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Monday Mar 8, 2010

Taken from the Italian word “ciabatta” which means slipper, Ciabatta bread is enjoyed for its softness and slipper shape. Ideal for breakfast, this bread is eaten by tearing it apart and dipping it into olive oil or any flavorful dressing. Its tastiness is intriguing, shapeliness is enthralling and crispiness is satisfying. As the whole world sees ciabatta to be ideal for Italian sandwiches, some of those who just discovered it are eager to know about ciabatta bread recipe.
Veteran cooks and bakers would say the quality of ciabatta would depend on the thickness of your dough before baking them. Ciabatta bread recipe is supposed to produce a crispy and tender crust. It is best enjoyed when mixed with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and basil to come up with very tempting Italian sandwiches.
Mud-like and extremely wet dough are possible if you have a very good ciabatta bread recipe. Very sticky dough will certainly produce a perfect ciabatta. Your recipe ingredients for three loaves include one cup of sourdough starter, 7/16 cup of water, 2 1/8 cups of white unbleached all-purpose flour for your sponge. Then, you must have additional 5 cups of all-purpose flour plus 1 2/3 cups of lukewarm water, ¼ cup of lukewarm milk, three table spoons of extra virgin olive oil, two table spoons of salt and one cup of sundried tomatoes for your bread.
Starting your bread a night before baking is smart. First step to do with your ciabatta bread recipe is to make your sponge or thick sourdough starter. Have your regular starter as base and let it work overnight to gain power and tastiness. If you’re not doing it overnight, you can still stir them all together and leave it for 5 minutes until you notice its creaminess. Thicker yeast mixture or sourdough is better of course. You can move to another clean bowl and stir it for four minutes. Use a plastic wrap to cover your bowl and let it stand a cool temperature for at least 12 hours.
Once you’re done with your thick starter, it’s time that you make the dough itself. Here, you will blend the thick starter together with more water, olive oil, flour and salt. Use a spoon or your bare hands to mix the ingredients. In ciabatta bread recipe, you can your tomatoes and salt after mixing all your ingredients. Rub your dough into oiled bowl and mask it with plastic wrap until it starts to double size and becomes very sticky after 1 and ½ hours.
This time, you can secure two pieces of parchment paper where your dough can be placed and molded into slipper forms. Make sure to flour your dough well on baking sheets. Push your fingers in flour and dimpled loaves. Spread the top areas of your dough with flour. After this last step, voila, you can place it in the oven and wait for 45 minutes to one hour before you can enjoy your ciabatta bread recipe.

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Friday Mar 5, 2010

It’s autumn, and veggie shops are overflowing with beautiful golden pumpkins. Pumpkin is a highly nutritious vegetable, rich in antioxidants, fiber and vitamins, so it’s a great way to add goodness to fall menus.
You can substitute canned pumpkin in any recipe using pumpkin puree, but you’ll get a better flavour if you cook fresh pumpkin yourself. For the best flavour, slice and seed fresh pumpkin and roast in a medium oven for 30-40 minutes until tender. When cool enough to handle, remove skin and mash or blend the flesh. Alternatively, peel and seed raw pumpkin, cut into chunks, place in a large pan with the minimum of water and simmer until tender. Drain thoroughly and mash, blend or process to a puree.
Here are 5 ideas for using fresh pumpkin.
Pumpkin soup Pumpkin makes wonderful soup. Cook cubes of fresh pumpkin in vegetable stock, adding other vegetables such as onion, leek, potato, carrot or turnip if you wish. When the vegetables are tender, puree in a blender or food processor. For extra savour, add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg. Ground or grated fresh ginger also work well. Pumpkin cakes Add up to 175ml (1 cup) pureed pumpkin to teabread recipes, for moistness. Always use spice with pumpkin, because its natural flavour is very mild. Traditional choice is a mix of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and allspice. Pumpkin pies Thanksgiving wouldn’t be complete without a pumpkin pie. The simplest way to make one is to use bake a pastry case or pie crust (or buy a good quality ready-made one). For enough filling for two 9-inch (20cm) pie crusts, mix 450 ml (2 ½ cups) pumpkin puree, fresh or canned, with 5 fl oz low-fat evaporated milk, three beaten eggs and 1 ½ tsp cinnamon, ¾ tsp ginger, ¼ tsp each nutmeg and allspice (but check before adding spices, as some canned pumpkin comes ready-spiced). Bake for 15 mins at 425F/220C/gas 7, lower the temperature to 350F/180C/gas 4 for another 40 minutes. Pumpkin pancakes Great for breakfast, these are whizzed up in minutes. Substitute 90ml (1/2 cup) pumpkin puree for the same quantity of milk in your favourite pancake recipe and cook in a hot pan, pouring just enough batter to make small pancakes. Pumpkin in savoury dishes Try cubed pumpkin, browned with onion and garlic, then simmered in a tomato sauce with a dash of chilli. Great with pasta or rice. Or use pumpkin in risotto. Finely chop and soften 4 shallots or one onion in a little olive oil. Stir in 250g ( 1 ½ cups) risotto rice, 500g (3 cups) grated fresh pumpkin (use a food processor to do the grating), then gradually add 850ml (5 cups) hot vegetable stock, making sure each addition has been absorbed into the rice before you add the next. When rice and pumpkin are tender, stir through a generous grating of Parmesan cheese, and leave to stand, covered for 10 minutes to allow the rice to swell.
Pumpkin is only in season for a couple of months, so make the most of it this year in these fresh pumpkin recipes.

