Try your hand at homemade salsa
Tortilla chips just aren’t the same without salsa, a spicy sauce that has many variations. Many people enjoy store-bought salsa, but home chefs and foodies might want to try their hands at homemade salsa, which can be just as delicious as a restaurant quality variety. If you like your salsa to come with a little extra kick, consider the following recipe for “Fiery Corn Salsa” from Kelley Cleary Coffeen’s “200 Easy Mexican Recipes”...
Shelley’s Fresh Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar and Black Pepper
You will need: One pint of fresh strawberries2-3 tsp. A good quality Modena balsamic vinegar 1-2 tsp. Sugar OR Stevia (natural sugar)Fresh ground black pepper to tasteShortcakes or fresh sconesFresh mint leaves (optional)Whipped cream-not an option! After washing your berries, slice up and toss with 2-3 tsp. of balsamic vinegar and sugar. Grind a pinch or two of black pepper (more if preferred taste) and let sit for an hour prior...
Enjoy a taste of Thai at home
The opportunity to experiment is one of the things that draws many people to cooking. Adding a personal touch to a favorite dish often delights home cooks. But altering recipes to suit personal taste is not the only fun part about experimenting in the kitchen. Trying your hand at international cuisine without having to pay restaurant prices is another great way to bring new life to your dinner table. The following recipe for “Beef...
Simple ways to maintain your mental acuity
Many people know that a combination of a healthy diet and routine exercise is the best way to maintain their physical health. But what about mental well-being? Memory lapses are often assumed to be an accepted side effect of aging, but such an assumption is incorrect, as there are many steps men and women can take to maintain their mental acuity well into their golden years. Find time for cardiovascular exercise Cardiovascular...
Great gifts for the family foodie
The best holiday gifts are often those that encourage their recipients to pursue a passion or favorite hobby. Tickets to a ballgame might be right up a sports fan’s alley while the family globetrotter would no doubt love a contribution to his or her travel fund. When gifting the family foodie, that one person who loves to cook or simply can’t get enough of his or her favorite cuisines, shoppers have a host of options at their disposal...
Key to cooking with pumpkins
Autumn is ripe with vibrant colours and scenery. One of the more vivid sights this time of year are the bright, orange pumpkins that adorn walkways and front porches of homes and businesses. Not only are pumpkins ideal for decorating, but they’re also great to eat. Some people who plan to carve jack-o-lanterns mistakenly believe the same type of pumpkin can be used in their favourite recipes. But what carving pumpkins have in...
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