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Grapefruit is a bitter citrus fruit that can be eaten on its own or put into recipes. Dried grapefruit can be candied, used as a decoration, or even dipped in chocolate. To dry your grapefruit, make sure to slice it into thick slices, place it in your oven or a food dehydrator, and check on it every few hours for a dry, crisp texture. [Edit]Steps [Edit]Drying in the Oven Preheat your oven to . Citrus dries the best at a low and slow temperature. Set your oven to to avoid burning your grapefruit slices.[1] Turning your oven up higher will...

To date $5 a year as a voluntary subscription to this weekly blog use your Paypal account to janetgroene at yahoo.com. Thank you. Camping and RV Recipe of the Week Cranberry Pork Skillet     It’s a whole meal in one skillet. Use freshly cooked rice, leftover rice or ready-to-eat rice from a pouch. Fresh cranberries are a nice extra to have on a camping trip.  They keep well. Just throw a few into pork and poultry dishes for a spot of color and a burst of tart tang.    16-ounce pork tenderloin Salt, pepper 1 tablespoon each butter and olive...

A few months ago, we renovated our kitchen and I found that there were some products that were my go to, while working in a makeshift kitchen space for three months! Now that the project has been completed, and I’m cooking ALL THE TIME (does anyone feel like a short order cook??), these tried and true favorites are still at the top of my list! JarKey I cannot open a jar these days. So, for those of you whose hands are starting to betray them (and you can’t always ask someone for a hand), you cannot go wrong with this...

Spring is swingin’ and summer is coming in hot. If you haven’t already ditched your wool pants, chances are you’re sweating, shopping for spring clothes or both. Men’s chinos are everywhere right now and are exactly what you need to crank your work wardrobe into high gear.  The best men’s chinos, like your stay-at-home sweats, are built for both speed and comfort, especially when the weather heats up. They’re a great change from the typical suit pant or the trouser you’ve been wearing since October and offer something more appropriate for the warm-weather seasons. Even during the work-from-home grind, wearing...

People may argue that cleaning dishes with plenty of soap works just as fine as using hot water but that is not true. Even though soap cleans and disinfects the dishes, hot water has its role to play. Can you wash dishes in cold water? Yes, you can, but hot water is more effective than cold water and dish soap. Therefore, if you are looking to maintain high hygienic conditions and cleanliness, it is recommendable to use hot water.   There are several reasons why you should use hot water to hand wash your dishes. Top of them all is...