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Friday Mar 5, 2010

Grilled steaks are generally a slice of meat. Tuna steak is made out of fish. The flesh of the steak should be firm and thick, to make it hold while the time of cooking. A crispy and tasty fish, which is quite often sliced into a steak, will include swordfish, salmon, turbot, mahi and halibut. Tunas are found in temperate marine waters throughout the world. It is probably the most popular fish used for canning today. Grilled tuna steak is delicious and rich tasting seafood that is prepared in many ways. Northern countries are famous in preparing these grilled steaks.
The flesh of tuna is pink because the tuna’s muscle tissue has a higher oxygen capacity than other fish species. Some types of tuna are bluefin, yellowfin, albacore, bigeye, blackfin. Grilled tuna steaks can be prepared in many ways and various types are tuscan style, pepper grilled, grilled with cantaloupe salsa, sushi grade slices, ahi steaks, tarragon steaks, etc. The nutrition facts for 1 steak are calories 180 g, fat 1.5 g, cholesterol 75 mg, sodium 65 mg, carbohydrate 0 g, fiber 0 g, sugar 0g, protein 40 g. Daily values are Vitamin A 4%, Vitamin C 2%, Calcium 2%, iron 8%.
Grilled tuna steaks can be prepared in a simple way. The total time taken to cook and serve a grilled tuna is exactly around 25 minutes. Some main ingredients used are one pound of steaks, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish, 2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil. Also the ingredients vary depending upon the type of preparation. In Italy, wine is used for the preparation. Method of preparation is as follows: Preheat grill or boil it, rinse tuna steaks with water and place in non-metal container or plastic sealable bag. Mix the remaining ingredients mentioned above together, and pour over the meat and let it marinate for 10 minutes.
Once the grill is hot, you must place the tuna on grill and cook for approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side or until desires doneness. To make it tastier, most cooks prefer side dishes like salads, fried potatoes etc. When it is ready to serve, it is good to garnish those along with lemon springs or wedges of parsley. Mushroom, onions, and pepper will give an ultimate tongue tasting choice to the tuna lovers

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Thursday Mar 4, 2010

Four out of seven people in our country are looking for different ways to make extra income other than just income from their jobs. Multi-level marketing and direct sales industry are the most prominent business model that helps millions of people to get acheive their dream income.
MLM is a business model in network marketing where one would be more of a sales person and will earn commission on each sale one makes. Commissions earned are very little as the products are usually low priced which means one has to work very hard to get the volume they need to make atleast $2000 per month. For every dollar one makes their upline or their sponsors will make certain amount depending on the company. Some of the mlm companies are Mary Kay, Avon, Pampered Chef etc.
Direct Sales is also a business model in the network marketing. Where one is more of a business owner than just a sales person. Most direct sales company will let you get paid first and then the company. Most of the products are high priced which means for the same amount of work you put in you can make a lot more money. Direct sales company in personal development pays one from $1000 per sale to $8000 per sale. So there high percentage of people who succeed and enjoy time and financial freedom.
Which business model is good for you if you are trying to decide? How much income are you looking to earn for your efforts? Are you looking for full training, support 24/7 and guidance to your success? Remember that there is a period of learning, so allow yourself some time and be commited to your success. Success does not come over night but be diligent and consistent. You will be successful in direct sales or mlm.

