Things you may not know about shallots

If you don’t like the strong flavors of garlic and onions, but don’t want to give them up completely, then shallots are the perfect choice. Shallots probably originated in Asia, travelling from there to India and eastern Mediterannean. The shallot is a relative of the onion, but is sweeter and milder. It is also like garlic. Shallots are form in clusters of offsets with a head composed of multiple cloves. Their skin color can vary from golden brown to gray to rose red, and their off-white flesh is usually tinged with green or magenta. On the other hand, shallots have a mild taste that combines the flavor of a sweet onion with a touch of garlic. Although shallots can be stored for at least 6 months, you should spend time on these following tips to have the best shallots for your taste.

Most cooks buy only as many shallots as they will need for a particular recipe, but if you have an abundance of shallots, store them in a cool, dry, dark place with plenty of air circulation. Knot them in clean pantyhose, hang from the ceiling in a dry garage, cellar or closet, and they can last up to two months. Or you can store them in a hanging metal mesh basket. Even if they sprout, you can still use them. You just need remove the bitter green sprouts if you don’t want a strong onion flavor. However, many cooks choose to include the sprouts and use them much like chives.

Shallots may be chopped and frozen up to three months. But, when thawed, they will have the texture of a lightly sauteed shallot, so don’t expect any crunch. This can actually be a time-saver in most recipes.

Besides, have a look at shallot cooking tips afterwards:

• Shallots work particularly well in dishes using wine.
• Although shallots carmelize like onions, it is important to saute them gently. Browning over high heat is likely to turn them bitter, much like garlic.
• Roast shallots in their skin still soft. Then peel, puree, and use as a flavoring for soups or sauces.
• Shallots do not give bad breath like garlic or onions, and are more easily digestible.
• Refrigeration is not recommended for shallots as cold temperatures tend to encourage sprouting.
• Leeks, onions, and scallions may be substituted for shallots, but expect a stronger onion flavor. Please do not confuse shallots with green onions or scallion as they are called in some areas.

I hope these information above will help you much for your cooking with shallots. Have a nice time!

Colors Of The Rain

This nice couple likes walking in the rain to feel the romance from falling raindrops and its sound. How romantic they are!!! Also, they like to see the rainbow after the rain, so can you see their clothes? So colorful!!! Could you please help them to match their clothes with each other?

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How is your turkey?

If you hate the memory of dry turkey from the old days, buy a
fresh-killed (meaning, never frozen) turkey. They truly are juicier,
tenderer, and tastier than frozen birds.

Turkeys range in weight from the 6- to 8-pound category to as
large as 26 pounds. Very small and super-big are not better.
Small ones get blotchy. Big ones present food safety problems
because their mass resists total heat penetration. Best to go
with a basic 12- to 16-pound turkey.

First for trussing: The point of tying string around a turkey is to make the bird into a round (no protrusions, no wings sticking out).
This prevents burning of exposed areas. Twist the wing tips, which
will burn first, under themselves, using some force. Now run a strand
of string under the turkey's girth and up each side, catching the
wing tips under the string. Continue the string over to the drumsticks,
catching them and the fatty tail flap (Pope's Nose), and tie tightly.

Second for turkey lifter: This major help comes in two styles. One resembles an L-shaped metal prong. The prong goes right up the turkey'scavity while a handle remains in your hand. All you do it lift. If you've stuffed the turkey, get the type that looks like snow chains, lies
under the bird, and acts like a sling. Either device ends burned
hands, greasy potholders and lost drumsticks.

You should remember that an instant-read thermometer is your most important tool. With this, you don't need a roasting chart or a clock. Read the fact on the dial. There will be no question about the internal temperature of your meat.

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Happy 50th Birthday Barbie

A new and unique fashion doll line bearing the Mattel, Inc., label and backed by a planned advertising and promotional budget of more than $125,000, will make its debut at Toy Fair, according to Elliot Handler, president of the West Coast company.

Named the “Barbie” Teenage Fashion Model, the new 11½ -inch doll is described by Mr. Handler as “the only anatomically perfect doll manufactured today.”

