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Simple Liquor: How To Make Rhubarb Gin

Rhubarb gin, rhubarb gin and tonics, rhubarb gin ginger ale - all these drinks are delicious specialties you might think you can only get at the bar.

But is that the truth? No!

It’s actually possible to make your own rhubarb-based drinks at home for much less money, and you might not even realize how easy it is to do! If you can get rhubarb, you can make these delicious drinks for yourself, and your friends might even start to think you’re a world-class bartender!

I’ll walk you through the steps in a simple way so it doesn’t get confusing - don’t worry. You’ll be making these drinks in no time!

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How To Thicken BBQ Sauce In A Few Easy Steps

Whether you make your own BBQ sauce at home or you buy it at the store, you might find that it’s too runny to give you that thick, delicious, authentic BBQ feel that you and your guests will be looking for.

But don’t worry - I’ve got you covered! I used to struggle to thicken up my sauces, but a few simple tricks have made it possible for me to make an even better meal.

Having a thick BBQ sauce helps add extra flavor to your dishes, sticks better, and will make for a better overall meal, so it’s important to learn how to thicken your sauce. Thankfully, it’s not hard at all to do this!

In this article, I’ll teach you what I know about thickening BBQ sauce so you can get yours going and ready for your next big event!

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The Best Way To Reheat Wings: 3 Styles For Success

Wings are delicious, no matter what type of sauce or rub you like them with. From BBQ to plain, wings are crispy, crunchy, moist, and oh-so-delicious.

What is not always delicious is wings that are reheated in the following days. For a long time, I couldn’t figure out how to reheat wings so they would actually taste good. I started tossing out any wings that I couldn’t finish on the first day, and I hate wasting food! I needed to find a way around this problem because I can’t always finish all my wings at once.

So, I learned some different ways to reheat wings, and let me tell you that these three ways of reheating wings are so much better than what you’ve been doing. Find the best way to reheat wings in this article, and give it a try!

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How To Drain A Keurig Without Taking It Apart

Owning a Keurig makes getting your everyday coffee, tea, and other drinks a breeze. All you do is pop in a Keurig cup, press a button, and your drink will be ready soon!

But not everything about a Keurig is that simple. If you are moving or simply looking to store your Keurig, you will need to empty out all of the water to ensure nothing gets damaged or wet while moving the machine around. Even if you are just leaving it to sit for a few weeks, you should completely drain the machine.

Thankfully, I can tell you that draining up all water reservoirs doesn’t mean you have to take it apart! Follow my simple tutorial to empty your appliance in just a few minutes.

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How To Unclog A Dishwasher (Easy Steps, Without Spending A Lot!)

Dishwashers are meant to make part of your day a little bit easier. Simply load up your dishes, press start, and you’re on your way to clean dishes without the work of scrubbing and drying.

But what happens when your dishwasher is not completely draining when you use it? Sure, you can wash everything by hand, but eventually, you will want your dishwasher to work properly again.

Dishwashers usually clog whenever food remnants or grease build up in the drainage hoses. This is something that you can fix yourself. Here’s a simple tutorial of how to unclog a dishwasher at home, without hiring an expensive technician!

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Cooking Corner: How To Thicken Alfredo Sauce The Easy Way

When you are making your own alfredo sauce or buying a bottle at the store, you’ll often find that the sauce is much thinner than you would like it to be. Even if you follow a recipe precisely, sometimes the sauce just doesn’t start to thicken.

Thankfully, there are a few easy solutions that you can follow to master how to thicken alfredo sauce. I’ve made super thin alfredo sauce before and used these tips & tricks to make sure I got the creamy consistency that I was looking for.

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The Best Way To Reheat Pulled Pork (Top Two Methods)

Pulled pork is the kind of dish that is often made in large batches to serve large groups of people. But what do you do when people don’t eat enough, they won’t take leftovers home, and you have a bunch of leftovers that you have to refrigerate?

What is the best way to reheat pulled pork so that it still tastes good?

I’ve had this dilemma before. After being stuck eating goopy, pulled pork leftovers for two whole weeks, I told myself that I would never do it again. After all, there are better ways to reheat pulled pork that does not leave you with dry pulled pork!

I’ve put together the best how-to and tips for reheating pulled pork. Don’t worry - it’s simple, and with ideas from the experts, you’ll find that extra pulled pork becomes a blessing, rather than a curse. Let’s get to it!

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3 Easy Ways on How to Make Store Bought Frosting Better

Have you heard of the saying, you eat with your eyes first?

Let’s be real here. Food that are aesthetically pleasing to our eyes will surely have a spot in our grocery basket – especially when it comes to desserts and pastries. Cakes, cupcakes, and cookies will not look as appetizing without colorful icing and decoration.

Frosting is one of the most popular and most used icings in decorating cakes and cupcakes. Where can we get frosting?

You can make your own from scratch or just opt for store bought ones. There are a lot of brands that offer kinds of frosting.

Although, most commercially available frosting are white, runny, and too sweet. If you’re a beginner at baking, here’s how to make store bought frosting better.

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How To Cook Polish Sausage The Authentic Way: 3 Easy Steps

Cooking Polish sausage might seem like a feat, but once you learn how to cook Polish sausage, you’ll find out that it isn’t hard at all. Once you know how, this meal may even become a weekly staple in your home because of how easy it is to make!

Polish sausage, also known as Kielbasa, is often boiled and then pan fried, but this isn’t the only way to prepare this fresh meat.

Today I’ll break down the simple steps about how to prepare Polish sausage so that you won’t have to wonder about how to do it any longer.

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3 Awesome Ways On How To Reheat Your Biscuits

Have you ever tried biscuits and gravy? If you haven’t, then you are missing half of your life!

Seriously, though, biscuits and gravy are like soulmates. Their flavors complement each other, making them scrumptious. More especially, if the biscuits are hot and freshly made.

You can bake fresh biscuits every time you crave for it, but if you do not have the luxury of time, then you may just opt to make a huge batch and store it in the fridge or freezer. The question now is, how do you reheat biscuits?

Here are 3 awesome ways on how to reheat your biscuits and keep it fresh.

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