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Get More Uses Out of Your Used Ice Cream Containers

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With the state of the ecological balance precariously tipping toward disaster it is more important no, more than ever to be conscious of our individual impact on the earth. We have all seen the horrible sight of people walking down the street eating from a an ice cream containers, bags of chips and promptly dropping the empty containers on the ground after finishing its contents.


Litter is Not Just an Eyesore


While many people might rationalize this act away by relying on municipal street cleaning, the truth is that any type of litter has a greater a cost. Consider this, it takes gasoline to fuel street sweeping trucks, in turn this gasoline, once burned, leads to carbon emissions. Not too mention the tons and tons of reusable refuse that ends up in landfills every year. Being earth friendly does not have to mean forsaking all modern conveniences and living solely on the land there are small things that each individual can do each day to maintain that they are doing their part for mother earth.


Creative Uses for Your Used Ice Cream Containers


Even after you have finished your delicious ice cream treat you can still find use for your ice cream containers and yogurt cups. rozendessertsupplies.com/c-75.aspx?searchEngineName=all-ice-cream-frozen-yogurt-and-gelato-cups” Title=”Ice cream, Custom printed ice cream cups”>Plastic ice cream containers can be used to store bits and bobs, such as buttons change or even stationary like paperclips and tacks. Paper ice cream containers are a great way to start growing seedling plants before your transfer them to bigger pots.


Paper Ice Cream Cups Make Great Planters


Have you ever wanted to plant some herbs or flowers, but have run out of planters or pots. Luckily if you have a used paper ice cream container handy and some soil, you’ll never have to worry about getting started on your next horticultural project again. Not only do paper ice cream cups keep your ice cream cold they are also perfect ways to start plating seeds. To prepare your beginning planter, just make sure to poke a few holes into the bottom of the container for drainage before you begin to water your growing seeds. Once the root system is established cut the sides of the container and transplant it into a larger pot.

Yogurt Cup Can Be Used For Craft Projects

If you have children you know how expensive it can be to keep up with craft supplies. It is important for young minds to have materials that let them run wild with their imagination, but it shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg. If you have budding architects or artists, try saving your used yogurt cups, yogurt cups are flexible enough, yet durable enough to be a part of any imagination project. Think about it a yogurt cup can be a house, a mountain or even a part of some mini bongos. Rather than spending money on generic building blocks, give your children something that will really give their imagination a work out.


As you can see it doesn’t take much to help the earth,just a little bit of imagination and innovation. Aside from plastic and paper containers, think of how much goes to waste in the average house every day. Most of the items that we take for granted or wind up in the trash can on a regular basis can actually have dozens of alternate uses. To find out how you can reuse and recycle more in your life, consult your local conservation society. There are also several internet forums that have useful information and tips as well.

The Three Main Signs That You’ve Never Had Real Mexican Food

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There are many key signs you have never had real Mexican food — and for God’s sake, you should keep those signs in mind if you ever want to experience authentic Mexican cuisine. For one thing, real Mexican food probably isn’t going to be served at a chain restaurant. For another, you probably haven’t had authentic Mexican food just by the merit that, unfortunately, most Mexican restaurants in the United States don’t serve real Mexican food. It’s sad but true. Mexican food has been co-opted by corporate America, cooked and served by people who have never and likely will never be to Mexico. While many Mexican restaurants hide this fact by hiring Mexican employees, those employees often have very little say in what is served and in fact probably eat very different food at home. Now, this isn’t to say that the food being served at faux Mexican restaurants is bad — it’s just not real Mexican food. The easiest way of knowing what to look for in the best Mexican food is knowing what not to eat. Below, we’ll get into signs you have never had real Mexican food. Hopefully, this will help you spot fake Mexican food in the future, and for that matter have a better eating experience in the long term.

1. The Tacos Are Hard Shelled

One of the major signs you have never had real Mexican food is if the restaurants you’ve been to have served hard-shelled tacos as if they are authentic. In fact, hard tacos are extremely rare in Mexico. Most of the time, soft tacos are the norm. With one out every 10 restaurants in America selling “Mexican” food, it is the most popular type of international cuisine in the country. This means that many restaurants are trying to stay competitive by buying cheaper, easier to prepare ingredients. Hard tacos are often cheaper, and certainly they are easier to slap together than soft tacos. Not only do most tacos in Mexico end up being soft — they’re also rarely served in the flour tortillas you often see in Mexican restaurants in America. For the most part, Mexican tortillas are always corn. Corn tortillas better contrast to the flavors used in Mexican dishes, and for that matter they are heavily based on the fact that early Mexicans cultivated corn as a major crop. Mexican food is, after all based off of the cuisine cultivated by the Mayans 2000 years ago.

