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Friday, April 5, 2013
Spring Finds on OLA
Spring has finally arrived, and today I am featuring some cool spring finds that you can buy from the fine OLA dealers.
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day!
Being 1/4 Irish, I always have to wear a little green on St. Pats day. But, surprisingly, I've NEVER HAD Corned Beef and Cabbage.. so I looked it up and am making it this weekend! Here are some interesting facts about Corned Beef...
Corned beef is a preparation in which a cut of beef, usually the brisket, is cured in a brine solution along with various seasonings, and then slowly simmered until cooked.
Corned beef can also be made from the beef round primal cut. Both the round and the brisket are relatively tough cuts of meat that are best cooked by slow, moist-heat cooking. A good corned beef is quite tender with a delicious salty flavor.
The brine for making corned beef is similar to the brine used for making pickles. Thus, it's fair to say that corned beef is essentially pickled beef.
One of the key ingredients in making corned beef is a curing salt called prague powder, which is what gives the corned beef its distinctive pink color.
To "corn" something is simply to preserve it in a salty brine (the term corn refers to the coarse grains of salt used for curing). In the days before refrigeration, corning was essential for storing meat, especially from large animals like cows. Historically, beef that was slaughtered and corned before the winter was served with the first fresh spring cabbage to break the Lenten fast on Easter.
Read More http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/holidays/stpatricks/corned_beef_and_cabbage_recipe#ixzz2Ng53TPcw
And here's a recipe...
Ingredients
One 3-pound corned beef brisket (uncooked), in brine
16 cups cold water
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons black peppercorns
4 whole allspice berries
2 whole cloves
1/2 large head green cabbage (about 2 pounds), cut into 8 thick wedges
8 small new potatoes (about 1 1/4 pounds), halved
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Serving suggestion: Whole-grain mustard or horseradish sauce (recipe follows)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
Place the corned beef in a colander in the sink and rinse well under cold running water.
Place the corned beef in a large Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid, add the water, bay leaves, peppercorns, allspice and cloves. Bring to a boil, uncovered, and skim off any scum that rises to the surface. Cover and transfer pan to the oven, and braise until very tender, about 3 hours and 45 minutes.
Transfer the corned beef to a cutting board and cover tightly with foil to keep warm. Add the cabbage and potatoes to the cooking liquid and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cabbage to a large platter. Slice the corned beef across the grain of the meat into thin slices. Lay the slices over the cabbage and surround it with the potatoes. Ladle some of the hot cooking liquid over the corned beef and season with pepper. Serve immediately with the mustard or horseradish sauce.
Horseradish Sauce:
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons jarred grated horseradish (with liquid)
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, horseradish, zest, and 2 teaspoons salt. Season generously with pepper to taste. Refrigerate the horseradish sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/corned-beef-and-cabbage-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback
If you're looking to SPEND a little "green", try browsing at onlineauction.com! Start with this beautiful Gold and EMERALD necklace from j7339!
Got an owie? Try a soothing Boo-Boo rice bag from American-Hippie
How about a sparkling dark green genuine 3+ carat Tourmaline?? From judyb84
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Spring Fashion Accessories ~ Gloves
When you were young, did you have a new Spring Outfit?
I grew up in a small house filled with a pair of parents and five daughters--my four sisters and me. It seemed only natural to get a fresh pair of white gloves in the springtime to spruce up our beautiful made-by-Mama dresses.
Here are some sweet glove auctions on OLA:
How about a new purse?
Vintage 1950's Pink Rose Motif Lumured Petite Bead Handbag $25
OLA Sellers, I have a question for you: Seen any vintage spring hats for ladies and children?
I'll keep looking for things that remind me of Spring. Until next time,
Happy Shopping!
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Spring is around the corner.
The March 20, 2013 vernal equinox (at 7:02 AM, Eastern Daylight Time [EDT]) indicates the beginning of this happy season! The word equinox is taken from the Latin words meaning equal night. So, on March 20, our days and nights will last about the same time.
Longer days and shorter nights make exciting times.
What happens in spring? Lots of things! Mother Nature causes warming temperatures; sleeping plants and trees begin grow, bud and flower again. Birds mate and fix up their nests. People begin to plant gardens, and make plans for summer holidays.
Spring cleaning time is here, so be on the lookout for an increase in yard, tag and estate sales. Look for auctions! Look for more new old stuff at thrift and consignment stores.
You never know what you will find!
Here on OLA, we are gearing up for a new online presence. We shopkeepers are updating, editing and revising our OLA stores--so look for lots of good changes in the near future.
