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Guide to Flavor Profiles [Infographic]

September 23September 23Posted in FoodTagged bitter, Cooking, flavor, food, guide, how to, infographic, ingredients, salty, sour, spices, spicy, sweet, tips, umami, vegetables3 Comments

via Cooksmarts

This is part of a ‘How to Maximize Flavor’ series by Cooksmarts, which include a “Guide to adding flavor with Aromatics” [Infographic], a “Guide to using Fresh Herbs” [Infographic] and “5 Sauces you can use on Everything” [Infographic].

Understanding how to combine and balance flavors is an incredibly important cooking concept, and it’s especially evident in Asian food. Maybe this is why just about everyone enjoys Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, or Japanese cooking.

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How to catch Bass all Summer long [Infographic]

August 27September 8Posted in Garden & NatureTagged bass, catch, fishing, food source, how to, infographic, summer, tips, where5 Comments

Source: Fix.com

Catching largemouth bass during summer months can be one of the most exciting fishing experiences anglers have all year. Warm water conditions increase a bass’s metabolism, which causes it to feed more often. Bass are also very predictable in warm water conditions. With the lack of weather fronts that lead to frequent water temperature changes, bass stabilize and become comfortable in the same areas. Though bass are easiest to catch in the summer months, remember the following key factors to ensure success: know their location and determine their food source.

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Summer bass fishing is exciting and simple. Once an angler knows where to locate bass and what baits to present, catching them is just a matter of getting on the water and casting. Just like selling or buying a house, “location, location, location” is the most important factor in summer bass fishing. Because bass’s metabolisms are high, they will strike anything that looks alive. We’ve discussed some lure options, but confidence goes a long way in bass fishing. If you have a favorite lure, don’t be afraid to use it when in the proper location.

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How to Properly Dispose of Anything [Infographic]

August 3August 11Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged appliances, batteries, cellphones, computers, cooking oil, cosmetics, dispose, household, how to, infographic, lightbulbs, medications, paint, properly, recycleLeave a comment

by Fix.com

To recycle or not to recycle: that is the question.

We all need to play a part in protecting the environment for ourselves and for future generations. Whether you’re biking to work or lugging plastic containers to the supermarket recycling bin, every little bit helps.

However, when it comes to recycling the items we use on a daily basis – from AA batteries to large appliances – how can we make sure we’re doing everything possible to protect the environment? We’re here to guide you through the recycling tide, product by product.

How to dry fresh herbs [Illustrations]

July 30September 8Posted in Garden & NatureTagged bundle, dry, fresh, harvest, herbs, how to, leaves3 Comments

Originally published by Jake Lemkowitz, illustrated by Alessandra Olanow on westelm.com

Herbs add life to you windowsill and flavor to your cooking. But most varieties also grow way too fast for you to use them all. See how easy it is to dry fresh herbs and make the most of your indoor garden.

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