Feeding Discus Fish can be challenging at times. While they have no specific nutritional preferences, and can be be fed on just about any high protein fish food, they’re often extremely cautious to new foods, and will go without eating for up to 4 weeks before accepting a new food. […]
Food processors are appliances which make cooking preparations much easier and hassle free. The tedious and stressful tasks of cutting, chopping, slicing, squeezing, whipping, blending and others have certainly been made simpler by food processors. However, operating this appliance also requires attention and precaution. Without being mindful while using a […]
If you like adding a bit of protein to your salad greens but still want something light, seafood is the perfect choice. Adding a few chunks of fish or a few pieces of shrimp to your greens with a light dressing will result to a light and refreshing meal! Here […]
Oriental cuisine is enjoyed by many people, although it is an acquired taste. Once that taste is acquired, it is a flavour and dining experience that people savour and enjoy. For restaurant owners that serve sushi this is good news. However, it also brings with it much responsibility in terms […]
How To Build The Best EDC Kit An Every Day Carry Kit, or EDC, is comprised of the everyday carry gear, including emergency items, that you might need to face challenges or dangers, that come between you and home. In the strictest sense, we all take an EDC kit with […]
So what does cooking on a budget mean? Does it mean that I may have to compromise my health by consuming lower costs foods? Is there a way I can eat healthy and still save money? Will I be eating only unhealthy processed foods. Budget cooking need not be hard […]
The smell and the taste of food that been cooked outdoors is amazing. Yet waiting for it to all take place can be a bit annoying. You can cut that wait time with a quality BBQ charcoal starter product. This will help you to get that grill started up and […]
Food is most important thing for living beings to live. Since food is made up of nutrients, it provides all the essential nutrients to our body. In our busy schedules, we often eat as per our convenience, rather than what is healthy. The intake of nutrients regularly is very important […]
Against the Grain What if you ate and ate – but kept losing weight. Imagine suffering from abdominal bloating, muscle cramps, diarrhea, night blindness, brittle bones, fatigue and dehydration. Then picture doctors telling you it was all in your head. This is what my friend Nancy went through for years […]
With so many chemicals in everything we eat, it is quite difficult to keep all the junk out of our systems and only eat the health stuff. The good news is that even after consuming unhealthy food, although many toxins stay in our bodies for a while, it is always […]
There is increasing evidence accepted by holistic and traditional veterinarians that turning to a raw food diet for cat and kittens reduces the likelihood of many of today’s common cat health problems. Its no secret that our cats are obese, have bladder problems or develop kidney disease or diabetes. Its […]
What’s wrong with seafood and cheese appearing together in the same dish? Does cheese really make seafood taste funky? Food Network star, and Italian chef extraordinaire, Scott Conant appears to have a pet peeve about this, but is he right? If cheese really does make seafood taste funky, a lot […]
Are you hosting a western party and in search of some ideas for easy western party food? Then look no further! Below are some tasty, easy ideas for western themed party food for your upcoming event. Whether you are hosting a denim and diamonds affair or a low-key back yard […]
News reports and mainstream media reports about pathogens and harmful bacteria almost on a daily basis. It is easy to think that all bacterias are bad for your health. The truth is, there are certain classes of bacteria that are good for you, they are also called probiotic or “for […]
Despite popular belief, the owners of Patio & Pizza Outdoor Furnishings weren’t always pizza oven experts! We started just like everyone else with some (or maybe a lot of) failed pizzas and plenty of lessons learned. It was our passion for good food that drove us to improve our methods, […]
GMOs, or “genetically modified organisms,” are plants or animals created through genetic engineering, which merges and alters DNA from different species, creating different types of foods not found in traditional nature. Consumers are fearful that GMO’s are unhealthy, and can lead to future ailments and health issues. Proponents and GMO […]
Having food allergies necessitates strict avoidance of allergens. Accidental ingestion of a particular food can be fatal. A person with multiple food allergens can end up with a very limited list of permissible foods. Keeping kosher involves additional dietary restrictions. The food awareness that kosher observance brings can actually facilitate […]
Over many years of observation plus my limited knowledge of medical problems, having once been a medical student and more recently a student of genetics, the outstanding thing about cancer is the lifestyle of sufferers. While smoking contributes to onsets there is limited research into food allergies causation. My guess […]
A recent study conducted at Ohio State University in the US reported that the dietary carotenoids, that gives tomatoes their colour, will protect the skin from ultraviolet (UV) light damage. With the number of people being diagnosed with skin cancer increases with each passing year, it’s a good news that […]
Organic food is food that has been grown or reared in absolutely natural conditions. There are no additions of fertilizers, plant aids, insecticides or even hormones and antibiotics that seem a must in the dairy industry. Such food or meat would therefore contain the residue of these artificial substances, quite […]
Though I certainly can’t always afford it, good seafood is one of my favorite things to eat. I’m not big on places like that Long John place that fries everything they serve. But if someone doesn’t mind treating me to dinner, I’m always ordering scallops or shrimp. I’ll get lobster […]
There is no disputing the fact that a quality ice box will deliver when it comes to the expectations of prospective purchasers. People buy a cooler to keep their food cool and, when an ice chest fulfills their need for keeping ice in its optimal frozen condition for a number […]
Healthy Meal of the Week: Beef Enchiladas w/ beans & Spanish rice Healthy Leftover Idea: Beef Quesadillas Here’s a meal and leftover idea both sporting a Mexican flavor that’s sure to bring your taste buds alive. For this example 97% lean ground beef was used but the beauty of this […]
Gardening has become a wonderful pastime for many people. It is relaxing and takes us away from our busy lives. Manmade chemicals in our food are a growing concern, and gardening organically offers a safe alternative to this problem. The organic method gives everyone, even organic gardening beginners the opportunity […]