Made of flesh-toned vinyl plastic, “Barbie” is declared to be a realistically-proportioned counterpart of one of the country’s famed teenage models. She is styled to wear exquisite clothes with a flair and to create a dream world of identity for all little girls from 8 to 80, Mr. Handler said.

“Barbie’s” high fashion wardrobe consists of 22 separate outfits from bluejeans to a wedding gown, complete with minutely-detailed accessories. Costume features are built-in zippers, form fit, linings, multiple accessories and so forth.

The basic doll, stock #850, lists at $3, stated Clifford Jacobs, Mattel director of marketing. This price covers the doll, a striped jersey swimsuit, sunglasses, hoop earnings, shoes and a special pedestal on which to “pose” Barbie during fashion shows. Two special deals, stock #851 and #852, consisting of vari-sized assortments of dolls and costumes, will also be available.

Commenting on the over-$125,000 advertising budget planned for the Barbie doll, Mr. Jacobs said that most of the appropriation will go into national, year-round advertising. He pointed out that the doll budget was over and above an approximate $1,000,000 already earmarked for 1959 national television to promote Mattel’s musical and mechanical toy lines.

Mattel’s entry into the highly competitive doll field should occasion no great surprise, Mr. Jacobs declared.

He pointed to the company’s successful invasion of the [toy] gun manufacturing field three years ago.

“Although we don’t have a ‘today dolls—tomorrow the world’ philosophy about the business,” Mr. Jacobs said, “there is little doubt that Elliot and Ruth Handler will never stop thinking ahead and designing ahead…and then going ahead if it makes economic sense to do so.”

In line with this thinking, Mr. Jacobs said that Mattel is currently budgeting its research and development department at $500,000. Projects are under way in the realm of space-age toymaking, among other things.

Mattel’s R&D is headed by Jack Ryan, a young, former senior project engineer with the Raytheon Company on guided missiles, who directs a group of young scientists working with him. The overall supervisor of Mattel’s R&D is, of course, Mr. Handler.

Marking the entry of Mattel into the space-age field will be the Mattel H₂O Missile (stock #605), a realistic two-stage rocket.

An authentic model of an I.C.B.M., the Mattel H₂O Missile is safety-powered by water pressure from an ordinary garden hose, creating an upward thrust of almost 250 pounds and acceleration of nearly 700 G’s as it leaves the pickup. The second-stage rocket, equipped with cap-firing warhead, soars close to 200 feet into the air.

The Mattel H₂O Missile is packaged in a self-contained display box to retail at $5.

In addition, the company is also marketing its stock #606, the Mattel H₂O Missile Rocket with Hand Launcher, listing at $1. This does double duty as a hand-fired, low-priced space toy or as a sturdy replacement rocket for the second stage of the Mattel H₂O Missile. The hand launcher is designed along the lines of a sling-shot and is capable of firing second-stage rockets more than 100 feet high, it is declared.

Mr. Jacobs also announced national TV promotion for the missile items on The Mickey Mouse Show [sic], with 15 national showings scheduled between March and Christmas. Additional TV advertising support will be announced in the fall.

Also for initial showing to the trade at the Toy Fair is the firm’s new line of Shootin’ Shell™ Guns and Greenie™ Stik-M-Caps.

The all-new Mattel Shootin’ Shell consists of two parts—the cartridge and bullet nose. The metal cartridge stays in the chamber while a safe, plastic bullet-nose is actually shot through the barrel.

The Stik-M-Caps (60 per sheet) are termed a completely new idea in caps. The self-sticking caps attach on the back of the Shootin’ Shell, the gun trigger is pulled and out of the barrel comes the soft bullet.

Three new gun items are included in the Mattel Shootin’ Shell line for ’59, Mr. Jacobs reported. The Shootin’ Shell Buckle Gun (stock #622 list price $2), the 9-inch-long Shootin’ Shell Fanner (stock #608 list price $3) and the 29¼-inch Shootin’ Shell Indian Scout Rifle with rolling block action (stock #607 list price $3). All three items are designed to use the new Shootin’ Shell and Stick-M-Cap concept.

