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Easy Steps on Roasting a Whole Chicken ala Caja China

Picture this:  Cold refreshments, succulent roasted chicken to perfection: brown skin, tender meat served with fresh vegetable salad on the side. Does this idea make you want to have a bite?  If yes, then the La Caja China boxes are the best roasters for you to cook  chicken perfectly and at the convenience of your home.

Not many people know how to roast a whole chicken.  For some, it may seem like an extremely difficult task which may include stuffing and marinating.

Surprisingly, you can achieve amazing results in just few hours if you are using the right equipment and  technique for your recipe.

Steps:

1.  In the beginning, clean the chicken properly and do away with all the innards. It is always advisable to clean it in the sink with cold water and remove its skin.

2.  Place the chicken inside the La Caja China box and cover it with an ash pan and charcoal grid.

3.  Before putting the chicken in the box, don’t forget to season it as per as your taste. Feel free to marinate it with whatever spices you prefer.

4. You need to spread the charcoal evenly over the grid so that the chicken gets cooked evenly. You can check the chicken by reading the temperature on the thermometer.

5. Once cooked, allow the chicken to rest and then you can enjoy the juicy roasted chicken with onion salad.

You can also try roasting a whole chicken in a rotiserrie kit. .The La Caja China roaster is definitely the best bbq griller you can have for any type of meat, for any occasion. The blend of right ingredients with this grilling system is bound to produce delicious roaster or barbecued meals anytime!

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From the time I moved into my home here in Kansas, I’ve never had the time and the budget to remodel my bathroom. I have been searching and planning for years for how I’d like my bathroom to look like. The bathroom is my favorite part of the house because at the end of a long and tiring day, this is where I can relax and somehow wash off the stress that I have. Since I cannot afford to remodel the whole bathroom yet, I had to settle with shower installation. I found a good shower installation in Olathe which was recommended by my neighbor.

Such services usually cost a lot of money, but I was surprised that this plumbing service company has charged my fairly. I mean, it was a good thing, of course. But I heard a lot of stories of plumbers overcharging for their services. This was the reason why I did not take chances and trusted the recommendation of my neighbor.

I am now happy with the shower that I have at home. The drain of the shower is working perfectly well and I have noticed that the water consumption has somehow lessened. It could be that there was a water leakage from the pipes before. But since the shower was correctly installed, I have no worries at all. Who knows, maybe in a few months it’s going to be a bathroom remodeling already. And there’s no one I’d trust to do it other than the Olathe professional plumbers.

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Baked Ricotta

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Wow! Must try this one

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Healthy Apple Cinnamon Muffins

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Yummy!

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DIY Marbled MAcarons

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Very Artistic! :)

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Hey guys! How have you been? I have been quite busy with my restaurant that I failed to blog as much as I used to. Anyway, I just want to take this opportunity to give you guys a warning or should I say, a precautionary tip when buying a new home.

You know, my friend Mark and his fiancé bought a property somewhere in Kansas City and when they saw it, they initially fell in love it with. It was quite a treat to the eyes! It’s a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house with a large kitchen, a nice porch and a lovely backyard. The floor on the first storey is covered with beautiful, classic wood. The second storey floor is carpeted. It was gorgeous! So what’s the problem?

Well, they didn’t have its plumbing system checked. When they did the ocular, the real estate agent flushed the toilet and it was working. They also checked if the water supply is great. And they didn’t find anything wrong at all. However, two days after they’ve settled in, they discovered that sewage water is coming out of their bathroom drain. Soon enough, the bathroom is filled with a disgusting smell!

They called the most reputable plumbers in Kansas City KS to check the drain lines. The plumbing experts discovered that the drainage lines connected to the bathroom were clogged. So that’s the problem! The continuous use of the toilet and shower during those two days triggered the overflow. Fortunately, the licensed plumbers were able to repair the pipe and dislodge the clog. But you know how the saying goes --- ”Prevention is better than cure.” To avoid these types of inconveniences at home, don’t forget to use a house inspection checklist. Research online and get one because it will contain tips and reminders about home buying.

Anyway, got to go for now. I have to cook some great dishes for my customers today! Visit my blog again!

- Chef Cris

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Cookies and cream chocolate candy cups

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Treats! :)

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Sriracha cream pasta

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Yummy!

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BBQ chicken taquitos

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BBQ Chicken Taquitos

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Do you have a garbage disposal machine at home? I hope so. If you don’t have one, you should get a garbage disposal installation in Malden MA now. You know why? For me, it’s a valuable plumbing appliance that I can’t live without. Since my kitchen is always busy, the garbage disposer makes cleaning up a lot easier for me. After prepping my ingredients, I always get a lot of vegetable peelings and other food wastes. And since my restaurant is in the city, I really do not have enough space to build a compost pit for these things. So what I do is that I dispose some of them through the garbage disposal machine.

