I too love berries, great snack. Here's what I found... One word: Blueberries. They are quite possibly the healthiest berry there is. Ranked #1 by the USDA Human Nutrition Center in antioxidants. Also known among the health community as the 'brain berry' the blueberry can protect the brain from the effects of aging as well as cut down on cell damage which leads to cancer. The blue... read more »

The all American classic dessert, apple pie is sweet and comforting. I love to make them at all our holiday gatherings, and have made so many that I can crank a pie out on short order. Now, you will find lots of fancy recipes, but I find that a simple apple pie is delicious and easy. Once you get the hang of it, you can easily share this delicious home-made treat with your family and friends. ... read more »

Hi, How many of you have heard of Tender coconut as a drink? and how many of you have tasted it? If you have visited any of the east Asian countries, then I'm sure you have seen it and probably tasted it. Not many know the true benefits of tender coconut Tender coconut is a wholesome food which is easy to digest, can keep your body cool on hot summer days and highly refreshing. It is t... read more »

Amish friendship bread is a bread dough that is passed around from friend to friend, with the recipe attached to it. The dough has live yeast in it, which grows as the dough ferments. Amish friendship bread is one of those things that can be a blessing and a curse. It is extremely delicious, but it does tend to take over your life. If you commit to growing the dough and making the bread, you will... read more »

Chili peppers can add a lot of flavor to Mexican, Chinese, Thai and Indian dishes. They can also add a lot of heat and spiciness, with levels that range from subtle to suicidal. Although shoppers can easily purchase fresh chili peppers at many grocery stores there are even more varieties available in the spice section, where dried and dehydrated chili peppers come in various types, sizes colors... read more »

Instant coffee granules have been around since just after the turn of the century ... the turn of the last century, that is. These little miracle granules appeared around 1910, but didn't really take off in popularity since the 1940s and the World War II era. Its most popular time was in the 1950s and 1960s, when saving time in the kitchen was of paramount importance. Instant coffee is ... read more »

Milk from cows is healthy, but so is soy milk. A lot of people seem to have some trouble getting over the fact that soy milk comes from a plant. Soy milk has a lot of important properties, some of which are very similar to milk. Here are a few things that you may not know about soy milk. Benefits Dissimilar to its cow-made counterpart, soy milk doesn't have cholesterol. Soy milk has ... read more »

Everyone knows that Indian dishes are spicy, aromatic and delicious. This is owing in great part to the use of curry powder. What you may not know is that curry powder is not really an Indian native and that one of the main components of curry powder is turmeric - a tremendous health tonic that can brighten your life in many ways. Turmeric is also a great alternative to curry powder for folks who... read more »

Enchilada casserole is a very simple way of making enchiladas. It is an excellent dish to make when you're a working mom who is so tired from a long days work, but you want a decent meal that is going to take little time to make and is simple. This is also great for stay at home moms like myself when you are trying to get supper done and still make sure the kids are not destroying the hous... read more »

When buying cereals, grains, dried fruit, beans, nuts and legumes -- buy from bulk bins. You will save a great deal and help out the environment at the same time by saving on packaging. Don't buy small bags of veggies. For example, instead of buying small bagged carrots, buy the large uncut carrots and you'll save a ton of money. Cut-up vegetables in a bag is way too expensive and ... read more »