Cheap, Healthy Foods - Watch Your Weight and Your Budget
By Angela Tyler - 4/3/2009
A major issue for those who are trying to create a healthy lifestyle is the cost of healthy food. There are many products on the shelves of your local grocery store that are healthy, but most of them have a larger price tag than the unhealthy, high-fat foods. There are options. If you shop wisely,...
The Benefits of Noni Fruit Capsules
By Steve Valentino - 4/3/2009
Noni fruit capsules are an herbal supplement ? a convenient way to get the nutrients of noni fruit into your body. Recommended dosage is usually just two capsules daily, on an empty stomach for best absorption. When starting out, most manufacturers say you should take the daily dosage for five days,...
5 Common Beauty Mistakes That Age Your Skin Prematurely
By Janice Wee - 4/3/2009
What you do now can affect how quickly you age 10 or 20 years down the road. Prevention is better than cure when it comes to premature aging of your skin. Whether you look 10 years older than your peers or 10 years younger than them a few decades from now all depends on what you do now. These 5 mist...
Taking the Leap: Short Hair Styles Great For School
By Nancy Faizabadi - 4/3/2009
Imagine the splash you`ll make as you walk into class with a new short haircut, one that exudes confidence and style. Will your friends recognize you? Will the teachers do a double take? Short hair styles are great for school because they are so easy to care for and they really make a statement. Sho...
Botox - The Temporary Wrinkle Solution
By Harald Anderson - 4/3/2009
Botox has made a huge splash in the health and beauty market because of its ability to erase and minimize wrinkles. The stunning success of the BOTOX solution has had beauty enthusiasts lining up to receive their wrinkle treatments. Are botox treatments safe? After all BoTOX is a protein toxin produ...
How Does Sunless Tanning Lotion Work?
By Ken Marlborough - 4/3/2009
Perhaps you want a suntanned look for just one occasion such as an evening out. Maybe you want something with more even coverage and a longer life. Or, maybe you`ve looked at all options available in sunless tanning products and decided to get your tan the old-fashioned way, after all. All of this i...
History of Chocolate Truffles
By George Murray - 4/3/2009
The invention of the cocoa press in 1828 made possible separating the natural fat in cocoa beans, called cocoa butter, from the bean solids. This not only improved the consistency and taste of the remaining cocoa powder but made possible the development of solid chocolate. Eating chocolate or solid ...
Diamonds in the Rough
By Lynn Moriarty Parman - 4/3/2009
While I was recently engrossed in some meditation, the lamp picked up a tiny sparkle in my diamond ring. "As I watched it, the spectrum of light changed from white to blue to green, even red and yellow. How could one tiny ray be all those colors of the rainbow? Diamonds....a piece of ore found in th...
Portuguese Food and Cuisine
By Briony Stephenson - 4/3/2009
Briony Stephenson introduces the hidden delights of Portuguese cuisine. Despite the lasting influence it has had on food in such far-away places as Macau and Goa, Portuguese cuisine is hugely underrepresented outside Portugal. Often confused with Spanish cooking, it is, in fact, quite distinct. At i...
Cheese - Explore a New Taste
By Jerry Powell - 4/3/2009
Setting out to find a new cheese to add to your life is a great way to
spend a weekend afternoon. There are some great spots in just about
every city to explore new tastes. Once you find your new cheese, having
it loose its flavor or dry out before you can share it with others is a
sad moment. S...
Lady Godiva Hair
By Christy Mettarod - 4/3/2009
I love long hair! Especially mine. Yes, I live in a hot coastal town with 95% humidity and 95 degrees all summer long. So what? I refuse to cut my gorgeous hair for 3 months out of the year. That just doesn?t make sense. I can?t grow it back in the remaining 9 months, not to past my waist where it b...
Do You Need Help With Dry Skin?
By Sher Matsen - 4/3/2009
As we get older our skin produces less of the natural oil that helps it retain its moisture. There are many contributing factors that can dry our skin. For example, excessive bathing in hot water, or very dry air can cause your skin to become dry. Dry skin can be prevented. The key is to seal mo...
Botox Cosmetic: What You Need to Know
By Ellen Daniels - 4/3/2009
Botox has become one of the most popular treatments for reducing
wrinkles, frown lines, and crow`s feet. In addition Botox has
been found to be effective in treating migraine headaches,
excessive sweating, and muscle spasms in the neck. Botox has soared in popularity in recent years and last year bo...
