Before you let the idea of time management, preparation and general adulting scare you away from the idea of hosting a dinner party, try these few tricks. With a little guidance and some tips, you could be on your way to being the perfect host.

The Logistics

When it comes to planning, it’s best to keep your limitations in mind, both emotionally and logistically. It’s important not to spread yourself too thin or to overextend your resources. After all, you want to have fun at your own party.

Invite a number of people that is doable for your space and for mingling. If you live in tight quarters, a party of 12 is going to be an uncomfortable affair. On the other hand, if you only invite two other friends who don’t know each other, things are going to get awkward really fast. There is a sweet spot. A number where the conversation can flow, the sardines won’t be packed, and you can easily feed the bunch.

When you have reached your magic number it is time to choose your special guests. Try not to make all the attendees strangers. This isn’t the movie Clue. When the only thing guests have in common is the host, conversation can dry up very early in the evening.

Besides the general invitation information presented regarding the what, when and where, also give your guests an idea on the theme of party. Let them know what type of attire is expected. Will this be a casual potluck where Sharon’s Dynamite Bean Dip and basic threads are welcome? Or is this a swanky soirée where cocktail attire is required?

Cocktail Batching to the Rescue

Murphy’s law, we are all familiar with it to a painful extent. But what you may not know is that if your guests have a drink in their hand, they really don’t care whose law it is or why it matters.

Cocktail Batching is where that little bit of preparation makes you look like an adult host. Simply put, you’re premixing large quantities of cocktails rather than mixing them individually later. Having drinks ready for your guests can take the pressure off of you, and also cover for you if you don’t have dinner ready quite yet.

Before you start batching, make sure you have some tools on hand. You will need some empty vessels large enough to mix, store and serve these drinks. These may be pitchers, punch bowls, or empty liquor bottles. You will also need measuring equipment, a funnel, a ladle if a bowl is involved, and the ability to store and chill these batched cocktails until it’s party time.

The Drinks

Cocktail batching is a wonderful way to keep your guests happy without trapping you behind the bar. Pick a couple of spirit-based drinks that lend themselves well to batching. Some easy batching go-tos are martinis, old fashions, Manhattans, and Sidecars. Avoid drinks that include dairy or eggs as those ingredients do not age well.

Be sure to taste test. Some drinks are poured over ice and dilute themselves. Others may need a little water added to them. The only way to know is to try it out.

Punch-style drinks are a great way to cocktail batch for a casual party. The alcoholic version of punch often consists of a combination of juice, spirits, syrups, fruits and sometimes a carbonated element. In preparation for a party, everything but the carbonated liquid and the fruit can be pre-combined a day or so before, sealed and refrigerated. Pre-cut fruit can be added to the non-carbonated liquid concoction at the same time the carbonation is added in a punch bowl or other vessel of choice.

Mixing and Mathing

If you are mixing things up more than a day before the party, the rule of thumb is that like ingredients go together. Your spirits can be pre-mixed with liqueurs or your juices can be combined with other juices. Adding booze and juice together should be saved for day-of, but can still be done prior to the party. Easy sugar-based mixers like simple syrups can be added to either mix at any time, but watch out for bitters, those can get pretty potent on you so keep those to the day of and be conservative.

Now to take a recipe from one drink and make it into several drinks. How you approach this process is entirely up to how much of a purist you are when it comes to the cocktail arts. If you’re just looking to make some nice tasting cocktails and have plenty of them, focus on ratios. Where a drink calls for one ounce, change that to a cup. There are eight ounces to a cup so essentially you have turned a recipe for one drink into eight drinks.

If you prize yourself on your ability to mix the perfect drink, you’re going to need to be more precise. Get out your calculator and your liquid scale, like Escali’s Aqua Digital Scale. It’s not a difficult process, but will take a little more effort to get that perfect balance of flavors vs. the loosey-goosey method which will just get you pretty close to the mark.

Keep it Simple

You can approach your food menu much like you approach your drink menu. Do as much as you can ahead of time in large batches. Much of your chopping and portioning can be done ahead of time, or better yet, prepackaged. Your meal should be something easy and one that doesn’t require a lot of your attention during the party.

Food doesn’t need to be complicated to be delicious. Guests don’t usually leave a party thinking, “Steve’s food was yummy, but I wish it had been more of an involved process to make it.” There is no shame in prepackaged salad. Think of it as adding more time for your guests.

Make sure you have enough cutlery and dinnerware for your guests. Coming up six spoons short on party day is not an opportunity to suggest bonding by sharing. Take stock of your utensils and dishes before-hand and use disposable or borrow if you have to. If your party is a potluck, check to see that you have plenty of serving tools.

Prior to settling on food choices, it is a good idea to confirm RSVPs and any dietary restrictions that your guests may have.

Set yourself apart from other dinner parties by engaging your guests in an old-fashioned practice made new again, the digestif. A digestif is exactly what it sounds like, an after-dinner sipping drink that is supposed to aid in digestion. Science hasn’t backed up the claims of these drinks being digestive aids, but your guests didn’t come to your party to learn hard science.

Why not combine the idea of coffee and a digestif with this Espresso Martini? Use a stovetop espresso maker, such as this one from The London Sip to get the richest flavor. And to really impress your guests, make your own simple syrup by heating up equal parts white sugar and water until the sugar is dissolved. When measuring, remember that both liquid and dry ingredients (like sugar) are most accurately measured by mass with a kitchen scale like this one from Escali.

Set up for Success

There is no secret trick to a great party, but there are certainly tricks you can use to make it look like you know a secret or two. Taking advantage of time saving products like a rotisserie chicken from the deli, making all of your mixed cocktails ahead of time, and keeping your numbers manageable can help you plan a great event and enjoy it.

Oh! And don’t forget the ice!

Look to Escali for contemporary, high-quality, accurate measuring tools for all of your cooking, baking, and mixing needs!

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Coffee is a wonderful marinade and brine for chicken, pork and beef. Believe it or not, this brewed morning miracle acts as a meat tenderizer while imparting a rich flavor, that is not distinctly “coffee.” Whether you enjoy coffee or would rather start your mornings with something a little less intense, using it as an ingredient while cooking meat can add variety and complexity to your meals.

