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Use That Phone

Kevin Peter — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:11:10 +0000

As many of you know there are two devises that I always have with me, my Blackberry and IPod Touch! This is not a review or a comparison of different devises just an info blog about what they are good for besides calling. I have the two devises because my Blackberry is like my personal assistant and my IPod Touch is my laptop, I have over 70 apps on my IPod Touch and maybe 3 songs.. Personally I can’t have it all on one devise but that’s me.

People have to learn that their phone is their best friend and should be used as such. Not only is it an amazing communication devise with phone calls, voice mail, texting or emailing but can be used to keep your appointments and ToDo lists. In many cases these higher tech phones have specific apps to help you in your everyday life.

As our lives get busier, it gets harder to remember all the things we needs to do…both for work and personal. A cell phone can help you stay on track!

Kevin B.

Summer Time Place

Kevin Peter — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Hi everyone…Summer is definitely here and I want to talk about what people like to do and go in the summer. Montreal is full of beautiful parks, streets and waterfront but where is it that we find our own little sanctuary in the city.

I love the Old Port, finding different parks along the water and of course can’t beat Downtown…

There are so many places and with having to work during the summer, any free time becomes even more valuable. You want to spend time with friends, family or even on your own. So where do you go? What do you like to do?

Kevin P.

Cleaning the Stove Top

Kevin Peter — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:28:00 +0000

We have all been there, time to clean the stove top. We i have just tried, what I think, is the best tool to help you clean it! I used to scrub and scrub and I was never able to take off those burn circles around my burners. My Stove top just did not look clean.

I decided to try something to help. I picked up a package of the Vileda Glass Ceramic Scrunge to see if it would work. The box claimed that it would remove all stains without scratching my ceramic stove top. You know what, it worked, and worked really well. Burn marks I had for years were gone! This product is amazing.

Pick one up and try it, you will not be dissapointed!

Kevin P.

Comfort Food – Four Cheese Grill Cheese

Kevin Peter — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:51:00 +0000

We all have our own comfort food and for me a nice grill cheese brings back a lot of good memories and is always easy to make.

This recipe will add a twist on the regular grill cheese sandwich we are used to having or making. I use four different cheeses in this recipe and I hope you get a chance to try it!

Four Cheese Grill Cheese Recipe:
Two slices of bread
Parmesan Cheese
Melted Butter
1 Slice Mozzarella Cheese
1 Slice Swiss Cheese
1 Slice Thin Processed Cheese (Kraft Singles)

Directions:
Brush butter on one side of each bread and sprinkle some Parmesan cheese ontop. Place the buttered side in the pan, toasting both at the same time. Add the Mozzarella, Swiss and Processed cheeses on one of the slices. Take the second slice of bread and place on top and continue cooking until cheese is melted inside.

Share with us your comfort food…

Happy Cookin
Kevin P.

Rainy Days are Good Days

Kevin Peter — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:34:00 +0000

You ever wake up, it’s raining out and you say “ah, it’s raining, the day is shot!”? Well for me a rainy day come with mixed blessings. On one hand, yes you can’t do much outdoors BUT on the other hand you have the chance to either clean up inside the house or just relax.

So many things that can be done around the house, vacuum, dishes, garbage’s, or watching a movie, email that friend you miss, sit and read a book, well you get the point.

One thing that a lot of us forget is that each day of our lives is important and everything we do adds to either making us feel good or feeling bad. Always remember that you are in control of how your day goes.

I would like to hear what you like to do on a rainy!

Kevin P.

Respect for the Game

Kevin Peter — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:06:00 +0000

The 2010 World Cup started yesterday and everybody who knows me understands that there are some days where I will not be available….Many people are showing their support for their favorite team and I am no different. This is Greece’s second world cup appearance and I will be mentally blocked out from the world for each game they play! You have been warned haha.

“Respect for the game” means that there are certain times and certain things that we each need to respect as time for ourselves, our own little indulgences. For me, right now, it’s the World Cup. It could be your favorite show, sporting event, nice glass of wine on the deck or an awards show. Anything really but always remember to respect each other. Our passions are what drive us and passions are needed in life.

