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Tuesday, 18 October 2011

The Various Uses of A Portable Toilet


There are a number of places where portable toilets come in handy. As their name suggests a portable toilet also known as a  porta potty is a toilet that can be moved around and is in essence portable. In this article we will find out more about the  portable toilets and where they can be used.

Organizing an outdoor even is not an easy task. Organizing any type of event is not easy. You have to keep a hundred  different things in mind and even then there are chances that things may not go according to plan. When you are planning for  an outdoor event you need to make adequate arrangements for your guests. There should be enough food. The ground should be  cleared of large rocks and boulders so that people can move around without the risk of seriously injuring themselves. You  also need to make arraignments for the weather. If it rains then there should be some sort of shelter. A lot of people set up  a tent to deal with this issue. There should also be a place where the guests can relieve themselves.



If the event is going to be a day long or a multiple day affair then it is absolutely essential that you make arrangements  for people to answer nature’s calls. A portable toilet is a great solution. Depending on the size of the even and the number  of people attending you can order multiple toilets if necessary. You should make sure that you space them out properly so  that there is easy access and the guests do not have to walk to far to get to a toilet.

Many people think that a porta potty is very undignified and does not make a good impression. These days you can get portable  toilets that are very elaborate and beautifully designed. You can hook them up to a water pipe and get running water. Some  models are designed to look like luxury bathrooms. You would never guess that you are looking at a portable toilet. A porta  potty also makes for a great camping toilet. If you like you can take one along on your trip to use at the camp site. Your  family will appreciate having their own camping toilet. You do not have to invest money in buying such a toilet because there  are a lot of firms that gives them out on rent.

Wednesday, 5 October 2011

You Can Invest in A Mini Fridge


The advancements in technology have given us a variety of useful devices that have made our lives easier and simpler. One of  the things that we use in our daily lives is the refrigerator. It was originally developed for industrial applications but  developers soon realized that there was a huge consumer demand for such a domestic device and thus the fridge that we see in  almost every home came to be.

Today the refrigerator has numerous features that make it even more useful. The basic functioning though still remains the  same. The fridge is supposed to keep the food cool and stop it from getting spoilt. There is also a separate compartment that  is used to store frozen food. This appliance has become commonplace and can be found in almost every home today. Over time as  the technology got better new features were added to the fridge like the auto defrost feature which made maintenance of the  fridge so much easier. Not you get refrigerates that do not frost at all.



Another useful development is the Microfridge. A microfridge is a type of mini fridge that is smaller in size than the  regular refrigerators that we are used to seeing. These are very useful and can be used in a number of places. Most often you  will find them in hotel rooms. They are an added feature that hotels add to the room for their guests. Like a normal fridge  these compact refrigerators are also used to keep food cool. They also have a separate compartment where you can make ice and  store frozen foods like ice cream.

They are perfect for use as mini bars. You can store small bottles of alcohol or pints of beer very comfortably in the mini  fridge. You can also make ice in the fridge that can be used when you are serving the alcohol. A microfridge also has a  security lock on the door so that you can lock the fridge and ensure that nobody tampers with its contents. For this reason  these compact refrigerators are also used by clinics to store their drugs and samples. If you move around a lot or live a temporary lifestyle then you should invest in a mini fridge because they are easier to  transport and can easily be moved around. You can purchase this type of fridge at the local appliance store or look for a  good deal online.

Tuesday, 4 October 2011

Mince Your Meat With A Meat Grinder


If you are the kind of family that consumes a lot of meat then you should seriously consider getting yourself a meat grinder.  This is an appliance that is used to make mincemeat. The device mashes the meat and cuts it up into very tiny pieces. This is  a very handy device to have in your kitchen because mincemeat is easier to cook and there is a lot more that you can do with  ground meat.

The meat grinder was first developed in the nineteenth century and has been in use since then. The early meat grinders were  manually operated. You can still get manually operated grinders but if you plan on processing a large amount of meat then it  is a better idea to get an automated meat grinder. The meat is put into the device from a funnel like opening at the top. The  meat is then grounded pounded so that it becomes soft and tender.



This is also the point at which you add the seasonings and spices that you want. The spices will also get pounded and release  all of their flavour. Once the meat has been properly mashed it goes through the meat slicer which cuts it into tiny little  pieces. Thus the resulting meat is soft, seasoned and easy to cook. In fact all you have to do is give it the appropriate  amount of heat to cook and then you’re done. Your food is ready.

