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Christmas Gift Ideas Under $20

Thanks to the current economy, a lot of people have reduced Christmas budgets this year. You don't have to blow yours. This hub is loaded with Amazon Christmas Gift Ideas, all for under $20. There's something for kids, for her and for him.

62 comments    christmas wii gift ideas
My parents fishing on Lake Havasu92

No Line, No Pole, No Hook

These days the closest I get to fishing, is dropping my daily line into the swirling sea of hubitivity to check out what new variety of hub fish, are swimming among the schools of my favorite hubbers....

10 comments    fishing fly fishing bait
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How To Cook the Best Roast Beef Despite Your Fears

I used to be afraid of cooking beef, because beef was not a common food in my home when I was young. Later in my life I had wonderful beef that was cooked by friends or that I enjoyed on an evening out in a good restaurant, but I still feared cooking beef until I came upon this wonderful way to cook a roast.

28 comments    food beef roast
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Chef's knife buying guide. What to look for in a chef's knife.

Oh it's too easy to become seduced by the latest cooking gadgetry, and too many of us have drawers of forgotten clutter…purchases that seemed like a great idea at the monument, yet were never...

2 comments    knife blade chef knife
Oyster Shucking 10186

Proven Methods of Shucking Oysters

Proven methods of shucking oysters, knowing your health risks in handling oysters, and taking proper precautions,using the right tools. This is an indepth article on shucking oysters.....

2 comments    fresh oysters oyster knife
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Paring Knife - Different Kinds of Knife

The kitchen paring knife is quite small in size. Designed with a plain edge, a paring knife is intended to be all-purpose, just like chef’s knife but smaller in size. A paring knife can be an extension of the hand because of its size and lightness. It is mainly used for peeling fruits and vegetables. Because it can be used in controlled and detailed cutting, a paring knife is also used in de-veining shrimps, removing seeds from jalapeño peppers, and cutting shapes/designs for small garnishes.

7 comments    home tips hubchallenge
Laguiole steak knives, hand made in Thiers France83

Laguiole Knives - all you need to know

Laguiole knives - all you need to know about Laguiole knives. Laguiole knives are made in France around the small town of Thiers are have a variety of handle finishes - olive wood, silver, rosewood. The blades are forged steel.

3 comments    shopping laguiole laguiole knife
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Guide to Survival Knives from Ka Bar and Puma

Comparing the history and style of two famous knifemakers, with suggestions for the best modern survival knife choices.

0 comments    camping hiking hunting
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The Cheese Knife

Ever since human beings have been preparing their own food, people have been coming up with new ways of cutting, slicing, shredding and grating all sorts of different food types. The professional chef is...

4 comments    cooking kitchen food preparation
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The Evolution of the Eating Utensil

Ever wonder how the eating utensils you dine with came about?  I mean, the cavemen surely did not have the same tools to eat with that we do now.  How did they come about to look the way we have them...

3 comments    food dining knife
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