Month: October 2022

How to Prepare Delicious Chicken Wings

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roasted chicken wings

This roasting technique (oven roasting), which has numerous variations, eliminates the oils and is nearly ideal.

Ingredients

  1. 3 pounds of chicken wings, cleaned, dried, divided into three pieces, with the wing tips kept for stock.
  1. 1/4 cup of a mild spicy sauce, such as Louisiana, Frank’s RedHot, Crystal, or Cholula.
  2. 1 teaspoon minced garlic.
  1. Sherry vinegar or white wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons.
  1. Vegetable oil of a high quality, two tablespoons.
  1. 4 tablespoons of melted butter.
  1. Pepper and salt.
  1. one cup of blue cheese dressing

Method

1. Heat the oven to 375°F. Combine the hot sauce, butter, vinegar, and garlic in a small bowl.

2. Place the chicken wings in a large roasting pan, drizzle with oil, and season liberally with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then spread the wings out in a single layer. (Don’t worry if they’re a little crowded; they’ll shrink.) Roast the wings for 30 minutes, or until the bottom of the pan is coated with fat and the wings begin to brown. Use a spoon to baste the wings with the drippings, then carefully pour or spoon the fat out of the pan. If the wings are still sticking to the bottom of the pan, return them to the oven for another 5 minutes.

3. Turn the wings over, baste again, then carefully spoon out any remaining fat. Return the wings to the oven until nicely browned, another 20 minutes or so (again, they’ll release easily from the pan when they’re ready).

4. Raise the oven temperature to 450°F. Carefully pour off any accumulated fat, then drizzle the wings with the hot sauce mixture and toss to coat. Spread them back out into a single layer and return them to the oven. Roast, tossing once or twice, until crisp all over, about 10 minutes more. Serve hot or at room temperature, with the celery and blue cheese dressing for dipping if you like.

Honey Mustard Chicken Wings

Omit the hot sauce, vinegar, and garlic; combine the butter with ¼ cup Dijon mustard and 2 tablespoons honey. Proceed with the recipe, using this sauce to coat the wings in Step 4. Serve with lemon wedges.

Grilled Wings 

 Cook the wings on the cool side of the grill for about 20 minutes, or until crisp and just cooked through. Remove the wings from the grill and toss them in a large mixing bowl with the sauce until evenly coated. Return them to the grill over direct heat for a final browning and crisping.

What Makes a Good Mayonnaise

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The Basics of Mayonnaise

homemade mayonnaise

Reading that mayonnaise is simple to prepare at home can seem like a lie to inexperienced cooks. But after you do it correctly the first time, possibly even on your first try, you’ll realize it’s not as easy as it seems. After that, you’ll have a sauce to work with that is a thousand times superior to what the grocery store has to offer.

Mayonnaise is made with raw eggs but you can also use pasteurized eggs. 

What makes a good Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise is a type of emulsion in which oil is mixed vigorously with water, eggs, vinegar, or lemon juice to create a thick, light-yellow cream. The flavors are balanced by a few simple ingredients. Really, that’s all there is to it.

.When you add the oil too quickly or, less frequently, when you add too much oil, homemade mayos go bad. You might put the oil in a squeeze bottle or a liquid measuring cup with a spout to assist you add it in a slow, steady stream. Alternatively, add a few drops at a time using a teaspoon. If you’re using a food processor, be aware that many of them have a little hole in the feed tube that was designed just for this use; you put the oil in the tube, and it drips out. 

Due to its neutral flavor, grapeseed oil is my preferred choice for most uses, especially if I want to add additional flavorings. If you want a taste that is distinctly Mediterranean, which is frequently the case, especially with the Aioli variant, use olive oil. However, keep in mind that mayo produced with only olive oil tends to break more quickly; opt for a mixture of grapeseed and olive oil. A mayonnaise produced from grapeseed, corn, or for a more prominent flavor,peanut oil, complements Asian foods better. I use sherry vinegar or white wine vinegar for vinegar, although lime or even lemon juice would give your dish a more vibrant flavor. Based on how you intend to use the mayo, all of these choices should be made.

