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Whole Grains and Complex Carbohydrates

30 June 2008

Carbohydrates can be found in most types of food. However the carbohydrates that are consumed should be of excellent quality. The quality and the quantity of the carbohydrates that we eat directly affect our health over the long term as well as on a short term basis. Whole grains are one of the greatest sources […]

Do You Have Lots of Turkey Leftovers - Try Freezing Them

21 May 2008

When Thanksgiving is over and all your company has gone home
what do you do with all those turkey leftovers? Try freezing
them. By freezing your turkey leftovers you will be able to
enjoy fresh roasted turkey months from now when Thanksgiving and
turkey leftovers are a thing of the past.
Freezing turkey leftovers can extend the life of […]

Christmas Recipes: Cakes & Tarts. No.2 of 7 - Prune, Apple & Calvados Tart

4 May 2008

Christmas recipe serves: 8
calories per serving: 685
preparation time: 30 minutes + chilling
cooking time: 50 minutes
Suitable for freezing
Christmas recipe ingredients:

white flour, plain 175 g (6 oz)
butter, 225 g (8oz)
caster sugar, 124 g (4 oz)
orange, grated rind and juice from 1
egg yolk, 1
prunes, no-soak pitted 225 g (8 oz)
eating apple, 1
calvados, 60 ml […]

Black Pepper — Benefits and Possible Risks

1 May 2008

Is black pepper good for you? In truth, there is no simple answer to this question. There have not been enough studies on black pepper to verify if it is overall healthful and beneficial, detrimental, or neither. There are, however, plenty of suggestions as to the benefits (and negatives) associated with black […]

The importance of good nutrition in keeping your smile beaut

12 April 2008

A beautiful smile and healthy mouth actually can come from in addition to regular brushing and flossing a daily diet that does not lack the essential vitamins and minerals that make vital contributions to a person’s oral health. Many people overlook the importance of good nutrition in keeping their smile beautiful and their mouth healthy.
The […]

Smore Bar Cookie Recipe

7 April 2008

Ingredients
1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 milk chocolate bars (1.55 oz. each)
7 oz. jar marshmallow creme
Hardware
Whisk
Large bowl
Medium bowl
8×8 inch baking pan
Cooking Spray
Wax paper
Mixer
Step 1: Heat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees […]