It's more economical to buy a whole pineapple and cut it into chunks but it's a pain in the rind. So how do you cut up a pineapple quickly and easily? Try these few simple steps from The Kitchen and have fresh pineapple on hand whenever you're craving it! Tips and Tricks … [Read more...]
Making Healthy Eating a Habit
Everyone’s #1 New Year resolution is eating healthier. This can prove difficult if you don’t like the taste of healthy foods or are a picky eater. Healthy food doesn’t have to make you feel like you’re missing out on your favorites. Eating healthy can also be inexpensive and quick and easy to whip up despite it’s reputation. Start with small simple changes to make healthy eating a lasting … [Read more...]
Eat By Date
We all throw food away, usually by its sell by date. Most people don’t know that the sell by date and the eat by date are two completely different things. Or maybe you’re the opposite and disregard the sell by date gambling with your food, and stomach, every time you open the package. Here is a site that takes the guess work out of the eat by date on left-over’s and pre packaged … [Read more...]
Want to live to 100? Try These Foods
If you want to live to see the century mark in years, there may be some help in the things you decide to eat! Of course it is important that you regularly exercise and get plenty of rest. Though this article deals with giving some healthy eating tips, stress and genetics have a great deal to do with how long you will live. According to Health.com, you should never skimp on the vegetables. … [Read more...]
Best and Worst Foods for Pain
Garlic and onions are not only good for keeping vampires and other unwanted characters at arms length, they also are some of the top foods for pain and offer other healthy benefits as well. In a recent study, the best (and worst) foods for pain were listed. Some of the foods will come as no surprise (garlic, onions, broccoli, raspberries, and others) while a few have benefits that may cause you … [Read more...]
Make Custom-Mixed Sweet Orange Tea Favors
With all the parties you will attend from now to the new year, and all the hostess gifts you will want or need to give, you'll want to set your gift apart. Giving a gift you have made is often the most appreciated gift, since it shows you gave some thought to who the host and hostess really are. If your friend or family member enjoys a cup of hot tea, preparing a custom blended tea for them will … [Read more...]
Peppermint Everything!
Winter brings a totally new taste and smell to the pallet than summer and fall. The smell of cinnamon, pumpkin and peppermint fill the air and is inhaled when we drink our spiced chai and eat our peppermint bark. Speaking of peppermint bark, the article below adds a new twist, oreo. The recipe calls for: 1 pound dark chocolate almond bark 1 pound white chocolate almond bark 1/2 teaspoon … [Read more...]