How to fix mayonnaise problems

Although this is a fairly tiny thing, if you’re being cautious, check to make sure your eggs and oil are roughly the same temperature because temperature variations can lead to some instability. And despite what you may have heard, it doesn’t matter which way you whisk.

If your mayonnaise doesn’t emulsify on the first try, put a fresh egg yolk and more mustard in the bowl or machine after you’ve transferred the egg-oil mixture to a measuring cup with a spout. Restart, adding a few drops of the broken mayonnaise at a time like you would oil. After adding all of that mixture, you can start blending in any remaining plain oil.

Homemade Mayonnaise

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Homemade mayonnaise

An emulsion of oil, egg yolk, and an acid, usually vinegar or lemon juice, makes up Homemade mayonnaise. There are various variations that incorporate additional flavors. The hue ranges from nearly white to pale yellow, and the consistency is variable, ranging from a thin cream to a thick gel.

The main equipment you need to make homemade mayo is a blender or food processor. You can also hand mix with a whisk if you don’t have a blender.

A Homemade mayonnaise Recipe

  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (optional)
  • 1 cup good-quality vegetable oil or olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar, white wine vinegar, apple vinegar or fresh lemon juice

Method

1.To make mayonnaise by hand: 

Put the yolk and mustard in a medium bowl. Beat together with a whisk. Begin to add the oil in dribbles as you beat, adding more as each amount is incorporated. You’ll notice when a thick emulsion forms. Then you can add the remaining oil a little faster. Depending on how fast you beat, the whole process will take about 5 minutes.

To make by machine:

 In a blender or food processor, combine the yolk and mustard; start the appliance. Slowly and steadily trickle in the oil while it’s running. You can add the oil a little more quickly once an emulsion forms (and scrape down the sides as required) until all of the oil is integrated.

2. Add salt, pepper, and vinegar then mix. Taste the seasoning and make any necessary adjustments. Apply right away. Alternately, store in the refrigerator for around a week.

If your homemade mayo didn’t turn out as expected see how you can fix it here

Basic Capabilities of an High End Phone

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A high end mobile phone does more than just a mobile phone. Simply put, it is a  mini PC in your pocket. Most of what can be achieved with your traditional laptops can also be done with your high-end mobile phone. 

Qualities of an High End Mobile Phone

  1. It should have high computing capabilities. It should be  equipped with powerful processors  including graphics processors for gaming and video editing.
  2. Should possess high ROM and RAM storage space. ( At least 64GB ROM and 4GB RAM)
  3. Can shoot high resolution and high definition/ 4k quality pictures and videos.
  4. Should be able to handle powerful apps such as Microsoft office, video editing apps with ease.
  5. Can play high end games without noticeable lagging.
  6. Has Machine learning abilities. 
  7. Smooth and seamless operations at all times

What to look out for when purchasing a high end mobile phone.

Storage capacity of RAM

RAM stands for Random Access Memory.

 Don’t go for a phone less than 4 GB of RAM. No matter how powerful the phone’s processor is, without adequate RAM to handle the heavy apps, it will run slow and lag.

Storage capacity of ROM

As a high end phone user, you will need large amounts of data to work with. ROM stands for Read Only Memory and it refers to the inbuilt internal memory of your phone. The larger the ROM the better and more convenient you can handle large data. Don’t go for a phone less than 64GB of ROM.

Expandable storage

Expandable storage means removable storage. Maximum Capacity  of expandable storage for high-end phones are 128GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1TB in that order. 

Camera

Don’t be fooled by Megapixels. Higher megapixels does not necessarily mean better camera quality. There is more into what makes a quality phone camera than just megapixels. The only way to know a good camera phone is to read reviews. However, some high end phones were built specially to showcase its camera quality. Such phones include;  Google pixel series of phones, iPhones, Infinix Camon series of phones and the list goes on.

That said, most high end phones are fitted with high quality cameras for taking high resolution pictures and videos. 

