Like a lot of Baby Boomers I used to love watching holiday TV specials - usually sponsored by Kraft - where people would rake leaves as they laughed in the crisp autumn air. As a kid growing up in west Texas where we had NO TREES this looked almost magical. "Trees," I'd think to myself, "I gotta get me summa them when I grow up!"
Well, I did grow up get older and I did get trees.
As it turns out, trees were just another thing that were a lot easier to take care of on TV. Leaf raking is a major pain. So, when the folks at Leaf Loader asked me if I'd like try their handy gadget that cuts leaf-raking in half, I put down my chainsaw and said YES.
up to ten feet away, eliminating the hassle of raking into piles and picking them up.
With the forcing action of a funnel, Leaf Loader compresses leaves and debris in one easy step making repeated pressing and compacting of the leaves unnecessary. With a simple tipping action, leaves and debris pour into the bag, allowing for over-stuffing and using fewer bags.
Leaf Loader comes with a flexible frame that keeps it firmly sealed to any surface, so everything goes directly into the can and doesn't slip underneath. It sells for $29.95 and is available online at www.leafloader.com, through specialty catalogs and retailers, and at Amazon.com.
This will give you a good idea how it works (Warning: don't watch this video if you're already on your fifth espresso. It'll just make you even more jittery).
Prepare your own Mexican quick fix with this Chipotle-inspired bowl. Carbs are moderated by filling the bowl with beans, extra veggies and chicken. No need for rice, since the beans count as carbs.
Tips:
If you love tomatoes, increase the quantity to 1/2 cup, but note that the carbohydrates will also increase.
If preparing this recipe for one person, cut all of the ingredients in half. Or simply prepare the full recipe up to the end of step 2 and store leftover chicken and vegetable-bean mixture in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave on High for 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through, and continue with step 3.
Health Bite: The iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper and zinc in black beans help to keep bones strong and healthy.
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