Holiday Ham: Tips for Choosing

Posted on: 02 March, 2005

Author: Linda Schnable

The holiday ham is the ... ... for Easter, ... and other holiday ... Almost any special meal warrants a holiday ham. Many options are ... in choosing a holiday ham The holiday ham is the traditional centerpiece for Easter, Christmas, and other holiday gatherings. Almost any special meal warrants a holiday ham. Many options are available in choosing a holiday ham and in the quest to make the choice your holiday ham centerpiece a success. You can not judge the value of your holiday ham by the price per pound; you need to look beyond the price for differences...

Helen's Rustic Mash Potato Recipe

Posted on: 27 February, 2005

Author: Helen Porter

Take 6 large baked potatosScrub and wash wellTake a baking tray and rub lightly with butter and then put a light dusting of cracked sea salt over the whole trayRoll the baked potatos in the tray, then... Take 6 large baked potatosScrub and wash wellTake a baking tray and rub lightly with butter and then put a light dusting of cracked sea salt over the whole trayRoll the baked potatos in the tray, then place in a pre heated oven at 220 degreesHalf way through cooking roll the potatos overThey should take 1hour and 45 minutes and you should be...

Who said low carb diets ever meant no carb??

Posted on: 25 February, 2005

Author: S.A. Smith

A little information if often a dangerous thing... and many people trying low carb diets failed miserably in the long-run because they took the concept to its extreme figuring that if low-carb diets were good, then no-carb diets must be better? Wrong! One of the primary reasons why low carb diets are so successful for a lot of people is that it forces them to remove the nutrient-deficient junk food from their daily food intake. In the last 20 years the average North American diet has become so polluted with refined foods, sugars, and unhealthy fats that the average American...

Dutch Oven Cooking Basics

Posted on: 21 February, 2005

Author: Robin Shortt

When you think of a cast iron Dutch oven, what comes to your mind? Pioneer cooking? Stews over the open fire? Of coarse both are true, but they are still very much in use today and as for the Dutch ... When you think of a cast iron Dutch oven, what comes to your mind? Pioneer cooking? Stews over the open fire? Of coarse both are true, but they are still very much in use today and as for the Dutch oven, the possibilities are endless. Dutch ovens can be used for frying, baking, boiling, and steaming as well. Purchasing...

Thought You Couldn't Drink Coffee Anymore?

Posted on: 20 February, 2005

Author: Tonya Sage

Every month, 60 million Americans experience heartburn and 15 million of those Americans suffer daily. Heartburn, indigestion and upset stomach cause countless Americans to limit their intake of their favorite foods like coffee. Doctors frequently restrict or eliminate coffee to help control the painful churning in their patient’s stomachs. Consumption of prescription and OTC medications to relieve heartburn has reached an all time high. Unfortunately, reducing your naturally occurring stomach acid exposes you to several new health concerns. New research suggests that relying on drugs like Nexium and Prilosec may increase your risk of developing pneumonia. Improperly digested food and...

What Wise Guys Eat

Posted on: 16 February, 2005

Author: Skip Lombardi

When I lived in the North End of Boston, in the nineteen eighties and nineties, I hung around a neighborhood bar from time to time, called The Corner Café. It was located on Prince Street near the corner of Salem Street. And it was indeed a neighborhood place. The owner, Richie Longo, was a neighborhood kid who grew up on Prince Street and duly attended Saint Leonard’s School—as his first generation Italian-American parents had—along with all the other neighborhood kids. The regular patrons at the time, were neighborhood people too; all of whom seemed to have nicknames. (although, the nicknames...

EASY! Homemade Breadsticks

Posted on: 07 February, 2005

Author: LeAnn R. Ralph

2 cups flour3 ... sugar1 teaspoon baking ... teaspoon salt1 cup milkMix the above ... Roll into a ... ... 10 inches by 10 inches. Cut into sticks (4 inches by 1 in 2 cups flour3 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup milkMix the above ingredients. Roll into a rectangle approximately 10 inches by 10 inches. Cut into sticks (4 inches by 1 inch). Cover the bottom of a 9x13 pan with canola and/or olive oil. Put the breadsticks in the pan. Turn over to coat both sides with oil. Sprinkle with garlic powder (if desired). Bake at...

Gourmet Foods For Every Occasion

Posted on: 07 February, 2005

Author: Duane Smith

So what makes any food or drink qualify to be called ... in general it means that a ... food or drink is ... above average in quality, and will appeal even to those who have So what makes any food or drink qualify to be called "gourmet"?Well, in general it means that a particular food or drink is considered above average in quality, and will appeal even to those who have the most discriminating tastes. It also usually means that a lot of time and effort has gone into it's preparation too.What comes to mind when you think of...

Indoor Grills Featured in Steven Raichlen's Newest Book

Posted on: 03 February, 2005

Author: Laura Ciocan

With a great number of city people living in condos, with no ... to grill outside, ... latest book, "Indoor! ... covers a topic of large ... ... that grilling is a tr With a great number of city people living in condos, with no possibility to grill outside, Raichlen's latest book, "Indoor! Grilling" covers a topic of large interest, especially that grilling is a tradition in America, some sort of a national custom. So, this theme surely relieves a lot of frustration for the part of audience that had been previously left out!Steven Raichlen is a cooking teacher, lecturer,...

Recipe: Chocolate Modeling Clay

Posted on: 03 February, 2005

By: Rondi Hillstrom Davis Contact: [email protected]: Parenting/Family ActivitiesCopyright Nine Twenty PressURL: This is a fun and easy recipe to do with children. And, for anyone wh... By: Rondi Hillstrom Davis Contact: [email protected]: Parenting/Family ActivitiesCopyright Nine Twenty PressURL: This is a fun and easy recipe to do with children. And, for anyone who needs an excuse to eat chocolate, you will be happy to know that chocolate is full of mood enhancers that add to a feeling of satisfaction and well being. So celebrate! It’s good for you. Ingredients6 oz. chocolate chips5 teaspoons corn syrup1 gallon size zip-top bagRolling pin, cookie...