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- Nourish Yourself Sexy: Lessons From The French - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2014 from Anne GulickI love and embrace the raw food diet (I teach it!), but I am also French and for me, eating is sensual, nurturing, and deeply satisfying. If your relationship with food is less than pleasurable (make that drab, tasteless, fearful, or stressful), you are missing out on one key (and rarely ...
Views: 1132 - Tips in Getting a Red Toaster or a Red Toaster Oven - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooWe get it. You are tired of your boring, plain, and lifeless kitchen. The kitchen should never be taken for granted. Like all the other rooms and parts of the house, it should also be presentable, nice, and accessorized well. Each kitchen appliance should not only be pleasant-looking but in all ...
Views: 1132(1 vote) - Herbs on Ice – Summer Teas - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Judith McElhinneyForget caffeine-filled Red Bull and sugar-laden soft drinks. For nourishing refreshment, nothing quenches better—or is easier to prepare—than herbal iced tea. There are many ways to take herbs for wellness – a tea to relax you after a hectic day, a capsule to help support your immune system ...
Views: 1131(5 votes) - Salad Nicoise - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from George MateljanThis is a great salad to make with whatever ingredients you have on hand. Here's our version for today. Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: • 4 cups salad greens • 3 oz cooked shrimp • 1 small tomato, diced • 1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced • 2 TBS chopped onions • 1/2 ...
Views: 1131(2 votes) - Tarla Dalal Kitchen Library - A Tremendous Resource for Anyone Who Wants To Learn To Cook - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2016 from Harshad JethraTime spent laughing is time spent with Gods, goes the famous Japanese proverb. Food is fuel for life, for our everyday activities. But somehow, we invariably fail to eat well. Each person has a distinct excuse, some live away from home, some don't know how to cook and some simply don't find ...
Views: 1131 - Easy to Cook Homemade American Meal - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Shirley J. WardAmerica's household cooking conjures up images of excellent household cooked meals. One gentleman Chris Fennimore has manufactured a television software committed to the many facets of America's home cooking. At this moment, he has five installments from the plan, on crock-pot cooking, on ...
Views: 1130(1 vote) - What You Should Know About Automatic Drip Coffee Makers - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Amuro WesleyUp to now, automatic drip coffee makers are among widely used kitchen appliances around the world. They are affordable and simple to use for anyone regardless of age, education or race. With that said, these are what you should know about automatic drip coffee makers. Released in various ...
Views: 1130 - The Most Important Thanksgiving Cooking Tip of All - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrOf the many Thanksgiving cooking tips I can give you, this is perhaps the most important. It can be the difference between a triumphant meal and an undercooked case of food borne illness. I get many questions on email about correct roasting temperatures. “What temperature should my oven be ...
Views: 1128(1 vote) - Essential Elements of Your Brand New Kitchen - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Harry ShaneUnlike any other part of your home’s interior, the kitchen requires a higher level of function, purpose, and convenience. Because cooking, food preparation, and even dining is done in this area, there are essential elements that would provide the best experience for any homemaker or member of ...
Views: 1126 - Grocery/ convenience Shopping now comes to your doorstep in Gurgaon - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from liza maxwellTired of having to go shopping for groceries every weekend? Anyway, the hectic life and the demanding work schedule during the entire week hardly ever leaves time for leisure and then on the weekends too -for which you were waiting so eagerly so that you could spend the entire two days lazing ...
Views: 1126 - How to Make a Perfect Cup of Coffee - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2020 from Isabella WhitmoreSmelling the rich aroma of coffee in the morning is the best way to start a day. It gives you comforting warmth in the cold breezy morning and wakes you up with a good dose of caffeine that energize you all through the day. Brewing your own coffee is the best way to enjoy it. Not only because ...
Views: 1126 - Top 10 Middle Eastern Spices Cooking Secrets - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Mr. Paul MasonDo you want to make your recipes lip-smacking and extra special? Do you want to be known as the best cook in your neighborhood? Well, here’s the chance of a life time. Get all the secret ingredients that the world’s most famous chefs use and conjure up a platter for your guests. This magical mix ...
