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Cherry Juice Concentrate. With Improved Health Benefits and Antioxidants

Friday, June 30th, 2006

Now I’m no expert but I’ve heard some marvelous things about how cherry juice concentrate is used by some people as an arthritis treatment, or at least to help manage the pain of arthritis. Long suffering arthritis patients can find relief when they regularly drink cherry juice. This is because of the antioxidants that are found in cherries.

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Can Apple Cider Vinegar Improve Your Health?

Friday, June 30th, 2006

Health benefits of apple cider vinegar include that it breaks down fatty, mucous and phlegm that are in the body therefore improving the health and function of your liver, bladder, and kidneys. It also helps thin the blood, which prevents high blood pressure. It also promotes digestion, the assimilation in the body and the elimination process. It helps get rid of toxic substances that can be harmful. It has been said that if you take a mixture of cider vinegar and water before a meal it will help prevent diarrhea or digestive upsets. This works especially well for picnics when food is left uncovered and not refrigerated for long periods.

The potassium in apple cider vinegar also is helpful in easing the symptoms of common colds and allergies. Potassium is essential to healthy bones and teeth and it’s good for hair loss.

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Heart Healthy Cookies

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

If you’re like most people you’re on a health kick to enjoy life more. One problem that you might have is giving up all of those sweet cookies for a heart healthy cookie. You might not believe that any cookie without tons of sugar can be good. It’s just not true though, and besides eating a heart healthy cookie recipe is best for you. Read on to learn about some of the cookies you can eat… heart healthy cookies

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The George Foreman Grill is a Knockout

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

The George Foreman grill has quickly become nearly as indispensable to the American family as the microwave and blender.  Despite that, I was quite wary of it in the beginning.

Banana Bread: A Wonderful Easy To Make Treat

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

For many people, nothing quite smells as much like home as fresh bread baking in the oven.  Well, except possible for the enduring aroma of fresh banana bread baking in the oven.

The Secrets of Cake Design

Wednesday, June 28th, 2006

Professions come in all shapes and sizes, and one of the most creative is that of a cake designer.  When visiting the local bakery with its magnificent cake designs, I thought some talented soul at the bakery was responsible.  But a friend of mine told me I was wrong — there are specialists who do nothing but design cakes.  My friend, who has taken some classes in baking, told me that cake design has been one of the most sought after courses in food design. Well, I am not sure that I have the skill to become a professional cake designer, but I have found some tools to help me with a cake design that matches the special occasion that I am baking for. 

For example, I have found cake molds shaped like Christmas trees for the holidays, wildflower designs for my teenager daughter’s birthday, and other shapes that make for a quick and simple design that’s easy to decorate with frosting and get me enough “oohs and ahhs” from my family to boost my ego a bit.

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Homemade soap recipes

Wednesday, June 28th, 2006

Make these gorgeous homemade soaps for yourself as a treat, or as a gift for friends. Your friends will love you for it!

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Quick pizza dough recipe

Wednesday, June 28th, 2006

Quick pizza dough recipe

A delicious and quick pizza dough recipe. Just right for those days that you need to cook something but are in a bit of a hurry!

Full recipe here: Quick pizza dough recipe 

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Fry pan guide

Tuesday, June 27th, 2006

A frying pan, frypan, or skillet is a pan used for frying, searing, and browning foods. It is typically an 8 to 12 inch diameter flat pan with flared sides and no lid. In contrast, a pan of similar size with straight sides and a lid is called a sauté pan. Use of the word skillet is uncommon outside of North America.

Once a month cooking

Tuesday, June 27th, 2006

Your menu plans should include a balanced meal throughout the month. You’ll need to learn either how to include dishes like casseroles that have a variety of nutritional elements, or prepare several dishes for one meal.

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How about Once a Month Cooking?

Saturday, June 24th, 2006

Life is at a fast pace in today’s society, and that’s why finding anything that can save time is so popular. Think of once a month cooking as TV dinners that taste good. It’s your cooking that you’re used to, but with a twist. A lot of others use it because it eliminates the hassle of preparing a meal everyday and clean up, sometimes up to 3 times a day. It doesn’t matter if you’re single, married or retired it fits in with all lifestyles when you use once a month cooking.

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Cherry Cheer Gift in a Jar

Saturday, June 24th, 2006

 Gifts in a Jar

This is a gift made with red marachino cherries and a bit of alcohol. Obviously not suited as gifts for alcoholics, so take care who you give it to!
I love making quite a couple of these and handing them out at Christmas as cherished home made gifts. You do not need to restrict its giving to Christmas only though. It is equally loved as a present on Valentines day, Mothers day or Fathers day.

Get the recipe here: Gifts in a Jar

Delicious homemade chocolate brownies

Saturday, June 24th, 2006

homemade chocolate  brownies

These delicious chocolate brownies will disappear quite quickly, so you should probably make a double batch! You could also make it as a gift in a jar for someone.

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Discover how to cut your food costs

Wednesday, June 21st, 2006

When it comes to food costs, my wife and I are no strangers to the expenses. While we too of course enjoy the finer foods, the bills can have a devastating effect on our bank account. I believe the standard allure to eating out concerns the work aspect. There basically isn’t any involved. Unless you consider the money you worked hard for, because as many of us know, a dinner at an upper-scale restaurant can cost some bucks.

Crispy fried chicken

Tuesday, June 20th, 2006

Crispy fried chicken

There is nothing worse than greasy, soggy fried chicken pieces. If you are looking to make the crispiest finger licken chicken, then follow this recipe!

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Crispy potato wedges

Tuesday, June 20th, 2006

Crispy potato wedges

There is nothing worse than greasy, soggy potato wedges or chips. If you are looking to make the crispiest potato wedges on this planet, then follow this recipe!

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Like to Cook? Try a Cooking Vacation

Monday, June 19th, 2006

Cooking vacations are becoming more and more popular for people who love to cook, and even those who don’t love to cook but love to eat, are learning from master chefs around the globe on their cooking vacations.  And why not?  Not everybody is content with going on vacation to lie around on the beach all day. 

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Why Is Everyone Talking About Super Food?

Monday, June 19th, 2006

When I hear or see super food, I think of pizza, juicy burgers on steamed buns, triple-dip, psycho rich chocolate mousse tortes, hearty stews and homemade spaghetti sauces packed with al dente veggies and meats. Super food to me is food that you indulge in when you have the munchies or food that in a way gives you the munchies…as you cannot stop eating it once you start.

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The Miracle of Juice Fasting

Sunday, June 18th, 2006

If you’ve ever decided to trade your appetite for a liquid diet you will understand the miracle of juice fasting. For centuries people have made a conscious choice to forego all food for a day, a week, a month or even longer so they can experience the miracle of juice fasting. Although many people have tried juice fasting for long periods of time, we do not recommend that anyone tries it for over a day or two without consulting with your physician first.

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Healthy Fast Food is always a choice

Sunday, June 18th, 2006

Chick-Fil-A Salad Are you aware of the healthy fast food, and the heart-stopper meals? Some of these combo deals are infused with fat and cholesterol, while others aren’t so unhealthy. Take the Whopper for instance. This is a well known poor food product. You would never consider it a healthy fast food. However, if you order it with just the basics, like ketchup, mustard, pickles and onions, it’s not nearly as bad. One of the popular healthy fast food items is the Chick-n-Strips Salad at Chick-Fil-A. You can choose from other healthy fast food such as salads with fat free dressing and no cheese. Read here the full article about healthy fast food.