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Small details make a big difference
Don't disregard the small stuff. Keep in mind that using nice cutlery and a clean serving plate/bowl could make all the difference transforming a nice photo to a fantastic one.
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Food Photography
Instead of only taking photos of a full plate of food, take some macro shots too. Getting up close to your subject will bring out the textures and finer details, making it more interesting and intriguing.
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Cabbage smell
When cooking brassicas (cabbage etc.) add a bayleaf this will reduce the smell during cooking and also give a subtle flavour.
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Hot soup and bread
When eating hot soup and bread, for a change, try seasoning the bread instead of the soup.
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Testing boiled egg
To see whether an egg is boiled or not just twist the egg on a table, if it twists fast it is boiled if not it is raw.
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Brush for fine or thinning hair
Cushion brush has a rubber panel with ball tip bristles. These brushes are recommended for fine or thinning hair because they are gentle.
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Use of Boar Bristle Brush
A boar-bristle brush has soft and flexible bristles that may help prevent split ends.
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Volume to hair
Brushing hair upside down gives more volume.
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For curl or detagle hair
For separating curls choose a pick.
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Hair Brushing
The wider the brush, the straighter your hair will be when it dries.
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Silver Maintanance
Sterling silver will polish up by rubbing or buffing it with a soft cotton cloth or a Sunshine Cloth. If you store silver in plastic bags with an interlocking seal, it will be less prone to tarnish. (Do not store pearls in plastic bags!)
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Pearl Care
Avoid solutions contain ammonia or oppressive detergents to clean your pearls
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Gold - Chlorine Damage
Be very careful with chlorine. Chlorine, especially at high temperatures, can permanently damage or discolour your gold jewellery. Do not wear gold jewellery while using chlorine bleach or while in a pool or hot tub.
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Gem Stones Care
Do not expose your precious gemstone pieces to salt water or harsh chemicals such as chlorine or detergents. These chemicals may slowly erode the finish and polish of gemstones. Hair spray and perfume cause jewellery to become dull.
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Retaining Gem Stone Luster
After wearing, wipe your gemstone jewellery thoroughly with a clean, soft, slightly damp cloth. This will enhance the gemstone's luster and ensure that your jewellery is clean before storage.
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Curry leaves, Chillies - Fresh
To keep curry-leaves fresh for longer,keep them in a zip-lock cover.Keep green chillies after removing the stems in a glass container.
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Mushroom Cooking
Never cook mushrooms in aluminum pans because the mushrooms will darken!
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Glass and Crockery Cleaning
A handful of salt added to the rinsing water for glass and crockery will not only make them cleaner but sparkling clear.
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Sharpening Mixer Blades
Grind some common salt in your mixer/grinder for some time every month. This will keep your mixer blades sharp.
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Chillies
To keep the chillies fresh for a longer time, remove the stems before storing.
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