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FoodSaver won't vacuum - HELP!
Hey MFP! I've searched google and I can't get anywhere figuring out why my FS 3460 won't vacuum. It was working fine for 5 bags and now it won't vacuum. I've looked inside and I don't see anything obstructing the vacuum. I've also turned it off and on. Tried a new bag. My only suspicion is that I had to switch rolls and…
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Pyramids, Drop sets? Enlighten me!
Greetings MFP family! I'm trying to understand the point of different ways of structuring weight lifting sets. I've tried looking through some of the bodybuilding forums, but I really don't understand the lingo. Plus, I can't really afford a personal trainer right now, so I'm trying to educate myself as much as possible…
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Canning Club!
Hi all! I'd like to start a thread (thanks to an idea from a fellow MFP'er! - kayemme) for those of us who are into or getting into canning. We can perhaps share tips, tricks, recipes, failures, whatever. This is my first year trying the whole canning thing. I just bought a pressure canner (for low acid foods) that should…
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Jell-o is a vegetable!
I had to share this with you all... My bf just texted me and he is at a Meat & 3. (For those of you not from/in the south, a Meat & 3 is a standard country-ish restaurant in the south where you order a "meat", like country fried steak or pot roast, and 3 sides - aka "vegetables") In their vegetable list: Jell-o! So if any…
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Quinoa salad
Hi all! Thought I'd share something I whipped up tonight. Quinoa Salad 1 1/2c rinsed quinoa 3c low sodium chicken broth (or veggie broth for vegan/vegetarian style) 1/2 medium cucumber, de-seeded and diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 ear of corn, blanched/boiled, kernels cut from cob 1/2 medium onion, thin sliced & diced…
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Device/App for Bike calories and/or distance?
Heyas! I'm trying to figure out a good way to figure out how far I've gone and how many calories I've burned when out riding my bike. Is there some sort of little device to put on the bike so I can get distance? Kind of like a bike pedometer? Or at least something to figure out how fast I've been going. The trails we've…
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Advice? Culinary School
Hey MFP peeps! I'm hoping you can help me out... I decided that I want to go to culinary school and have started the admissions process at one school in my area. I recently found another school that has a program as well. My "dilemma" is figuring out which school is the better choice. One program is 1/3 the cost of the…
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Recipe Needed: Cuban Black Beans & Chicken
Howdy! I am having a super craving for Cuban black beans (frijoles negros) and Chicken. Any awesome South Floridians/Cubans out there than can help me with an authentic recipe? Everything I'm finding online just doesn't seem like the stuff I used to get in Miami. Btw, I have dry beans and a whole chicken that I want to use…
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For 2011: What makes me thankful and we can do this!
Hey all! I was thinking about it and I know a number of people are going through some tough times right now. Some of us are struggling through dealing with holiday food temptations; others are losing (or have lost) their jobs; some have loved ones overseas in the military...the list goes on. All of these things impact how…
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When to stretch?
I know that part of good health includes stretching and I'd like to increase my flexibility. However, I'm a bit confused about when I should really be doing some good stretches. I know you should do some stretching post-work out, maybe a little before to warm up (not enough to be very limber). But I've also heard that you…
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Rant about Restaurant Menus
Good morning! I am incredibly frustrated and have to share my frustration, because I know you all will understand. :) I am overly frustrated with the trickery done by restaurant menus! I'm not talking about the extra salt or margarine they use. Right now I'm sick of how they don't fully describe what they plan on serving…
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Just ask yourself...
Does what I'm doing right now fit into who/what I want to be? I've seen a lot of people ask how to stay motivated; I've even been an asker myself. Yesterday, in a discussion, this question was brought and assigned to me, you could say. I thought a number of us here could use it. Whatever you are doing at a particular…
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Exercises for Better Bicycling?
Hi! I recently purchased a new bicycle (a hybrid). However, it's been like 15years since I really rode - pre-driver's licence days! I'm not as fit as I used to be and would like to be able to get my legs in better shape so I can hit the trails & greenways again. I usually use the elliptical at the gym (treadmill as…
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Ziploc Steam bags?
I was wondering what those of you who have used the Ziploc microwave steam bags think of them. The idea seems pretty simple: veggies, seasoning, nuke, eat. Does it affect the flavor? I've only had the frozen steam in bag veggies from Birds Eye or Kroger, so they have the freezer taste. Plus, any personal recipe favs would…
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Chai Addict... What's your morning indulgence?
I'm madly in love with fresh brewed Chai tea with some milk and honey. Sweet creamy spicy. So nice! It's my sinful morning pick-me-up. What's your morning wake-up goodness?
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Salad complaining
I started bringing a big salad to work to eat with my lunch. The tub holds about 40 fluid oz, so it's a good 5 cups of lettuce at least. It stuffs me! I have a small turkey sandwich after so I can get some protein and carbs in. I'm full and ready to go back to work. 30minutes later...I'm starting to feel kind of hungry…