“The Buckle Gun is a replica of the famous Remington Derringer mounted in a beautiful belt buckle,” Mr. Jacobs declared, “and it fires a real Shootin’ Shell when the stomach is pushed out. No hands. It can also be used apart from the buckle as a hidden Derringer that shoots Stick-M-Caps and Shootin’ Shells.”

As is the case with all the top Mattel items, Mr. Jacobs stated, the Shootin’ Shell will be advertised on the Mickey Mouse and other TV shows on a year-round basis.

It was also stated that an expanded program of merchandising, sales promotion, publicity and wholesaler meetings featuring a half-hour color film is in the planning stage under the direction of Mr. Jacobs and Herb Holland, Mattel sales manager.

In addition, Mr. Jacobs reported, a new type of TV program designed especially by and for Mattel products, is to be shown weekly on a national year-round basis. Details will be announced next month.

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"Please help me" Selena Gomez

Help Selena Gomez make up. You know Selena Marie Gomez is an American actress and singer best known for playing Alex Russo on the Disney Channel Original Series, Wizards of Waverly Place. She is so beautiful but I think she still wants to put some make up for a fantastic appearance. Develope by Wambie

Modern Fairy Tale - DressupGirl.net

Modern Fairy Tale: May be you are familiar with a fairy who looks gentle, willowy, innocent and kind-hearted as an angel in the children's stories. Now you'll see a fairy with the beauty of delicateness and charm but activeness and smartness - a fairy in a modern fairy tale. It must have something different with what you imagined, isn't it? Play game at http://www.DressupGirl.net

Dress Up Games for Girls

Dress up games, fashion games amd makeover games for teens!

Elegant Girl Dress Up NEW!


She's going somewhere dressy on a beautiful sunny day, dress her up!

Style Up Kimmie NEW!

Quirky, fun and cute dress-up game. The mirrors are adorable!

Stewardess Dress Up Game NEW!

Mix and match to create the best stewardess uniform!

My Sweet Closet

Very sweet game with cool clothes and cooler hairstyles!

My Sweet 16


A secret admirer wants to meet you at the dance and you have two hours to get ready. Who is the secret admirer?

Getting Ready

Get her ready for a date, having fun with friends, dancing or ... You decide!

Dress Code: Night Club

Great game with great clothes and accessories. You can't make a bad look with this one!

Ocean Cruise Party


Dress her up for a ocean cruise party!

Preppy Spring Fashion

Nice game with jeans, tops and jewelry!

Advanced Dress Up Game by MaximK

The clothes are so realistic and match so well. I really like this one!

Girl in Jeans Dress Up


Very nice, you can create so many looks with this one as everything matches so well!

Fashion Design Dress Up Game

Mix and match very cute clothes to create a cool look for the fashion designer!

My Perfect Wardrobe

Fun dress up game with a huuuge amount of clothes and accessories!

RoiWorld


The new Roiworld site is open again but only to US residents.

Sky Breeze Back-to -School

Choose two of the girls and get them ready for school!

Think Pastel Dress Up Game

Cute game in happy colors. The layering of the clothes is a bit tricky so be patient!

Street Fashion Doll

Create a hip look for the city girl, lots of clothes and great hairstyles!

Atomic Babes

Pick trendy clothes for the Atomic Babes, you can change the color on everything!

Amy's Paper Doll

Dress Amy, a game with lots of clothes and even more personality! Click the buttons to change Amy into something different...

Right Dress

Pretty good casual dress up game with matching clothes!

Smackers Cyberdolls

Three dolls, three styles: doll, preppy and boyz.

Urban Girl Dress Up Game

Dress up for a hot day in the city!

Girl and Dog Dress Up

Nice little dress-up game where you get to dress up the girl and her cute dog!

Fashion Fun Birthday Party

Dress her up for a birthday party, I really like the realistic clothes!

Bliinky Shopping Dress Up

Design an outfit for her to wear for going shopping!