2. They Serve Tex-Mex

Another one of the big signs you have never had real Mexican food is if the restaurants you frequent serve Tex-Mex. While the flavors of Tex-Mex can be delicious, they are not authentic, and few real Mexican restaurants would ever serve Tex-Mex cuisine. But wait — what if you don’t even know that what you’ve been eating is actually Tex-Mex? Tex-Mex restaurants don’t always advertise themselves as such, and indeed many who think that they’re eating Mexican food are actually eating Tex-Mex. Originally beginning in the 1940s, Tex-Mex is probably the best example of Mexican fusion food. As Texas is on the border of Mexico, it was much easier for the two culinary cultures to begin influencing and infusing each other. Again, this can be very good food — but it isn’t authentic Mexican food, and should not be advertised as such. If you wan it, go to a Tex-Mex restaurant. But if you want authentic Mexican food, look elsewhere.

3. They Only Have Two Salsas

If a restaurant only serves two types of salsa — usually one green and one red — it’s not an authentic Mexican restaurant, plain and simple. Salsa has become a major condiment not only in Mexico but in the States as well, surpassing ketchup and mayo as the number one condiment. For that matter, tortillas have been outselling hot dog buns since 2010. Salsa can also come in the form of a mole, of which there are many different types.

5 Tips for Choosing the Best Caterer

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You are in charge of planning an event. You must choose the location, the theme of the event, and most importantly, the menu. Guests tend to look forward to and remember one thing at events, the food that was served. That is why catering can be so expensive and the best caterers sell out quickly. The type and quality of food at an event really makes or breaks the event. When planning an event that will serve food, keep the following things in mind when planning the menu with the caterer.

Research and ask for referrals with selecting good caterers. Good caterers make good impressions. They leave their customers satisfied and willing to make recommendations. When researching possible caterers for your event, ask them for recommendations. A caterer that is established and provides great service should be able to provide you with a list of satisfied previous customers. Ask your friends and co workers for recommendations of good caterers they have used previously.

Carefully plan your menu with the selected caterer. Your selected caterer should be able to provide you with recommended menu options, but the final menu decision will come down to you. Work with your caterer on creating a menu that fits the type of event you are planning. Event menus will depend on a variety of factors, including the type of event, the time of the event, and the time of year of the event.

For example, wedding events that take place in the evening are likely to have more upscale dining menus, including steaks, fishes, and appetizers. However, corporate menus that take place during the work day are likely to be filled with luncheon foods, such as sandwiches, salads, and bagels. The best event planner or caterer will be able to provide suggestions based on the specific details of your event.

Go over the contract with your caterer. You might assume that the full extent of the caterer contract is that they provide you with the meal suggested. However, there are actually many more details involved in this process. Good caterers will provide you with a contract that specifically lays out every aspect of the deal. You will need to decide on a lot of aspects of the catering relationship before signing the contract.

For example, in nearly all cases when you hire a caterer, you do not get to keep the leftovers. You only get what you paid for and what your guests ate, unless you have prearranged something differently in the contract. If you desire to keep the leftovers, you should have this specifically laid out in the contract and you should have previously discussed this with the caterer that you chose. Good caterers are often willing to work with their clients on adjusting to their specific needs.

Figure out the specifics of the event day. Another important discussion with the caterer is who will provide the needed essentials, such as the utensils, plates, napkins, and condiments. These are all items that your guests will need to enjoy their meals and the specific of who provides should be laid out in the contract and discussed ahead of time. A caterer may also be in charge of some decorations, table arrangements, and food presentation.

Inquire who will accompany your caterer. Some catering companies are full service. The best wedding menus prices include the setup, the serving, and the cleanup of the meal. A dinner catering menu can be a lot of work, so having an all inclusive package can be helpful. A caterer has to manage a staff of cooks, servers, cleaners, and dishwashers, while ensuring their team is aware of their schedules, place settings, serving customs, and food safety regulations. Ensure that your caterer is aware of these expectations and will be bringing a team for a full service catering job.

Planning any event requires a lot of decision making. One of the most important decisions, as an event planner is who will provide the catering for the event. There are a lot of minor details involved with the catering process. Good caterers will lay everything out in the contract and the contract should be thoroughly discussed before hiring a caterer for your next event.