Meat Baths 101

Before we get too far down the roasted bean road, let’s talk a little bit about the difference between a marinade and a brine. In short, the purpose of a marinade is to add flavor and the purpose of a brine is to add moisture. Of course, there will be some flavors with brines and some moisture with marinades, but the majority of their functions are set. Consider coffee as a new “spice” to add to your marinades and brines.

Marinating in a Cup of Ambition

Most of us are working for a living, so all cooking and meal prep needs to be done outside of the hours of 9 to 5, or some variation of Dolly’s schedule. The good news is that many people brew brain juice on the regular every morning. The trick is to brew more of it and to brew it so strong that it will fuel a rocket.

Most homes are not equipped with an espresso machine because we would rather be pampered by the good folks who misspell our names on cups at Starbucks. You will not need a coffee chain-worthy machine to get a strong, rich brew for your marinades or even for your own delicious beverages. A stovetop espresso maker such as this one from London Sip is an economical and space-saving way to get coffee-house quality brew at home. Using a stove-top espresso maker will keep the coffee brewed strong, but prevent the burnt flavor that some drip coffee makers can impart if the coffee is made too strong.

A coffee marinate is like any other. It features an acid such as vinegar or wine to help tenderize the meant and allow it to absorb flavor. Red wine can be an especially nice companion to coffee in a marinade. You will also need a fat in the form of an oil, such as olive oil, and lastly your flavoring.

Here is a simple coffee marinade recipe to try on chicken, steak, or pork.

• 3 cloves garlic
•  1 cup strong coffee/espresso, room temperature
• 1/3 cup balsamic or red wine vinegar
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbs Dijon mustard
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tbs worchestershire sauce
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• Freshly ground pepper

Marinate the meat of your choice anywhere between 4 and 24 hours rotating so that all of the meat gets a chance to soak. The longer the meat sits, the more flavorful it will be. Other fresh herbs and spices can be added based on personal taste.

It’s Brine O’Clock Somewhere

As mentioned above, brine is meant to keep meat juicier. It is a method that is usually used for meat that has a tendency to dry out during the cooking process, like chicken or turkey, but also ribs. Brine is basically a saltwater bath that lets you give your meat that extra cook time without worrying about it getting dry. Cooking insurance, if you will.

Like in a marinade, coffee will act like a flavor in a brine, while the water and salt do the heavy lifting. The difference is that you might need a lot more of it depending on what you’re going to soak. That turkey will need more than a cup. No, not your significant other, the other turkey.

Brining is all about the salt to liquid ratio. The best way to measure things accurately is to use measuring cups and spoons for liquid ingredients and a food scale for dry ingredients. Dry ounces are not the same as fluid ounces. A kitchen scale, such as the Escali Arti Glass Scale, is a valuable tool that will help with accuracy and save on dishes.

One trick to making a brine is to heat the water in a pot and to add the salt and sugar in order for it to dissolve. Ingredients won’t do you any good if they are just hanging out at the bottom of your brining vessel. If your water is still hot when you are ready to add your meat, cool it down with a few ice cubes, but make sure you know ahead of time so you can adjust the salt for this added water.

This coffee brine recipe for chicken can be multiplied for a larger bird.

• 2 cups water
• 1 ½ cups strong coffee
• 2 oz. salt
• 2 oz. brown sugar
• ½ yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic roughly chopped
• Peppercorns
• Bay leaf
  • *Optional flavor additions: orange peels, apple cider vinegar, herbs and spices, maple syrup

Your friends and neighbors will never believe the secret ingredient to your rich, flavorful steaks or your savory chicken. Marinades and brines are a great way to prepare meat for grilling, frying or roasting. Many of the ingredients, including coffee, are often inexpensive and on-hand and the preparation can be done hours ahead or even the night before.

Try out these recipes and some new tools for some great meals and a great cup of Joe.

Look to Escali for contemporary, high-quality, accurate measuring tools for all of your cooking, baking, and mixing needs!

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But with these tips and tools, you’ll be so excited to cook your leftovers that they won’t have time to get hidden behind the milk.

Leftovers: Can They Be Just as Good the Second Time?

There are a few general rules to remember no matter what it is you’re reheating.

Do not reheat leftovers more than once. If you’re planning on eating the same meal for multiple meals, take out the portion you want to heat and return the rest to the fridge or freezer. Using a kitchen scale, such as the Primo Digital Kitchen Scale, to divvy up the portions into individual containers can save you time. Having your lunch prepped can shave minutes off your morning routine and you will also know exactly which buttons to push to heat it up.

Freeze your leftovers for up to three or four months. Any longer and you might be risking freezer burn.

Make sure to defrost frozen leftovers in the fridge or microwave before heating them. You can reheat partially defrosted leftovers in a saucepan or oven, too.

Reheated leftovers should be streaming hot throughout, and should reach and maintain 165℉ (or 70℃) for two minutes. Stir food while reheating to help it heat up thoroughly. When in doubt, it never hurts to check the internal temp of reheated meats with a digital thermometer, such as the DH1 from Escali. An ounce of prevention never hurt anyone.

What is the Correct Way to Reheat Each Type of Leftover Food?

While it’s good to remember these general rules of thumb, there are some other rules to remember for different types of food to make sure the food tastes as good as possible and is safe to eat.
For convenience, we’re going to list several different types of food you may want to reheat, and what is considered the best method of reheating that type of food.

Steak

The biggest deterrent of reheating steak is that it’s going to get dried out and rubbery. Leave the steak out of the refrigerator for ten minutes before reheating in the oven to prevent this. Oven temps can often vary so it is important to be sure you are not overheating your leftovers. Investing in an inexpensive, easy to read, oven thermometer like this one from Escali, can help you in your cooking, baking and reheating.

 Oven:

1. Set your oven to 250°F (120°C)
2. Place steak on a wire rack inside a baking tray
3. Cook for 20-30 minutes or until 100–110°F or 37–43°C in the center
4. Serve with gravy or steak sauce

Chicken and Other Red Meats

This meat is best reheated using the same method in which it was cooked. Keep this in mind or write a note to yourself on the bag before you refrigerate it.

Oven:

1. Set your oven to 250°F (120°C)
2. Add meat to a baking tray, with oil or butter
3. Cover with aluminum foil to prevent drying out
4. Cook 10-15 minutes

Fish

Remember that fatter cuts of filet will retain moisture and flavor the best.