Catty Eyes Are The Statement This Season!
By Sher Matsen - 4/3/2009
It?s a catty kind of season with dramatic cat eyes entering this season front and center. If you?ve check the catwalk, no pun intended, this season ?catty is certainly in. Gucci, Sass & Bride gave cat eyes a whole new meaning. Estee Lauder is calling the look the ?new Cleopatra.? Very retro and ...
How to Take Care of Your Dull Hair
By Marquetta Breslin - 4/3/2009
Dry hair is equally dull and looks limp and lifeless. It is in dire need of moisture and protein. Lubricants provide shine to your dull hair by spreading on the outside your hair cuticles. Similarly, humectants collect and preserve moisture and refill shafts of your hair and scalp. Simple remedies a...
What are Hair Extensions?
By Josh Riverside - 4/3/2009
Hair extensions, as their name suggests, are sections of hair added to your own natural hair, giving it added volume and length, even changing its style. Extensions can be real or synthetic. The most expensive and most natural looking extensions are made from human hair. Other alternatives are anima...
Affordable Induction Sealing Machines
By Todd M. Cannon - 5/14/2008
The high cost of induction sealing machines has been a barrier of entry to many startup packaging companies. A Packaging Systems now offers hand held induction sealers starting at $1800, whereas the closest competition sells similarly powered machines at prices well over $6,000. These new affordabl...
Bartending School
By Kenzie Thompson - 5/12/2008
Finding a Bartending School will be the first step towards a rewarding career! Bartenders at popular nightclubs can make as much as $500 per shift - which can add up to more then enough for the rent by just working a few nights a week!
Lots of people think they?ll go to Bartending School and get a...
Tomatoes: History, Origin, Facts... or fiction!?
By Kirk Gordon - 5/12/2008
What is a tomato? You probably think it`s a vegetable, right? As do most people. However, tomatoes are in fact not a vegetable, but rather, a fruit. In 1883 the United States Congress passed a tariff act requiring a 10% tax on imported vegetables; a response to the growing international trade at tim...
Reductions; Proving That Less is More
By Michael Sheridan - 5/12/2008
Any liquid can be reduced just by heating it - but why would you want to do that?
The answer comes back to two of our old friends, flavor and consistency (texture).
By reducing any flavored liquid you intensify its flavor and at the same time thicken it. You can continue this process until what...
Andalucian Cuisine ? A Guide
By Mike McDougall - 5/7/2008
Undoubtedly one of Spain?s most culinary rich regions, Andalusia is an area famed for its cuisine and its culture of food. Much like the rest of Spain, food is an important part of social life; here the meal is about a lot more than simply eating. Andalusia is also the home of one of Spain?s favouri...
Best Cookies: Old-Fashioned Molasses Cookies
By Donna Monday - 5/7/2008
When you?re in the mood for something with that warm, old-fashioned flavor that reminds you of sweet childhood memories, whip up a batch of these ginger and molasses flavored cookies.
Old-Fashioned Molasses Cookies
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
- ¼ cu...
Coffee Cupping For The Fun Of It
By Gary Gresham - 5/6/2008
Coffee cupping is a method to compare the different characteristics of a coffee bean. Cupping lets us compare different coffees against each other to evaluate the uniqueness between them. This information can give us a better understanding of each different region and their basic tastes.
Having...
Happy Healthy Hollidays with this Eggnog Recipe
By Hans Dekker - 5/5/2008
When it is holiday time, only one drink comes to mind: eggnog.
This healthy drink recipe is delicious and it uses soymilk instead of whole milk. It gets a completely new flavor and color with the addition of peppermint oil.
A drink fills up your tummy just before you hit the sack. Serve it war...
Healthy Foods That Your Kids Will Love
By Angela Tyler - 4/27/2008
Is getting your kids to eat healthy foods is a battle in your home? If so, you?ll love these tips that will make your kids happy and give you the satisfaction of knowing you are feeding them foods that are good for them.
Start the Day Right
You can give your kids a delicious, healthy breakfast...
Burger King: Eat Like a Pig
By Victor Holtreman - 4/26/2008
Sometimes I just have to shake my head... I was driving down the street when a spied a Burger King about a block away. It had one of those signs where they can promote a particular item or special, and this is what it had written on it:
"Ultimate Double Whopper: Eat Like a King!"