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Tuesday Mar 2, 2010

Kolkata is the third largest city located at the eastern part of India. It is the capital of West Benga. The city was founded in 1690 by a merchant trader named Job Charnock.
The multinational population of Kolkata savors different recipes and dishes with no exceptions. It is one of the metropolitan cities of India that houses many fine dining restaurants. These cater to all kinds of foods from vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes to soup, appetizers and sweet desserts.
Restaurants around Kolkata serve popular dishes of Punkjabi, North and South Indian, Mughlai and Chinese. Mexican and Thai food are also gaining popularity. Among the Indian specialty foods are lentils, bhat, fish curry, luchi and tarkari.
Here are among the fine dining restaurants around Kolkata.
Sourav’s Food Pavillion
Sourav’s is a multi cuisine restaurant located at the city’s Park Street. The restaurant was opened by Sourav Gangualy. It offers a wide array and mysterious cuisines and good seating capacity.
The four-storey multiplex restaurants were designed by architect Kapil Bhalla. It has a unique arrangement of four restaurants under one roof and was completed in just five months. The first restaurant is called One Day. It is a 24-hour coffee shop on the first floor with live bands every night.
Over Boundary Restaurant at the second floor, they serve cross-country cuisines. Third is Maharaj, a 70-seater restaurant that serves royal food from Kashmir, North India and Afghanistan. The last most authentic lounge is the Prince of Cal. It showcases a German-made cricket laced with glittering active light of 12,000,000 color combinations.
These four restaurants cater special events or private parties like anniversaries, cocktail dinners, marriage receptions, bachelor parties and the like. Guests may even request an exclusive area of your choice of cuisine from around the world. Added highlights include a dance with the DJ’s, great sounds and lightings. Two persons can avail a set of menu for only 1000 Rs.
Mainland China
Mainland China is a Chinese restaurant that provides world class cuisine at a reasonable price. It offers a unique fine dining experience with high standard services. The two restaurants in Kolkata are located at the 3rd floor of South City Mall and at the 3rd floor Silver Arcade.
Popular delicacies include Drunken Chicken in Shaoxiang wine, Sliced Lamb with cumin and onion and Sizzling Eggplant with spicy tomato garlic sauce. Also, Crispy Vegetable in Beijing style and Fish with Chinese parsley sauce is another favorite amongst the visitors.
Aaheli Restaurant
Aaheli Restaurant is located at the Peerless Inn in Jawaharlal Nehru Road. The name Aaheli comes from the Arabic word which means unadulterated. The restaurant serves traditional Bengali vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. The ethnic ambiance of the place matches the bowls and plates as well as the walls with terracotta panels. Smoking and alcohol is not allowed inside the premises.
The Marble Room
Marble Room Restaurant is located at Kenilworth Best Western Hotel at Little Russell Street. The restaurant’s interior is designed with a touch of ancient colony. There are English-styled wood chairs, lit rooms and large mirrors.
Marble Room serves traditional North Indian cuisines. Specialties include the kebabs, bhuna gosht, biriyani and Mughlai cuisines. Popular desserts are gajar ka halwa and gulab jamun.
The restaurant has a seating capacity of 70 people that can host a royal party. A lunch or dinner for two can be availed at a maximum price of Rs400. Food is served from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm and from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

