New to the Orlando restaurant scene is the recently open Egyptian restaurant, Makani, located on International Drive. Whether it’s shawarma, kofta, grilled meats, or hummus and falafel, you can count on Makani for their Egyptian and Middle Eastern specialties. The name “Makani” means “my place” or “my location” in Arabic – and with this new place it is not hard to see why this is the “place” to try some new Egyptian cuisine. A great way to start off your meal, especially with a large group, is the Makani Signature Platter which comes with Hummus, Baba Ghanouj, and Salad. My personal favorite was the hummus with their large plate of pita bread. Or if Hummus isn’t your style, you can...
After a nice dinner with your family or guests, the best you can do is sit and watch all those dirty dishes as you contemplate how you are going to get them cleaned up. Luckily, if you can get a good Dishwasher, such problems will be a thing of the past. But wait! There’s still one problem! Your kitchen can’t accommodate more items as the majority of the space is taken by your fridge and the cooker. Now, this is where a portable, countertop dishwasher proves to come in handy. You see, a full-sized or portable dishwasher may not be ideal, but a countertop model might do the trick. It is designed to sit on your countertops and can be...
Fire up the grill, ice down your drinks and invite over your friends. We’ve gathered some of our favorite tricks for a well-planned backyard bash that will have you ready to host the party of the summer. No theme? No problem You don’t need a milestone like a graduation or birthday to throw a party. In summer everyone is looking for an excuse to get outside and enjoy a drink with family and friends. Instead of worrying about a theme for your party, think back to the simplicity of your childhood summer days. From swimming all day at the pool, cooling off with an ice cold popsicle, to running around barefoot in your yard catching lightning bugs. You didn’t need...
