Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
Sure, it tastes great and earns rave reviews from everyone sitting at the dinner table. But is your favorite recipe also a safe one? To prevent serving up foodborne illness at the dinner table, follow this helpful checklist when preparing a meal: Marinating –I am marinating in a covered container…
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by Lisa Parker Great dinners do not always require advanced planning. Sometimes you just have to wing it with what you have on hand. If you keep your pantry and refrigerator stocked with some basic supplies – and a few surprises – you will never be at a loss when…
Food & Recipes / Food How to 101
There’s good news for health-conscious meat lovers — you can enjoy heart-friendly leaner varieties without having to choke down your meal for survival. These may be new methods to you, but they won’t require very many new tools or techniques. Fatty meat is dangerous for your circulatory system but your…
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The weather is heating up and you want some simple summer drinks to sip poolside. Daiquiris and smoothies are great but who wants to spend all day crushing ice? You don’t need to break out the blender to feel like you’re in the islands, just follow these simple drink recipes…
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by Barbara Pena Sometimes getting dinner on the table seems like a daunting task, but with a little preplanning, it can be quick and easy — and even save you money. These quick and easy dinner recipes make getting dinner on the table faster than ordering takeout! This first recipe…
Food & Recipes / Food Product Reviews
Should you go green? That is the question. We’re not talking about a quest for conservation. We’re talking about the heavily-hyped Debbie Meyer Green Bags that are supposed to increase the longevity of fruits and vegetables. So do they really work? We put these bags to the test. My husband…
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Sometimes, the simplest thing that you can do to improve your overall diet is simply to adopt a more healthy cooking method. Rather than relying on fast food restaurants or prepared foods, you will find that by taking advantage of a healthy cooking method you will be able to get…
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We’re all looking for that perfect pie, or cookies, or loaf of bread. It doesn’t always happen. In our experience, there are four reasons that account for most of the less than perfect products. Under baking or over baking. This has to be nemesis number one. Breads are often under-baked…
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by Daniel Brown Beat the heat this summer with cool summer recipes. Don’t you look for a drink or cool shake on a hot summer day? Here are some easy recipes that you can prepare in no time. Try them out and serve your family and friends. These refreshing drinks…
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Make this Mother’s Day unforgettable with one of these breakfast menus, or use your imagination and substitute. Quick and easy but delicious, the breakfast casserole is put together the night before. A delicious cantaloupe smoothie and easy muffins make this breakfast memorable. Western Ham and Egg Casserole Make this casserole…