Keurig has changed coffee lovers’ morning routines. In a matter of seconds, you can have a freshly brewed cup of coffee––or tea, if that’s your preference. Because Keurigs rely on hot water to create these beverage favorites, you may wonder whether they can also boil water. Keurigs do not boil water; they can only …
Water
Did your hot water kettle stop working? Don’t want to use the stovetop? No worries––you can boil water in your Instant Pot. While this is not the device’s primary function, if you want to boil a pot of water (or any liquid for that matter), you can do so in just a few easy steps. …
There are many myths in the world, and you have done your best to either prove or dispel as many as you can. One myth–the idea that toilets swirl in the opposite direction in Australia–is not so easy for you to test because it is not exactly convenient for you to make a trip to …
purchased from the store is not as pure as the body generally needs. That’s where a new solution comes in: the filtered water bottle for tap water. This is a water bottle that has the filtering mechanism already fitted inside the bottle. How about that? In this guide, you will discover the best filtered water …
Water is said to be hard when it contains a significant amount of minerals. The most prominent of these minerals are calcium and magnesium. It does not necessarily take a laboratory test to register the presence of these minerals. It will become quite obvious when you boil a pot of water and it leaves a …
When it comes to bacteria, some are beneficial and those that are harmful. For those such as coliform bacteria, they will not directly cause illness but their presence in water is an indication that pathogens that cause diseases may be in the water. It is, therefore, important to find a way of dealing with the …
My new flock of chickens have started laying so I’ve been thinking about ways to store eggs and thought I’d share it here. Powdered eggs are easy to make, take up little space and store up to a year. They are also great to pack when going on a camping trip and a reliable source …
There’s no need to buy a coop when you can design your own DIY chicken coop. Most anyone with a backyard can have a few chickens. They are easy to raise, inexpensive to feed and will provide your family with fresh eggs. We started out buying a coop from the local farm supply store but …
Ginger ale helps with an upset stomach, but most commercial brands of ginger ale contain little to no ginger, and they’re loaded with sugar and other unwanted additives. The perfect solution is homemade ginger ale. It’s super easy to make homemade ginger ale and only calls for a few ingredients. Homemade ginger ale is an …
For several years, we’ve processed our own broiler chickens. I save the carcasses to make broth and dog food. You could also use the necks and I’ve heard some people use the chicken feet. Homemade broth is nutritional and much tastier than store brands. Ingredients: 1 chicken carcass 2 carrots (or any garden scraps) 2 …