Controlling Stress Levels with Herbal Stress Relief Stress is the number one killer in the United States. It has been found to directly influence heart health, obesi Stress is the number one killer in the United States. It has been found to directly influence heart health, obesity,

Two days ago, after my husband and I finished cutting a customer’s lawn, I got a craving for a milkshake.  It’s been so many years since I’ve had one.  I couldn’t even think of a place in town that made them. I went to this icee place and had to settle for

My husbands hard work is paying off in the garden.  We are finally getting vegetables we can eat.  This morning I decided to whip up this healthy dish before we head out to cut grass.  I have cooked up freshly diced green peppers, onions, garlic, celery (not from the garden),

Many people have memories. One of those memories might include going to the fair or a local carnival and begging a parent to have that one item. Sure, the cotton candy tasted pretty good, but the one that really stood out among the rest was that red sun of flavor on a stick. The one

Cooking Prime Rib While prime rib can be an intimidating cut of meat to work with because of its size, its expensiveness, and its elite reputation, it’s not all that hard to cook if you prepare properly and know what you’re doing beforehand — and it will let you

There are many different great recipes available out there, ranging from cookies to steak and more. One old favorite classic remains popular today: Lasagna. The great thing about lasagna is that it is plenty customizable, retaining an ability to change ingredients to suit the chef’s

Flawless Pie Crust: Pâte Brisée There is nothing like baking delicious treats straight from scratch, and while it is easy to pick up a ready-made pie crust, it is much more rewarding (and usually healthier) to make a pie crust on your own. The classic tried and true pie crust recipe

The pumpkin is more than something you place on your front porch to light the way for those seeking free candy. It can be used for all kinds of recipes, such as bread, soup and cookies. But what about those useless looking seeds inside? After you’ve finished carving that Halloween

Lamb chops are a perfect choice for your menu when entertaining. If you and your friends are weary of the same old chicken, then lamb chops are perfect for breaking up the boredom. Lamb chops are nutritious and one of the lower-fat meat selections. They are versatile and look equally

Silky Smooth & Delicious First the cool foam touches your tongue. You can feel the texture of the bubbles in the fabric of the mousse before it begins to dissolve, sending sweet, smooth chocolate melting in your mouth. It caresses your tongue, titillating your senses. The Spanish

To learn how to cook steak, a person needs to know the different cuts of meat, how to choose steaks, and how to prepare the meat. The different cuts of steak are top loin such as New York strip and Kansas City steak, ribeye, flank, sirloin, round, T-bone, porterhouse, and the tenderloin

The quality of store bought eggnog has improved over the last few years, but still, nothing even comes close to the real thing. Serving homemade eggnog to your guest will leave them in awe and begging for you to disclose the recipe. The best part of homemade eggnog is how quick and

So Good Santa Will Eat Them All! When you think of Christmas what comes to mind? Perhaps your mind immediately jumps to Christmas shopping or family gatherings. Another part of Christmas that is impossible to ignore, of course, is the delicious food you get to eat at Christmas parties

Even Tastier Than the Turkey Thanksgiving cookies can be made in a wide variety of styles, shapes, and flavors. The traditional holiday cookies that were served around the end of harvest time included grains, fruits, and vegetables that came from the garden that might not have

As soon as autumn leaves begin to turn and colors paint the landscape, our thoughts begin to turn too, toward the approaching holidays, winter’s debut, celebrations with family and friends, hearty feasts, and pleasant days to come. The unmistakable, savory aroma of a holiday turkey

A Fun + Easy Delicious Hard Apple Cider Recipe Buying hard cider at the grocery store may be the simplest and most convenient way to acquire this fun fall and winter beverage; however, it certainly is not as exciting or as satisfying as making your own hard cider at home. If you have

Store bought icings are affordable and relatively easy to use but they will never garner you the compliments that a homemade icing will. Using homemade icing on your next cake or cookie will help take this delectable dessert to the next level, having everyone asking you for the recipe

