Three Grains With a Difference
One of the mainstays of a nutritional diet is whole grains. Unlike processed flour, whole grains contain all parts of the seed for greater nutrition. We are used to eating whole wheat, cracked wheat and even oatmeal. But there are three grains that you may not be all that familiar with that provide incredible nutrition: [...]
6 Money Saving Grocery Shopping Tips
Everything is getting more expensive today. From gas to groceries, our hard-earned dollars are challenged to stretch further. Now, we may be able to ride a bicycle around town if we can’t put gas in our cars. But, we have to eat. There’s no getting around that. So, we have to find ways to spend [...]
What Everybody Ought to Know About Lowering Cholesterol Through Diet
Editor’s Note: We are pleased to bring you a guest post by Deborah H. Land. The Myth of Good and Bad Cholesterol Most people view cholesterol as a bad thing, but the truth is there are actually two types of it. There is good cholesterol (HDL) and there is bad cholesterol (LDL). You’ll know you [...]
Slow and Steady Wins the Race
Slow and steady cooking can really amplify the juices and flavors of food making those taste buds go crazy. A crock pot cooks your food very slowly, infusing the flavors and all the while being left unattended. This allows more free time. But is everything about slow cooking good? Let’s check out the highs and [...]
5 Kitchen Staples to Help Save Money
Ever wonder how our ancestors always seemed to have food on the table even in lean times? When we are visiting the grocery store every week to the tune of hundreds of dollars, we long to know their secret. In fact it isn’t a secret at all. It is actually good planning and preparation on [...]
Homemade Barbecue Sauce
Beef and pork ribs are delicious when cooked in a crock pot. It is very easy to prepare crock pot ribs, and the slow cooking makes the meat literally fall off the bone. The preparation method is basically the same for all varieties: Choose the type of ribs you want. Rub with your favorite spice [...]
Top Ten Power Packed Foods
What is the secret to a long and healthy life? It is in the food that we eat. As you well know, all foods are not created equal. Choosing and eating the right foods may help increase your life expectancy as well as the quality of your life. Here are ten of the top power [...]
Poll: When Do You Use Your Crock Pot
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How Often Do You Use Your Crock Pot
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Video – Slow Cookers Tested
Find out which electric slow cookers Good Housekeeping Magazine recomends in this short video.