Until next time,
Happy Shopping,
Classic_Chloe
The March 20, 2013 vernal equinox (at 7:02 AM, Eastern Daylight Time [EDT]) indicates the beginning of this happy season! The word equinox is taken from the Latin words meaning equal night. So, on March 20, our days and nights will last about the same time.
Longer days and shorter nights make exciting times.
What happens in spring? Lots of things! Mother Nature causes warming temperatures; sleeping plants and trees begin grow, bud and flower again. Birds mate and fix up their nests. People begin to plant gardens, and make plans for summer holidays.
Spring cleaning time is here, so be on the lookout for an increase in yard, tag and estate sales. Look for auctions! Look for more new old stuff at thrift and consignment stores.
You never know what you will find!
Here on OLA, we are gearing up for a new online presence. We shopkeepers are updating, editing and revising our OLA stores--so look for lots of good changes in the near future.
Until next time,
Happy Shopping,
Classic_Chloe
Friday, February 22, 2013
Hand Crochet Baby Hats Caps
This fall, I did a lot of crocheting while at my dad's in Montana. We were there several times and I get bored just watching television. Gotta keep my hands busy!!
I had lots of cotton yarn and started making baby hats . . . . . . lots of them! It's a fun pattern to make and quick to do!! The problem is, I don't have any youngsters this age!! No kids, grandkids or heaven forbid great grandkids, yet!! So, guess what! They are for sale!!
These are all made from new 100% cotton thread, and are fully washable and dryable. The measurements are 4.5-5" from edge to crown and about 13" around. Made for the newborn-3 month old in mind. Simple crochet with ribbing at the edge. The button is there mostly for looks, although it is useable.
As with any new item, be sure you wash and dry before having the baby wear it. Our home is smoke free and pet friendly.
So, take your pick!
So, come on over and take a look!! While your at it, peek at the other things we have at KornKountryTreasures!! And if you don't see what you are looking for, check out the other sellers on OnlineAuction.com!!
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Getting EXCITED for the NEW OLA!
Can't WAIT to see the brand new updated ONLINEAUCTION.COM!
It was already great - now it'll be even GREATER!
Looks like lots of fun, user-friendly, sales-making, business-building, exciting changes are nearly here!
Gotta get busy and list, list, list for all the new friends and customers that will be taking a gander.
Thank you OLA.com for always improving and caring about sellers AND buyers!
Gonna be a CELEBRATION!
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Making the Best of Online Auctions ~ Part Two: Sellers
Here at OLA, we are all gearing up for a new and exciting online presence, which is FAST upon us. Last week I wrote a few words of thanks to the OLA Buyers, who have helped make this site so successful.
And, as if scouting out new merchandise isn't tasking enough, the online seller has to keep up with the latest technology. The online seller needs to:
- Know how to take excellent close up, highly detailed pictures;
- Know how to write an accurate description of the items offered for sale;
- Have a general idea of the worth or value of the items offered;
- Be prepared to respond to inquiries immediately;
Most online sellers are concerned with developing and maintaining an online presence so that customers know that you: are worthy of their trust, have integrity, and offer a stable site on which to shop. (That's what positive feedback is all about.)
For new members and first time sellers, OLA offers many how-to directions on their great community site map:
Sellers Hub
Sell
Sellers Tutorials
Show Your Stuff
These links can help you learn about the OLA site, and can help you in educating your customers.
Can you earn lots of money selling things online?
YES!
But you need to find a good product, represent it accurately, and provide superb customer service, too!
So after you have listed your auctions, wait a bit and then review them, as if you were a new customer. Ask yourself if you have written a clear description, disclosed the necessary info about that item (size, model #, serial #, any damages or defects), and inserted a few good pictures of that item.
Make sure you have listed your Terms of Sale (what you expect, and what you will do).
Look at the title of your auction. Is it Search Engine Friendly? I have found that keeping titles simple seem to generate more hits on my auction pages (traffic).
Does the subtitle area have key words that may attract potential bidders to you?
Do you have the name of your shop and contact information posted clearly? (an email link is good).
Do everything you can do to make your auction appeal to potential customers...and then PROMOTE it. Learn to tweet, Pinterest, and share your auction on Social Networking sites (FaceBook, Tumblr). If you don't over do it, I am confident that your friends on these sites wish you well, and will gladly help to promote your business.
Lastly, check your OLA site with regularity. Do your best to be the kind of seller that inspires you.
Don't forget to check in with the OLA Chat Rooms, too! These threads offer a world of friendly support.
Whew. This was a long blog, I hope that you have found it to be worth your time. If you have selling tips you want to share, please do so in the comments below.
Happy Shopping!
Classic_Chloe
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