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In today’s fast-paced world, the microwave has become an invaluable ally for those with limited time to cook. It has now found its place in almost every household kitchen and is used for cooking, but most importantly, for quickly heating up cooked food within seconds.  The speed at which a microwave operates is determined by a special type of wave that “activates” the molecules in our food, but are we really sure that it is the best cooking method besides being the fastest? How does a microwave really work efficiently? Can you really cook everything in a microwave? This article will reveal the tips and secrets of an amazing household appliance that has forever changed the way we cook. 1. How does a microwave oven work? A microwave oven is a kitchen appliance that uses electromagnetic waves to heat and cook food. It consists of a magnetron, which generates microwave radiation, and a cavity or cooking chamber, in which the food is placed. When the microwave is turned on, the magnetro

After using for a while, the bamboo blind often gets damaged in some parts such as broken strings, broken bamboo slats, or torn blind cords… Many people often encounter cases of broken bamboo slats, so why do bamboo blinds often have broken slats like that? We can go over the main causes as follows: During the transportation process, the bamboo blind is often heavily bumped, resulting in broken bamboo slats. When the bamboo slats are not folded properly, it causes the blind strings to stretch and break or become loose. Using the blind improperly, placing it on a soft, uneven surface, stepping on the blind frequently can lead to broken blind cords and easily broken bamboo slats. If the blind has broken bamboo slats or broken cords, you can choose some of the following methods to fix and repair it if you don’t want to replace it with a new blind. When buying a bamboo blind, the manufacturer usually includes extra blind slats to replace in case some slats are broken during transpor

Beer steamed squid Fresh squid 500g Ginger 2 roots Lemongrass 5 stalks Fresh beer 300ml Soup powder 1/2 teaspoon Ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon How to cook beer-steamed squid Step 1: Prepare the ingredients First, you need to peel the outer skin of the ginger, pound it, and finely chop it. Remove the outer layer of the lemongrass, wash it thoroughly, and pound it. Next, rinse the squid, then use a knife to make multiple horizontal cuts on the body of the squid. Then, marinate the squid with finely chopped ginger, pounded lemongrass, 1/2 teaspoon of soup powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper. Mix well and let the squid marinate for 15 minutes before steaming. This will make the squid more flavorful. Step 2: Steam the squid Next, place the steaming basket over the stove and add some water and fresh beer. Steam the squid for 10 minutes. Once you smell the fragrant aroma from the squid, you can turn off the heat. Step 3: Finished product The steamed squid has a fragrant aro

Adding lemon leaves into chicken meat makes this dish more flavorful. Chicken meat is a familiar dish for Vietnamese people. It is also a regular dish that appears in the offerings on holidays and Tet in Vietnam. The plate of chicken meat is usually cut into pieces, neatly arranged and then sprinkled with thinly sliced lemon leaves on top. Chicken salads, stir-fried chicken dishes also always have this special ingredient. And the question “Why do we eat chicken with lemon leaves” is often raised by children. Chicken meat usually comes with lemon leaves, why? Why do we eat chicken with lemon leaves? According to the explanation of Dr. Bui Dac Sang (Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi Traditional Medicine Association), the combination of chicken meat and lemon leaves not only enhances the flavor of the dish but also has preventive effects. In traditional medicine, chicken meat is a medicinal ingredient called “ke nhuc”. Chicken meat has warm properties, sweet taste, while lemo

Dried thyme has a distinctive fragrance and can be used for baking, beverages, or as an effective odor neutralizer. If you have fresh thyme at home, let’s learn how to dry thyme for preservation! 1 Things You’ll Need 5 sprigs of thyme Baking sheet Things You’ll Need 2 How to Dry Thyme Step 1 Prepare the thyme Select mature thyme sprigs 15 – 20 cm long . Rinse the thyme leaves to remove any dirt and let them dry. Prepare the thyme Step 2 Dry the thyme Place the thyme sprigs onto a baking sheet. Avoid overlapping. Preheat the oven to the lowest temperature, around 10 – 15 minutes . Place the thyme onto the baking sheet and dry for 3 – 4 hours. Dry the thyme 3 Finished Product Your thyme leaves are now completely dried. Take them out to cool and store in a jar. Store the jar of dried thyme in a dry place, away from moisture. Dried thyme is convenient for cooking, baking, or any other use. Finished Product That’s it! We’ve just shown you how to dry thyme at home. Giv

