With winter celebrations at our door and New Years creeping up the block, you may be trying to figure out how to keep yourself from overeating too much since that "loosing weight" resolution will be starting before we know it. Here are some tips from WebMd.com to help you keep yourself in check in the next few weeks. By Suz Redfearn WebMD Feature Reviewed by Arefa Cassoobhoy, MD, MPH Enjoy a … [Read more...]
Calorie Counts on Menus May Not Be Helping People Make Healthy Choices
WebMD reports that even though those who promote healthy eating have put them there, the calorie counts on the menus at fast food restaurants aren't actually helping people make smart food choices. However, they've not given up hope. Change is a gradual process and they are counting on an eventual turn around. "It's just speculation," Downs said, "but I think what is going on is that people see … [Read more...]
Recipe- Zucchini Bread
There's not a whole lot that I like more than a good piece of what I call "breakfast bread" and a hot cup of coffee. My Aunt Windy and I would often share a piece of bread, a cup of coffee and conversation in the mornings when I lived with her before the move and now that combination holds some sweet memories for me. Here is a recipe for some Zucchini bread, but I hope that it's more than a … [Read more...]
Beef And Bean Taco Casserole
I have to admit that I am not the biggest fan of tacos. I don't know why, but I really really just don't enjoy taco night at my house. This recipe for Taco Casserole, however, is something I actually enjoy. This was another one that my husband absolutely loved. I grabbed this one from Recipe.com BEEF AND BEAN TACO CASSEROLE 1 pound lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 can (16 ounce) … [Read more...]
Poppy Seed Chicken
I have noticed that we haven't been posting recipes lately, so we'll be posting one recipe a day this week! All the recipes I post I have personally made in my home for dinner, a snack, or dessert. So without further adieu: POPPY SEED CHICKEN www.gonnawantseconds.com By Kathleen, January 17, 2013 Yield: Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 5 Cups - Chicken Breast Halves, Cooked and Cubed 1 … [Read more...]
DIY Easy Dog Food Bowl
My sweet dog is a rescue dog. We've pretty much put together that she was beaten and we think that she may have also had to fight for her food. Because of this she refuses to eat around anyone. She will take something from you, go into her kennel and then eat it. When we feed her her food, she always waits until we've gone to bed before she eats. I also have two kids and several friends with … [Read more...]
Creative Food Art
Playing with your food is usually a bad thing, but this artist has turned it into something amazing. 31 days of art done completely with food by artist Hong Yi. Food Art Photos … [Read more...]
Letter Tile Cookies
You have one day left! Get on making those Valentines Day plans now!! Here's a suggestion for you. You can make these for your sweetheart as a surprise treat and activity! Make them from take and bake sugar cookies or make your own. You can do the same with the icing. The only other thing you need is black icing or a black food marker. Instructable … [Read more...]
Super Bowl Buffet- Keeping Control
As commercials have been showing us this season, Super Bowl isn’t just about the game, it’s about the food. But, it’s only February and you still have 11 months to go if you’re going to make your new YEAR resolution stick. If you eat a slice of pizza, six wings, chips and dip, a couple of beers and a dessert you can easily ingest 2,000 calories! Using a calorie calculator, I figure that’s a … [Read more...]
Food Poisoning: What Food Made You Sick?
Though research still won't pin-point the exact foods that will cause your stomach to turn, they have started identifying what types of food cause which symptoms as well as tips to keep you from getting it in the first place. Check out the full article HERE … [Read more...]