There’s no doubt that losing weight and maintaining that new figure takes a lot of preparation, planning and good old fashioned self control. A common, but still effective, tip to help you along is to pre-portion your favorite snack items in separate one-portion twist top snack containers. This way you can still indulge – relatively speaking – in your favorite snacking habits without going overboard. Sometimes just a satisfying taste is all that is needed.
Twist top snack containers:
Twist top snack containers pictured:
Rubbermaid TakeAlongs Twist & Seal Food Storage Containers, 1.2 Cup, Tint Chili, 4 Count 1779038
Ultra sharp 8 inch chef knife
One of the most useful tools in a cook’s arsenal is a quality steel ultra sharp chef knife that caters to a variety of uses in the kitchen or on the job. To keep such a knife usable for years to come remember to NOT put it in the dishwasher when it’s time to clean. You just never know what items will rub against it, possibly dulling the blade. So hand wash the knife and store it on its own in a knife holder or magnetic knife rack. Take care of your chef’s knife and it will last a very long time.
Ultra sharp 8 inch chef knife:
Ultra sharp 8 inch chef knife pictured: Chicago Cutlery DesignPro Chef Knives, 8-Inch
Double jigger for making drinks
When entertaining at home, whether in your man-cave or home bar area, you want to provide your guests – to the best of your abilities – great tasting adult beverages. And while playing adhoc bartender can be fun, there is still an element of knowledge needed to do your drinks justice. For precise measurements a double jigger can be a valuable tool when following drink recipes. And while you may want to just “eyeball” measurements, your guests may be less appreciative if the taste of their drink falls flat.
Double jigger for making drinks:
Double jigger for making drinks pictured: OXO 3105000 Steel Double Jigger, 3-Inch