best for: getting both the chargrilled and smoky flavors. While these grills may seem more high maintenance, they are a perfect way to get an intens e, smoky flavor. These grills use charcoal briquettes, wood chips, or a combinat ion of the two to cook food. Cook time i s typically longer with a charcoal grill than with an alternative fuel source; the charcoal can take around 3 0 minutes t o heat before it's ready to grill. The charcoal turns to ash during the grilling, so regular clea nup i s required. A dditionally, charcoal needs to be replenished regularly. These grills also require regular attention, as vents are used to monitor and adjust the cooking tempera ture.

Woo d Pellet Grill Best for: versatility. Wood pellet grills d o i t all. They combine the best features from other cookers so that you can gri ll, smoke, bake, and barbecue with precision and ease. Pellet grills require electricity and w ood pellets as a dual fuel source. Temperature is relatively precise wit h a pellet grill, so not much attention or regulation is required.

Smo ker Best for: smoking meat s. While smokers are technically not considered grills, they are a very popular outdoor c ooking option. Smokers come in a variety of fuel types, like charcoal, electric, o r g as. Very similar to wood pellet grills, smokers rely on a combination of wood and water for added flavor. This cooking method relies on a lengthy cook time at a steady, low temperature. This makes them b est at smoking big racks or cuts of meat for a mouthwatering meal. For more details on t hes e t ypes of grills, read our How to Use a Smoker guide.

What is Flat Paint? Flat paint has more pigment than any other finish, which is why it’s also known as concealer paint—it’s also called matte paint. It’s completely non-reflective, so the paint will soak up any light directed at it. Flat pai nt tends to be easier to apply than other finishes, and it also usually a less expensive option. When should I be using flat paint? You should be using flat paint on walls and areas that have a lot of bumps, scratches, or holes. Since it can conceal these blemishes easily, it’ll be the one paint finish you’ll want to be using. It’s best for low-traffic rooms that have a ton of light like offices and more formal rooms, like dining ro oms. Egg S hell Eggshell is a paint sheen, or gloss, that looks and feels somewhat flat but with a slight gloss to it. Eg gshell paint is between matte (or flat) and satin paint sheens. Eggshell paint reflects more light than matte to produce a low luster. This low luster pulls out more of the paint’s color than a flat sheen and it gives the room a soft glow. Because eggshell paint has a slight glo ss, it is ea sier to maintain t han matte or flat paint. When to use Egg-Shell? If any paint sheen can be called universal, it would be eggshell. Along with its closest sibling, satin, eggshell is th e one to pick if you have to use it for the walls on nearly every interior surface. In fact, except for the ceiling, no surface is wrong for eggshell sheen p aint.

Semi- Gloss What is semi-gloss p aint? Semi-gloss is often most compared to a satin finish, but has much more sheen than the latter. That means light from windows and lamps will bounce off semi-gloss paint more easily than than a flatter finish, like eggshe ll or satin. Where should I use semi-gloss paint? Semi-gloss paint is perfect for rooms where moisture, drips, and grea se stains o ften end up on the walls—like your kitchen or bathroom. It’s durable paint and can be easily scrubbed clean of any imperfections due to its high le vel of sheen—which also makes it the perfect choice fo r kids’ be drooms and playroom s. It’s also often the chosen finish for the trimmings of your home, like mantels, stair railings, cabinetry, and crown molding because that sheen will really make these architectural elements pop. The finish also work s well with a light color when trying to make a dark space lo ok brighter.

Old Electronics We all ha v e them... an old computer, l a ptop, cell phon e , etc. But w a it... many of thes e d evices may still contain personal information. Make sure any devic e l ike this is completely wiped before discarding. Handwritten Notes Remembe r the f e eling of stumbling upon an old handwritten card or n ote? It can really tug on t he heartstring s . If de cluttering, consid e r k eepi ng these mome nts as fond memories. Store them i n a box with a lid to pro tec t them fro m sunligh t an d d ust . Boo ks Finished reading your books? Don't pack them up for garbage day just yet. Books are a great accessory in home decor. They add color to shelves and built-in units and can add style to a boring coffee t able. If t hat doesn't work for you, check with your local librar y if they are accepting donations. Photographs In thi s digital ag e , gon e are the days when we'd ha v e physical prints of our photographs. Nothing beat s rifling through such photographs by hand. Thi n k twice before tossing out suc h treasured memories. Heirloom Furniture Grandma's wingback cha i r certainly brings back lots of memories, but it may not g o with you r current l iving arrangement whether b y style or s ize . Before tossing i t out, considering a sking ot he r family mem be r s i f it's wanted, or try giving it a make over . If all els e fails, it can always be resold if i n good condition or d onated. Old T-Shirts Those old t-shirts may ha v e see n their best days long ago, but d on't toss them out. They make fantastic cleaning rag s for odd jobs. If the job isn't too messy it can b e cleaned and re-used. Sure beats using p aper towels for suc h tasks.

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Nonna Silvia Recipe • 4 cups all-purpose flour (Double Z ero) ½ teasp oon fine sea salt, divide d • ¾ cup olive oil ¾ cup dry white wine Combine flour, ¼ teaspoon salt, oil, and wine in a stand mixer. Mix ingredients u sing th e paddle attachment until a ball forms. Switch to the dough hook and knead d ough for 10 minutes. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat and add the remaining salt. Spread a large, clean clot h out on a counter or table. Pinch off a walnut-sized piece of dough once kneading has finished. Roll dough piece into a snake about 2 ½ inches long. Form a tear drop shape, lightly pressing the two ends together to seal them into a ring. Repeat with remaining dough. Turn down the boiling water to a low boil. Drop taralli into the water a few at a time. Do not stir; they will sink at first, then begin to float. Remove floating taralli with a slotted spo on. Place them on the clean cloth and continue until all the taralli have boiled and are drained on the cloth. Place them on the prepared baking sheet. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake in the preheated oven until taralli are golden and firm on the outside, but still soft on the inside, about 40 minutes. Cool completely and rest for at l east 1 hou r before serving. Wrap with a clean cloth or place in a paper bag; store at ro om temperature for up to 1 week.

Nonna Silvia Recipe 300 grams white flour teasp oon of salt tablespoon extra virgin o live oil ¾ cup of water packet of ye ast teasp oon refine sugar . In the ¾ cup o f water add t he yeast and sugar and let it rise, at this point add the flour, salt and oil. Work the dough until it is soft. In the pan base put olive oil and place the dough into and spread into the form of the pan and let it grow for 90 minutes covered with Tin foil. Once it is risen, on the top put olive oil, salt, tomatoe peels and oregano. Cook a t 500 for 2 0-30 minutes not covered. Keep an eye on it. Please send pictures!!!!

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