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Autumn BBQ recipes

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  Recipe 1: Grilled Cheese Ingredients: - 4 slices of bread - 1/4 cup of butter, softened - 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese, grated - 1/4 cup of Monterey Jack cheese, grated - 2 tablespoons of apple jelly - 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard - Salt and pepper Instructions: Preheat at medium speed. Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. On the unbuttered side, layer the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Spread apple jelly and Dijon mustard on two slices of bread, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Close the sandwiches with the buttered sides out. Grill the sandwiches in the oven for 3-4 minutes per side until bread is toasted and cheese is melted. Enjoy! Recipe 2: Chili Ingredients: - 500g of beef mince - 1 onion, chopped - 1 green bell pepper, chopped - 1 garlic clove, minced - 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained - 1 can of black beans, rinsed and drained - 1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained - 1 can of pinto beans, rinsed and drained - 2 tablespoons chilli powder - 1 teaspoon ...

How and When to Clean a Ceiling Fan

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  The outdoor ceiling fan is an excellent invention for outdoor dining. It can keep you and your guests cool in the summer heat while also providing some light to see by and even doubling as a bug zapper. The problem is that without regular maintenance, outdoor ceiling fans can get pretty dirty and smelly. Dirt collects on the blades of the fan or gets blown inside when it's not running, especially if it's mounted high up near an open window or door. So, when and how should you clean a ceiling fan?   Outdoor Ceiling Fan Cleaning The outdoor  ceiling fan  should be cleaned at least once a season and preferably twice. The easiest way to clean it is to take it down and bring it inside. If you have an outdoor ceiling fan with a light fixture, first turn off the power to the light at the breaker box. Then unscrew the light globe and set it aside. You may need a ladder or step stool to reach the blades of the fan. If so, be very careful not to fall! Once you have access to...

BBQ fuel types

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  Charcoal Charcoal is the most common fuel for BBQing, as it's readily available and long-lasting. There are several different types of charcoal one can choose from natural hardwood briquettes, mesquite wood briquettes, and lump charcoal. It works by creating a combination of heat and smoke by burning pieces of organic material. However, natural hardwood will cost more than the other types after purchase due to its limited availability. Gas Propane is the most popular way to use for BBQing, as it's so easy to get and safe. But beware of propane canisters leaking, as this can be dangerous. Propane burns clean and shows off a beautiful flame on the BBQ with a lot of smoke. Propane stoves are also very popular for their open-cooking capabilities that allow an individual to place food directly over the heat source (instead of inside a smoker or oven). Electricity A new age fuel that many use to power their electric smokers. Electricity is cleaner than propane or charcoa...