Every dishwasher knows the struggle of cleaning utensils and cookware because sometimes or most of the time, cleaning them requires extra effort and double checking. What a relief and convenience it has been since nonstick pan came to the picture! Nonstick pans are very popular and marketable because they offer cooks an easier job and shorter...
While fast food isn’t exactly healthy for you in any context, there are better choices you can make when you need to hit the drive through. This article will compare different foods from several popular fast food restaurants to help you make smarter choices when it comes to eating on the run. McDonald’s McDonald’s has long...
In 2015, the Green Bean Casserole celebrated its 60th Anniversary as one of this country’s favorite holiday dinner side dishes. So from where did this piece of Americana originate? Appropriately enough, from the company that provides products that are dinnertime staples in many American homes — the Campbell Soup Company. The year was 1955, Dorcas Reilly...
Do you ever wish that you could have homemade baked goods ready on a moment’s notice? Wouldn’t it be nice to always be prepared for unexpected guests? Baking now and freezing for later is the solution. You’d be amazed how many baked goods, when properly packaged and frozen, can taste fresh months later. Best of all,...
Just in case you needed an excuse, a new study gives us more reason to indulge in chocolate. Previous studies have revealed health benefits associated with eating dark chocolate. The latest study shows that cocoa can reduce the inflammation associated with migraine headaches. At the International Headache Congress meeting in Philadelphia, researchers claimed that cocoa powder...
Since you were little, you’ve probably been told about the importance of eating enough vitamins and minerals every day. But do you know what all the essential vitamins and minerals are or why they are important? B vitamins are necessary for several different processes in the body. Read on to learn more about them, why they...
Eating healthy does not have to be expensive but does require some planning if you want to save money. Organic food is one way to ensure that food does not contain pesticides or harmful chemicals. However, it is untrue that organic has to break a budget or cost more than conventional produce. Today, the trend is...
A vegetarian diet is easy enough to follow. If a person eschews meat, that is pretty much the only requirement. A vegetarian diet is not a vegan diet that refuses all animal products. While some vegetarians consume poultry and fish, this seems to be fudging the issue. Plenty of protein and essential amino acids available from...