Views: 1126 - How To Make Homemade Sauces Like The Pros - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2012 from Chef Todd MohrProfessional Chefs know how to make homemade sauces using basic cooking methods, not written instructions. That’s why you won’t see a truly skilled cook run for a recipe when they need a sauce. Empowered with HOW to make a sauce, they don’t need a recipe to say WHAT to put in it. A good ...
Views: 1125 - The Biggest Secret In Sausages - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Henry VerdenIn 1956, Fred Voll, a Master Sausage Maker, and his wife Kathe moved to Madison from Schweinfurt, Bavaria. Fred worked for Red Owl for awhile and then decided that he wanted to be free to make his sausages in his own way. He bought some land near Madison, Wisconsin and opened the first Bavaria ...
Views: 1125 - The Real Culture of Veganism - Starting out with Simple Beginnings and evolving into an Colossal Revolution - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Alex SaundersIn 1944, Donald Watson who founded the Vegan Society introduced the term ‘vegan’ as a new term which enabled people to differentiate themselves from those who followed a vegetarian lifestyle. For Watson, it was required to discern between the two considering that he figured ...
Views: 1125(2 votes) - Thanksgiving Potatoes that Beat Boring Boiled or Mundane Mashed - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrThanksgiving potatoes are boring. If you’re serving the same mashed potatoes year-after-year, you know what I’m talking about. Do you have relatives that insist on the same old menu each holiday? Will Aunt Francis refuse to attend if you don’t serve the family mashed potato recipe? Face ...
Views: 1123 - How to Make the Perfect and the Best Meatloaf - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Angelica FlorinFor an upcoming gathering with friends and relative, you might be wondering about the best dish to prepare for them. You might have been leafing through the pages of a recipe book, with the hopes of coming across a wonderful dish to cook. If you are planning to make a scrumptious meat recipe for ...
Views: 1122(1 vote) - Simplify Your Plate and Simplify Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Daniela Magozzi“There is more to life than increasing its speed.”-M. K. Gandhi Have you ever heard anyone say: “I wish I felt more rushed and my everyday decisions were more complex. My life is way too easy!” I didn’t think so. One of the biggest blessings in disguise for me that came from having chronic ...
Views: 1122(2 votes) - Arranging a Great Barbecue Party with Good Recipes - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Vijayjan NairAre you planning a barbecue party and do not know exactly what to make? If this is the case, then here is the solution. Advance planning is very important when you are planning to host a successful party. The two very important factors without which your barbeque party cannot be successful ...
Views: 1121 - Cutting Board Designs “Woodcrafting at Its Best” - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from riley pooleWood designs are probably a greater art than many people would recognize at first. Carpentry seems for many to be a simple trade, but in fact, there are many issues that arise for both a practical crafter and an artistic crafter. One of those issues would be the wood choice. Wooden cutting board ...
Views: 1121 - Nutritious Diet For Pregnancy - Groundnut Tikkis - by Submitted on May 22, 2017 from Harshad JethraFiguring out an ideal pregnancy diet plan could at times end up being challenging. Now this is one recipe you absolutely must give a try! Go for Groundnut tikkis. Now did you know that groundnuts happen to be among healthy foods to eat when pregnant, mainly owing to their protein and ...
Views: 1120 - Are You Missing The 5 Benefits of Simple Cooking? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Chef Todd MohrSimple cooking is the best cooking. There, I said it for the 1000th time! No matter where I travel, no matter to whom I speak, those people and cultures that know good food say the same thing. In Paris, the spice store shared his incredibly simple secret to eating healthy, “Simple things are ...
Views: 1119(1 vote) - Learn Recipes of Chocolate Mousse with Cadbury Chocolate - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Jacob CohenRecipe is a very common word which we often listen. In fact, when we say recipe, it means some particular information or set of instructions which are to be followed to prepare some eatables. Generally, this set of instructions consists of name of dish, time involved in its preparation, names of ...
Views: 1118 - Wild Edibles: Enjoying Herbs at the Table - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Holly BellebuonoReady for another seldom-discovered edible treat from Mother Nature? Another edible treasure you should look for in the woods is the creamy white blossom of the honey locust tree. I love this tree. It’s useful for firewood, for fencing, and (though not many people know it), for wild dining. ...
Views: 1118(1 vote) - 7 Skills You Must Have to Cook Food Consistently - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrI know you’ve said this before, because it’s happened to many a restaurant – • “Their food used to be great, but the chef left”. • “They’re inconsistent. You never know if the food is going to be great or not.” While having all of your meals taste exactly the same is probably not your ...
