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My Secret To Kneading Bread Dough

I love baking bread.  I know what goes in and I love the way it comes out.  I also enjoy the whole process especially kneading the dough.  It’s quite therapeutic and I have an easy way to make sure it doesn’t stick.  I just knead the dough on the dual-use silicone pastry and baking mat from 1Easylife. The mat provides a large non stick surface for me to knead the dough.  It also comes with a free 15″ wooden rolling-pin.  I like that the mat has measurements in inches and cm all along the sides as well as different size pie crust circles.

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1EasyLife Baking Pastry Mat

There are so many quality features in this mat, it’s the thickest mat on the market with a thickness of .7mm, simple to clean and takes up no room to store because it can be rolled.  You can also use it in the oven to line a cookie sheet and it is heat-resistant up to 480 degrees F.  With proper cleaning the mat is safe from micro-organisms and it is odor resistant. A very large 25″ by 15″ mat that gives you plenty of room to make your pastry, knead dough or bake lots of cookies on.

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KUHN-RIKON, Collapsible Colander Review & Giveaway!!!

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Are you trying to streamline your kitchen and free up space?  It seems in January everyone starts thinking about organizing and clearing out clutter.  A colander is something no kitchen should be without but they can be awkward, bulky and take up a lot of space.  That’s why I really like the Kuhn-Rikon Small Collapsible Colander.  The sturdy silicone colander is ready in a second to handle your rinsing and straining needs but when its work is done, it collapses into a flat disc shape that can be stored in any drawer or cabinet with ease.

The colanders come in two bright, fun colors and sizes.  They are BPA free and dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.

 

Kuhn Rikon Collapsible Colander

 

Kuhn Rikon Colander

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Fake Baby Bump For When You Are “Reborn Pregnant”. Wait, What???

Did you miss out on the perfect maternity photo shoot, want to board an airplane before anyone else, just love being pregnant all the time?  No need to worry, you can recreate that look any time you want.   How many months do you want to be 3-4, 5-6, 7-9, or maybe twins or how about triplets? Forget twins, they’re a dime a dozen today, and triplets are so yesterday, just  go with the quad pregnancy belly, that would set you up for some real-time spoiling any where you go.  You would definitely be given the seat on the bus, priority in line for the bathroom and you would have so much attention when you let others know all about your quad pregnancy and even let them rub your lifelike pregnant belly.  If you are wondering what I’m talking about, let me clue you in.

Silicone pregnancy bellies are available on eBay, etsy and online everywhere and they are so affordable!  Now, there are some things to look out for and I guess you could say, you do get what you pay for.  No one wants to be like the woman in China who wore her faux belly to get a seat on the train, it was working well until the ties securing it failed and her prego tummy dropped on the floor of the bus.  The woman is going after the fake belly manufacturer claiming it was inferior quality for what she paid and that its failure caused her to be mocked and ridiculed by the other passengers.

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There is also another reason people don these bellies and it’s because they’re “reborn pregnant“.   Wait, they’re what???  Oh, reborn pregnant, and it has nothing to do with handing their life over to Jesus.  Reborns are the name of dolls that are painted to resemble real babies and children.

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These dolls can range from a few hundred dollars to over $10,000 and many are understandably put on  layaway until their new mommy pays them off.  During that time, a reborn mom-to-be is said to be reborn pregnant or reborn expecting.  These fake baby bumps have added another level of realism to the women who mother these babies just like one would a real infant.

Whether you are looking for a faux belly to get your pregnancy fix sans 2 am feedings, for a guaranteed seat on the bus, extra attention or because you are reborn pregnant, make sure you get a quality belly.  You don’t want to be picking your baby bump off the floor of the bus while the other passengers laugh and call you a faker.


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Creo Collapsible Food Storage Containers Review and Giveaway!!!

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Creo tools are inspired by the originality and creativity of chefs at home who have their own distinct tastes. People that cultivate their passion for cooking (and eating) on their own terms. Their mission is to deliver a home cooking experience that is exciting, exploratory, creative, and self-expressive.

From delicious ingredients to tasty leftovers, the Creo Collapsible Storage is vacuum sealed making it leak proof and airtight to keep food fresh.

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I recently had the chance to try out a few pieces of Creo collapsible food storage containers and I absolutely love them. They collapse so they save room in cabinets and drawers and expand to hold your food and keep it fresh with the vacuum seals. The seals also vent to let steam out during microwave cooking if desired.  The lids have a silicone gasket that creates a leakproof, tight seal, perfect for traveling.  Containers are safe and can be used in the freezer, oven and microwave. The silicone containers are stain and odor resistant plus they are dishwasher safe for easy clean up!  You can purchase the containers on Amazon.com.

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Lékué 12×16″ Silicone, Clear Baking Mat Review & Giveaway!!!

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I love to bake and I have stone counters which are great for rolling out dough but it can be messy and require flour which causes most of the mess.  With the Lékué 12×16″ Silicone, Clear Baking Mat, I can roll my dough without the need for flour and then just wipe it and put it away.  The mat is also able to be used for kneading and can be placed on a baking sheet as well for even baking.  Whether using it for a work area or cookie sheet liner it eliminates the need for greasing or adding flour.  This cuts calories and time.  I made some of my favorite cut out soft sugar cookies and it performed beautifully.  It is a nice large sheet that has plenty of room for rolling and kneading cookies, breads or other like prep.Lékué 12×16″ Silicone, Clear Baking Mat

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My hands are wet, did not want you to think I was sweating, lol.

My hands are wet, did not want you to think I was sweating, lol.

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BrightSpring Silicone Baking Mat Review & Giveaway!!!

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I love baking, so I was thrilled to review BrightSpring Silicone Baking Mats.  These flexible, silicone baking mats let you bake without greasing your cookie sheets with butter or oil.  They also help your cookies and other baked goods to cook evenly without burning.  Best of all, you will be able to get your baked goods off the mat when baked with ease because the silicone is non-stick.  After you are finished the mats clean right up with soap and water until the next time.  You can also use them to knead or roll dough without anything getting stuck.  I was sent 2 mats for review and want to get a third for that purpose.  No better time too because they are having a 1/2 price January Sale!!!  The mats are available on Amazon.com.

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  • HALF-PRICE JANUARY SALE!
  • Completely non-stick silicone baking mat
  • Even heat distribution giving you a perfect bake every time
  • Multi-purpose: you can use it for kneading, freezing, microwaving and baking
  • Safe for temperatures from -40°F to 480°F (-40°C to 248°C)
  • Food grade silicone, FDA approved
  • Easy clean so no more scrubbing burnt-on grease for you!

 

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The BrightSpring Silicone Baking Mat is a silicone coated, fiberglass mat that does the job parchment paper and grease are supposed to do but with perfect results EVERY TIME!  Using that mat will save you money and is a very green move in the kitchen since you will cut down on your use of parchment paper.  Using the mat can cut down on calories as well which is healthier, especially if you are trying to eat healthier.

I made some sugar cookies to test the mats out and they worked great!  The cookies cooked evenly and were easy to remove when baked.  Even though I decorated on the sheet before putting them in the oven and there was some spilling of the decorating sugars and nonpareils  onto the mat, the cleanup was a breeze with soap and water.

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