When you hear the word Mexico there are a number of things which come to mind, at first you may think tequila, perhaps sun, beaches and sombreros, but somewhere along that thought process that magic word will pop into your mind, tacos. That’s right, tacos are the most incredible and one of the most famous Mexican exports and they are loved around the world. Much like many foods however the Mexican taco has been somewhat warped as it has been exported and that has resulted in some very different variations of this tasty snack.

Today then I want to take a look into what is the makeup of a traditional Mexican taco, as found throughout the country, lets take a look.

Small and Soft

As my good friend and fellow taco lover Javier Burillo will often tell me, the worst thing that ever happened to the taco shell was it being made hard. Now you may or may not agree with this but as someone who has grown up with authentic Mexican tacos I can completely understand where he is coming from with this. In the main a great taco should be small enough to fit into the palm of your hand, and soft enough to easily wrap around all of that juicy and delicious filling.

Filling

In terms of the main event in terms of the filling there is so much that you can do here which will give your taco some amazing flavor. Naturally the most common filling south of the border is meat or fish, but if you head to cities like Mexico City or even somewhere like Monterrey you are going to find veggie and vegan fillings like seitan or tofu, equally as delicious and of course ideal for those with certain dietary requirements. We like to do a slow cooked pork in our tacos but the real beauty of this snack is that you can fill it up with just about anything.

Condiments

Through the years I have seen all kinds of absurd things placed on tacos, some of which have even made me cringe. Whilst a taco shell with a meaty or fishy filing may lend itself to a variety of condiments, the truth is that to go traditional you just have to keep it simple. For me there is nothing better to adorn the taco than some chopped raw onions, a handful of cilantro and some spicy salsa, not to mention the lime juice which will be squirted on at the end. The truth is that a taco is a very simple dish to put together and the real difference between one and the other is about the quality of the ingredients. Very often people try to overthink a taco, or they aim to reinvent the wheel, none of that in reality is necessary, keep it simple and ensure that the ingredients are of a very high quality.

 

The profession of teaching is imparting knowledge to people. It is a skill; you might know but lack the skill to pass on the knowledge to others. A good teacher should be excellent in content delivery with an excellent approach. Students expect a lot from the teacher. 123 term papers prepped a list of 5 Excellent Features of a Super Teacher

Everybody cannot be a teacher. Brilliance in a subject is different from the ability to express the knowledge clearly to the students. Do you want to know the attributes of an excellent teacher? Five of such are presented below.

1. The Objectives Of The Course

In every course, there is an objective and the teacher has to make such objectives very clear right from the start of the course. When you clear the coast, the students will be able to find the right focus during the duration of the course. This will give the student and the teacher a clear sense of direction.

Setting the objectives will make the measurement of progress pretty easy. It makes learning more clear because both teachers and students know what to expect at the end of the day.

2. There Should Be Passion

One cannot leave out this attribute because it will determine how far a teacher will o in the profession. Passion must be shown and exhibited during teaching. The spirit; soul and body should be involved and the students should see that in the body language of the teacher.

The ideal teacher should leave no stone unturned in the desire to pass across knowledge to his students. Assignments should be taken seriously; this passion will get the students excited and they end up putting up outstanding performances in their exams.

3. Class Participation

A good teacher should know how to carry the class along during the class. Teaching should be two-way traffic that involves both the students as well as the teacher. The atmosphere should come alive and the students should be able to contribute during teaching if knowledge is to be truly passed on to the students.

There should be an excellent student-teacher relationship. If the teacher does all the talking by himself; the class will be silent and teaching will be boring. There is the likelihood of distraction setting in and the students will end up not learning anything.  

4. Enough Knowledge

A teacher that wants to be in full control of the class should get adequately prepared ahead of the lesson hour. The confidence level of such teachers will drop while in class and the students will easily read this from the teacher’s body language in class.

There are smart students in the class and the teacher is expected to be above the smartest student as far as knowledge in the course is concerned. The teacher is expected to get advanced knowledge about the course.

5.   Management Of The Class 

You are going to have a collection of diverse sorts in terms of behavioral patterns among the students. The teacher should be in a pole position to ensuring orderliness in the class. All forms of distractions will stand in the way of dissemination of knowledge and should be disallowed by the teacher.

Appropriate punishment to bring erring students back on track should be employed and the teacher should be a good time manager.