Right, I though...
Planning for those Holiday Meals
By Teresa Ruddock - 4/25/2008
It is that time of year again when everyone begins to think and prepare for the large family dinner parties.
If this is the year that you have been chosen to prepare Thanksgiving dinner for the entire family you may be feeling overwhelmed. But, as long as you prepare and have everything ready be...
Senseo Coffee Maker Magic
By Gary Gresham - 4/22/2008
The Senseo coffee maker combines a unique brewing method from Philips with convenient Senseo coffee pods from Douwe Egberts. Senseo was one of the first to introduce pod coffee makers a few years ago.
Today, Senseo coffee makers have become one of the most popular pod coffee makers sold. One of th...
How To Clean A Coffee Maker
By Gary Gresham - 4/22/2008
Ever wonder how to clean a coffee maker the right way? Drip coffee makers need to be cleaned at least once a month to keep your coffee tasting good.
Cleaning your coffee maker takes away hard water deposits, old oils from previously brewed pots and other impurities that can make your coffee taste ...
Make Your Own Halloween Decorations
By Hege Crowton - 4/19/2008
Fall, with all its spectacular colors, is finally here.
Halloween is just around the corner, followed by Thanksgiving and before we know it; Christmas.
Don?t you just love decorating your house and yard for all these seasons? I do too.
Let?s face the facts; it gets very expensive doing this ye...
Best Recipes: White Chocolate Brownies
By Donna Monday - 4/18/2008
Here?s a twist on the traditional chocolate brownies. Flip the script and make these delicious brownies made with real white chocolate. White Chocolate Brownies are a different, but equally yummy taste sensation. The chocolate chips sprinkled throughout, not only add traditional flavor, but make the...
Unique Gift Basket Ideas
By Andy McDowell - 4/17/2008
Gift baskets are ideal for any number of occasions throughout the year. In fact, when searching online for gift baskets, you will find an endless assortment of gift baskets available. Further, online manufacturers and distributors make shopping for gift baskets both easy and affordable!
Gift bask...
The Best Way to Use Low-Carb Control
By Melissa White - 5/5/2007
The benefits of low-carb dieting are easy to see and make clear why so many are choosing a low-carb way of life. For example, there isn`t any counting of calories or measuring portions. In addition you do not have to cut out all the food you enjoy. You can continue eating burgers, cheese, and bacon....
Twisted Sisters
By Nathan Tyree - 5/4/2007
I tried not to lean against anything. Leaning, I Feared, would give the wrong impression. It could seem too casual. Sitting was also not an option. I also did my level best not to make eye contact. This was harder than it sounds. When you are surrounded by people with dentition that resembles broken...
Spanish Food - How To Make Spicy Gazpacho Soup.
By Linda Plummer - 5/4/2007
Home-made soups are so good for you - all that nourishing stock and chock-a-block full of vitamins and minerals.
But ... who on earth could face boiling bones for hours on end during the scorching Spanish summer weather, not to mention preparing the soup once the stock is made? I don´t think ...
EASY No-Roll Pie Crust
By LeAnn R. Ralph - 5/4/2007
EASY No-Roll Pie Crust
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2/3 cup cooking oil (I like to use Canola oil)
- 1/3 cup water or milk
Measure all ingredients into a mixing bowl and stir with a fork. Pat into pie pan with fingers or use the back of a spoon. ...
Coffee and Health
By Iulia Pascanu - 4/30/2007
Coffee and health used to be a controversed theme in the seventies. Nowadays, moderate coffee consumption is rather exonerated from its supposed negative long term effects upon health.
My mother used to be one of those persons who teaches her offspring, in its early ages, that coffee is not bad. I...
Make Your Own Sweets With a Candy Mold!
By Mike Yeager - 4/29/2007
Candy molds make candy making easy! With only a few basic tools, you can make candy that looks professional and exquisite, as if they came from any of the finest specialty shops.
For chocolate lovers, you can find a chocolate candy mold of practically any design. You can make chocolate hearts, cho...
Enjoy Healthy Eating!
