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question:Thank you for the detailed recipe and alternative options for quiche Lorraine. Can you please suggest some additional tips or variations to make the dish more unique and flavorful? Also, are there any common mistakes that I should avoid while making the quiche?
answer:Certainly! Here are some suggestions for adding extra flavor to your quiche Lorraine: - Add some fresh herbs such as thyme, oregano, or basil to the filling mixture. - Swap out the Gruyere cheese for a different type of cheese, such as cheddar, feta, or goat cheese. - Mix in some caramelized onions, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, or artichoke hearts for extra flavor. - Try different types of meat, such as ham, prosciutto, or sausage, instead of bacon. Here are some common mistakes to avoid while making quiche Lorraine: - Overworking the pastry dough can make it tough and difficult to roll out. Make sure to handle the dough as little as possible, and chill it after mixing to make it easier to handle. - Not pre-baking the pastry shell can result in a soggy bottom crust. Blind-baking the pastry (as described in the recipe) helps to prevent this. - Overfilling the quiche can cause it to spill over, resulting in a messy oven. Fill the quiche to about ¾ full to prevent spillage. - Overcooking the quiche can result in a dry, rubbery texture. Keep a close eye on the quiche while it's baking and remove it from the oven as soon as the filling is set, but still slightly jiggly in the center. I hope these additional tips and variations help you create the perfect, delicious quiche Lorraine!
question:Thank you so much for the helpful tips and variations for the quiche Lorraine. Could you please provide some suggestions for making the pastry more flavorful? And also, I'm interested in some creative ingredients to add to the filling for an extra twist.
answer:Absolutely! Here are some suggestions for making the pastry and filling of your quiche Lorraine more flavorful: Pastry: - Add some chopped fresh herbs or spices to the pastry dough, such as rosemary, thyme, or paprika. - Swap out some of the flour for grated Parmesan cheese for extra cheesiness. - Use half butter and half lard or shortening for a richer, flakier crust. Filling: - Add some chopped cooked lobster or crab meat to the filling for a seafood twist. - Stir in some chopped roasted red peppers or sun-dried tomatoes for a burst of flavor and color. - Mix in some caramelized onions or sautéed mushrooms for extra depth of flavor. - Add a handful of chopped spinach or kale to the filling for a boost of nutrition and taste. I hope these suggestions help you make the perfect quiche Lorraine with a unique twist!
question:Given the text: Executives from six area companies employing more than 1,000 Tennesseans described the significant price increases that they said are impairing their ability to compete against foreign companies. Executives from six area companies employing more than 1,000 Tennesseans described the significant price increases on steel, both domestic and imported, that they said are impairing their ability to compete against foreign companies. According to the Aug. 13 letter, steel prices are the highest they have been since 2008 and they have increased by 43 percent since this time last year. "These employees and our businesses depend on access to competitively priced steel to fabricate our products and compete in a global marketplace," the leaders wrote. "We cannot compete globally when the cost of our most important input has spiked and delivery times are extended." Trump imposed 25 percent tariffs on imported steel from China, Russia, Japan and Turkey in March and more recently announced similar tariffs on steel from European countries, Canada and Mexico. Executives from A-1 Signs, Nashville Wire Products, Onward Manufacturing Co., Stinson Steel, Tennsco and Truform Manufacturing each signed the letter to Trump. The Middle Tennessee executives said passing off the higher costs to consumers is difficult because of existing contracts, but also because they risk losing market share. While the tariffs are helping to reduce steel imports, they are boosting imports of steel-made goods, which could end up hurting the steel manufacturers they are designed to protect, they wrote. "This not only will negatively impact our companies, but also U.S. Consumers who will be faced with higher prices," the executives wrote. "Ultimately, the domestic steel mills will feel the consequences as their customer base shrink." Stuart Speyer, president of Tennsco, said steel costs have gone up as much as 140 percent in the last two years. For the Dickson-based office cabinet maker that employs 700 people, steel comprises more than half of the company's costs on some products. As a result, he has raised his prices for his customers. "We can't absorb significant price increases," he said. "We don't have those kind of margins." Some customers have been more receptive than others, but because they are also in competitive markets, they are likely to explore other options. U.S.-made steel is 68 percent higher than average world export prices and 88 percent higher than steel made in China, according to the executives' letter to Trump. "There are foreign products that are easily available that they can switch to whenever they want," Speyer said. Speyer said it is still too early to determine how the tariffs might affect his workers, but over time, if he cannot retain customers, he will have to reduce his workforce. "If you are not competitive, you are going to lose business," he said. "Ultimately, as we lose business we will have to reduce our employment. We haven't seen the immediate effect, but it will come." According to the article, how have the rising steel prices affected the operations of Tennsco, and what measures have they taken to cope with this issue?
answer:The rising steel prices have significantly impaired the ability of Tennsco, a Dickson-based office cabinet maker employing 700 people, to compete against foreign companies. Steel comprises more than half of the company's costs on some products, and steel costs have gone up as much as 140 percent in the last two years. As a result, Tennsco has raised its prices for its customers. However, passing off the higher costs to consumers is difficult because of existing contracts, and they risk losing market share. If Tennsco cannot retain customers, they will have to reduce their workforce over time.
question:Can you provide more examples of companies that are affected by the rising steel prices?
answer:Yes, the article lists several companies that are affected by the rising steel prices, including: 1. A-1 Signs 2. Nashville Wire Products 3. Onward Manufacturing Co. 4. Stinson Steel 5. Tennsco 6. Truform Manufacturing These six Middle Tennessee-based companies that employ more than 1,000 Tennesseans have described the significant price increases on steel, both domestic and imported, that they said are impairing their ability to compete against foreign companies.