Sweet 16 Dress Up NEW!


Dress the four friends for a sweet 16 birthday party!

Dress Up Liea

Very nice! I love how the clothes snap on for the perfect fit!

Colorful Dress Up

Dress her in bright happy clothes perfect for a summer day!

Fashion Superstar

From the dreamy backgrounds to the sparkly jewelry this game is totally gorgeous! If the game comes up white, just wait for it to load.

BeingGirl Dress up Game

Pick a girl and give her a makeover for a night out on the town! Also a UK version.

Hot Buys Dress Up

Nice! Love the colors, the style and I want the pink and blag bag!

Charlotte in Paris


Design a line of clothes to wear to Paris! You can also dress Katani.

Kawaii Girl Dress Up Doll

Kawaii! Lots of tights, shoes and just cute clothes that you can layer to create so many different looks!

MAXIM's fahion doll


Wow, this one is really good! Lots of realistic mix & match clothes and accessories.

Abigail

Not very big dress up game but so very adorable, especially the cute dog!

MyScene.com Shopping Spree

Have fun and go shopping with Barbie and friends!

Jessy's Dress-Up Time

Choose different cuts, patterns, colors and types of clothes. Lots of fun!

My Story is Makeover

Create your own dress-up diary with daily fashion challenges. Very nice!

Back-to-School Ultracool

Dress Sky Breeze and pals to go back to school, realistic and fun!

Dress Up Candybar Girls


This is a huge dress up game and you can use the doll on your own blog or website, e-mail it, print and save!

Girl in a House

Dress her up AND set the table AND decorate her room, all in one very cool game!

Create Your Own Character

Mix and match cute clothes and accessories to dress the girl!

Back to School Looks


Nice casual dress up game with lots of jeans and tops!

Couple Dress Up

Does their style match each other or do they have totally different styles?

MaximK Dress Up Game 3

Wow, this game is amazing! So many clothes and so many options, a must visit!

Street Fashion Dress Up Doll


A huge game, both in file and wardrobe size. Lots of crazy patterns and pieces you can mix and match!

Mindy's Dress Up

A full figure girl with a rocking wardrobe and some seriously nice hairstyles!

M. Sofia's Dress Up the Girl

Dress the girl game in a fresh cartoon style. Can you find the mermaid tail?

Moving Girl Dress Up Game

Dress the girl while she moves waiting for your next move! A smaller version with an extra doggy animation here.

Paper Doll in the Closet

Interesting virtual paper doll, it's quite big and recommended for big screens!

City Fashion Dress Up Game

Dress the girl for taking a stroll down a city street. Lots of jeans and jewelry!

Design-her Gals

Design personalized stationery by dressing up doll of various sizes, ages and both genders!

Lady K Dress up

A really nice dress up game with a cheerful model.

Think Pastel Doll Maker

There is just something very likeable and friendly about this guitar girl!

Peppy Color Girls

Dress the girl wearing your favorite color and read about her personality!

My Sweet 16 School Musical is now under showbiz dress up games.

Barcelona Dress Up

Dress Laia for a visit to beautiful Barcelona!

Pink Bunni Lilly Dress Up Me

Dress likeable Lilli in a cute selection of clothes. Click on the tube of sunblock to give her a nice tan!

Gabi Fashion & Design

The demo version is good but the full version (if you register) is excellent!

Sharp Shopper

With a budget of $500, choose items from 5 stores.

Dressup Summer

Well-made and pretty Barbie like dress-up game!

Jr Naver Flash Dolls

Tons of dress up games from various Korean dress-up sites. In Korean, but easy to use.

Tudy Doll

Choose one of four Tudy dolls, style her hair and dress her up! Now you can also makeover her room!

Zodiac Girls

What's your star sign? Put in your birthday and dress up your star sign doll!

Character Dress Up Game

Dress up a girl or a boy, excellent dress up game in anime style with lots of nice features!

Real Clothes Dress-up

Cute game with casual summer styles, love the real looking clothes!

