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ITCHENS                    Will the steam oven
                              replace the microwave?
      BY CLAY

We Make Every Referral Proud

by Clay Cox

E  very once in a while something comes along                 versatile as they are a true European convection
   in the ever changing appliance industry that               oven, which we know to cook faster and better
   truly makes a difference in people’s lives. The            than a traditional oven. The basic steam oven
   introduction of the microwave is a perfect                 feature which, among other things, is perfect
                                                              for reheating food without destroying the food,
example of that. Although the steam oven is not new to        as a microwave can do, and steaming vegetables
                                                              to perfection. Multiple modes can combine
European restaurants the recent introduction of a steam       the steam oven feature with the convection
oven for your home is another difference maker. Chefs and     oven. These modes allow for a result matching
culinary enthusiasts have been using these wonderful ovens    your favorite restaurant quality foods that will
for many years and now we have the opportunity to use         make your family, guests and you very happy. A
them in our homes.                                            temperature probe attachment assists with perfect
                                                              roasting and bread making (yes you can bake
   This home product is being supplied to us by many          bread in this oven). Among the many options is the ability to bake, brown,
different manufacturers but the usage is virtually the same,  roast, grill, defrost, and like I wrote above, warm leftovers. You may still find
no matter the brand. Although it sounds that way these        uses for your traditional oven like that 27 pound turkey on Thanksgiving
ovens are not all about steam. These ovens are extremely      Day but I believe you will for the most part forgo that tool for the new steam
                                                              oven once you have one.

                                                                 With the exception of heating up your coffee and popping popcorn the
                                                              microwave will not have much use as well. In fact I predict the steam oven
                                                              will be a permanent fixture in homes all across our great country within the
                                                              next ten years. Will it eventually replace the microwave completely? I don’t
                                                              know for sure but I do know you will make that decision yourself when the
                                                              time comes.

                                                              Please E-mail Clay with your questions or comments at  ADVERTORIAL
                                                              clay@kitchensbyclay.com.
                                                              Enjoy your remodel,
                                                              Clay Cox

             Eggs and Avocados

by Erick Carter                                               which help to add shine. Using a ripe avocado
                                                              mash until smooth, wet your hair and spread
E ggs and avocados are not just great for an omelet,          the avocado from scalp to ends. Let sit for
        they are great for your hair.                         15 minutes, rinse and shampoo. It’s a great
        An egg can clarify hair, adding needed protein. Just  trick when your hair is dry and in need of
beat an egg, wet your hair and pour over your head. Use       extra moisture.
a wide tooth comb to help evenly distribute throughout.
Let it stay on for about 15 minutes. Then, shampoo as            Try these natural ways of treating your
you would do normally and rinse with cold water. This         hair. Email me and let me know how you enjoy the
will help to add shine.                                       results.

     Avocados have natural fats that nourish your hair           For questions or comments contact me at Erickcre8u@gmail.com or call
                                                              Salon Zenergy, 239.777.2380.

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