Deserts are the perfect conclusion to a wonderful family dinner. Ingredients can be as simple as a couple of bananas dipped in chocolate to complicated souffles and parfaits. Some of the names are hard enough to spell out, so you can only imagine how difficult it must be to prepare! With creative use of local ingredients and fresh fruits, here are a few ideas for some quick and easy desserts which can be made in a matter of minutes.
Simple fudge: Chocolate, condensed milk and a couple of toppings of your choice. Probably the simplest of all desserts to make, just mix everything together and let it set in the fridge.
Peanut butter fudge: Who doesn’t love peanut butter? Nothing can replace the classic P&B jelly sandwiches which packs all our school lunch boxes on any given day. But instead of using condensed milk, just mix peanut butter with the toppings of your choice to be served chilled. The salty creamy texture of peanut butter mixes well to cut through all that heavy sweetness.
White chocolate Oreo fudge: Bored of dark chocolate fudge? Just swap it with beautiful white chocolate mixed with a couple of crushed Oreos. The preparation method is just as easy as your regular fudge with a selection of toppings of your choice.
Crepes: Not as fancy as it sounds and deceptively simple to make and serve, even for a dessert. Just substitute the filling inside with some chocolate ganache filling with fruits and berries or even Nutella, because well everybody likes Nutella!
Chocolate covered pops: Melt some chocolate in a bowl, add a little bit of spice to it if you want and just dip any fruit or berry you like to make delicious chocolate covered pops. Simple fruits like bananas, apples, different berries and even bacon wraps can be dipped in melted chocolate to be served chilled on a stick just like a Popsicle.
Baked custard: Simple to make with just milk, a couple of eggs, some vanilla extract and spice to top it all off. Custards have a jelly like texture, but just melt in your mouth with that spoonful. Plop it in the oven or microwave to be served later, a perfect conclusion to any three-course meal.
Many other easy to make dessert recipes which just feature three to five ingredients can be found online, with step by step instructions on preparation and serving methods. Experiment with substitute ingredients to make some of these recipes gluten free also.
A coupon is a voucher that entitles a person to claim a discount.
Coupons are a great way to save money. Coupons are generally specific and have descriptions where the duration for which it’s valid is mentioned. Coupons are offered by all kinds of stores to attract customers and boost their sales. Before using a coupon, it is important to go through and read the claims given by the proprietor. At the same time, ensure your coupon is not a fake one. It is always better to verify it and clear any qualms you may have before making your purchase.
Here are 8 types of coupons you should know about:
Manufacturer Coupons
These are coupons released by manufacturers. The aim is to increase the demand for the products by attracting customers. These are issued by retailers and accepted by store owners. The manufacturers reimburse the store owners once they show them the coupons. You can find such coupons in the newspapers.
Store Coupons
These coupons are issued by the store owner. It has no ties to the manufacturer. All the discounts are absorbed by the store owner. They don’t generally allow more than one coupon to be used on a product. They are available across several products. UK coupons food fall under this category and are wildly popular.
Grocery Coupons
These are coupons issued by grocery shops and are generally product specific. The coupons can be weekly or weekend coupons. Their validity is generally over a small period of time.
Digital Coupons
Several retailers are now emailing their customers coupons through newsletters. Digital coupons are also distributed through social media websites. Several grocers distribute food coupons to their customers by sending it to their phones.
Promotional Coupons
The basic idea behind promotional coupons is to popularize products and attract customers. It is generally implemented by newly opened stores. For example, if a grocer opens a store in an area where there is competition, promotional coupons will help boost business.
Catalinas
These are popular UK coupons that are named after the company that printed coupons on a box. They are generally printed on the back of the receipt. Catalinas are also provided by grocers and restaurants. These UK food coupons are widely popular for their varied discounts.
Peelies
These coupons are mostly printed by the manufacturers. You’ll find them pasted on the products. They generally have a discount of 1025%. These are available as clothes, electronics, and also on food items.
Rebates
These are also a type of coupon that allows you to get a refund. The main idea behind this is to make customers purchase products and then provide them with a refund. This is a marketing technique used to attract customers by promising them a cash back on their purchases.