Final Take

The teacher has the responsibility of molding the life of the student. The student should be handled with extra caution if results that mattered are to be achieved.

 

I smoke a lot of salmon, and I am proud of this recipe, although it would be the height of arrogance to say that what I do is the end-all, be-all of salmon smoking recipes. Lots of people smoke their salmon in lots of ways, and many of them are good. But I’ve been smoking fish for many years, and I’ve developed a system that works well

Keep in mind this is a hot-smoking recipe. Cold smoking, which is the kind of slice-able smoked fish you get in fancy boxes from Scotland is an entirely different thing

Almost everyone in Salmon Country hot smokes their fish. If you’re unfamiliar with hot-smoked fish, think about those golden smoked whitefish you see in delicatessens; those are hot smoked

How do you eat it? Well, you can just eat it plain, or you can flake it and make it into a hot smoked salmon salad, you can pound it with butter and make salmon rillettes, serve it in deviled eggs, tossed with pasta… you get the point

A smoker.

I’ve used a Traeger and a Bradley. Both are good. No matter what smoker you use, you will need to be able to a) know your smoking chamber’s temperature, and b) control the heat, at least in a rough sense

Wood.

The only downside to a Traeger smoker is that you need to use their wood pellets. As a guy who used a Brinkmann wood-fired BBQ for years, fueling it with scraps of almond and other fruit woods, buying wood can be annoying, but you get better precision with this method. I prefer to use alder wood for my salmon, but apple, cherry, oak or maple work fine

Salt.

Buy a box of kosher salt from the supermarket. Do not use regular table salt, as it contains iodide and anti-caking agents that will give your salmon an “off” flavor. I use Diamond Crystal, which is cut finer than Morton’s

Something sweet

— salmon loves sweets. I prefer to sweeten my smoked salmon with birch syrup; It’s just like maple syrup, only tapped from birch trees instead. Super cool stuff. But maple syrup is just as good. Just use real maple syrup, OK? Not the imitation crap. Honey works, too

A large plastic container

Buy the big, flat ones from the supermarket. They stack easily in a normal fridge, so you can have two different brines going. And they clean easily and are pretty cheap

A wire rack. You need to rest your brined fish on a rack with plenty of air circulation to form the all-important pellicle (more on that in a bit), and you will use it to rest the smoked fish before storing it

A basting brush. You probably already have this in your kitchen, but if not, pick one up. Get the flat kind, like you use to paint detail on window trim.

When you are ready to start, you will need smallish pieces of salmon about 1/4 to 1/2 pound each. Any salmonid fish will work with this recipe. I’ve done it with king salmon, sockeye, coho, and pink salmon, dolly varden, plus kokanee, steelhead and Lahontan trout

There is no reason it would not work with chum salmon or any other char or trout species. And yes, it works with farmed Atlantic salmon, but I never eat the stuff

 

The internet is awash with false claims of riches and success which people can guarantee you, and thankfully most people are aware of the ridiculousness of those claims. Unfortunately however, those people making the silly claims, are doing damage to those people and places who are offering you the genuine chance to succeed, and Nine University is a perfect example of that. Nine University run an online course teaching students how to succeed with an Amazon FBA business, and the truth is that with hard work and the help of this team, people genuinely can do it. In fact if you look at any Nine University review you’ll find that people love this course and thankfully those reviews are helping people to realize just how great this online course is, and here is what ex-students are saying about it.

Supported

For many students this was a subject matter which they know very little about, which meant that they needed some extra support from time to time. Unlike so many places online which claim to offer support, yet actually don’t, the team at Nine University are really on it and they are available to contact via email, phone and live chat between certain hours, in order to make sure that those who are studying the course feel supported throughout.

Tricky But Well Delivered

The general consensus of many students who have taken this course is that the information is very difficult and in-depth, but the way that the team have designed it and the way that this information is packaged, made it very simple to grasp and to get through. This of course is a credit to those who have designed the course, and it is clearly something which the students love.

Accessible

There are reviews about the course which are from people who knew nothing in the beginning, people who knew a little and people who even classed themselves as being very familiar with the nuts and bolts of Amazon FBA. No matter what knowledge or background each of these people had however, they all spoke about the fact that they got great value from the course. There are no tiers to this course, it is the same material for every student, which goes to show how accessible they have made it, and that no matter what your background is, you can still learn from the Nine University course.

