Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey is inspired by the best whiskey-maker the world never knew, the first known African-American master distiller, Nathan “Nearest” Green. The Uncle Nearest brand, wholly owned by Uncle Nearest, Inc., an all minority-led business, encompasses a premium aged whiskey with a blend of 8- to 14- year old, an 11-year-old minimum age…
Read More The Story of Uncle Nearest Premium WhiskeyIf you’re like most of us, you give your kitchen a cursory cleaning at the end of the day, or whenever you do the dishes. That usually involved any items used in food prep or eating, a quick wipedown of the counters and stove, and maybe even sweeping the floor. That’s fine on a daily…
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Read More 7 Red Flags Someone Is Stealing Your Wi-FiOne of my favorite sites for baking information is King Arthur Baking Company. They have a Thanksgiving Baking Guide, for those of us who have (or make) time to bake from scratch. Yum. While I couldn’t care less about pumpkin anything, their apple and pecan pie and parker house roll recipes are to die for. Good baking Here.
Read More Thanksgiving Baking GuideI use Wondra flour to avoid lumps and a bit more butter or oil. When I skim the fat from the drippings, I use that instead of butter or oil. I also add parsley or other herbs, and salt and pepper to taste.
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