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Tuesday Mar 2, 2010

If you want to make a name for yourself as the local neighborhood grill master, you need to have the right tools and accessories. These grilling tools are a must have for backyard chefs everywhere:
You’ll need a nice set of utensils that are well suited for grilling. That means they shouldn’t be made of material that will get hot in your hands. They should be big enough that you can reach the back of the grill with them safely, but no bigger. Many bbq tools are made so big that they become difficult to handle. Many a time I’ve seen a newbie griller use extra long tongs to grab something off the grill only to lose control and drop it on the ground. What a waste!
Another note about barbeque utensil sets: they usually come with a giant fork. Take the fork and throw it right in the garbage. No self-respecting grill master uses a fork to poke his meat. It lets all the delicious juices pour out!
Now what other grilling tools do we need? Well, you need to keep your grill clean so that means you’ll need a wire brush. You can get these for as little as $5.99 but I recommend going with the $14.99 models. The cheaper ones fall apart and leave little pieces of their wire all over your grill (and in your food if you’re not careful). Better to spend the extra couple bucks and avoid the aggravation.
Now let’s think about safety. You’re going to be working over an open fire so you want to be as careful as possible. The grill will be piping hot and so will dishes, utensils, etc. At the least you should have some sturdy oven mitts handy. But what I recommend is getting a pair of “Ove Gloves”. You can get them for around $12 to $15 and they’re so worth it. They’re comfortable to wear and can resist temperatures up to 480 degrees! Grab yourself a pair and you’ll be glad you did.
There’s just one more grilling tool you need to add to your arsenal: a small spray bottle. No matter how careful you are you’re bound to have a flame up from time to time. You’ll need to act fast or your whole meal will go up in smoke. If you keep a small spray bottle filled with water handy you can quickly spray down flames before they get out of control.

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Tuesday Mar 2, 2010

Did you know that some of the most successful Companies, were built by people just like you, who went on to earn millions and millions of dollars? And now I will give you the secret. Companies like Avon, Noni, and TupperWare, at one time, were unheard of, until they were introduced to the World through Network Marketing.
Network Marketing is here to stay and is becoming a MAJOR FORCE of economic growth around the World.
- World Famous Business Tycoon Warren Buffet’s largest acquisition a few years ago was Pampered Chef, a Network Marketing Company.
- Warren Buffet, of Omaha and famed billionaire stock market expert, turned heads on Wall Street in 2002 when he bought a network marketing company. Today, he no longer owns one… he owns three.(2005) (And has been quoted as saying, It’s the best investment I’ve ever made.) (Oh, and lets not forget. Warren Buffet bought almost a dozen or so Network Marketing companies last year alone 2006)
- The World’s 2 largest cosmetic companies, Avon and Mary Kay, are both network marketing companies:
- 1 out of every 6 people in Japan participate in Network Marketing and the number of active distributors in the US alone has doubled, just within the past 7 years!
So what does Warren Buffet know that most do not?
First of all, at $125,000+ per share of stock in his company, he knows that the average person just cannot afford this. However, just about anyone can afford to start their own business in Network Marketing. I mean, it’s not much more than the cost of a dinner and a movie for two and a night on the town. Perhaps this is why one of Warren Buffet’s largest acquisitions of the last few years was a Billion Dollar Network Marketing Company.
I would challenge anyone on Wall Street to take $3,000 and do what Doris Christopher has done: build a business from scratch into a world-class organization. As quoted by Warren Buffet from the foreword to The Pampered Chef. Warren also knows that conventional advertising is losing its punch and amongst other things, Network Marketing is the perfect way to reach more people.
- People are inundated by over 4,000 messages every single day – Tivo and other DVR’s allow consumers to eliminate commercials entirely – People are becoming numb to the marketing of major companies and would rather deal with people they know or know of.
IN THIS NEW AGE A NEW WAY IS NEEDED TO BREAKTHROUGH ALL THE CLUTTER1
Ask yourself, who do you trust more, your friend or a billboard?
So, now you can see why financial luminaries including Warren Buffet, Robert Kiyosaki, Donald Trump, Paul Zane Pilzer and even Richard Branson embrace network marketing.
Remember what Robert Kiyosaki, and Donald Trump said: “If I had to do it all over again, rather than build an old style type of business,I would have started building a network marketing business.” Paul Pilzer projects that over those same 10 years, the US economy will create ten million new millionaires and that many of them will be created in network marketing.
FACT: Right now, as you read these words, there are about 70,000 people around the world who are not network marketers and by this same time tomorrow, will be! Sir Richard Branson gave my favorite quote, on the risk of entrepreneurship. If you dot take risks you wont achieve anything. The quote was why he started his own business. He wanted to do things he could be proud of.
These business men know where the smart money is going, and now that you know, you can position yourself to profit. Right now people from all walks of life are enjoying success with network marketing by unleashing the power of Knowledge.
How about you? Are you ready to make your move? If so, don’t wait any longer.
If Warren Buffet, Donald Trump, Robert Kiyosaki, Paul Zane Pilzer and Richard Branson are into network marketing and they are Billionaires why aren’t you? I know when Warren Buffet started to buy Silver everyone jumped in that market. Why have you stayed out of Network Marketing?
Well stay tuned for the next article – How to find the right Network Marketing company. To my faithful readers, as long as you keep reading, I will reveal the secrets to you of this industry. Just what the heavy hitters of the industry do not want you to know about.