Carpets are such things, which get dirty no matter how much you work on keeping them clean. You may be a cleanliness freak and one might think that carpets at your place are the cleanest. However, a variety of accidents like spilling of drink or food or your dog walking on the carpet etc. are inevitable.
Yes, carpet cleaning can be tedious and exhausting. Plus if you’re not doing it right, you’re wasting all the energy. Therefore, you either need to learn some good carpet cleaning tips or check out the different carpet cleaning services who understand the hassle of carpet owners. Here are some carpet cleaning tips that will help you do the job yourself.
Blotting stains: In the moment of panic, it might seem a good idea to rub the stain, but it really isn’t. The key is to blot the stains using paper towels or clean pieces of cloth. Rubbing can cause the particles to ground in the fibres of the carpet, thereby causing premature fibre breakdown. Blotting, on the other hand, allows a small amount of pressure, and allows a certain amount of the stain to soak up.
Using club soda: If used correctly, club soda can be really effective in removing wine or beer stains. Here are the steps in which you can use club soda for stain removal.
Try blotting the area with some soda on a cloth.
If this does not work, then mix white vinegar (1 part) and water (1 part) and put it in a sprayer.
Spray the solution on the area of stain.
Let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
Take a clean sponge and press in on the area to absorb the solution as well as the stain. (This process might need repetition.)
After you find the stain gone, rinse it with warm water.
Brush the carpet towards its natural direction with your hands.
Finally, lay paper towels on the carpet and press them, in order to remove the dampness.
Shaving cream hack: Shaving creams are great stain removers. Shaving creams can remove almost any general stain. This is a technique that even the carpet cleaner services use. First, add the cream directly on to the stain. After it has set (after about 30 minutes), blot it away with a dry white cloth. Finally, spray the solution of white vinegar (1 part) and water (1 part) and dry it with a cloth.
Ice cubes: Chewed gums are definite nightmares, but accidents like these they do happen. However, this hack might change your life forever. Bring some ice cubes. Place them on the gum, causing it to freeze and harden. Bring a spoon and lift the frozen gum out of the carpet while cutting out the strands still sticking to the gum. If the cutting is done carefully, the spot will not be noticeable.
A walk down the aisles of Staples or Target will bring you face to face with many products that are apt for your study or office desks. You will find folders, binders, mugs, hold-alls for stationery and many more such things.
The fact is that there is much know-how required even to use these products well for organizing your desktop. If you do not use them judiciously, then your office desks will be just as messy, with just a few more items on top. So take a look at this guide for better organization of office desks.
Papers
The first thing that creates clutter is paper. In order to bring the chaos under control, it would be best to take control of all the paper flying around. From forms to brochures and bits of paper with random information scribbled on top, there can be many such pieces that can confuse you when you set your mind on organizing the space. So, it would be best to arm your office desks with folders and binders as well as open trays that can hold more important and urgent mail. You can use the folders and binders as well as old shoe boxes to hold the bills and records of various types. Also, all your forms and brochures can come in separate boxes and files. Take stock of the remaining bits of paper and trash the ones that you do not need. This will clear up much of the space.
Notice board
You should install a cork board or any other brown board over your office desk as this can keep things organized. This is especially true for those small bits of paper that you will often find floating around on your desk. You can pin these up on the notice board so that you have the information ready when you are looking for the same. Also, you can put notes about urgent bills and other such matters on the board so that you do not miss any deadlines!
Stationery
This is one of the most important things that we need. Pencils, pens, staplers, erasers, and sharpeners can make a mess on your office desk if the items are not kept properly. You can use a mug or multiple mugs depending on the kind of supplies that you have. You can also use mini drawer-style organizers for other items like staplers and more. Further, you can use bins for crayons and colored pens in case you are in a creative profession and such products on constantly required while you are at the desk.
Electronics
Place your laptop or desktop right in the middle of the office desk and then organize all the other items around it. Remember to place the screen at least two feet from your seat so that you do not come down with Computer Vision Syndrome. Also, place the wires neatly behind the desk.