Microwave:

Best if fish isn’t breaded or battered. We don’t recommend doing this in an enclosed office space.

1. Sprinkle water or oil on fish before placing in microwave
2. Cover dish and heat on low to medium for 20-30 seconds at a time, checking regularly
3. Flip filet regularly for even heating

Casseroles and Single-Pot Dishes

These are great for batch cooking and easy to reheat!

Microwave:

1. Place food in a microwavable dish, spreading out as even as possible
2. Cover with a slightly damp paper towel or sprinkle with water to prevent drying
3. Heat as needed until reheated all the way through. Stir regularly for best results.

Plan Ahead to Prepare Leftovers!

Think about the foods you know tend to reheat really well or you know you love the most. If you think you might want to enjoy those leftovers for lunch the next day or even a second dinner, portion out ingredients ahead of time using a handy kitchen scale like the Nutro Digital Food Scale from Escali.

Keep an eye out for ingredients and ideas that involve leftovers, too! There are plenty of hacks and recipes that can transform your leftovers into something even better than the first go-around!

Look to Escali for contemporary, high-quality, accurate measuring tools for all of your cooking, baking, and mixing needs!

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For anyone who enjoys to tipple, you’ve no doubt pondered over the possibilities of making your own. Sure it takes time, but, then again… all good things do come to those who wait.

Here’s everything you need to know, from ingredients, equipment and steps–to produce your very own MICRO-BREW BEER.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

First, you’ll need a few things:

• A digital scale for measuring ingredients (for best quality and proven accurate measurements, go with an Escali scale)
• A large pot capable of holding at least three gallons of water without boiling over.  This will be your brew pot.
• A strainer (the bigger the better) for removing hops and grain prior to fermentation
• One large funnel
• Bottled water in three gallon plastic container (for fermenting)
• A second container of 3 gallons or more (either a second empty water bottle or a scratch-less, sanitized bucket)
• 3-4 ft of 3/8″ clear polyvinyl tubing
• Bottles and a bottle capper

You can easily purchase all of these items at your local hardware store, but you will definitely want to look into some of the options on the market for homebrewing starter kits.  They come outfitted with everything you will need, and often the containers and specialized accessories will smooth things along and help ensure better sanitation (a key factor in brewing).

Next, you need to get the organic ingredients for your beer.  For this, you’ll need to visit your neighborhood homebrew supply shop, or do some online ordering. Here’s what to pick-up:

• Malt Extract
  
• Brewers Yeast
• Ordinary sugar

**The amounts of each ingredient vary depending on the type of beer you want to make and some recipes call for additional ingredients like hops or crystal malt. So hunt down a recipe online that fits your personal tastes to determine the exact quantities you will need and whether or not there are any special additions to be included.

TIP: Use a digital scale to measure ingredients and maintain consistency between multiple batches.  Measuring ingredients by weight with a digital scale is preferred because it is much more accurate than measuring by volume.

STEP 1: SANITIZE

Sanitation is probably the single most important factor in the brewing process, so be thorough.  Wash all of your equipment with warm soapy water and sterilize with a solution of 1 tsp bleach diluted in 1 gallon of water.  Rinse thoroughly.  Also, a good tip if you are using a new plastic container, rinse it out with a solution of water and baking soda to remove that lingering plastic taste.

STEP 2: BOILING

Now pour 2.5 gallons of your bottled water into the brew pot.  Make sure there is plenty of room left in the pot to avoid a boil over!  Stir in your malt extract and boil for one hour.  As it boils, dunk in your strainer for about 15 minutes to sanitize it for later use.  When the hour is up, submerse the pot into an ice bath in the sink and allow it to cool until the sides of the pot are chilled.  The faster you can get it cool the better.No need to stress too much; it will take time.  Now, you have what is called wort (unfermented beer).

STEP 3: PREPARING THE FERMENTATION

Using the strainer and the funnel, pour your cooled wort into your fermenting bottle– straining out everything but the liquid.  Because some of the water will have boiled off, add more to the solution until you have 2.5 gallons of liquid again (MEASURE!).  Now, add in your brewing yeast and stir thoroughly until it is dissolved.

At this point, you will need to seal the container in such a way that carbon dioxide can escape without letting in any outside air.  Most brewing kits come with simple airlocks for this purpose, but if you went without the kit, just use a small length of tubing and a glass of water to serve the purpose.  Drill a hole in the lid of your container, secure the tube tightly in the hole so that air can’t escape and put the other end in water.  This way, gas can bubble off of the yeast without any air entering.

Here is a great photo and more in-depth look at the different types of fermenters available by John Palmer.

STEP 4: WAIT 4-7 DAYS

This one is ‘easy’.  Just keep your batch in a dark space for a week and try to contain your excitement… you can do it! Just think of the delicious concoction waiting for you on the other side! In the meantime, go play some football, go swimming, plan a poker night with your buddies, or if you must… just stare at your homebrew…it’s really up to you!

STEP 5: CARBONATION PRIMING

At this point, you will have flat beer.  The sugars in the malt have been converted to CO2 and alcohol, but you’ve allowed the CO2 to seep out through the air lock.  You will need more sugar to produce carbonation, so boil together 3/8 cup of corn sugar with one cup of water (MEASURE!) for five minutes and pour it into your large sanitized container.  Then, siphon your beer into the new container on top of the sugar, being sure not to stir up too much of the sediment on the bottom of the tank.  Now, you are ready for bottling!

STEP 6: BOTTLING

Finally, it is time to bottle your beer.  The best idea is to use brown glass bottles with metal pry-off tops, but you can also get creative here if you like. For example, reuse champagne bottles or old soda bottles! Just make sure that your cap seals securely enough to contain the carbonation and that the bottles are thoroughly sanitized in a bleach/water solution beforehand.  Siphon or pour the beer into the bottles, cap them and store the case in a cool dark place again for another 10 days.  During this time, the yeast will further ferment, the alcohol content of your beer will increase and it will become carbonated. Again, get outside, focus on some work or if you must….stare at your concoction and dream about the smooth, liquid gold you’ve created with your own two hands with a little bit of science. Wow, you’re so smart!