A meat grinder is also sometimes referred to as a meat processor. You get different size plates so that you have some control  over how fine the minced meat is. If you only plan on using the grinder occasionally then a small manually operated grinder  is perfect for your use. If you eat a lot of meat or need the grinder for commercial use then you will need a larger  automated unit.

You can buy the meat in advance. Ask the butcher to chop up the pieces into manageable pieces and you are ready to grid meat.  You can try different spices to see how they influence the flavour of the meat. You can freeze the mincemeat for future use  of use it to make hamburgers. Meals made out of mincemeat are a great addition for any picnic basket. You can purchase a meat  grinder from your nearest appliance store or order one online. You might getter a better deal on the internet.

Tips On How To Select A Butcher Block


A butcher block is a piece of thick dense wood used to cut up meat. The density of the butcher block is what helps it to  handle the heavy blows it receives when cutting up meat. It also does not make the knife dull and retains the sharpness of  the kife. The block is hardy enough to sustain blows that it will absorb when tenderizing meat. Earlier the blocks used to be  just round tree stumps but this shape is not ideal for cutting.

Thus the blocks are now square or rectangle in shape. Butcher shops would use these blocks to cut up meat and sell to customers. People at home would use normal cutting boards which give  out easily in the long run. Today butcher blocks are used mostly by the chefs but a lot of households also enjoy them.  Recently butcher blocks have been incorporated into the common kitchen. They also come built with cubbies and shelves to hold  other equipment like utensils, knives etcetera. Butcher blocks have been deemed as a safe cutting board for food  preparations.



The blocks available in the market today are assembled pieces of wood put together in such a way that they can  absorb the blows and impact of the kife. It is advisable to ask the dealer how to care for your butcher block especially how  to maintain the surface so that the wood lasts longer. Do not use oils that may go rancid as this flavour can be absorbed by  the kives and meat.When selecting a butcher block, keep in mind where you would want to place it in the kitchen. There are  stand alone butcher blocks as well as smaller portable cutting board to choose from.

There are different types of wood that  the blocks are available in; bamboo, maple, cherry, granite. Some people prefer granite as this helps to sharpen the knife as  well. In the long run though a wooden butcher block is far easier to handle and maintain. The blocks also come with a trendy  look to blend in well with the décor of the kitchen. Some people build the whole kitchen around the butcher block. One of the  other uses a butcher block has is that it can be used as a table to serve guests. Meals can be taken directly on it and this  adds a very rustic charm to the meal.

Monday, 3 October 2011

The Advantages of Using Executive Portable Toilets


An outdoor charity event can be a pain to organize but you need to put in your best effort to impress your guests. The guests  may be people that are loyal customers that have attended all your events or they may be people that are attending for the  first time. For those that are attending for the first time you will want to leave them impressed so that their first visit  is but only the start of a charitable giving relationship that could last for years. One of the biggest problems that you  will face in organizing the event will be the plumbing. That's why it's important to rent outdoor portable toilets that  reflect well on your organization and its image. But you cannot shabby no-flush porta potties when you are trying to impress  guests who will be donation hundreds or possibly thousands of dollars to your cause.




In order to keep with the upscale atmosphere consider renting executive portable toilets for your outdoor charity event.  These porta potties are light years ahead of the portable toilets set up at construction sites. Setting up this kind of  portable toilets will give your guests a restroom experience as close as possible to the finest indoor restrooms at a luxury  hotel or restaurant. These portable toilets are not installed the same way that other porta potties are installed. In fact  they are designed as trailers which are transported to the required site. They have a short staircase that leads up to the  toilet. On the outside these toilets look simple and plain but once you get inside you will be amazed by the ambiance and  amenities mirrored restroom facilities located inside the stationery building.

These executive toilet facilities feature like flushing porcelain toilets located within private door-enclosed stalls, sinks  with running water, both exterior and interior lighting, full vanities and make-up mirrors, appropriate framed artwork in  each stall, premium quality paper products and hand soap, heat and air conditioning as dictated by the weather, and such  special amenities as rugs, wall decor, fresh flowers and wrapped guest mints.

There are many options when it comes to renting these portable toilets. They can be rented as individual trailers or as  stalled restrooms that can accommodate a greater number of people using the facility at the same time. There are also upscale  porta potties for disabled or handicapped guests. They are also available in ground level options and also with wider ramps  to accommodate wheelchairs and walkers.