It Works

One of the reasons why so many love this course is becasue it works and when you look into the reviews that have been left by those who have since gone on to start their own Amazon FBA business, it is clear just how much they have gained from taking on the course. Success stories are always a great way to indicate how much people have taken from a certain course, and when it comes to Nine University there is an abundance to choose from.

If you want to launch an Amazon FBA business, this is where to go in order to get the knowledge you need.

If you wish to sell your house quickly, you need to host an open house. It’s the opportunity for potential buyers to see the property, and decide if they want to buy it. They can look at the entire area, and even meet with you to ask some questions. Before you host the open house, these are a few things you need to remember. You want to ensure that one of the people who visits the property will eventually decide to buy it.

Be in a welcoming mood

Although open houses can be exciting, they can be exhausting if you’re the host. You will entertain tens or hundreds of guests in one day. You have to put yourself in a welcoming mood so that even if you have to meet with a lot of people, you will retain a positive attitude. You don’t want to get angry at anyone in the room, or else, it could impact your ability to close the deal.

Prepare your house 

The primary reason why people want to attend an open house is that they want to see the property. They want to know if it’s the right place for them to live. They also want to see if there are repair issues that they will have to deal with. Although you upload photos online, it still feels different when the buyers see the property in person. Therefore, it helps if you prepare the house before their arrival. Hire someone to clean the house and keep it in order. You can also repair some broken parts so that the potential buyers won’t complain at all.

Prepare some refreshments

Treat the potential house buyers as your guests. Therefore, prepare some refreshments. You wish for them to feel at home immediately. Even if they decide against buying your property, they could still spread positive word about you.

Prepare flyers and brochures

The open house might not give the potential buyers all the answers to their questions. If they want to know more about the property, they can visit your website or the other platforms where you provide the information. The flyers and brochures should be available during the open house so that anyone who wants to know more can pick the print materials up.

Ask your agent for help

If it’s your first time to host an open house, you need someone else to be of assistance. You want to partner with a real estate agent who knows the details about open houses. You can also prepare the property better if you get advice from these experts.

Even if the open house doesn’t yield fruitful results, you shouldn’t worry. You can always deal with a wholesale buyer who will purchase your property at a reasonable price. Type sell my house Boca Raton in your internet browser so that you can find the best wholesale buyer in your area. You won’t go through a lengthy process before you can close the deal. If there’s an easy way out, it’s the best choice for you.

 

Xiao Long Bao, more commonly referred to as XLB or soup dumplings, originated in the Chinese province of Shanghai and is now popular all over the world. Its origins date back to approximately 1875 when legend states that restaurant owner Huang Mingxian invented them to keep up with fierce competition from other food vendors. However, most people local to Shanghai believe there’s more to the story than that. The timing may be off by a few decades as well.

Another theory on the origins of XLB goes back even further. As the story goes, Emperor Qianlong is the person responsible for introducing soup dumplings to Shanghai. He lived from 1711 to 1789. In the mid-1700s, he was traveling through Jiangsu when he tasted this bite-sized deliciousness for the first time. Emperor Qianlong loved XLB so much that he told the whole province about it. If this version of the story is accurate, Chinese soup dumplings have been popular for nearly 275 years.

The Dumpling Controversy

People sometimes disagree that the Chinese soup dumpling should even go by the name dumpling at all. That is because cooks in Shanghai prepare XLB in a distinctively different manner than Westerners prepare them. In the United States and other Western countries, the term dumpling describes any boiled food containing dough. The problem some people have with using the term dumplings to describe XLB is that those calling it that don’t account for the method of cooking, wrapping style, or technical composition. Nevertheless, use of the term continues and likely will do so indefinitely.

What’s Inside of XLB?

The outside of a soup dumpling is, obviously, made from dough. Inside is either pork broth or chicken broth, sometimes both. It also contains stock made from pork skin or chicken feet with collagen that turns into a gel-like substance as it cooks. Cooks prepare the soup dumplings by placing the broth and meat stock inside and then pleating the edges. They finish the process by placing a wrapper around the XLB to ensure it’s not too hot for people to touch. This final step also helps the gelatin to melt and turn into a hot soup that diners expect when ordering XLB, whether in China or elsewhere.

