Food Trip Friday: Bibimbap

Finally, got the chance of trying this popular Korean dish, Bibimbap two weeks ago for lunch. I love the foods Korean airlines serves in the plane, and this one is not bad at all. Click this link: Willas' Blog for more sumptuous food entries and dig in!

Dimplex PowerChef Electric Grills

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Dimplex North America Limited. All opinions are 100% mine.

It is summertime once again and that means going on vacation for most family with kids, camping, and all sort of stuffs. Camping is very popular even though the weather is warm. Whether it is cool or warm, many people love to eat grilled foods. My family for one loves grilled meats, seafood and poultry because it is healthy to eat that way. As you grill meat, the fats melts and drips out of the meat and it is not greasy anymore. However, grilling is not possible for some people including us who live in an apartment or condo for the safety purposes. Others have safety concerns about the gas tanks, lighting and flare-ups. But I have a good news for you; those problems are not an issue anymore because of the new invented grill called the “PowerChef grills. PowerChef grills solve those problems and also it provides the added health benefits of grilled food. Fat drips away from the food as it cooks for quick, easy and healthy meals without kitchen clean-up. Isn't it amazing or what!?

I am glad for powerchef, now I can grill our food without using gas or charcoal. My fearof flames, tanks, lighting is gone. No more burned BBQ for my because of the heat that is not easy to balance by using gas or charcoal grill. And most of all, powerchef grill is easy to use and easy to clean as well. No more messy cleaning of the grill. Dimplex has plenty of grills to choose from, but my favorite is their PowerChef PBQ. Since we will be moving to our new house soon, we would be needing grill and I will definitely consider buying a Powerchef grill for myself. The table top grill easily converts for a freestanding or wall-mounted application with the addition of the optional accessories. It is very versatile that you can bring it anywhere you go. Check the link provided here to learn more about Dimplex PowerChef Electric Grills.

You will love these PowerChef grills because it has a unique dual element cooking system that delivers performance never before seen in an electric grill. You get the perfect 'steak house' sear marks that you expect from grilled food, which also locks in the flavor and juices for delicious results. One more secret of PowerChef's performance is the unique digital control. It comes pre-programmed for a wide variety grilled foods. With a few quick steps PowerChef automatically cooks what you want, exactly how you want it cooked, and chimes when its time to flip and time to serve. PowerChef eliminates the guesswork from grilling, making it easy for anyone to cook like a pro!

Aren't you interested yet, if so, then you should check this video out by going to this link: http://www.dimplex.com/grillvideo1.html

Etiquette on Parties and Gifts

Proper use of etiquette in everyday life and special occasions seemed like more of a social must than a matter of personal choice. But times have changed. However, just as chivalry isn’t dead, proper etiquette isn’t either. If you’re already employing these etiquette tips in your life, congratulations – Miss Manners would be proud. if you’re slacking on your socially savvy abilities, a little refresher course never hurt anyone.

1. Always RSVP to a party in a timely fashion, even if you won’t be attending.
Holding off on a response makes the host feel like you’re waiting for a better offer to come along.
2. Don’t ask the host of a party for a tour of their house unless it’s a housewarming. Let them offer one if they want to.
3. If a wedding invitation specifies you and a guest, don’t call to ask if you can bring your children, too.
4. You can bring a gift for the hostess, but just make sure that it isn’t something that would preoccupy them before or during the party.
If an invitation says no gifts, don’t bring them, or else you might embarrass other gift-less guests.
5. If you've been invited to a wedding but can’t go, you should still send a wedding gift.
6. Don’t ask for cash gifts as wedding gifts. Rely on word of mouth instead.
7. Thank you notes are a must after receiving a gift. Make sure the thank you note gets to the person within two weeks of receiving the gift.
However, an exception might be wedding gifts, since you might be busy honeymooning.

Come and Celebrate Silver Dollar City’s 50th Birthday!

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Hiltons of Branson. All opinions are 100% mine.

My family and I love going on a trip. During my husband's long week off, we would always go on a long trip to camp, enjoy the beach, tour museums, visit state parks and spend time with in-laws. The highlight of our last year's trip was a visit to Washington, DC where we saw the White House, Lincoln Memorial. Just a month before we moved back to Texas, we went to Virginia Beach and Outer Banks, NC. Oh man, we had a blast!

This summer, if there is one place I would rather be right now, it would be in Branson, Missouri; a perfect place for the whole family. I called it that way because it is kid-friendly and fun place to visit. I never been there, but based on my friends experienced, they had a great time! I also learned from the research I've made, that we would have so much fun at the Silver Dollar City theme park. Right now, it would be great to go there for they have this deals called the Silver Dollar City Package for their customers as they celebrate their 50^th years of wonderful memories. This exclusive package includes deluxe accommodations for two nights in the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing or Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel, as well as two adult tickets and two children’s tickets (ages 4 to 11) for two full days of fun at Silvery Dollar City. It also includes a $25 food and beverage voucher for Level 2 Steakhouse located on the second floor of the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel. This two-night, three-day package starts at $455.00 plus tax. Additional tickets are $53 (plus tax) per adult and $43.00 (plus tax) per child. Come and avail yourself for some great special offer.

While there, there is no better place than staying in either of two great hotels like the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing and the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel located at Branson Landing where they offer guests access to shops, boutiques, restaurants, a river walk and other attractions when you’re not enjoying the fun at Silver Dollar City. These two hotels are within easy driving distance of Branson’s championship golf courses, lakes, museums, theme parks and 49 live entertainment theaters., right in the heart of all the city. These hotels offer some wonderful packages for your family visit to Branson. What are you waiting for? Better check it out now and book this special package by clicking the “Hotel Specials” button on the Hilton Promenade or Hilton Convention websites.So, better check it out now!

Food Trip Friday: Baked Quail

Here is my share for this week...thanks for sharing you dinner, too!

If you eat quail eggs, then I am sure you would love this small bird, too! Hubby wanted something to eat for dinner when I wasn't in the mood of making one; he found this frozen quail in the freezer and baked it after it was thawed :-). This is very yummy!

Head on to Willa's Kitchen for more yummy entries :-) and drool!