Eating Tips

There are a number of specialty pans that either take some of the work out of baking or give great ways to do fun projects. DONUT PANS Got a sudden yen for a donut, but don't want to go to all the trouble to fry them? Good news – a donut pan to the rescu...

If you have been collecting recipes and don't know what to do with them so that they are easily available when you want to try a new recipe, this is a great way to organize them. You will need: • 3-hole binder • Plastic sheet protectors • Index div...

Without spices and herbs our foods would be very bland. How much should you use? How do you rehydrate them? When should they be added to food when cooking? You'll learn the answer to all these questions and more. Because spices are a natural food rather tha...

When you are short on time, canned goods are a great help in getting food on the table. Dress them up with spices, herbs and other seasonings to enhance flavors and give them more pizzazz. Add more vegetables or pieces of leftover meats. One of the great thing...

TYPES OF CREAM There are a number of different kinds of cream and they have different uses. The following are those that are usually found in supermarkets, listed in the order of fat content. Single or Light This cream has the lowest percentage of fat...

Eggplants (called an aubergine in some places) were named in the 18th century by farmers who thought they looked like goose eggs. In some places they still resemble the shape and size of goose or hen eggs. To cook an eggplant, wash and cut off the ends. Use...

If you don't know some of the food names and terms that you come across on the Internet, this list may help you. There are many more, and we'll be adding as we go along. You may be surprised with some of them. I always thought "antipasto" had something t...

The sheer number of diet meal plans on television and in print media can make the would-be-dieter’s head spin. Which diet is right for me? Will I like the foods? Is there a support system? Can I afford this program? How about nutrition? These are just a few of...

Are you aware some foods are considered weight loss foods because they promote fat burning and increase metabolism?  If you are in a weight loss slump, burn more calories with foods that can help get you over the hump and on the road to your target weight.  Ma...

Hmmm, a food lover’s diet.  Does that mean you can eat anything you like and blame that growing waistline on it?  Do you find yourself daydreaming about a delicious meal?  Do you eat to love and love to eat?  I mean, who doesn’t love to eat?  You just might be...