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If you love sushi but are on a budget, get your fishy fix at home – for less – by making it yourself. You’ll need the right ingredients, some practice and a little patience. What you Need Makisu (bamboo rolling mat) Cutting board Medium bowl with water A sharp knife…
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There is truly no one food that can help your health more than chilies — no matter whether red or green. When the weather gets colder, chilies can really help your system stay at peak health. A great way to really boost your system is to eat chili — often…
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You’re sitting at your desk, it’s 11:00 a.m., and your normal lunch time is still a few hours away. You have a couple of choices. You can go back in time and remind your 7:00 a.m. self to pack an apple and a handful of granola. Or you can grab…
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Do you feel like you are always rushing around, leaving little time for kitchen duties? If you follow my blog, you know I believe in cutting back on trips to the drive thru and encourage more home-cooked meals and family dinners. I know it isn’t always easy, so here are…
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There is nothing more inviting when sitting down to eat than seeing a properly set table. Whether you are enjoying a simple meal with family, celebrating a special holiday or throwing a formal dinner party you can create the perfect look by learning how to set a table. Setting a…
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Do your children love spending time with you in the kitchen? If so, maybe it’s time to start teaching them simple cooking lessons by letting them help you prepare the family meals. Letting your kids help in the kitchen can be both instructive and fun for you and your little…
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Pancakes are easy and almost foolproof. But there are some tricks to making them perfect. We’d like to share those tips: 1. Use a low-gluten flour. We like to use unbleached pastry flour in our recipes-that’s what our mixes are made with-but all purpose flour will do. Bread flour makes…
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When you are looking for sugar free desserts, chances are good that you still want something that tastes sweet, satisfies you, and is easy to make. There are ten great sugar free desserts that you can make quickly and easily for a great end to a meal! Sugar Free Butterscotch…
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As I walked through the grocery store aisles a few weeks ago, I noticed the increase in prepackaged slow cooker meals. I’ve been using my slow cooker and reaping the rewards for years, so it was no real surprise to me when others started proclaiming the benefits of cooking with…
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Changing the way we cook our food can have a dramatic effect on our health. If we make wiser choices with our food and the way we cook it, we can significantly reduce our risk of contracting cancer and heart disease. Here are some top tips for healthy cooking: 1….