STEP 7: DRINK!

Woo-hoo!  We all have to admit, this is by far the best step of all!  It is time to enjoy your beer!  Make sure it’s chilled (nothing worse than warm beer…) and serve. One of the best ways to celebrate your accomplishments, is to invite all your friends over for a tasting party. Receiving compliments for a beer you personally created is one of the best feelings in the world. One suggestion: taste the beer (bottled form)  before you unleash it on your friends. You wouldn’t want everyone’s face to turn sour the second they take a sip…(even if they do, a little constructive criticism never hurt anyone. You now have a lifetime hobby you can always work/learn from and continually strive for the best!)

HAPPY BREWING, BEER-LOVERS! Oh, ONE last thing as a word to the wise: whatever you do, don’t let your brew boil over during step two…. 

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Although they are utilized for similar purposes, understanding how they produce results reveals the differences in scales vs. balances.

Many people confuse “scale” and “balance” to mean the same thing, making it difficult to determine precisely what is measured using scales and balances.

Let’s look at how balance vs. scales differ and what they signify, how they’re used, and which weighing equipment is best for you.

Balance vs. Scale, What’s the Difference?

There are technical and practical differences between a scale and balance, and this includes what is being measured and the applications for which they are used.

Weighing scales are typically used to determine the weight of ingredients in the food, health, industrial, and commercial industries and track personal health in gyms or at home. On the other hand, balances are more typically used for scientific purposes in laboratories.

This section will go over the fundamental differences and the many types of balances and scales available.

What is a balance used for?

Many have asked the question, “What does a balance measure?” To put it simply, balances are used to measure the mass of an object. Precision balance and analytical balance are the most common types of balances. These do the following:

• Measures mass in kilograms.
• Deliver consistent, precise, and accurate results.
• Serve as an essential tool in laboratories and science experiments.

What is a scale used for? 

Scales are used to measure the weight of an object. Common types of scales include mechanical and digital scales.

• They measure weight in newtons.
• Are essential tools in commercial kitchens and health gyms.
• Keep track of health and wellness goals.

What to Consider when Purchasing a Balance or Scale

Choosing between a digital scale vs. balance is primarily determined by the industry you work in or how you want to utilize the device.

Compact balances are considered entry-level weighing devices which handle mostly small weighing tasks. Examples include portioning at food service establishments, weighing small animals, or measuring compounds in chemistry classes. Compact balances are perfect for use in school science experiments and weighing out medicine in a pharmacy.

On the other hand, a scale is more commonly used in diet and health to measure ingredients or keep track of health goals. In addition, they are used in retail, inventory, food, warehouse, and laboratory applications.

Scales are also used to weigh items in industrial warehouses where the scale would be subject to daily heavy use. In fact, scales are built to withstand considerable weights. So they have typical usage in shipping, loading dock, trucking, logistical, and supply chains.

How a Balance Scale Works

So, what does a balance scale measure? A balance scale is used to measure what no other scale can, the amount of mass in an object. A balance measures mass by comparing an unknown mass to a known mass. Balance scales measure mass, whereas weighing scales use newtons.

In the past, two mass objects would sit on opposite sides of a beam, and the beam was then precariously situated on a pivot arm or fulcrum. When the two objects balanced at the same level, they had equilibrium.

In modern weighing instruments, balances use a force commonly known as ‘weighing by difference.’ This restoration mechanism creates a force to balance out the force exerted by the unknown mass. The result of a balance reading is unaffected by the effects of gravity.

There are four main types of balances. These include:

1. Analytical balance
2. Micro and semi-micro balance
3. Top-loading and high precision balance
4. Triple-beam balance

Pros and Cons of a Balance

Pros of a balance:

• Readings are extremely accurate
• Balances can weigh out the smallest measurement
• Unaffected by the gravitational pull

Cons of a balance:

• Unable to measure heavy objects (Generally only calculate up to 1,000 grams)
• Less durable and cannot be used in factory settings
• Potentially complicated procedure if you’re unfamiliar with how a balance works

How a Weighing Scale Works

The difference between a scale and a balance is that almost all scales rely on devices called load cells to measure how much an object weighs. When weight is applied to a scale, the load cell bends slightly, causing an electrical signal running through the load cell to shift.

This analog signal change is due to the amount of electrical resistance the bending causes to a small device inside the load cell called a strain gauge. An electronic device then reads the load cell’s analog signal change and turns it into a digital weight value.

There are three main types of scales. These include:

1. Digital scales
2. Dial scales
3. Analog scales

Pros and Cons of a Scale

Pros of a scale:

• Some scales have extra features such as BMI and fat percentage
• Can weigh large amounts
• Durable with heavier loads

Cons of a scale:

• Require battery changing or some sort of electrical power
• They can’t read small amounts compared to a balance
• A scale can present inaccurate readings

Which One is Best for Everyday Personal Use?

When deciding between scales and balances, it’s essential to understand the key difference between scales and balances and consider which one is best for its intended purpose.

Weighing scales are widely used in both domestic and commercial settings. With a scale, you can weigh culinary ingredients, monitor personal health goals, check weighing items in transportation, and take stock easily with a scale.

Whereas a balance offers far more sophisticated designs and advanced features. This weighing device is essential in scientific research, universities, and medical facilities. A balance provides precise and accurate mass measurements in professional, educational, and commercial settings.

Discover the Perfect Scale for You from Escali

The process of choosing the right equipment is entirely up to you. Scales are, for the most part, the more commonly used option. Go with a scale if you’re looking for something more affordable and durable for those heavier objects.

On the other hand, Balances are used more within the scientific and medical fields, so if you’re looking for something to measure smaller masses accurately, a balance is a way to go.

Have a look at our wide range of products and find the one that best suits you!

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What Size Battery for a Digital Scale?

With nearly 20 different battery sizes to choose from, it can be challenging to determine what battery is used in weighing machines. Replacement batteries can be expensive and aren’t always returnable if they don’t seem to fit. The best way to tell which you need is to remove the old battery and check its size code.

The 2 Most Common Scale Battery Types:

• Round, Coin-Type Lithium Cells (CR2032)
• Small, Cylindrical Alkaline Batteries (AAA)

CR2032

The lithium coin cell batteries are most commonly used in watches, making them easy to find at most big box stores. They are long-lasting and dependable, holding power for ten years when stored. This means buying a six-pack of these will surely last you into the next decade.

