Culture Shock Drumming

Mark Powers came to teach us about his experience and education as a percussionist. This is part one of a solo demonstration he did using found objects like pickle drums, frying pans, knives, spoons, a brake pad, and a toaster oven. Apologies for the shaky nature of this clip, I just had to get warmed up.



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Hurricane Harold

Harold smashing Scarpello's toaster oven after destroying our kitchen.



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Convenient Juice Dispenser

In a busy harried world which makes increasing demands on our precious time, we are constantly looking for ways in which to cut down on repetitive tasks and for gadgets and devices which provide convenience and ease. One such article is a basic juice dispenser.

Mothers of young children will enjoy the convenience of filling the dispenser early in the morning and allowing the children to help themselves as required through the day, eliminating the need for constant trips to the kitchen to assist with the pouring of juice. It also teaches the children a good lesson in independence and self-sufficient and older children will enjoy filling the dispenser themselves with their favorite drinks. The convenient spout enable even the tots to help themselves without spilling and creating yet more mess which will have to be wiped up by a long-suffering parent. A no-frills dispenser in the fridge is a very economical way of managing a constant supply of cold drinks.

We all enjoy iced water at meals and throughout the day. Invest in a water filter, fill the dispenser and enjoy iced water at any time of day, saving a fortune on bottled water, and reducing the amount of packaging and plastic which ends up in landfills and create disposal problems of their own. Pat yourself on the back each time you see someone loading a trolley in the grocery store with cumbersome, expensive bottled water in containers which are not necessarily healthy and may not be recyclable.

You may wish to mix up a large batch of iced tea once a day which will be available should unexpected guests arrive. No need to stop what you are doing in order to prepare a refreshing drink - everything is at hand and ready to serve.

Even better, mix up cocktails and enjoy sipping these with your partner when the kids have gone to bed. Replenishments are easily at hand, making for a delightful, relaxing evening.

Because dispensers are available in such rich variety there are dozens of uses for them. All outdoor activities will be enhanced by the supply of cold water and drinks. Take them along on sporting events, camping trips, road trips and picnics. Use a few dispensers at the bar or pool to ensure events go with a bang. Make sure the dispensers for the children's use are kept far from those that may contain less innocuous ingredients intended for adults.

You will find many uses for your dispensers as you go along and will enjoy the convenience they add to your life.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Microwave Ovens

Microwaves are a type of energy that is absorbed by the food particles inside an oven. These waves make the water content inside the food particles to vibrate, which in return make food particles rub against each other, thus producing heat energy and cooking the whole food. The more the energy supplied the faster and better the food gets cooked. This is possible by either increasing the power supply to the oven or by increasing the cooking time.

Microwave ovens have a whole lot of advantages than disadvantages. Some foods when cooked in these ovens retain their flavour and taste than when cooked in the traditional methods. These ovens are also cost efficient on electricity and are also safe to use. Also these machines do not require pre-heating as in a traditional oven, and can be used immediately upon switching on. This also helps in the surroundings being cooler, unlike the gas stove that heats up the kitchen area, thus making it hot and uncomfortable to work.

This type of cooking also reduces cooking odours which accompany while cooking on gas stoves. Also cleaner kitchens can be achieved, as less food spills are caused in this method. The effort of washing of gas stoves is reduced as these ovens neednt' be washed, they can just be wiped off the dirt and food. With a combination oven that includes a conventional and microwave oven, cooking can get faster and effortless as well.

A coin has two sides and so does any device. A microwave oven too has its own advantages and disadvantages. Some of the major disadvantages could be that the food gets cooked faster which could result in over cooking of the food. The food can tend to get cooked unevenly, with hot food being on top and cold and uncooked food at the bottom, and so food has to be stirred, at regular intervals, in order to cook food correctly. Microwave oven need specific utensils to cook food as not all metals and alloy vessels can be used. Also all types of food cannot be cooked in a microwave oven; there are certain restrictions as well.

A microwave oven has many positive features and few negative aspects as well. It depends on the usage and need of the individual to go for this type of oven, along with necessary features and options.

Tomatoes - The Easy Way to Remove the Skin and Seeds

Sure you can go to any grocery store, warehouse store, or even convenient store and pick up a jar of salsa, marinara, or pasta sauce, and take it home and you are ready to make a great dinner or snack, but there is something to be said about making these items from scratch. If you are lucky enough to have the land to grow a garden, so much the better. The one question most people have is, how do I get my tomatoes prepped and ready, so I can use them to make these items? Well I'm going to explain that right now.

It really isn't as hard as you might imagine. You only need a few simple items and a little time and patience. Basically you will need some beautiful ripe tomatoes, a good size pot of water, a sharp paring knife, a large straining cooking spoon, a cutting board, a large bowl, some ice (enough to fill the large bowl), some more water to put in the bowl, and of course, let's not forget the stove to put the pot of water on.

The very first thing you will need to do is put enough water in your pot so that when you add your tomatoes, they will be totally submerged, this can be done by adding your tomatoes first and then filling with water, and removing the tomatoes after they are completely covered. Then take the pot with water in it and place it on the stove and turn it on high.

While you are waiting for the water to boil, clean and remove any stems from your tomatoes and place them on your cutting board. You will want to remove the core from one side, this is the side that the tomato was attached to the vine from. This is done by cutting around the outer edge, inward at an angle, and going all the way around until the core pops out. You will only need to cut in about 1 inch deep. Then you flip the tomato over 180 degrees, and you will notice a very tiny core like dot. Instead of coring this, you are going to make two slices in this in the form of an X, between one half inch and one inch wide, depending on how big your tomatoes are. Basically, you want the center of your X to be in the center of that core button. This does not have to be deep, just enough to cut through the skin. Repeat these steps for all of the remain tomatoes.

By now, your pot of water should be boiling, so take your large spoon and one by one, carefully place your tomatoes in the boiling water. Don't plop them in, as you may splash boiling hot water on yourself, which isn't a good thing. Once they are all in the pot, take and fill your large bowl with ice and add water so the ice is covered.

In a matter of a few minutes, your tomatoes will start to show sings of the skin cracking and or pealing from the top or bottom. When you see this happening, it is time to remove them from the pot and add them to the bowl of ice water. Let them soak for a few minutes in the ice water, this will prevent them from cooking, and also make the skin come of much easier. After a few minutes, when they are cooled down, you can pull them out one by one and remove the skin, it should peal right off.

Next, place them back on your cutting board, and slice them in half. Make sure you do this around the belly in the center, and not from core to base. This is very important, because if you do it the wrong way, it wall make it very difficult to remove the seeds. If you do it the right way, all you have to do is hold the tomato half in your and and give it a good squeeze and the seeds should come right out. Sometimes I'll use my paring knife to loosen them up a bit before I squeeze, but you do it whatever way works best for you.

At this point, they are prepped and ready for you to make what ever dish you wish.