Food & Diet
Cupcake Wedding Cakes
January 30, 2008
Cupcake wedding cakes are beautiful, fun and can be much less expensive than traditional wedding cakes... read "Cupcake Wedding Cakes"...
Fun Valentines Day Sweet Treats
January 24, 2008
Children love to decorate for all holidays and they love to help out in the kitchen and make crafts. The following cover all three of these areas for some special family fun... read "Fun Valentines Day Sweet Treats"...
The Right Way to Eat for Better Health and Weight Loss
October 24, 2007
For most of your life, you probably have eaten breakfast, lunch and dinner. Now depending on your eating habits, this may be okay...but many people skip breakfast because they don't have the time, they have a semi-normal lunch and then a large dinner. Avoid this at all costs... read "The Right Way to Eat for Better Health and Weight Loss"...
How To Naturally Lose Weight Fast - 5 Secrets
October 22, 2007
Losing weight naturally is the best way to go. As you lose weight, you will feel better and you will look better to those to whom you are attracted. By understanding the connection between caloric intake and calorie burning, you have the right foundation in place for see significant weight loss... read "How To Naturally Lose Weight Fast - 5 Secrets"...
Healthy Easter Treats -- Easter Bunnies Bring More Than Chocolate Eggs
March 29, 2007
Easter baskets don’t have to be full of chocolate and peeps. Here are some great ideas that will fill your Easter basket without all the extra fat and sugar... read "Healthy Easter Treats -- Easter Bunnies Bring More Than Chocolate Eggs"...
A St. Pat's Day Feast!
March 15, 2007
You don't have to be Irish to have fun on St. Patrick's Day. Why not surprise your family with a meal all made of green foods... read "A St. Pat's Day Feast!"...
Valentine Chocolate Kiss Bouque
February 08, 2007
Chocolate is a very popular gift for Valentine's Day. Many gift boutiques and flower shops offer beautiful candy bouquets that make a wonderful surprise for any Valentine. However, these arrangements can be quit costly. The good news is that these arrangements aren't that difficult to make. Try making this homemade rendition that is sure to make your Valentine feel very special... read "Valentine Chocolate Kiss Bouque"...
Valentine's Day Recipe: Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
January 29, 2007
Here's a perfect romantic recipe to make on this Valentine's Day: chocolate-covered strawberries. And it's so easy to make... read "Valentine's Day Recipe: Chocolate-Covered Strawberries"...
Meal Planning Help; Meal 2
January 25, 2007
One meal planning challenge for me has been to `lighten up' for my family's and my health. My husband and I were both raised on `meat and potatoes' so it has been a difficult change. But we are making gradual progress... read "Meal Planning Help; Meal 2"...
Healthy Weight Loss Plan - Lose Weight The Right Way
January 24, 2007
With so many diets and alternative food choices available on the market today, it can be difficult to figure out where to start when you want to lose a few pounds. Long-term weight loss is most effectively achieved when healthy lifestyle changes are made and maintained... read "Healthy Weight Loss Plan - Lose Weight The Right Way"...
Meal Planning Help; Meal 1
January 24, 2007
I'd like to share some of my new and old meal plans with you in hopes of helping you with the question `what do I make for dinner'. Here's a meal that we have tried lately where the foods complimented each other really well. The food items aren't necessarily new for us, but the flavors are and that makes a big difference... read "Meal Planning Help; Meal 1"...
How To Make Great Monkey Bread
January 23, 2007
Monkey bread is such a neat invention. Think of soft, warm homemade bread baked with your favorite glaze. It's really a pull-apart loaf, something that you can eat with your fingers or a fork and perfect for casual get-togethers. Each morsel of bread is coated with cinnamon, sugar, or another glaze. And it's so simple-a great project with the kids... read "How To Make Great Monkey Bread"...
3 Quick Food And Wine Ideas
January 22, 2007
We hope that you enjoy these recipes and they give a nice change to your meal ideas and nice change of pace. There can be many benefits to adding wine to your meal it can enhance your dining experience with the proper wine food matching... read "3 Quick Food And Wine Ideas"...
Finger Jello Recipes
January 07, 2007
Kids, especially preschoolers, love finger jello! They love it even more when they get to help make it. Let your preschooler cut the jello into shapes with cookie cutters when the jello is set. Make green and red for Christmas, orange for Halloween. Making finger jello can be a fun family activity... read "Finger Jello Recipes"...
Recipe: Potato Mushroom Soup
December 31, 2006
Hearty soups are great fall fare for lunch or a light supper. They improve when held a day or two and make a quick meal with a salad and bread. My wife, Joanne, came up with this long ago and it always seems to show up on a cold fall day. Caraway seeds add an unusual touch... read "Recipe: Potato Mushroom Soup"...
10 Tips To Reduce Fat In Your Diet
December 17, 2006
1. Steam, boil, broil, or microwave vegetables, or stir-fry them in a small amount of vegetable oil... read "10 Tips To Reduce Fat In Your Diet"...
Easy Pumpkin Centerpiece
October 18, 2006
Use your pumpkin to decorate your fall or Thanksgiving table, or place it anywhere in your home to give your home the feel of autumn... read "Easy Pumpkin Centerpiece"...
Lunch-the Frugal Way!
October 13, 2006
It seems that school starts earlier every year. So it's time to start thinking about what to put in those school lunches every morning... read "Lunch-the Frugal Way!"...