AAA

The most common bathroom scale battery size is the AAA. They are also cheaper and easier to find as they power everything from the remote control to cameras, clocks, flashlights, and more. In this case, if you need a digital scale battery fast, you can easily take one from another device in your home.

Food Scale Battery Sizes

A kitchen scale battery can last up to a year, depending on how often it gets used. Its longevity could mean little, however, if it dies in the middle of your favorite cheesecake recipe. Food scale battery types are typically coin cells, which most don’t have lying around their house. The most common kitchen weighing scale batteries are as follows:

• Escali Primo Digital Scale: Two AA batteries
• Escali Arti Glass Kitchen Scale: Two CR2032 batteries
• Escali SmartConnect Kitchen Scale: Two AAA batteries

Bathroom Scale Battery Sizes

Bathroom scale battery life can also last up to a year but may start to give inaccurate readings as it nears the end of its life. It can be difficult to tell when to replace them, so if precise measurements are important, you should try replacing them before they completely die. The most common batteries for scales in the bathroom include:

• Escali Clear Glass Bathroom Scale: One CR2032 battery
• Escali High Capacity Bathroom Scale: Four AAA batteries 

How to Change Your Digital Scale’s Battery

Once you’ve found the correct battery for a digital weighing scale, you can switch the old one out. Flip the scale over to locate the battery compartment and open it to get the old weight scale batteries out. You should check for corrosion and clean the compartment before installing the new batteries.

For a lithium scale battery replacement, you’ll want to pay attention to the positive and negative icons on the top and bottom of the battery to ensure it’s oriented correctly. Follow these steps to ensure the battery in your weight scale works as efficiently as possible:

• Step 1: Locate battery compartment on backside of scale
• Step 2: Remove old battery and check for corrosion
• Step 3: Clean the compartment of any debris
• Step 4: Insert new battery in the correct orientation

How Long Should a Weighing Scale Battery Last?

Depending on the size and functionality of your scale, and the number of batteries it takes, you can expect it to keep up with daily weigh-ins for a year or more. Lithium batteries for bathroom scales typically last longer than AAA batteries and can last for several years with regular use. Electronic scale battery sizes are not as important as the number of batteries for your scale’s longevity.

Signs it’s Time to Replace Your Digital’s Scale’s Battery

Without obvious error messages, it can be difficult to determine when to replace your scale’s batteries. Most scales will continue to operate with low or dying batteries that slowly become less accurate over time.

If you sense that your scale is slightly off, you may want to try it again after recalibrating with fresh batteries. If you get the same reading, you can continue using the old batteries and save the new ones for later. Simply lookout for the tell-tale signs that your scale batteries need to be replaced:

• Inaccurate readings
• Error messages
• Scale won’t turn on

Lithium Batteries vs Alkaline

The two most common batteries are each made of different materials with different uses. Lithium tends to last longer, making it ideal for electronics with difficult-to-change battery components. They also tend to be the lighter and smaller-scale battery size.

What makes Alkaline batteries a strong competitor is their lower price point. It makes them ideal for inexpensive devices like toys that may not survive as long as the lithium battery inside. They are also travel-friendly, whereas some airlines can restrict lithium batteries. The key differences here include:

• Lithium batteries last longer
• Alkaline batteries are less expensive
• Lithium batteries may be restricted in carry-on travel items

Where Can I Buy a Replacement Digital Scale Battery?

Now that we’ve answered the question, “What battery does my scale use?” it’s time to find out where to get that battery. Most department stores carry a wide selection of digital weighing scale battery sizes. Knowing whether you need a flat coin-cell or a round battery for a scale will help the assistants point you in the right direction. Make sure you note the name of your electronic scale battery so you leave the store with the correct item in hand.

Need a New Scale? Escali Guarantees Your Satisfaction

If you’ve gone through the steps to replace your battery and the scale still won’t turn on, then it may be time to order a replacement. Escali carries every type of scale available to make for the ideal one-stop-shop. Our team of experts is also happy to answer any questions you may have about which type of scale you may need.

Our products are made with the best quality materials and backed by a limited lifetime warranty or two-year professional guarantee depending on the product. From kitchen scales to bathroom scales, thermometers, and more, Escali measures up to the competition.

Escali’s 100% Satisfaction Guarantee for All Digital Scales

We are confident that you will love your Escali scale. If, for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your Escali scale within thirty days of purchase, please return it to your distributor/dealer in the original packaging (in sellable/new condition) for a 100% refund.

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The motto  “reduce, reuse, and recycle” is taught to us at an early age, but putting it into practice takes some work. Luckily today’s sustainable alternatives are easy to find, easy to use, and almost always save you money in the long run.

Transform your kitchen into an eco-friendly paradise with bamboo products from Escali and other leading eco-brands. 

Sustainable Kitchen Products for a More Eco-Friendly Home

Eco-friendly kitchen products are changing the game of sustainability in the home. Simple things like wax wraps and silicone snack bags can eliminate the vast majority of single-use plastics needed for storing food. The list doesn’t stop there as we have found products to eliminate paper towels, straws, grocery bags, and even reduce your water usage.

Check out the list below of the best sustainable kitchen products on the market.

• Paperless Paper Towels
• Digital Food Scale Made from Sustainable Bamboo
• Reusable Wax Food Wraps
• Food Huggers
• Reusable Silicone Food Bag
• Clear Glass Jars
• Glass Storage Containers
• Reusable Produce Bags
• Linen Bread Bags
• Reusable Beverage Containers
• Mesh Pour-over Coffee Maker
• Sparkling Water Maker
• Traveling Utensil Set
• Sustainable Dish Soaps
• Dish Scrubber
• Dishwasher Detergent Pods
• Compost Bin
• Reusable Straws
• Non-Stick Baking Mats
• Reusable Pastry Bags

What Are Green Appliances?

Eco-friendly appliances like refrigerators and dishwashers are able to use less water and energy throughout the day which creates less waste. When searching for these green kitchen appliances keep an eye out for the Energy-Star seal, or a label that states it was made from recycled materials. The more efficient the eco appliance, the less water and energy it will use.

