Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
An important factor in being a good cook is to understand how to properly measure ingredients. With many recipes, the correct measurement of ingredients can either make or break a recipe. This is especially true in baking where every tiny teaspoon counts! There was a time when cookbooks did not…
If the crud hasn’t hit your house this season yet, then it probably will soon. And when it does, be prepared. You can end the misery of colds and flu faster – or at least make them more tolerable – by taking a few precautions. Of course, getting a flu…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
Farmers markets have recently grown in popularity. But with so many options for fresh fruits and vegetables, it can be overwhelming when it comes to choosing produce. Knowing what’s in season is a useful tool for deciding what will taste great. Spring As winter gives way to spring, leaves of…
Spending hours upon hours on the treadmill can be downright dull. After an extended period of time, the same old exercises are going to wear out their welcome. Variety is the spice of life — so be sure to mix it up regularly. For starters, find a balance of strength…
Vampires may be all the latest rage, but what’s a parent to do when she discovers she’s rearing her own little Edward Cullen? We’re talking about the dreaded biters. Getting a call from the school that little Bobby has bitten one of his classmates can be among a parent’s worst…
When you walk in the door, you see a stack of papers floating around your desk, and when you go home, just as at the office, you can’t find those important papers you need so desperately to stay out of trouble or make an excuse. When you come home at…
Most women rely on makeup to improve their looks, not detract from them, and that includes creating a youthful appearance. But did you know that your makeup can also age you prematurely? Using the wrong colors and techniques can add years, so listen up to shave some time off your…
Weight loss is a lifestyle. You live in a world that tells you to lose weight — while tempting you to gain more. To maintain successful weight loss, you must address the mental issues, not just the physical. Weight loss is work. “Get-thin-quick” schemes are as unreliable as “get-rich-quick” schemes….
In other words, the caveman didn’t eat Twinkies and Ho Ho’s, and neither should you. Thousands of years ago, foods were eaten “as is.” There was no way by which additives and preservatives were supplemented in foods. The cavemen had to go with what they had, and for that very…
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
Festive, bite-sized holiday treats can be whipped up easily with the right recipes. You don’t have to be a baking whiz to create decadent sweet and savory snacking platters that are perfect for unexpected guests or as a centerpiece on a holiday table! Sweet Treats for the Season When you…