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Choosing Appliance -> Dishwashers

Check the capacity. 'Standard' 60cm wide dishwashers can take 12, 14 or 16 place settings, whilst slimline 45cm models may cater for 7, 8 or 9 place settings. Compact dishwashers tend to be 45 cm wide and can be placed on the worktop or built in, depending on the model. They may take 4, 5 or 6 place settings.

Choosing Appliance -> Taps

If you want a sink with large bowl dimensions to cope with big-pan washing-up, it is worth considering a tap with a pull-out or pull-down spray rinse. This gives you water anywhere you need it around the bowl area.

Kitchen tips -> Carrots

When selecting, choose carrots that are firm and not oversized. They should be bright orange to deep orange in color. Avoid any that have soft spots or other blemishes.
When storing carrots, remove the tops because they will draw water from the carrots and cause them to wilt.
If carrots wilt, cut one end off and stand them up in a glass of cold water to crisp them up again.
Peeled carrots are sweeter because they have the slightly bitter tasting skins removed.

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