Which Kitchen Materials Are Eco-Friendly? 

Eco-friendly kitchen accessories are usually made from sustainable materials instead of plastics or other non-recyclable materials. If it’s recycled plastic, however, it may still fall into the category of eco kitchen products. In most cases the best materials to seek out for sustainable kitchen goods are as follows.

• Bamboo
• Birch plywood
• Reclaimed timber
• Recycled Plastic

20 Ideas for Eco Friendly Kitchen Products

Paperless Paper Towels

The best way to start your sustainability makeover is by eliminating single use products. Paper towels can be swapped for reusable cloths that will not only save trees, but look great doing it. They can be found in all sorts of patterns and colors to compliment your kitchen aesthetic.

• Eco-Friendly Impact: Reduces Paper Waste
• Price Range: $15 – $25

Reusable Straws

Single use plastic straws are slowly being replaced by compostable ones, but that comes with it’s own challenges as they start to compost in your drink. Investing in a reusable straw will ensure you can enjoy your drink to the last drop while still staying eco friendly. If the metal or glass straws aren’t your style try sustainable bamboo straws for a more natural look.

• Eco-Friendly Impact: Reduces Single Use Consumption
• Price Range: $5 – $10

Digital Food Scale Made from Sustainable Bamboo

Using a digital scale and a bowl instead of several measuring cups can reduce the amount of water used during clean-up – making every recipe a bit more eco friendly. Add to that with a scale made from sustainable bamboo and you have a truly green small kitchen appliance.

• Eco-Friendly Impact: Reduces Kitchen Water Consumption
• Price Range: $30 – $40

Reusable Wax Food Wraps

An alternative to the plastic cling wrap used to cover up foods is a cotton and beeswax paper that is easy to clean and super eco friendly. You can also make them at home with a bit of beeswax, tree resin, and a scrap of cloth. They are reusable for up to a year and completely biodegradable after that.

• Eco-Friendly Impact: Eliminates the Need for Plastic Wrap
• Price Range: $5 – $10

Food Huggers

As the name suggests these are flexible silicone pieces designed to fit around your cut fruits or veggies so they don’t go to waste. Certainly a top 5 in eco friendly appliances just for being shaped like half avocados and lemons to make your lunch of leftovers just a bit more fun.

• Eco-Friendly Impact: Reduces Food Waste
• Price Range: $10 – $25

Reusable Silicone Food Bag

The ideal replacement for sandwich bags are these airtight reusable storage bags. They are durable enough to be put in the freezer, microwave, or even boiling water for easy sous-vide cooking. They come in a variety of sizes and styles to fit your kitchen needs.

• Eco-Friendly Impact: Replaces Plastic Storage Bags
• Price Range: $5 – $15

Clear Glass Jars

The best non plastic alternative to food storage are solid glass jars. They come in a variety of styles from the classic mason jar to the latched glass container. They are widely available, easy to clean, and look great while storing your dry goods on the shelf. While they don’t stack as nicely as tupperware, you won’t have to worry about not finding the lids when you need them.

• Eco-Friendly Impact: Replaces Plastic Containers
• Price Range: $3 – $13

Glass Storage Containers

Similar to glass jars, these containers will eliminate your need for plastic while also adding a few benefits of their own. Unlike your normal tupperware, these containers can be used to cook in the oven, minus the lids of course. They can also be put through countless microwaves and dishwashers without breaking down and leaking chemicals into your foods like plastic will.

• Eco-Friendly Impact: Reduces Plastic Usage
• Price Range: $8 – $28

Reusable Produce Bags

While you may have eliminated most plastic bags by bringing your own cloth shopping bag, you still need to bundle all those loose veggies and fruit in something. Instead of the provided thin plastic bags try a reusable produce bag. They are lightweight and breathable keeping all your produce as fresh as possible from the store to your fridge.

• Eco-Friendly Impact: Reduces Single Use Plastic Waste
• Price Range: $10 – $20

Linen Bread Bags

Similar to produce bags but these are made with a tighter weave that make them ideal for buying bulk items like beans and rice. Keep these in with your reusable grocery bags to eliminate just one more single use plastic from your shopping trip. They are less common than other bag varieties but you should be able to find them at your local home goods store.

• Eco-Friendly Impact: Reduces Single Use Plastic Bags
• Price Range: $10 – $20

Reusable Beverage Containers

Eliminate the need for single use cups wherever you get your coffee by carrying around a reusable coffee cup. There are a few styles that are collapsible and fit easily into your bag or glovebox. Others have more sturdy designs that can keep a beverage hot or cold all day long.

• Eco-Friendly Impact: Eliminates Single Use Cups and Bottles
• Price Range: $15 – $25

Mesh Pour-over Coffee Maker

After cutting out your single-use coffee cups take a look at another environmentally friendly kitchen product to elevate your coffee’s sustainability. You can eliminate coffee filters and Keurig pods by switching to a mesh pour-over coffee maker. The mesh is fine enough to catch all the coffee grounds of a normal filter, but without the waste. Use your scale to get coffee measurements just right.

• Eco-Friendly Impact: Eliminates waste from coffee filters and pods
• Price Range: $10 – $20

Sparkling Water Maker

If coffee isn’t your beverage of choice and you find yourself cracking cans of soda more often, then this may be the solution for you. While aluminum cans are highly recyclable, the printed cardboard packaging they come in is less so. You can cut down on all that waste by investing in eco kitchen appliances like the soda-machine and make your favorite drinks right in your home.

• Eco-Friendly Impact: Reduces Waste from Cans and Packaging
• Price Range: $200 – $250

Traveling Utensil Set

Carrying your own small set of utensils can help cut down your waste each time you stop in at a local food truck. It’s a small thing to remember as you’re going out but it can save a lot of plastic forks and knives over the years. To double down on your sustainability try to find utensils made from eco-friendly materials like bamboo or recycled plastic.

• Eco-Friendly Impact: Reduces Single Use Plastic Consumption
• Price Range: $10 – $15

Sustainable Dish Soaps

The variety of soaps you use may not be creating more waste, but their various chemicals are washing right down the drain and into our lakes and streams. It’s important to make sure that everything that goes down the drain is completely biodegradable. You can keep your rivers as clean as your pans by switching to an eco-friendly dish soap.

