I recently used this marinade in an article I produced for Craft Magazine, and I'm pleased to be able to share it with you here, too. These ribs only take a few minutes to prepare, and the marinade works equally well on belly draft, pork chops, chicken wings, or even Quorn fillets.
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Archive for June, 2010
Recipe: Pork Ribs in Honey
Workshop: Repairing a Bosch IXO Screwdriver
If you have a Bosch IXO screwdriver that only works in one direction, then there is probably a loose contact on the main circuit board.
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Workshop: Toothpaste Scratch Removal
Scuffs and scratches on your MP3 player or mobile phone are really annoying. You can remove most minor scratches and marks using toothpaste, or a similar mild abrasive. Just polish the scratch away using a tiny amount of toothpaste and a soft cloth, moving in a circular motion – just as if you were...
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Workshop Basics: Making Holes
It's surprising to see how many people have trouble working with an electric drill. Here are some simple tips that you can follow to get a perfect hole every time.
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Recipe: Pork Cutlets in Breadcrumbs
This stunningly simple recipe is a perfect cold cut for picnics and barbecues. Using the bare minimum of ingredients, anyone can prepare this tasty pork treat a couple of hours ahead of time.
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Garden Basics: CD Scarecrow
The summer months herald the return of an old adversary for the vegetable gardener. Keeping hungry young birds from snacking on your potentially prize winning peas can become a near obsession with some people, but I prefer to take a more laid back approach to the problem.
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The Vintage Computer Festival
I know that you are thinking vintage computers aren't particularly crafty, but I beg to differ. Some of the computers on show at the vintage computer festival were built in the days when men were men, women were women, and small animals were dinner.
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Community: fizzPOP
Antonio Roberts introduces us to fizzPOP, a UK based hackerspace where people with a wide range of skills and interests can come together and open up the technology to explore it's inner workings.
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Machine Knitting: How to Make Fringing
This is another easy machine knitting technique that can be used to create fringe and fur effects very quickly. The technique is very versatile, and is ideal for use with blankets, rugs, and cushions.
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Workshop: Repairing Switches
There are lots of situations when you can't lay your hands on a replacement switch for a particular job, because manufacturers don't always use standard parts. In the case of a simple switch, it's usually possible to refurbish the existing unit and save yourself the expense of a replacement part.
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