Slow Cooker and Crock-pot Cookery
Of all the kitchen appliances that I own, my crock-pot is one of the most versatile. Some crock-pots are economical, about $20 to $25 to purchase a basic name-brand model, while other models are more…
Month: August 2020
The World on Ice
Once upon a time in America, lasagna was considered ethnic, garlic was an exotic ingredient, and the only foreign foods in the freezer section were egg rolls. Now look at us - popping a frozen…
Listening to Your Body Can Save Your Life
The extreme summertime heat can pose potential health problems to almost anyone, but its danger can be magnified for those on certain types of medication. Those who are on certain types of medication may find…
The New Food Pyramid — Revisiting Ideas on Nutrition
The idea of eating healthy and balanced meals goes back to the beginning of modern time. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) produced multiple publications beginning in 1894 to educate the American public about good,…
Why I Eat, Cook and Bake the Way I Do
Each of us has a special recollection of our mother’s, grandmother’s, or other relative’s cooking. We can talk about that memory at length and how we yearn to taste a special recipe from the past…
Food Combining for Better Digestion
The theory of food combining is based on the fact that each type of food requires different lengths of time, different enzymes and different pH balances (the degree of acidity or alkalinity of the digestive…
Our Traditions Migrate With Us
No matter where we are living currently, our ancestors had migrated at one time or another. This can be a very exciting aspect of a multicultural society, as immigrants, anxious to learn what their new…
Learn Your Fat: New Food Labeling Laws Break it Down
New labeling laws give insight into what types of fat we're eating and food companies are taking this information to heart. U.S. Government regulations that took effect Jan. 1 require food labels to disclose the…
How to Mitigate Cancer Risk While Preparing and Eating Barbecued Food
For many of us, this is the time of year to fire up the grill and enjoy the flavor of barbecued foods. But depending on what you throw on the grill — and how often…
Finding Antioxidants in Strange Places: Turmeric
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports: In 1957, the average fast-food soda was 8 ounces and a theater serving of popcorn was 3 cups. Today, average take-out sodas range from 32 ounces to 64 ounces…