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Monday Mar 1, 2010

Looking for a new set of dining room furniture? Maybe you have guests arriving regularly, and want to put the old set out to grass, and entertain in style with a formal dining room suite. What a pleasure to invite friends and neighbors over, especially at holiday times, and have them sit around a table capable of accommodating 14 diners. That’s possible of course, but for some of us, a more moderate suite is sufficient for our needs. Let’s look at some of the things we have to consider when shopping for our dining table and chairs:
Capacity
As mentioned above, we could be looking for something that can sit up to 14 or 16 people, but on the other hand, if our culinary soirées don’t run to that many, then maybe a modest 4 – 6 seater is all we’re looking for. No point in over-extending ourselves when the smaller version is sufficient.
Size
By size, I mean how does it fit into the dining room area. When considering dining tables and chairs seating for 14 is okay, as long as there’s space left in the room to walk around the furniture. The size of the table therefore, needs to be compatible with the dining space available.
Style
This category can say a lot about you and your home. Traditional dining tables and chairs based on something Chippendale might have designed may suit your particular style. But if you have a more conventional taste for furniture, you will be looking for something without all the curves and swirls.
Finish
Most fine dining tables and chairs will be made of a hard wood like mahogany or oak, and finished with a lovely rich varnish and wax. It is well to consider this part of your purchase as one of the most important. A well-finished item of furniture will give years of good service, especially if it is maintained regularly. But a cheaper variety, no matter how well it is looked after, will begin to deteriorate over time. The best value for the money therefore, is to invest at the time of purchase, in dining room tables and chairs that have a rich, solid finish.
Maintenance of these articles only requires waxing and polishing, but must be done regularly to prevent drying, cracking and flaking. It is also well to consider how you intend to protect this furniture from minor, if not major, bumps and scrapes. A suitable heavy-duty cover would be the answer, and would provide peace of mind when the grandchildren come to visit.
The alternative to a fine finish could be glass of course, and there are many fine dining tables and chairs sets that are glass-topped. They look elegant, and very useable, even for that candlelit dinner with special friends.
Quality
One of the most important ingredients in determining which item to buy is always the quality. As mentioned above, if we’re really looking for fine dining tables and chairs sets, then we need to consider how much we are prepared to invest. Quality rarely comes cheap, but it does offer a lifetime of service and enjoyment in our purchase. If you’re more interested in quality over quantity, seek out a fine set of table and chairs from your local specialist furniture supplier. Ask for their advice, and if they are merchants of repute, they’ll be able to help.

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Sunday Feb 28, 2010

Creating an ambiance and enjoying a special dish with your family is easier nowadays, thanks to the many fancy restaurants and quaint dining places. However, a meal becomes extra special if prepared and done with care, as everyone enjoys the simplicity of home-cooked meals. Grilling the perfect Filet Mignon is likewise a treat. Enjoying this great dish also gives you a wonderful eating experience with family. So before you go out this evening, why not try cooking and grilling the perfect Filet Mignon and have it on your very plate.
Filet Mignon is a great example of high-quality meat. It is tender, moist and absolutely perfect for grilling. While many people go for Rib Eye and T Bone steaks, Filet Mignon is also a prime choice among meat lovers. The flavor may be mild and not as intense compared to other meat parts but grilling the perfect Filet Mignon also mean retaining and sealing in the juices and flavor of said meat cut. Many believe that grilling the perfect Filet Mignon requires lesser and quicker grilling time. It should be cooked quickly to not lose the flavor and avoid it from being dry.
Medium-rare is said to be the best way of having and grilling the perfect Filet Mignon. For the meat will be flavorless if overcooked. One of the most adapted methods in grilling is the touch method, where you have to press the meat slightly and compare with it your muscle down your thumb. This actually takes time to perfect and the only way to master it would be to constantly grill, cook and dine.
In grilling the perfect Filet Mignon, it also helps to wrap a slice of bacon over the whole meat cut. In this way, you will be adding additional flavor to a once mild and non-intense Filet Mignon taste. It is also best to pair it with sauces for a more flavorful effect. You can go for either barbecue sauces or prepared marinades. Garnishing and herbs can also be used in grilling the perfect Filet Mignon. For these seasonings add spice, sweetness and zest both to your marinades and basting sauces.
Wines, cheeses and grapes go well together but you can actually enhance the mild taste of your steak with premium wines and drinks. While this tip seems to be secondary, grilling the perfect Filet Mignon also requires additional tips and reminders. Besides, if you really want to create that sumptuous meal, you have to prepare and be ready from start to finish.

