goji berry plantsA Bottle Water Dispenser Is Handy to Use
The popularity of bottled water has shown an increase in the use of a bottle water dispenser. You can find these handy units in schools, religious buildings, offices, conventions, trade shows and even in residential homes. People are enjoying the health benefits and convenience. Not only are they sanitary but these units are handy to use for many different types of settings.
One of the great features offered on many bottle water dispensers is the child safety features. Since more and more units are used in residential homes this is an important feature. There is a child resistant nozzle on units that dispense both hot and cold. This is to protect small children from accidently getting hot water on them. The safety feature offers peace of mind for homes that have small children or even reception areas that offer bottled water in areas that small children might play.
All units traditionally have a drip tray or catch tray. The purpose of this tray is to collect any water that drips when dispensing or accidental spills. This tray is removable so that it can be cleaned in the event of an accident. Additionally, you will want to clean it on a daily basis to prevent mold, mildew and germs building up on this part of dispenser. Keeping the unit clean will help maintain sanitary conditions.
Most units come with a three gallon or five gallon capacity. You need to purchase the water separately from the unit. Many distributors will provide you a discount if you purchase it at the same time that you select the type of unit that you would like to use. Depending on the time of year and the manufacturer some companies will even provide you with a free dispenser and bottle for promotional reasons. After all, when you find out you like having bottled water in your environment you will become a regular customer for the company. When shopping for one try and find a promotional offer that will offset any costs for setting up a unit in your office or home.
Indicator lights will let you know if the water is cooling, heating or even turned on. This makes keeping track of the unit much easier than in the past. Some of the models even have handy storage compartments for your use. For example, GE has a model that has handy chiller storage area for non-perishables snacks. Many models have a storage area for cups and a cup dispenser. This enables users to drink from paper cups that are easily disposed of and easy to use each time someone wants a refreshing drink of bottled water. You will find more essential information at http://www.besttastingbottledwater.com
Many home owners and offices are concerned about energy consumption. There are now models available that are energy efficient. Some of these are slightly higher than other models but you recover your investment cost with the energy savings. People that are concerned about energy usage can purchase an energy efficient model to reduce the amount of electricity and energy that is used when operating the bottle water dispenser.
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Dinner Party Etiquette for the 21st Century!
Dinner party etiquette, and indeed the subject of etiquette in general is wrapped up and disguised in layer upon layer of old school tradition!
I intend to dispel some of the mystique of dinner party etiquette. Here you will find easy, commonsense advice and tips to help you through any modern day formal or semi-formal dinner occasion.
Whether you happen to be hosting a party or attending as a guest, this information is for you...............this is dinner party etiquette for the new millennium!
Dinner Party Etiquette - the Basics
- Even in today's fast and ever changing lifestyle, there is one very simple skill which if we don't already possess, can easily be learned that is guaranteed to get you through even the most trying social occasion - good manners! Yes, something as simple as politeness and good manners will make up ten fold for any lack of etiquette know-how.
- And if you are not sure if your manners are good enough, pick a role model and compare your behaviour with them. This could be someone well known on screen or television, or perhaps a friend, colleague or business associate. Pay attention to how they behave around other people. Learn from them!
- Learn to be confident in yourself. Unease and nervousness in social occasions will undoubtedly make you feel uncomfortable and thus more prone to unnatural behaviour. A good tip before any important occasion is to go somewhere quiet on your own and sit or preferably, lay down. Close you eyes - and relax by taking long, slow, deep breaths. Then in your imagination, see yourself at that social event looking calm and confident. Imagine yourself interacting comfortably with other guests - you are a total success! Feel the experience - really let it sink in. This type of mental programming will assist you tremendously.
- As host or dinner guest, never allow yourself to be persuaded into believing that the more you spend, the greater the impression you will make! That may be true in certain (frivolous!) circles of society, but it is generally not so, and it is certainly quite unnecessary. Spend only that which you can comfortably afford.
Dinner Party Etiquette - Myths and Unnecessary Trivia
What rules? There are no rules!!
- We hear a great deal about rules of etiquette, as though they were written in stone somewhere, or part of the Constitution! What is acceptable to one person or one society may be totally unacceptable to another. If you must live by rules, then develop your own list of rules! Rules of etiquette steeped in history and tradition have very little real relevance in today's society.
- Some folk firmly believe that unless you come from a background of substantial wealth and a particular upbringing, then you are automatically excluded from certain social choices. This is completely, and utterly, ridiculous! In my profession, I have performed the role of Butler at numerous very grand and formal social occasions for the wealthy and upper classes. And I do not exaggerate when I say that on occasions, the behaviour of some of those attending was truly appalling. Social background, education and wealth are no guarantees of good manners and proper behaviour!
- Often a dinner host or hostess believes that the more complex the menu, the more extravagant the occasion, the more elaborate the table setting ......the more he or she will impress the guests! That is far from the reality! A simple yet stylish, well executed dinner party delivered with thought, care and attention, will achieve a far greater result........for a lot less stress!
- Dress code? Just as there are no rules in modern day entertaining, there is also.....no dress code! However, if it's a formal affair and the host has clearly indicated a dress style (black tie, lounge suits, smart casual etc) then clearly, the dinner guest should respect that. As a host however, do consider carefully whether such a stipulation is really necessary. The trend these days is very much towards casual dining and generally speaking, most dinner guests will be more relaxed in that situation.