So support your team, buy that flag, that jersey and have fun. Often we forget to just relax and have fun.

Ellas!!! Ellas !!!
Kevin P.

A Wise Investment…

Kevin Peter — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:33:00 +0000

We all like making smart purchases and when thinking of items to buy for the house, you need to do your research and be smart. One thing to consider when making a purchase is how much the item will be used, daily, weekly, monthly….this plays an important role in how much you could spend on an item. Very simple, buy quality for items you use daily!

For example, you want to buy a new coffee machine. There is a wide range of choices, from $15 and up. We had bought one of the cheaper machines, and you know what, we got a good couple of years out of it. But then we decided that because this was an item we used almost daily, we would spend a bit more and get a better machine.

There are all kinds of coffee machines, they come with timers and grinders and other bells and whistles that most people don’t use. You need to do your research to see how much you are willing to spend and what you really need the item for. I do suggest for those items you use daily (Toaster, TV, DVD, Computer or Coffee maker) that you put a little more into the quality of the item. In the long run the item will last longer and lets be honest, buying 3 $20 coffee machines in 10 years or buying 1 $50 machine, you end up saving in the long run….

Kevin P.

Green House

Kevin Peter — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 23:33:00 +0000

Those close to me know that I have two passions, the first being cooking and the second being gardening. When spring come around I get all excited and start planning what plants I am going to buy and bring those that I store over the winter outside.

I have talked about cooking here and now I want to talk a little about how a plant can help bring some life to your home. Being green isn’t just about recycling or buying bio-environment products, it’s also about bringing green to your life and enjoying nature.

Ok, so you’re thinking, I can’t take care of a plant. Well keep in mind that there are many different types of plants. Many of the more tropical plants are more complicated to take care of, finding sun, watering, feeding them…it’s like a part time job. I think many people want a low maintenance plant that easy to take care of. My suggestion is the Bamboo plant. They come in different sizes, require very little sun (keep them in the shade) and just have to water them once in a while. The cool thing now is that they come in different designs, bowls and sizes to accommodate your style. I suggest picking one up to help brighten up that room!

Kevin P.

For the Guys – Just Cook!!

Kevin Peter — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:11:00 +0000

Hey guys, I was trying to think of a recipe to put on here and instead I wanted to tell my story on how I got into cooking, hopefully inspiring some of the men out there to get in the kitchen or on the BBQ and cook!

I had always been the guy on the grill, whenever we had a BBQ, it was my turn to cook but I was cooking the same old stuff…Finally it came to a point that I had to start preparing some of the dinners. Man, that’s when the fear kicked in! I started looking at cookbooks and searching for recipes online and I really wasn’t getting inspired at all. I needed to change my focus, I decided to turn on FoodNetwork Canada.

To my surprise I found a couple of shows that I started to watch each day. Because I was used to the BBQ I started to watch shows targeted to BBQ cooking. So slowly I expanded my BBQ knowledge and techniques. In the summer it’s easy to grill anything everyday. Ok, so i was safe for a couple of months….but then winter rolled around…what to do now? I had never really used the stove or the oven for anything else that heating up leftovers. I decided to try some traditional Greek, Italian and Lebanese dishes, thinking that they would be closer to my heart and that I would have more of an interest in making them. Well it worked. I became very comfortable with indoor cooking. Again always with some help from the FoodNetwork. The shows on there are fantastic and really help you feel comfortable cooking. Guys need to cook too! The kitchen is our friend and not just for getting another beer.

I hope you guys out there turn on the foodnetwork and try out a couple of simple dishes. Cooking now has become an important part of my life and what is exciting is when we do have poeple coming over for a meal, they are excited to see what we have planned. I hope this has helped a few and if you have any comments on how you got into cooking please let us know!

Kevin P.

The Married Truth » Kevin Peter

Use That Phone

Summer Time Place

Cleaning the Stove Top

Comfort Food – Four Cheese Grill Cheese

Rainy Days are Good Days

Top 10 Answers to Telemarketers

Respect for the Game

A Wise Investment…

Green House

For the Guys – Just Cook!!