By Ingela Berger - 4/26/2007
Can you enjoy healthy eating? Some people seem to think that healthy eating is some kind of punishment. On the contrary, it`s a pleasure! There are so many delicious dishes that can be made with less fat and sugar. It`s a new world to discover. When I go out for dinner or cook in my own kitchen ...
An Introduction to Wine
By Jason Ditto - 4/23/2007
What is wine?
Wine has been made for centuries from just a two simple ingredients: yeast and grape juice. Actually, just about any fruit juice can be used, but by far the majority of all wine is made from the juice of the grape.
How is wine made?
Yeast is the magical ingredient that turns gra...
A Simple Technique to Remember Grocery Items
By Allen Beechick - 4/22/2007
Whoops! I Forgot the ... at the Grocery Store!
Have you ever left the grocery store and said, "Whoops, I forgot one recipe ingredient"? Or, "Whoops, I forgot to use my coupon"? Or even while in the store, "Whoops, I passed that aisle, and now I have to go back"?
Here`s a simple technique to help...
10 Surefire Ways To Survive Eating Out
By Dr Jeff Banas - 4/16/2007
I personal lost 60 pounds in 2003. Here are some tactics I used to lose the weight
1) Steamed instead of fried
2) Brown rice instead of white rice
3) Wheat bread instead of white bread
4) Sauce and dressing on the side. Dip your fork into the sauce first then into the food.
5) At dinner ex...
Fun & Fruity Recipes
By Deborah Shelton - 5/8/2006
Sometimes the easiest way to get children to eat healthy is to let them have a hand in making their own snacks?and add whipped cream on top. Here are two fruity recipes that are fun and easy to make, and even more fun to eat.
Miniature Fruit Pizzas
- 1 package refrigerated sugar cookie ...
Tasty Rice Pudding
By Kenia Morales - 5/5/2006
Tasty Rice Pudding by Kenia Morales
1 cup - uncooked rice
1 teaspoon - vanilla
a pinch of salt ( if desire)
3 sticks - cinnamon
1/3 cup - sugar
2 1/2 cups water
12 0z. - evaporated milk
Bring water to boil for at least 7 minutes with cinnamon ...
The Official "Parenting" Cheesecake Recipe
By David Leonhardt - 4/18/2006
Whoever writes all those fancy cookbooks has never been a parent. To begin with, the pages are never spill-proof, almost guaranteeing that somewhere in the middle of mixing ingredients, a spill will cover the remaining two ingredients listed. This means that parents must learn to improvise.
So...
Let It Snow
By News Canada - 4/21/2005
(NC)-Yellow snow never tasted so good, thanks to the new Hamilton Beach electric Snowman™ Ice Shaver that produces mounds of soft, fluffy snow in seconds for cool snow cones, slushies, tropical drinks, sorbets and more. Unlike crushed ice, the fluffy consistency of shaved ice absorbs the ice f...
Recipes with Jack Daniel`s
By News Canada - 4/19/2005
Jack Daniel`s Lynchburg Lemonade
1 part Jack Daniel`s Whiskey
1 part Triple Sec
1 part Whiskey Sour Mix
1 part 7-Up or Sprite
Garnish with lemon.
Jack Daniel`s Rib Glaze
1 cup Jack Daniel`s Whiskey
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons Worceste...
What`s Cookin` - Warm Chicken Salad with Orange Sesame Dressing
By News Canada - 4/19/2005
(NC)-Serves 4
6 cups mixed salad greens
1/2 red pepper; cut into strips
1/2 small red onion, sliced
1/2 lb Maple Lodge Farms Premium Rotisserie Seasoned
Chicken Breast cut into strips
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup bean sprouts
Dressing
juice of 1 orange
1/2 tsp grated orange rind
2 ...
My Mother`s Recipe Box
By Rachel Paxton - 4/18/2005
Remember the days when cookbooks weren`t so readily available, and you or your mother relied on only one or two different cookbooks for cooking all of your family`s meals? I still have my mother`s old cookbooks, as well as my grandmother`s. Each one is worn from age and use--if you flip through the ...
The Romance of Coffee
By ARA Content - 4/18/2005
(ARA) - As the great composer Johann Sebastian Bach once said, `"Ah! How sweet coffee tastes! Lovelier than a thousand kisses, sweeter far than muscatel wine!"
Since its introduction to Paris in the late 17th century, romance has surrounded the coffee bean. Whether it was served to two lovers on a...
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