Keep CFLs from burning out too soon |
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 It's not cheap to switch your energy-efficient incandescent light bulbs to long-burning, compact fluorescent lamps, but you'll save money in the long run by replacing the bulbs less often and by using less electricity to burn them.
So if you've noticed that your CFLs are burning out too soon, it could be that you're buying the wrong kind.
Normal CFLs aren't designed for use with dimmers. And they don't last as long if you use them in enclosed areas or where there's excessive heat, vibration or fluctuations in power. Here are some...
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Keep the sun out to stay cool |
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One of the best ways to keep your house cooler during the summer is to keep the sun and the heat outdoors.
You'll be able to inch the thermostat up a few degrees, so you could see a reduction in your cooling bill this summer. Plus, your family will feel more comfortable...
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Recipe of the month:
P.F. Chang's Bistro Fire Cracker Shrimp |
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 This is another great recipe courtesy of Red Rock Sunrise Publishing and P.F. Chang's
E-Cookbook. This recipe is the hands down favorite of diner's at P.F. Chang's Bistro! Give this one a try, it is sure to be a hit at your next get together.
Ingredients:
Fire Cracker Shrimp Sauce:
- 4 tblspn. Chili bean sauce/paste*
- 1 c. Rice wine
- 2 c. Chicken stock
- 4 tblspn. Oyster sauce*
- 2 tspn. Chili paste
Marinade:
- 1 tspn. Cornstarch
- 4 tblspn. Vegetable oil
- 1/2 tspn. White pepper
- 2 ea. Egg Whites
Directions:
Cook noodles until al dente. Shock in generous amounts of ice water, turning hand to speed chilling. Drain very well. Coat lightly with sesame oil. Heat wok, add one tsp. of oil. Saute shrimp in medium hot oil. Slightly undercook. Drain wok, wipe out excess oil. Add noodles and toss with 3 oz. Of Firecracker Shrimp sauce. Mound noodles into a large shallow bowl.
Clean wok. Stir-fry garlic and chili paste, add onions and bell peppers, add 6 oz. of Firecracker Shrimp sauce, and toss quickly. Finish with sesame oil. Place shrimp and sauce over noodles. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.
Serves 2
* ingredients can be purchased at your local oriental market.
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