• Eco-Friendly Impact: Prevents Pollutants from Entering Waterways
• Price Range: $5 – $10

Dish Scrubber

One well-crafted dish scrubber can replace a year’s worth of disposable sponges. Find one with a handle made with reclaimed wood and you’ll have doubled your sustainability all while making cleaning easier. You can pair a good scrubber with a soap bar to further eliminate the plastic waste created by traditional soap bottles.

• Eco-Friendly Impact: Reduces Waste from Disposable Cleaning Products
• Price Range: $5 – $10

Dishwasher Detergent Pods

Dishwasher detergent typically comes with a hefty amount of plastic that gets thrown away each month or so when you need a new bottle. Switching to pods swaps all that plastic for a recyclable box of biodegradable pods. The coating around the pods will break down in your dishwasher, making it one of the most ethical kitchen appliances.

• Eco-Friendly Impact: Eliminates Plastic Waste
• Price Range: $15 – $25

Compost Bin

Composting can be difficult if you live in the city or any area where it isn’t a part of your regular waste pickup. If you can make it a part of your life there are numerous benefits not only to your garden but also your home’s carbon footprint. There are compost bins that hang off the side of your trash make it easier to switch to composting. There are also bins that sit in the door of the freezer to eliminate any foul smells.

• Eco-Friendly Impact: Recycles Food Waste
• Price Range: $15 – $50

Non-Stick Baking Mats

You can eliminate the need for aluminum foil and parchment paper by investing in alternative cooking appliances like the baking mat. They are made with a fiberglass mesh and food grade silicone that can go from the freezer to a 500 degree oven with no issue. Since they are non-stick you also eliminate the need for greasing the pan which makes each meal just a bit healthier.

• Eco-Friendly Impact: Replaces aluminum foil and parchment paper
• Price Range: $10 – $20

Reusable Pastry Bags

Replacing your piping bags with a sustainable and reusable set is sure to be the last time you’ll need to buy new bags. Their nylon construction works well with both hot and cold foods and is conveniently dishwasher safe. From deviled eggs and dough to icing the cake, you never want to be without a pastry bag.

• Eco-Friendly Impact: Eliminates Single Use Plastic Bags
• Price Range: $20 – $30

Explore Escali’s Eco-Friendly Kitchen Accessories

The road toward a sustainable kitchen is long but lined with lots of fun alternative cooking appliances. Whether you start with a cloth bag or jump right into the best eco-friendly appliances like bamboo kitchen scales, there is no wrong way to go about it.

Escali is committed to sustainability with products like our bamboo kitchen and bath scales, as well as through our eco-friendly packaging. Check out more unique items like this in our new fathers day gift guide for all the conservationist dads out there.

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In this guide, discover the different types of digital scales for measuring weight and their range of uses.

Types of Weighing Scales: What Are They Used For?

Weighing scales are essential to our everyday lives. We encounter them at home, in stores, at physicians’ offices, and in airports. All types of digital weighing scales play an important role in industries we encounter every day. First, let’s talk about their main uses before we break down the different types and what separates them from each other.

Cooking and Baking 

In the kitchen, cooking and baking are widely popular uses. Proper measurements can be used to make the perfect batch of cookies, a fantastic family meal, or just to better reach your health and fitness goals. Using digital or analog appliances will produce the most accurate results when weighing out your next cooking adventure.

Health and Fitness Tracking 

When venturing into your health and fitness goals, it is imperative to measure your ongoing progress. Using weighing apparatuses to measure food portions in the kitchen correctly is essential to whatever specific diet you may choose. While in the bathroom, using special, smart types of weighing machines to measure BMI can show real-time results based on your personal goals.

Shipping and Traveling

You may find yourself needing to send out a care package or visit a relative. In these instances, you may also find yourself needing to weigh out your luggage or packages. For traveling, a handheld luggage scale will work perfectly if you are packing and need to lighten the load maybe.

The best way to do this for at-home shipping is with a shipping scale. These appliances can weigh packages down to an ounce. If you don’t have one of these, a simple kitchen or bathroom version will do the trick.

When traveling, a luggage scale, like the one shown below, can help you gauge just how heavy your checked luggage is before you get to the airport. A quick reference of your carrier’s luggage policy will let you know whether or not you need to repack, so you can avoid the hassle and embarrassment of repacking in the concourse.

Different Types of Scales for Measuring Weight

When it comes to scales, there seems to be an endless number to choose from. Escali offers a wide range of appliances that will perfectly fit your needs, whether you’re weighing yourself, your luggage, your kitchen ingredients, or more.

There are plenty of reasons you might need an accurate weight measurement. The following are a variety of scales for people to use in daily life:

• Kitchen: These are useful for weighing ingredients. Often, recipes call for extremely precise ingredient weights. High-quality kitchen devices can take the guesswork out of baking.
• Bathroom: These can be used to measure BMI and to help you keep track of your fitness goals.
• Pet: People aren’t the only ones who need to keep track of their weight. Pet measuring devices help us monitor our furry friends at home or at the vet.
• Shipping: In order to calculate costs for shipping different sizes of packages, postal workers will weigh parcels on a special platform scale designed for the job.
• Luggage: Luggage fees are no joke. Luggage weight calculators can help avoid the nightmare of over packing and paying for luggage overages at the airport.
• Physician: Doctors want to keep track of their patient’s overall wellness, and weight is a part of that. You’ll find these versions in every doctor’s office you go to.

Kitchen Scales

Kitchen scales are one of the most popular appliances at home. If you have measuring tools in your home, you probably have a food measuring scale to measure out fruits or vegetables, baking ingredients, or portion sizes for your health goals.

• Balance: This type of analog appliance is the earliest type of scale to be used. They measure the weight of something by comparing it to the weight of something else. Unfortunately, these are not always accurate.

• Mechanical: Also known as analog spring scales, these gauge weight with the help of springs. When something is placed on top, the spring inside compresses in an estimation of the object’s weight.

• Digital: The most modern iteration is the digital scale. These are found in almost every household kitchen. They are the top pick of bakers due to their accuracy and ability to measure ingredients down to the decimal.

Food scales are a smart alternative to measuring cups since those are not always accurate for certain types of recipes, can be bulkier to store, and add to the mess of cooking. To help, a specialized baking scale can bring more accuracy and consistency to baking measurements.