How to Eat Soup Dumplings the Right Way

Picking up and eating XLB properly is essential to avoid burns and other mishaps. The best way to accomplish this is to lift a single soup dumpling out of the steam basket with a set of chopsticks. Next, make a small puncture near a top corner and suck out the hot broth after allowing a few minutes for the soup dumpling to cool down. The last step is to eat the remaining dough ball. Some people also enjoy dipping the dough in sauce for added flavor. So long as no one injures themselves on hot broth, the exact mechanisms of eating a soup dumpling are up to them.

A bar was something which I had wanted to own since I was a teenager and after 15 years of working in sales, I decided that it was time to step away and create that dream I had in my mind for such a long time. My bar is called Haidak and although we had a difficult couple of years in the beginning, we have slowly built the place up and recently it has been very successful. Before I invested in the bar I did a lot of research into what people want and what makes a great bar, and I visited some incredible places which have managed to get things just right. For me, there are certain aspects of what makes a great bar, and these are what I think people should focus on.

Theme

People need to know what they are going to get when you build a bar, and the theme which you choose is going to be vitally important in this. Picking a theme is also a way in which to understand what kind of clientele you are going to get coming through the doors. It doesn’t matter what the theme of your bar is, be it sports, music or something a little more niche. The key however is to pick a theme and ensure that each aspect of your bar fits in with it.

Tables and Chairs

Something which so many bars get wrong in my view is the way that they set up tables and chairs. If we think about why people come to a bar it is for two reasons, to socialize or to get away from everything and this is why it makes sense to cater for both of these in your seating arrangements. Putting lines of tables close together doesn’t give people that intimacy that they are looking for and the best option is to vary your seating from booths to big and small tables, not forgetting to have seating options at the bar for those flying solo.

Entertainment

You should decide early on if you are going to be a bar which offers entertainment, because half measures won’t cut it. If you are going to play sports then make sure you have a number of TVs placed throughout the bar, if you are going to offer games then set up an area with a pool table and some gambling machines. If however you don’t want anything, don’t slip a gambling machine in there to make some extra cash, as this is going to detract from the main feel and mood of the bar.

Service

Service is a huge aspect of having a bar and if you can’t offer people this then you aren’t giving them much incentive to come out. People want to get a drink when they need one, they want a little bit of conversation and they want to feel looked after. If you can’t offer this then they may as well stay at home and have a drink with some friends instead.

 

I was just about to fly down to Mexico with my colleague Bharat Bhise when the news was announced that Tottenham had fired manager Mauricio Pochettino and replaced him with Jose Mourinho. Bharat is a Spurs fan like myself and it is fair to say that we were both shocked, and pretty angry. Now that the dust has settled it seems that Daniel Levy probably did make the right choice when he got rid of Pochettino, but that is not to say for a second that the manager should be remembered as anything else but spectacular. Pochettino will now have ahis pick of clubs around the world, so where will he end up next?

Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich have been in terrible form in the Bundesliga this year and that resulted in the sacking last month of manager Niko Kovac. They have installed a caretake manager and have said that he will be there until the winter break. This could be the perfect fit for Pochettino, and the timing will work out very well indeed, giving him enough time for a break, and enough time to get to know the players. There are similarities between Munich and Spurs and they would certainly enjoy Pochettino’s approach to promoting youth, pressing tactics and his ability to manage and inspire big game players.

Real Madrid

Mauricio Pochettino has openly said that he would never manage Barcelona because of his history with Espanyol, leaving Real Madrid as the team in Spain which looks most likely as Poch’s next destination. Madrid have made no secret of their interest in the Argentine and whilst he was at Spurs they even approached Daniel Levy, but were rebuffed. If Pochettino had concerns about the money that Daniel Levy wouldn’t spend, he will not have those same issues again under Florentino Perez, and he could also help to bring through the academy players who are faltering. Zinedine ZIdane’s job looks to be on shaky ground and the moment that he is gone we can expect to go after the Argentinean coach with real fervor.

Manchester United

Whilst we do expect Poch to come back to the Premier League, it would be surprising if he decided to choose another Premier League team as his next club. With this being said, surprises happen all the time in football and anything could happen. If he does come straight back the Premier League then he may very well end up at Manchester United. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer constantly looks to be on borrowed time at the Red Devils and chairman Ed Woodward has made no secret of his desire to bring Pochettino to the club. For Pochettino he could walk into a job with unlimited resources and a vert good group of senior and young players. This would be a long shot, but it certainly makes a great deal of sense for all involved.