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Saturday Feb 27, 2010

If you haven’t tried garage sales for finding merchandise to sell on eBay, maybe you should explore this option. There is a strategy for getting the most out of your garage sale shopping efforts. Here are a few tips to help you maximize your efforts, and minimize your time investment.
1) Plan ahead. Go to craigslist to look for garage sale ads in your area. More and more people are relying on craigslist for free advertising. Garage sales usually start on Fridays, and the posts on craiglist start appearing on Tuesdays. Check daily for new posts, and keep a list of sales in your area. You can also look at your local newspaper’s website for garage sale ads. The big neighborhoods will usually advertise there. You can find a lot of items quickly if you go to the neighborhood sales, versus sales scattered around town.
2) Go to sales in the affluent parts of town. First, they will have better items. Second, you have no idea of a person’s financial situation and they may be having a garage sale to pay bills.
3) Go early. Most garage sales will start at 8 AM. Arrive early to get the best selection. The earlier in the day you start the better chance you have of finding “good” stuff.
4) Take plenty of cash. You don’t want to have to take valuable time convincing the seller to take your check. Most people have a garage sale for one reason – to make money. They don’t want checks – they want cold, hard, cash.
5) Be prepared. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Take bottled water. Keep snacks in the car. Bring your cell phone in case you find something you are unsure about, you can call your spouse or a friend for their opinion.
6) Don’t be afraid to bargain or make offers. People have garage sales to get rid of stuff. They don’t want to have to haul it all back in the house at the end of the day. Make reasonable offers and be fair.
7) Use the “cash in hand” technique. I do this all the time. Say for example I find something for $20, and think it is overpriced. I inconspicuously take a $10 bill out of my pocket and walk up to the seller. Then, with the bill in plain view, I say, “Hi, I am interested in that item over there. I only have $10 left, would you take that?” Seeing the cash, the seller usually takes it. The idea is to be reasonable. The later in the day that you use this technique, the better it works.
I have some interesting stories about garage sales. I went to a huge neighborhood sale in my community last fall. The woman had all kinds of men’s items – really nice clothing, shoes, golf equipment, sporting goods, and “guy stuff.” I found a really nice pair of Justin lizard skin boots, barely worn, for $5. (These boots retail for about $300.) That was an amazing find. So, I went to pay for the item, and the woman started telling me how she and her husband had a fight and he left town on a hunting trip for a week. She was having a garage sale and getting rid of all his stuff that she didn’t like. I asked, “He isn’t going to track me down and get me, is he?” She just laughed, and said, “Probably not. I might sell his car, too.” Those boots ended up selling for $98 and were shipped to Germany. You might be wondering what to look for at garage sales.
Here are some examples of what I have found, and how much the items sold for on eBay.
1) George Forman grill new in box , $5, sold for $30
2) Hooked on Phonics set, excellent used condition, $5, sold for $68
3) Mary Kay cosmetics, various items new in boxes, paid $1 each, sold for about $10 each (the lady was a Mary Kay rep getting rid of inventory)
4) Oscar de la Renta wool blazer new with tag, $5, sold for $52
5) Wagner wallpaper remover steamer new in box, $5, sold for $25
6) Dr. Martens shoes, gently worn, $3, sold for $47
7) Pampered Chef apple corer/peeler, used with box, $5, sold for $20

Men’s Nike Shox shoes, gently worn, $3, sold for $46
9) Yankee 20 oz jar candle, barely used (was lit once and the person didn’t like the scent), $1, sold for $12
10) Lexmark printer ink cartridge, new in box, $1, sold for $16 Look for items new in the package or new in the box. Look for gently used designer apparel and shoes.
So, you can see that garage sales are a great venue for finding items to sell. If you plan ahead, you can get a lot accomplished in one day. Learn more about selling on eBay Visit my blog for more eBay selling information