Views: 1117(16 votes) - Best MRE Meals For Emergency - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2019 from Ady ButlerIf you have not seen or heard of MRE (Meal Ready to Eat), I have to wonder where you come from. MREs are boxes containing ready-to-eat foods for the military. You can visit Alpha Survivalist for more information about MRE. However, in recent years, the market has changed considerably and with ...
Views: 1117 - How To Barbecue An Egg - by Submitted on May 24, 2008 from Paul YatesWorking out how to barbecue an egg has become a bit of a family conundrum for me and this is why:- It all started one drunken afternoon way back in the 1970’s when my Uncle Harold bought a new oven for his ultra modern kitchen. Of course, me being a very young lad was completely oblivious ...
Views: 1117 - 3 No Recipe Uses For The Season’s Best Strawberries - by Submitted on May 23, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrNo recipe will tell me what to do when it’s strawberry season. It’s one of the great seasonal joys in fresh food, and I take full advantage of the short time. The best strawberries come from your local farm, local farmer, local rain and soil. I celebrate the beginning of strawberry season ...
Views: 1116(2 votes) - The Demand For Apron Sinks - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Vipul BhagtaHomeowners like apron sinks for a variety of reasons including the traditional ambiance they give to a home. The demand for apron sinks has grown tremendously over the past decade and that is reflected by the increased variety and designs of apron sink manufacturers. Apron sinks are typically ...
Views: 1115 - The original recipe for tiramisu, the perfect italian dessert - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Andrew RossiThere are some dishes that practically everyone likes, and that guarantee success at any dinner party. These are the dishes that I call the perfect menu just made of pizza and tiramisu. In my life I have not found anyone who does not appreciate this menu and more importantly fitting both for ...
Views: 1115(2 votes) - Variety of Whole Wheat Bread Recipes - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Angelica FlorinFiber is an important component in some food, which promotes healthy digestion. This also adds ease in the excretion of body wastes and prevents constipation. Hence, your body systems perform much better and efficiently if you stick to a diet rich in fiber. This component acts as a broom that ...
Views: 1113(3 votes) - Lemon Detox Diet – Ingredients for the Lemon Detox Diet - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from Andrada TodThe detox diet with lemon juice is one of the most famous and popular, since everyone heard of the renowned modeling fasting with water and lemon. Because of so many accidents that happened in the fashion world with too many under weighted women that starved themselves to death ignoring all ...
Views: 1112 - Vegetable Korma - A Jewel Amongst Indian Curries - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2017 from Harshad JethraVEGETABLE KORMA Preparation time 15 minutes Cooking time 15 minutes Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups paneer (cottage cheese) 2 cups mixed boiled vegetables (carrots, French beans, potatoes, cauliflower) 1/4 cup green peas 3 medium sized tomatoes 3/4 cup chopped ...
Views: 1112 - Plan A Chinese New Year Party To Ring In The Year Of The Monkey - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from Raj KamtaIf you went to China to ring in the new year, you’d be overwhelmed by a frenzy of family, festivities, food and fireworks! On Jan. 22, as the Chinese say goodbye to the Year of the Ram, you can bring a little bit of China into your home by celebrating the beginning of the Year of the Monkey. A ...
Views: 1111 - Julie's Easy to Make Dukkah - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2016 from Julie DohertyDukkah, you may well say what is this and why is it good for me to eat. Dukkah is an Egyptian condiment including a mixture of various nuts, seeds and spices. It makes a great introduction to the evening meal served with olive oil and stoneground or sough dough bread. A wonderful accompliment ...
Views: 1110 - Short Introduction to Scrumptious Ground Beef Recipes - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Vijayjan NairGround beef recipes were first launched about 1200 years ago. This was the time when Genghas Khan was ruling the region. The troopers, during those years, had no time for cooking meat, so they cooked some meat patties to sling along for all time. While preparing these patties, they used to use ...
Views: 1110 - How to Build a Wood Fired Oven - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooChildren usually like the feeling of being given responsibility. They feel important when their parents, or any adult for that matter, ask them for help. So, this activity is a perfect family bonding time. The kids will feel important and the adults will have more hands to make the job ...
