The Source Of U.S. Oil Imports

VAV!/May 19, 2013 Yes, the global oil market has changed dramatically since the decades of the 1960s and 1970s. In 2012, the United States was sustained on net imports (that is imports minus exports) for about 40% of the petroleum (crude oil and petroleum products) that we consumed. A little over more than half of these imports came from the Western Hemisphere. Since 2005,our dependence on foreign petroleum has seen a decrease since it peaked in 2005.

Potato Salad Recipe

VAV!/May 19, 2013 By Bobby The Blog Chef A delicious side dish for summer is potato salad. I have tried a few different potato salad recipes and found this one to be really good. I feel it is important to use red potatoes because they seem to have a better texture. It is also important not to overcook the potatoes because you don't want them too soft either. What I really liked about this recipe is that it calls for 1 pound of crispy bacon. The bacon is a really nice addition and only adds to the amazing taste and texture of this salad. If you are not sure how to get your bacon crispy or how to perfectly hard boil eggs, you can read my tutorials on this blog. Unlike a lot of potato salad recipes, this recipe does not call for Dijon mustard but if you would like to add a little bit, go for it. This is the perfect side dish to go with your grilled chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, ect. Enjoy.

Onion Rings Recipe

VAV!/May 19, 2013/By Bobby The Blog Chef Another great appetizer to go with your hamburgers or sandwiches is onion rings. Onion rings are sliced onions coated with a batter and fried. They can be found at nearly any restaurant or frozen in grocery stores. Of course these are way better than any frozen ones you will find. Some recipes use beer batter and things like that but I just prefer a crispy coat of breadcrumbs. A great idea to get a solid crispy texture is to use panko bread crumbs. Unfortunately I didn't have any on hand but I wish I did! These onion rings are very easy to make and you will be enjoying them in no time at all. Enjoy.