Dinner Party Etiquette - Social Behaviour
- If you are hosting a dinner party, use yourself as an example of what you consider to be acceptable social behaviour. Most dinner guests will take their lead from you - and if they don't, they probably shouldn't be there and are unlikely to be invited again!
- The art of conversation! The successful dinner party host should always encourage lively and varied conversation with honest opinions being expressed and shared. However, proper dinner party etiquette should encourage avoiding sensitive issues or subjects that some guests may find uncomfortable. As a considerate dinner host, if such a conversation is under way, discreetly interject and carefully change the subject. Or if that fails, interrupt by introducing the next course!
- For both the dinner host and guest, excessive behaviour of any sort is to be avoided. That should include excessive drinking, excessive talking (being overbearing!), excessive joke telling (particularly bad ones!!) and even excessive eating! A healthy appetite is to be enjoyed, over indulgence however, is not an endearing feature!
- To smoke, or not to smoke? Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the host or hostess to dictate on this. As smoking becomes less and less acceptable publicly, it is quite unacceptable to do so at a dinner table unless expressly invited to do so. It can be a sensitive issue. Personally, I would advise that the host makes another room available (perhaps where after dinner coffee will be served) for any guest wishing to smoke. Again, there are no strict rules on this subject - as dinner host, you must make this choice for your guests.
Dinner Party Etiquette - Place and Table Setting
- The days of making an impression by setting out enormous and extravagant place settings with numerous pieces of (sometimes confusing!) cutlery and glassware for an excessively long menu are thankfully, largely over. Keep the setting simple by putting in place only that which is required up to and including the main course. Cutlery for any following courses can acceptably be provided as the dinner progresses and concludes.
- Excessively large, elaborate table decorations and expensive, hall marked tableware are quite unnecessary (unless ofcourse they are family heirlooms!). A simple yet thoughtfully styled table using the best that you own and can afford can be very affective. Don't be led into the trap of believing that your table must look like something off the front of a glossy home design magazine! I said earlier that there are no rules. Well infact there is one golden rule...........keep it simple!
- If you are hosting a large dinner party, then a table plan and place cards are essential. For a smaller party however, avoid such unnecessary protocol. Simply, casually direct dinner guests to sit where you would prefer them to.
This is dinner party etiquette for the 21st century. All of the above is no more than plain, common sense! And it is also about behaving responsibly and not offensively!
As a final word, please remember that the true art of entertaining has one prime goal...........that of pleasure! It should be enjoyed by host and guest alike. So at all costs, avoid being overly concerned about what is "right, and what is "wrong". Do what you feel is right ........and if you do happen to make the odd gaff - as long as you carry it off with grace, honesty and humility, you will happily survive the day! After all, it is only a dinner party!
Relax..............and enjoy!
Robert Jackson has worked all of his life in the hospitality business. Now at http://www.gourmet-food-revolution.com, he shares his views, ideas, tips and guidance on entertaining at home.......with style, and ease!
Cupcake Success Is All About The Ingredience
Cupcakes are made many different ways. Among us we find that many people have an ancestor, great grandmother, friend or other such person who knows someone who knows someone who knows how to create the best cupcake you will ever have in your life. How are these cupcakes deemed more superior than the lesser less exalted cupcakes in our midst? The differential factors lie in choosing extra special ingredients.
A cupcakes final outcome is truly dependent on the care and quality of the ingredients that are put into it. Some may think a cupcake is a cupcake. But they will not argue that there is a huge difference between homemade hamburgers versus McDonald 99 cent burgers. There is just an essential difference, bottom line.
Some boutique bakeries will go the extra mile and spend about eighty dollars on a bottle of vanilla essence whereas the average corner store mom n� pop bakery shop will spend ninety-five cents and wonder why their cupcakes don�t have that extra special quality taste. The fine ingredients are created differently, grown with extra care, refined in a special manner. It is the difference between drinking a one hundred dollar bottle of champagne versus the five dollar liquor store special. Again, these perfecting touches just create a different palpable effect. These champagnes can be priced higher because alcohol connoisseurs can taste the difference. Such is the case for a finely crafted cupcake. I say �crafted� because with the extra special care that goes into these dessert treats, they become an art piece. They become someone�s hard invested masterpiece.
The special ingredients do not stop with such finds as bottles of perfected vanilla essence. Every ingredient is a perfected, addition, something that has been created and cultivated with the greatest care. For example, there are different quality levels of chocolate, frosting, sugars, eggs, and other such ingredients that make up the ultimate cupcake mixture. Even the actual cooking, stirring and process of making these special cupcakes can be learned in a manner that will bring out the greatest qualities in the treat.
These ingredients might in the overall end result make the price tag of a cupcake well over the typical cupcake price, but that is why they are special. Most people on average do not buy a celebratory bottle of champagne everyday, much less every week. But, when the occasion affords it, many people will treat themselves because they know they are paying for quality. Such can be the same for these extraordinary cupcakes. Maybe one�s son or daughter loves cupcakes and they just graduated from college with honors, why not opt for a cupcake delicacy instead of a cake to surprise and congratulate them?
For the affluent population, this can be the perfect dessert treat they have been looking for. Their wine cellars are already stocked with the best bottles of champagne and wine. Their garages filled with the latest vehicles of their dreams, why not top off their success with an extraordinary dessert treat!
For more great information about cupcakes, and cupcake recipes, visit: http://www.cupcake-recipes.com
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