Views: 1109(1 vote) - Plan The Perfect Wedding Shower - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from Bhavna Sharma(ARA) - A wedding shower should be fun for everyone involved: the bride, the guests, and even the hostess. A little advance planning ensures that happens. First, a bit of etiquette: the shower is usually hosted by the maid or matron of honor, or a close family friend. The guest list should ...
Views: 1108 - Why is Nutrition Important to Health, and What is a “Holistic Nutritionist?” - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2016 from Lisa BakerAs the saying goes, “Eat to Llve, don’t live to eat.” This is the proper way to eat. But, who doesn’t like to eat?? Food, beverages, and environmental factors contain the very building blocks of our body. They form our cells, our fluids, our tissues, fuel our ability to think, to ...
Views: 1108 - Benefits of storing food with Tin Containers - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2017 from EZlife indiaFood storage can take many different forms, depending on how much and what kinds of food you are keeping. Will it be refrigerated, frozen, or kept out? Food, drinks or ingredients? Would you like it out for display? Before selecting the type of container to use, several factors must be taken ...
Views: 1106 - Top 10 Eating Healthy Tips for 2012 - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Chef Todd MohrEating healthy is not just a fad. It’s not just for hippie granola types, it’s not something to practice only under a doctors direction. Carefully choosing the foods you eat has an impact on every aspect of your life, happiness, social interactions, and overall well-being. However, eating ...
Views: 1106(13 votes) - Easy Recipes For Outdoor Entertaining - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Julie LanguilleOne of the best things about summer is being able to throw a party in the backyard. Whether it be a family BBQ, a graduation of Father's day party of even a 4th of July festival, summer parties are awesome. I love stringing up tiki lights, dreaming up a theme and whipping up the food. Since I ...
Views: 1105 - Fine Dining: Amazing Gourmet Recipes You Can Try At Home - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2016 from Hannah WhittenlyThough it might sound time-consuming and tedious, making delicious gourmet food at home is possible. Because the internet has connected us more globally, we have been able to import the necessary spices and foods to ensure certain recipes are made correctly. Thus, if you know where to look, you ...
Views: 1105 - The 5 Skills You Need To Cook Better - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrI can cook better than I ever have because I don’t follow recipes anymore. They’ve let me down too many times. However, if I don’t have written instructions, how do I create amazing meals at home? There are 5 elements, or necessary skills that I use to be able to cook the way I want, with ...
Views: 1105(1 vote) - Taking Responsibility To Lose Weight Is As Easy As 1, 2, 3 - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Gwen RousseauHow many times do you see or hear commercials advertising the "Latest Way to Loose Weight WITHOUT DOING ANYTHING"!!! Each time I hear these advertisements I don't know if I should laugh or cry. There is only one way to lose weight and it is simple...Burn more calories than you consume. That ...
Views: 1104(2 votes) - This Strawberry Pie Recipe Is a Great Method for Any Other Fresh Fruit Pie. - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrThis Strawberry Pie Recipe Is a Great Method for Any Other Fresh Fruit Pie. Unlike canned fruit, fresh fruit does not come with extra liquid. However, we do need some liquid to use as a binder for our pie. If we just sliced strawberries, placed them on the right type of flakes pie crust, and ...
Views: 1103 - Beef Jerky, Its good, Not bad but definitely ugly! - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from The Big ChiefIn Australia beef Jerky is growing in popularity and not only is it consumed as a healthy snack but also as a fine accompaniment with a cold beverage. For some time now Biltong has had a strong hold on the meat snack market but more and more businesses are popping up producing great quality ...
Views: 1102 - What Is This Gluten Stuff? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Erika KrullGluten is the trouble-making ingredient you’re supposed to avoid when going on a gluten free diet. But how do you avoid something if you aren’t sure what it is or where to find it? I’ll admit, this can be a challenge. It’s just not as obvious I’d like it to be, but once you learn how to spot ...
Views: 1102 - Gluten-Free Life Force Biscuits - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThese super healthy biscuits can be whipped up in under 10 minutes (plus only 20 minutes cooking time). Mix together: 2 cups Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour or other gluten-free flour 2 Tbsp. organic brown sugar 1 tsp. baking soda Add the following ingredients to the flour ...
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