Where do you think Maurcio Pochettino’s next club will be?

 

When you are moving to a new home, you are concerned about packing everything you need to take to your new place. Even if the idea of moving is exciting, it can be exhausting. Think about wrapping, protecting, and boxing everything!

If you haven’t cleared out the junk beforehand, the task is more daunting and time-consuming because you have to separate the trash from the items you are taking to your new home.

Nevertheless, here are practical and useful ways to go about it. Follow these suggestions and you will have fewer items to pack and unpack.

Sell the items you do not need

For sure, you will have several items you have forgotten that you own, stuff that you do not need or rarely use but is still functional, and things that will not fit in your new home. Moving house is costly, so why not earn some extra cash? You can organize a garage sale. You have to announce the sale at least one week in advance to notify people, while you sort the items and price them.

If you have more valuable items that you collected through the years, including family heirlooms that you do not want to take with you, it is better to contact an estate sale company. The company will organize the estate sale and charge you a commission. An estate sale is a good option because you can focus on other things that require your attention.

You can also try Craigslist and eBay to sell your items if you have ample time to do it before your moving date, as you need to handle the shipment. You want to do it in your old home instead of packing the sellable items and bringing them to your new home, which may end up cluttering your space yet again.

Donate

Get in touch with your local church and inquire if they accept donations of clothing or furniture. You can do the same with your community center. Some organizations, like the Salvation Army, will even pick up the items themselves. However, see to it that you get in touch with them well in advance. They are meticulous about what things they want to take, so it is better to have a backup plan.

Check with your family and friends since some of them may be need an item that you want to discard.

Junk or trash them

After you have sold or donated most of your stuff, there will be some junk left behind, which you can throw away as trash. If it is just a few items and your community allows it, you can leave the items in the garbage.

However, if the quantity is sizable, it would be more economical and safer to have a Miami junk removal company do it for you. They will send a truck and workers to get the items from your home. They are a professional junk removal company you can trust.

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When it comes to the ultimate in pampering your car, it’s hard to beat a great car cover. The best car covers are made of the finest materials and they fit over your car like a tailored suit. More than a good fit though, a car cover offers protection from rain, UV rays, dust and debris. Waterproof car covers keep moisture away from your vehicle’s critical components in even the harshest conditions. A Supremeweave cover provides weather protection come rain, shine, wind, heat and cold. It guards your car’s paint job against bird droppings and acid rain, and it keeps dust and tree sap out of sensitive areas. The fabric is coated with a “Hydromax” finish that is so water repellent that rain just runs off its surface. Other features include a durable, breathable fabric, a soft fleece under lining, lightweight design and easy storage capability.

Huge Inventory for Auto Enthusiasts

A massive choice of all weather car covers allows you to find just what you are looking for. Whether your pride and joy is stored outside in the cold and rain, or inside a heated building, the right cover protects your investment. Custom car covers come in over 100,000 patterns and fit your year/make/model. The right car cover provides the following benefits:

• Great pricing
• Superior fit
• Solid protection
• Easy maintenance
• Impressive durability
• Remarkable versatility

A big inventory means you can get the car cover of your dreams, and the right cover for your model. Dustop or Softweave covers are made specifically for canvas top or cloth top convertibles and won’t leave lint on the surface. For everything from trucks to hard top convertibles, Customweave covers are a great fit and provide solid protection. If your collection of toys includes boats, jet skis, ORVs and UTVs and trailers, you can find covers for these items as well.

Additional Products for Your Passion

Hundreds of quality products keep your vehicle looking its best, from cleaning products to car care kits. Tire covers are another smart way to add some protection while scoring a great deal. They extend the life of your wheels and tires by providing protection from everything from dust, chemicals and the droppings of feral and domestic animals. Sold in sets of four, they are an inexpensive extra layer of defense for custom wheels and they install easily. To get the correct size, simply measure from the top of your tire to the ground and then pick out the closest tire cover. A variety of sizes are available to match your car, truck or other prized possession.

With the right, premium products, there’s no end to ways to personalize your vehicle. Seat and dash covers and windshield sun shades perfect the interior, while waxes and polishes and car detailing tools customize and clean the exterior. To ramp up the fun factor, consider the best in outdoor living accessories such as folding tables, chairs, canopies and shelters and picnic items. While you’re at it look for deals on how to equip your garage with battery chargers, tool storage and dozens of other items that make your life better.