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In case you’re stuck in a recipe rut this month, here’s a really easy healthy fried chicken recipe to try from Nick Mitchell’s new cookbook, The Ultimate Performance Cookbook

Happy cooking and eating! “This recipe is one of my firm favourites from my book. The wonderful flavours and crispy fried chicken texture really make it taste like an indulgence, but I get that extra satisfaction from knowing that it fits perfectly into my balanced diet.”  – Nick Mitchell, founder and CEO of Ultimate Performance. Healthy Fried Chicken Recipe (Serves three) Ingredients 500g chicken thighs 50g rice flour 2 teaspoons onion salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon white pepper 1 egg Instructions Trim off any excess fat from the chicken thighs. Whisk the egg in a bowl. In another mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, onion salt, garlic powder, paprika, white...

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A proper shoe storage system is a must for every home, whether you have a big collection or just a few pairs

It’s surprising that even with all the different options to choose from it’s still difficult to find the one that makes sense for you and your home. That being said, we believe that a DIY shoe rack can solve a lot of problems, whether you prefer a shoe cabinet or something small and inconspicuous. Check out the ideas below if you need a bit of inspiration. One idea is to build the shoe rack in a cabinet-like style, with narrow shelves for regular shoes and tall compartments for boots. You can give it a wooden top slightly wider than the actual cabinet so you can also use this piece as a console table for the entryway. This stylish DIY shoe...

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Flickr: Jessica Merz

One of my go-to breakfasts is cinnamon swirl bread. It's packed with that swirl of cinnamon-sugar goodness and tastes even better when toasted and smeared with some butter. It even makes the perfect base for french toast. Talk about the ultimate breakfast! Don't get me wrong, I always have a loaf of store-bought cinnamon bread on hand. It's delicious. However, homemade bread is a fun task to take on, especially when you have some free time to spare. This homemade cinnamon bread recipe is one you have to try. It's actually quite simple and hey, you'll have every right to brag about your finished, homemade bread loaf! View this post on Instagram soft, gooey, fluffy cinnamon swirl bread. excuse us...

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Asparagus Quiche

I haven’t left my house or interacted with others in any significant way for over a month now. It is such a strange time we are living in that it’s rendered everything that I still hopefully cling to as some sort of ideal of “normal” as quaint: hugging friends gathered together for a yoga class, inviting a family over for dinner on Sunday night, or taking mine to our favorite Ethiopian restaurant for dinner. The arrival of coronavirus to Seattle, the first epicenter in a series of our nation’s cities to follow in the pandemic, was so sudden, so synchronized with others in distant cities, that it felt like a systematic shutdown of normal life as we knew it then....

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Floor and Wall Tile FAQ: Your Questions Answered

You might know a thing or two about tile, but there are still a few lingering questions that you want answered. If there’s something about floor or wall tile that has you stumped, don’t worry! This tile FAQ compiles the most common questions we hear from inquiring minds, and provides in-depth answers to satisfy your curiosity. Ready to learn? Let’s start. Related Content >> Flooring Tile Buying Guide What is Tile? Learn the Basics Before we get into the more hard-hitting questions, it’s a good idea to cover the basics of tile, including the different types, and the pros and cons. What is Ceramic Tile? Ceramic tile is the most common type of tile, and it’s a broad category that...

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