Spending Time with Your Children A good father always tries to make time for his children no matter how busy he is. Many dads think they can’t do it because they have to focus on making money. But in reality, there are many people who, despite being busy, never forget their role in accompanying their children. Anyone can be a great father. When it comes to spending time with your child, quality is more important than quantity. If you spend 2-3 hours a day with your child but constantly get angry, get distracted by work, or use your phone, that time can even have a negative impact on the child’s development. Therefore, every parent only needs to devote a minimum of 8 minutes of quality time to their child every day. If parents give 100% to their child, without distractions from phones or work, and sincerely and actively participate in activities that the child wants, such as role-playing games, conversations, or reading books, then this time will be very valuable. Nurturing Family

Crunchy strawberries are delicious and nutritious fruits that many people love. However, there are some types of strawberries on the market that are causing confusion among consumers. Let’s find out how to differentiate between Da Lat strawberries and Chinese strawberries in a simple way. 1 How to differentiate between Da Lat strawberries and Chinese strawberries Harvest season Harvest season The strawberry season in Da Lat starts from mid-September and lasts until the end of November or the beginning of December. During this time, strawberry plants gradually shed leaves, leaving only ripening fruits. In contrast, strawberries from China can be harvested at different times throughout the year. Therefore, strawberries sold between mid-September and December could be Chinese strawberries. Color of the skin Color of the skin Chinese strawberries usually have a bright red or orange skin color, shiny surface, and smooth texture, making them very attractive. On the other hand, Da

1. Use chopsticks When you find ants crawling into the sugar jar, you should take a few chopsticks and stick them deep into the bottom of the container to lure the ants. Wait until the ants climb up on the chopsticks, then lift the chopsticks out and shake off the ants. Repeat this process until all the ants are gone. Alternatively, you can stick the chopsticks against an object to divert the ants in a different direction. 2. Use stainless steel spoon This method is similar to using chopsticks. Simply use a long stainless steel spoon, insert it deep into the sugar jar until it touches the bottom, then wait for a while for the ants to crawl up onto the spoon. Gently lift the spoon out of the jar and move it to another location. If there are still ants, you can continue doing the same process until there are no more ants inside. 3. Use a newspaper You can spread a clean newspaper and place it in a dry and airy location, then tap it to make the ants crawl outside and deal

In the cold season wardrobe, the blazer is considered a basic, youthful, and trendy jacket. The appearance of a blazer will elevate the simplest outfit to a more sophisticated level. Vietnamese beauties often prioritize the following 4 blazer styles to make their cold season fashion more stylish, youthful, and diverse. Black blazer Regardless of trends, the black blazer remains an indispensable fashion item. The black blazer is very simple and suitable to wear in many occasions, giving a chic and harmonious feeling. The black blazer is a basic item that cannot be missed in this list. This is a style that is always trendy and suitable to wear to work, go out, especially can be well combined with all the existing fashion items in the wardrobe. The simplest outfit combination is the black blazer paired with a white shirt and blue jeans by Miss Thuy Tien. This outfit has a youthful and elegant mix. To be more stylish, ladies can refer to the idea of pairing a black blazer with a red

Mao Year People born in the Mao year are always famous for being intelligent and quick-thinking. When faced with a complex business environment, they can quickly recognize opportunities, risks, and make decisive decisions. At the same time, they also know how to use their networking resources to establish good relationships with people from all walks of life in order to pave the way for their career development. Moving into the end of November, those in the Mao year will enter a period of high career development, relying on their intelligence and intellect to seize more business opportunities and fulfill their dreams of wealth and prosperity. Hoi Year According to the 2023 zodiac horoscope, those in the Hoi year have sharp intellect and creative thinking. They have the ability to look at problems from various perspectives and come up with unique solutions. This zodiac sign often appears heroic and confident in how they work and communicate with others. This helps them face challe

If you often work with multiple applications at the same time, switching between windows can be confusing, time-consuming, and even frustrating. However, in reality, there are many solutions to improve your multitasking experience if you know these ways to split your computer screen. Benefits of Splitting Your Computer Screen While working, you will surely need to work on multiple platforms, open multiple windows simultaneously. In cases where the content of the windows is related to each other and you need to compare and cross-reference, splitting your computer screen will help you open two windows side by side to facilitate easier observation instead of switching back and forth. The benefits of this computer screen splitting trick can be mentioned as: Time-saving : Obviously, hiding and reopening windows will take more time than when both windows are open in parallel with each other. Easily and accurately compare information in 2 windows : Switching between 2 windows sometimes