Some would say that cleaning non-stick pans is a breeze. Sure it is. Not much can really stick on it’s slick surface. So not much of an effort in terms of scrubbing cooked on crud. But easy to use as they are, non-stick pans still need some care. In fact, they do require a bit [...]

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Had a “few” rounds of brewskies last night, went to bed piss-headed drunk, and you wake up like your head was squashed by a steamroller driven by the Incredible Hulk. Yup, that’s a hangover, all right. So instead of feeling so wasted the morning after, why not try to prevent the symptoms?
Here are some [...]

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Ever experienced the rotten feeling of not being able to purge your bowels? I’ve experienced it once or twice and it’s not really a good thing to go through. So here are some tips to help prevent constipation.

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Mmm… Homemade whole-wheat crackers. Perfect for a cold night with some coffee or tea or some hot cocoa. Remember, whole-wheat’s got some natural fibers so it helps aid in digestion too. Here’s the recipe (I just got to love the recipe notecards here at home).

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Plain rice is good too eat. But what can make it better is flavoring it. Seasoned rice goes along with meat and chicken dishes since the spices and the dish’s flavor complement each other well. Here’s a quick recipe on making homemade seasoned-rice mix.

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Are you part of the (lucky) group people who don’t indulge in eating? Congratulations, a lot of dieter would like to swap places with you. In any case, I have some friends who are part of this group - slim and sexy people. However, some of them think that they’re too slim for their [...]

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Everybody has got to love chocolate. Well, save dieters perhaps. There are so many varieties and forms of chocolate that you just have to pick your poison. One of my favorites - chocolate syrup. I used to be addicted to Hershey’s. So how about making it on your own. Making it this way even saves [...]

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Here are some money saving tips when going to the grocery:

Shop alone. Kids could lead you astray from your prepared budget.
Shop when full. The hungrier you are, the more food items you will tend to put in your cart.
Familiarize yourself with your grocery store’s layout. Look on the higher and lower shelves. The expensive items [...]

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Picked this from an old recipe card at home. At first I thought “Tuna-Cheddar Chowder” sounded yucky but when I tried it out, it’s quite yummy. Plus, most of the ingredients, you probably have stored in your cupboard.
I believe these chowder recipe’s Southern US style. Try it. Read on for the recipe.

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Some people consider dry aging steak to be a lost art. Basically Dry aging steak is when beef hangs in a refrigerated cooler at a specific temperature and humidity for 10 to 28 days after it’s been harvested from the animal, and prior to cutting. When this is down two things [...]

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This recipe’s for those who are watching calorie intake but would want to enjoy the little joys of good eating. Whipped cream is yummy. But if you’re dieting, you may want to stay way clear of it. But here’s a simple recipe to tide over your cravings - low-cal whipped cream.

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Mmm… Baked potatoes. Nothing like a fluffy baked spud. What’s nice about it is that it’s so easy to make. The only thing about it is the long wait while it’s baking. But do it right and you know that it’s all worth it. Here’s how you bake a potato.

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Kitchens are breeding grounds for bacteria. One breeding ground that’s oftentimes overlooked is the cutting board. Yup, as we speak the cutting board in your kitchen is probably nurturing a whole army of little buggers waiting to make you sick. But choosing the right board can stop the bacteria menace. So here are some cutting [...]

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If you’re a fan of freshly squeezed orange juice then you probably have a lot of orange peels to throw away. But why throw them away? Sure you’ve seen orange zest in marmalades but how about making candies out of them. Yup, you sure can and here’s how.

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This is another one, in line with my post on making homemade seasoned salt. This one’s on making homemade taco seasoning.

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