Unzipped Fashion Fixer

You can change her body, skin color, make-up and hair and then style a perfect a look for summer 2008!

Peppy Cop

Have your thought that police uniforms could look a bit better?

Go Girl Fashion

A really clever dress-up game with a design element where you can pick colors and patterns for you clothes!

Girly Trends in 3D

Style her clothes, make-up and accessories and have her model the outfit for you. Don't miss this one!

Adriana Doll Maker

Excellent game, lots of options. Is it just me or does she look a bit like Jennifer Lopez?

Find Freestyle with Avery with the sports dress up games.

I-Dressup Girls

Very pretty games with good looking graphics and nice animated backgrounds!

Annie at the Disco

Doll her up for a night of wild dancing!

Sky Breeze Games

Many really good dress-up games - this one is not to be missed!

Make My Outfit

Dress and accessorize the somber looking girl!

Shopping in the City

Dress the girls in latest styles to go on a shopping trip in the city!

Head 2 Toe Makeover Game

A fun, lighthearted makeover game with several models for you to transform.

Dream Maidens

Home of cute dress-up games and doll makers!

EveryGirl's Dress Up 2

Huge dress-up with lots of clothes and you can change the model as well!

Paper Doll Psychology

Lots and lots of style selection and make-over games. Scroll down the page to find!

Sky Breeze Sunday Brunch

Dress Sky Breeze and friends for a Sunday brunch in beautiful fall colors!

Office Dressup

Dress her up for a day in the office. Remember that you'll have to click a "Start Game" button twice to start the game.

Raya Dress Up Doll

Excellent dress up game with matching clothes and accessories!

Dress Up in Paris

Bonjour! Dress the girl for a day of fun in beautiful Paris!

Princess Dressup

A must visit! Zoom in and out to dress different parts and listed to relaxing music!

Dress Up Maggie


Click on the arrows to change Maggie's clothes, hairstyle, skin color and background!

Smackers : Dress Me Up


Pick on of three models and dress her in colorful, fun clothes.

Goddess Style Dress-Up Game

Click on the bouquet of flowers to dress Venus and the other goddesses. You can choose your own body build and color most items!

WIP Flash Dress Up

A nice game with everything from jeans to traditional Chinese dresses!

Maeve on the Red Carpet has been moved to the list of showbiz dressup games.

Super Dress Up

Very nice game with lots of features, click on the buttons on the left to change her skin color, hairstyle and more. Remember to click on all the numbered boxes for the clothes!

Dress Me Up Yuna version 2


A new Yuina with lots of cool clothes and cute accessories. There's also an older chibi version available.

Pink Bunny Lilli

Very cute dress-up games, check out the new game Dress Up Lizzy!

Squeeze the Juice Dress Up

Choose how to dress the girl, lots of retro looking fun clothes. You can color all pieces!

Fashion Girls Dressup Games

Six lovely dress-up games.

Paper Dolls by Charlie

Three cute games, in french but easy to play.

Dress to Thrill

Dress the girl with clothes from Kmart and choose a pet to go along with the look! Register or play as a guest.

Romantic Dress Up Game

Dress Up Game Romantic - It's not too often you're allowed to have an outing like this. Therefore, both of them want to make this chance sweet memories. Could you help them to prepare nice outing things so that they will have a nice day spending time together. Romantic Dress Up Game

Dance Hall Queen - DressupGirl.net

Dance Hall Queen: Yes, the title doesn't lie. This girl is going to take part in the event of Dance Hall Queen Contest. As one of the participants in this contest, she wants to be the most beautiful girl, so that the board of examiners and viewers will have eyes on her. Can you help her to realize that dream? Play more

Valentine's Day Wedding

Valentine's Day Wedding: Valentine Day is an ideal day to have your wedding. It is the day devoted to romance and love. And having your wedding during the "love" month of February means you can get as romantic as you want. Red is the color of Valentine Day and the use of this passionate and romantic color should be a major theme. It will make your pure white wedding dress more gorgeous and magnificent. You will be the happiest couple, I wish...