Processor

High end mobile devices are fitted with very powerful processors. There are different types of these processors and each claiming to be superior, however, in reality, they all have their advantages and disadvantages. Ensure that the phone you want to purchase is fitted with a graphic processor as well.  Processor power although important, should not be the topmost to consider when looking for a powerful phone that suit your needs. 

4 Ways to Care for your PC/Laptop Hard Disk Drive

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Hard disk drive

All your information including passwords, software license information is stored in the hard disk drive. The hard disk drive is the life of your PC, you lose it, and lose all your information, data, software etc

4 ways  to care for your hard disk drive

  1. Do not suddenly switch off your laptop/ PC or allow it to do so. If this phenomenon continues, it could cause irreparable damage to your hard disk drive
  2. Do not install pirated software. These software often come infected with viruses that in the long run can damage your hard disk drive
  3. Regularly clean and defragment your hard disk drive to keep it in optimum condition.
  4. If you have to remove your hard disk drive, then handle carefully, be very careful so that it doesn’t drop on the floor or be subjected to any hard impact.

When and how you know that Your Car needs fixing

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Car under repair

In this fast paced modern world, cars are a necessity. The importance of cars for ease of transportation cannot be overemphasized. Cars are also good for pleasure too. However, whether your car is for business or pleasure maintenance is the key. Good maintenance of your car will ensure that you use it for several years and still have good second hand value.

 How and when you know it’s time to fix your car.

Every component of your car is very important to ensure that your driving is very safe and comfortable. Don’t ignore any warning signs your car gives. Below are some warning signs your car can give if it’s about to get a fault and need fixing

Leakages

 If you notice a leakage of oil or water  under where you park your car you should have it investigated. If it is engine oil it’s probably there is a leakage of oil from your engine. If it’s brake fluid then either there’s a leakage or malfunctioning of your break or clutch. And if it’s a water leakage then check if the radiator is not leaking.

Unpleasant sounds from the wheels

Once you notice any unpleasant sounds coming from the wheels arrangements of your car, then have it checked by a qualified personnel at your earliest convenience

Overheating

When your car overheats on the highway, then it indicates that something is wrong with the car cooling system, so have the radiator and the cooling system checked by a qualified personnel.

Burning smell of rubber while driving

When driving are you noticed a smell like that of burning rubber then it’s most likely there’s a problem with your clutch, immediately have it checked by qualified personnel

Lights not coming on  or dim

Always check for malfunctioning of the turning/ signal lights, headlights, the car inner lights and so on.

Repair the faulty ones at your earliest convenience.

Smoking

If white or black smoke is coming out of your car exhaust, don’t take this for granted have the engine checked. This could mean a problem with the engine oil, engine itself or a component of it.

Tire pressure

Make sure your tires are at the correct  and same pressure. If you notice any tire is deflated, have it fixed or you can change to the spare. Don’t drive a car without a spare tire. You will never know when you will need it. Make sure your tires are in good condition, check the wearing indicators of the tire, that way, you will know how long your tires will last or whether they need replacement soon.

Overspeeding and over revolutions

Two important indicators you find in your car are the speedometer and the  engine revolutions indicator. Always subjecting your car to very high speeds such as over all the kilometer per hour and high engine revolutions will make your engine wear out faster/ increase your maintenance costs.

Performance of the brake,  clutch and gears

If you notice reduced performance of the brake, gears and clutch system. You must  immediately have it checked by a qualified personnel.

Indicator lights in your dashboard

If the brake, engine oil, temperature and service engine soon lights come on and doesn’t turn off, immediately and without any form of delay have it checked by a qualified technician.

Regular service every 3 months

Try to take your car for servicing every 3 months. What the mechanic will check and service will include;  the changing of the engine oil, checking of the brake pads, brake fluids,shock absorbers and other springs. That  the horns, doors and  windows are working properly. That the bonnet and boot  are working  properly. In all the mechanic should check that the car is still in fine shape and fix anything that is out of place or faulty.