However, I learned that it is not advisable to use the machine frequently. First of all, the more solid waste that you dispose through the drain pipe, the higher the possibility of clogging the system. Another thing that’s worth remembering is that whenever you use your garbage disposal system, you use more water. Not only that. More solid wastes are also being transported to your septic tank. And if you’re not aware of this yet, let me just tell you that your septic tank can only hold so much solid and liquid wastes. If you’ll continuously use high amounts of water daily and consistently feed your septic tank with all these food scraps and what-nots, the tank will eventually get filled up to the brim. And when it does, you can expect a variety of annoying plumbing issues such as back-ups, clogged toilets, clogged drains and foul gas coming out of your drains. So minimize your use of this appliance.

And because I’m actually being generous today, let me just give you a list of the things that you should never throw into your disposer before you turn into a disposer addict.

1. Potato Peelings & Stringy Vegetables

2. Rice and Pasta

3. Bones

4. Egg Shells

5. Coffee Grounds

6. Pits or Seeds

7. Grease

8. Garbage

I hope my tip today helps! If you ever encounter any problem with your garbage disposal, just call the best plumbing professionals in Malden MA. Happy cooking to you guys!

Chef Cris

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Sesame soba noodles with shrimp

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These aren’t for the faint of heart. 

15 Fiery Recipes to Warm Your Hands By via Food52

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Egg Pizza Recipe with Prosciutto Ricotta and Spinach 

http://ciaoflorentina.com/egg-pizza-recipe-with-prosciutto-ricotta-and-spinach/

#Pizza #Egg #Breakfast #Italian #Spinach #CaramelizedOnions #Prosciutto #Ricotta

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You better cut the pizza in four pieces because I’m not hungry enough to eat six. -Yogi Berra

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Why You Should Never Fix Your Own Water Heater

This may be out-of-topic but I feel like it is my responsibility to share this story with you. So my friend Rob discovered that there’s no hot water coming out of the shower. Since he’s into DIY plumbing, he tried to find out what the problem is so he can fix it himself. He has been working on his plumbing fixtures for years now, handling broken pipes, leaking faucets and damaged showerheads by himself. Since he has been quite successful in keeping his home plumbing at tip-top shape, he thought that he would get through this plumbing emergency without calling professional plumbers.

He first checked his shower system which was working just fine. He traced the water supply lines and found no leak whatsoever. Finally, he went to check his water heater system in the basement. And guess what? He forgot to turn off the appliance before checking the parts!

To cut the horrible story short, he got electrocuted. His water heater tank was leaking and he didn’t notice the pool of water on the floor. As he was standing on it, he checked his water heater and touched something that triggered the electricity to shoot through his body. It was really terrible! Fortunately, his wife found him right away and called the ambulance.

I couldn’t believe it myself. I know most of us want to do things on our own especially when we’re confident about our know-how. But when it comes to plumbing problems (especially ones that involve appliances), it is always best to just call the most trusted plumbing experts in Boston MA. They’ve undergone years of training and have rich on-the-job experience. They would know what to do and how to do it right. If you are looking for a plumber now, try Plumbers 911 Boston. They provide exceptional water heater repair services in Boston MA.

Take Care,

Chef Cris

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Hunter’s Chicken Stew with Polenta Source: A Better Happier St. Sebastian

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You don’t need a silver fork to eat good food. -Paul Prudhomme

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So here’s the thing. My mother, being a passionate chef that she is, opened another restaurant in Missouri. I never thought that she’ll push through this because she has always told me that retirement from cooking has given her new opportunities to enjoy life. She has been travelling the country with my father and has been consistently sending me photos of the places they’ve visited: Las Vegas, Phoenix, Utah, Texas. And now, as if some sort of addiction relapsed, she went back to cooking and even started her own restaurant. So I guess I would like to take this moment to congratulate my mom for a job well-done! I’ll surely be there on the first opening!

Anyway, back to my story. As you may know, one of the most important aspects of building a restaurant is to have a gas line installed. After all, how will we be able to cook without a reliable gas system to fire up our stoves, ovens and grills? My mother called me and asked if I knew a reliable company who could set up the gas lines for her. I told her I didn’t know anyone but that I would happily look for her. I found myself browsing Google once again and that’s when I remembered Plumbers 911! Of course! They must have a branch in Missouri since they’re a national plumbing referral service! 

I typed Plumbers 911 Missouri on Google, crossed my fingers and hit enter. Alas! I found them! I called their number right away which was 816-326-8643 (in case you need it) and a friendly voice answered my call. I told the lady my concern and asked if she can assist my mother later. She happily said yes and even shared important things about their reliable gas system installation services in Missouri. I was impressed right from the start! I called my mother, gave her the plumbing company’s number. This happened about a week ago. Just earlier today, she called to inform me that all her gas-powered appliances are up and running! 

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Funfetti Bundt Cake Source: Liv For Cake

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