Here in the west, coleslaw is one of those foods synonymous with summer and sweet tea. At its most basic, it is simply shredded cabbage and carrots mixed with a mayonnaise-based dressing. This makes it both healthy and decadent. Cabbage, carrots, and other shredded vegetable ingredients add vitamins and fiber, but the mayonnaise-based dressing adds […]
Just Stuff It – Stuff Veggies like a Pro
Some of us have trouble eating our vegetables, but you can wow even the most avid vegetable haters with these two easy stuffed vegetable Parmesan recipes. With or without meat, they are surefire crowd pleasers. Make use of seasonal summer squash and eggplant while it is cheap. These stuffed vegetable recipes are delicious with or […]
Fresh Tomatoes – Basil Tomato Salad
Tomatoes seem in overabundance in summer, gardens are over-run with them as the summer heat induces high yields. Tomatoes are considered a fruit botanically, but a vegetable in the kitchen. Either way, vine ripened tomatoes are mouthwatering and nutritious. Make good use of juicy vine ripened tomatoes them in this delicious summer tomato recipe. Ingredients […]
Cole Slaw Recipe – Lime and Cilantro or Basil
Coleslaw salad is a balanced dish that holds its own next to other backyard favorites such as watermelon, grilled corn, barbequed meats, iced tea and lemonade. It also may help aid weight loss as part of a balanced diet. Try this tomato salad and cole slaw fusion recipe to add color and wow to your […]
10 Ways To Cook Your Eggs With Stuff You Have In The Fridge
Eggs are cheap, quick, and easy. They blend in with other foods or stand out all on their own. Be the master of the egg with 10 quick ways to utilize the nutritious egg. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, eggs are versatile protein and vitamin sources that come in their own individual packages. Master the […]
Seeing Green – Pesto 3 Ways
Pesto is no longer a fancy ingredient used in French and Italian cuisine, nor is it something only a girlfriend or wife would cook up. Green pesto is man’s food. A basic seasoning made in bulk and utilized on many dishes to give it that spark. Pesto is romance for food. Traditional pesto is a […]
5 Thai Basil Wrap Recipes
Thai basil wraps are comfort food in Thailand and a few other Asian countries. They are often sold in Thai restaurants as a cheap and quick meal. Many restaurants bring the ingredients to the table so the diner can assemble their own wraps while they eat. Rice wraps are generally found in the Asian section […]
Allergies: Symptoms of Mold Exposure
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, symptoms of mold allergies are nearly identical to other allergy symptoms since the same immune system reactions are involved. Mold allergies can be seasonal, depending on whether the person is allergic to outdoor or indoor mold spores. Indoor mold allergies are typically year round. Other reactions […]
How Do You Make Soap – Hot Process Lye Soap
Making soap at home is a fun process that ensures your soap is free of harsh chemicals and allergens such as artificial colors and fragrances. Homemade soap can be given as gifts to friends and family. Get your kids in on the action and teach them a fun lesson in chemistry with this soap recipe. […]
Health and Fitness: Tips for Making and Keeping Fitness Goals
Many people today approach exercise and fitness in one of three ways: they avoid it, they hate it, or they are obsessed. Make your fitness goals part of a routine that isn’t a chore. Aside from the obvious benefits of weight loss, toning, and cardiovascular health, getting more exercise induces the production of chemicals in […]
Vegan Raw Snicker Doodle OR Chocolate Cookie Dough Cookie Truffles
Ignore the ingredients that go into this; it’s an amazing treat that tastes like the real thing. It packs a whollop of nutrition, protein, good fats, and vitamins. This is something you can feel good about giving the kids or indulging in yourself. Ingredients: 2 scoops Garden of Live Raw Vegan Sprouted Protein* […]
Determining Solar Energy Needs – For Home or Small Business Installation
Owning and installing a home solar power grid system is becoming more affordable as new technologies come onto the market and materials are easier to come by and mass-produced. Before you begin, find out if local and state laws permit home solar panel installations, determine your power needs, get detailed information on local (city, […]