So many diet desserts taste flat or like cardboard.  This low fat sugar free recipe tastes like the real deal.  I think if you did the blind fold test between these low calorie muffins (142 Calories) and the high fat, high calories (usually 500-600 Calories) muffins you buy at

How to Make Delicious Chips, Including Many Variations Everyone loves potato chips. There are many different potato chip flavors, and also different ways for the potato chips to be made. Whether fried of baked, potato chips are delicious and fun to eat. What about making your own

When we fix meals it’s often hard to figure out the calories, carbs, or proteins in a serving. This can play havoc on any weight loss program you are following. Like most women, I have more cookbooks than I care to count. Most of them never leave the bookcase. I have found it

EASY PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE PUDDING PIE When the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays roll around, pumpkin desserts are always a favorite in our household. I wanted to share this easy recipe. It is only 85 calories (2 points)and it makes 10 servings. Ingredients: 8 oz fat free cream

Ham is a holiday favorite, but is an excellent meal year-round. This recipe will create a tender meat with a mouth-watering flavor, which can be eaten fresh from the oven or later in cold sandwiches. The best part is how many ways there are to make a ham just a little different,

Delicious Caramel Apples Straight from Heaven The holidays are the perfect time to enjoy caramel apples. There’s nothing tastier than a fresh apple dipped in hot, gooey caramel, and then perhaps even rolled in peanuts or something equally yummy like chocolate candy pieces! Caramel

Versatile Egg Salad Steals the Show Egg salad is always a good choice because it is so versatile. Like you favorite classy blouse, egg salad can be dressed up to blend seamlessly into the most sophisticated of parties or it can be dressed down and paired with a bowl of chips for the

So Easy, Even Homer Simpson Can do It There are few things tastier than homemade donuts, especially if they are freshly made. Trust me, store bought donuts hold no comparison to the old fashioned style donuts prepared in the home kitchen. Believe it or not, homemade donuts are really

Lobster Cooking Tips There are a few prerequisite tips to consider before cooking lobster tails. The first is the size of the lobster tail. Select only the freshest, medium-sized tails for best cooking results. A good rule of thumb when selecting shellfish is that the larger the shell,

Adam and Eve’s blissful ignorance and lush lifestyle in the Garden of Eden ended when Eve tempted Adam with a fruit from the Tree of Knowledge, which is commonly thought to have been an apple. If ever there was a fruit worth eternal damnation for, it’s a juicy, red apple,

On a cold winter day, there is no better way to warm yourself up than to eat a delicious bowl of steaming hot chili. Chili is an extremely versatile dish that you can experiment with in many different ways until you get the taste that you desire. You can vary both the spices and the

Moist, Chewy & Delicious Are the kids clamoring for warm, chewy chocolate chip cookies? Has the school bus come and gone? If so, then your house has been invaded by after school tummies. These monstrous little devils can be satiated with a smile and a bite of these delicious

Light, Fluffy, and Delicious Omelets are one of “those” kinds of foods. Just about everyone loves a good omelet and just about everyone knows how difficult to make it perfectly, with a perfectly round shape and the right amount of cooking. Figuring out ways to make the perfect

The Taste of Starbucks, the Comfort of Home! If you want a delicious coffee drink without shilling out a ton of money, you definitely should take the time to learn how to make a frappuccino. This is a drink that is sure to put an extra spring in your step and is certain quench your

There is absolutely nothing better with pasta than a good, chewy bread with homemade garlic butter. It also makes a nice complement to the perfect Caesar salad. But the combination is not the same with store-bought bread pre-buttered with something that has a garlic-like flavor. To

If you’re a fisherman or woman, you know the smell from miles away–it’s trout sizzling on the summer grill or baking in the oven for a warm fall or winter meal. One of the greatest aspects of the sport of fishing is that it can be done at any time of the year. Likewise,