Since measuring cups may yield different results depending on how densely they are packed, a baking scale can be a powerful cooking tool for bakers at any level.

Bathroom Scales

Bathroom scales can be used to track health and weight loss goals. While the number on the scale isn’t the only indicator of health and wellness, many people look to this type of weight measuring system as a guidepost.

Bathroom scales are also super popular in households everywhere, as well as in doctor’s offices. Different types include:

• Intelligent: The most popular of all, this is the perfect digital model to use for weighing yourself. These are also called analyzer scales. They send an electrical wave through your body to measure human body weight and BMI. Smart scales are the most accurate and can connect through Bluetooth to your phone.

• Mechanical: Mechanical scales use springs to measure human weight. They are analog systems with digital displays that indicate weight on a dial. They also are usually stainless steel with a spring platform to stand on.

• Digital: Similar to the digital kitchen scales, these are among the most accurate machines for measuring body weight.

Other Types of Weight Measuring Scales

When many of us think of weight measuring tools, we probably picture an intelligent bathroom version or an analog kitchen tool. If we look around our house and start opening cabinets, there’s likely a scale we use (or don’t use) to measure our weight – and a scale in the kitchen to divide out ingredients for cooking and baking.

These are the most common ones we may see in our daily lives. However, there is a vast world of different scales measuring tools that get used by all kinds of people every day.

Pet Scales

Usually seen in veterinary offices, pet scales are used to weigh our pets. Like the bathroom scales we use at home to weigh ourselves, pet versions give us and our veterinarians information about our pet’s growth.

You may need to weigh your furry friend in the comfort of your home, too. Big, small, and teeny-tiny, these tools can measure the weight of different types of animals.

• Household Pets: For some animals, a trip to the vet is an absolute nightmare. In these cases, being weighed at home is better than that scary trip to the vet. You can place pets on specialty scales with springs, but if your pet is small enough, a standard bathroom scale will work just fine.

• Veterinary Scales: These can be used to weigh your typical household cat or dog, all the way up to a large horse. Electronic weighing machines used for these large animals are called Llama or Alpaca Scales.

Luggage Scales 

Weighing your luggage is essential for traveling, especially on an aircraft. Airlines have weight limits for checked baggage. If you’re familiar with flying, you know that your checked baggage gets weighed at the terminal. Should your baggage exceed the weight limit, you’re in for a hefty fee. Luggage scales can help you avoid that awful situation.

• Luggage Scale: It is easier than ever to know how much your cargo weighs with a handy at-home tool for luggage. All you have to do is secure your bags to it and lift your bag enough off the ground that it’s in the air.

• Using a Body Weighing Scale: This may seem silly, but using a digital scale to weigh your luggage before you head to the airport may save you time, and a headache, if you end up overpacking.

Physician Scales

Every trip to the physician begins with a check of the vital signs. Weight is usually included with this. Stepping onto human weight scales is a common theme, whether at regular checkups or unplanned doctor visits. This way, doctors can keep track of their patients’ health patterns.

There are two main ways these appliances are used:

• Theatre and Swab Scales: These tools are used to measure a variety of medical tools and equipment for surgery. They also are used to help weigh organs!

• Bed Weighing Scales: Specially used to weigh patients who cannot stand on their own, these are designed to fit under the four wheels of a patient’s bed to measure their weight accurately.

Find Your Perfect Scale with Escali

When searching for a new tool, you should know exactly what you want, whether for figuring out where you are on your weight loss journey or measuring out the world’s best banana bread. Now you know about all the types of weighing scales that can help.

An Escali scale can give you the precision measurements you require.

Check out Escali’s wide range of tools for all your measurement needs. With Escali’s high-quality construction, accurate weight readouts, and 100% guarantee, you’ll never be caught guessing.

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How Much Food Do You Need?

To get started you should consider how much food your party will require.  While there are lots of options for what you’re eating, here are some general rules of thumb for the most common Christmas dishes.

Main Course:

When it comes to side dishes we take a more universal approach.  Leverage a quality food scale to really portion out your delicious sides and ensure everyone gets enough!

And of course everyone’s favorite dessert!

Meat Temperature

Targeting the proper internal temperature will ensure your cooking is the hit of the party.  The USDA does a great job of providing guidelines for these, and your favorite meat thermometer will ensure you hit them right on!  Don’t forget the rest period, your protein will continue to cook for a bit after you remove it from the heat.

Looking for a more in depth guide? Check out our Internal Cooking Temperature For Meat Guide

Making a traditional Ham? Here are some tips!

If you stick to a more traditional meal plan, we’ve got some excellent tips for you!  Follow these tips for a wonderfully delicious ham dinner.

• Lightly scoring diamonds into the meat allows for the glaze to permeate the meat.
• If your ham is more than 8 pounds, cover with tin foil half way through cooking.
• Glaze your ham during the last 30 minutes of baking

Ham Cooking Time Guide: In the oven at 325F

Glaze Recipe Ideas

The true magic is in the glaze!  Pick one of our favorites and watch people request seconds!

Citrus-molasses Glaze

Simmer in a sauce pan until reduced by half:

4 oz (1/2 cup) grapefruit juice
4 oz (1/2 cup) orange juice

Then stir in these ingredients and return it to a boil:

2.5 oz (1/4 cup) molasses
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper

For a simple Sugar Glaze, combine:

7 oz (1 cup) packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 to 2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Bourbon Glaze, combine:

5.3 oz (2/3 cup) bourbon
14 oz (2 cups) packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon orange marmalade
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander

Cranberry Glaze, bring to a simmer:

1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
5 oz (1/2 cup) maple syrup
2 oz (1/4) cup cider vinegar
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard

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Escali will continue to donate scales to FMSC to help them grow in 2021; with an estimated 1.4 million volunteers expected to pack another 370 million meals for children in need.

Over 100 Countries Served

Since Escali began donating scales to Feed My Starving Children they have sent 9,400 shipping containers full of food to 102 countries across the world.

Over 2.4 Billion Meals

Escali scales have helped the volunteers of Feed My Starving Children portion control over 2.4 billion meals.

Find out how you can support Feed My Starving Children >>

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