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Exploding Glass Cookware & Bakeware – Should We Be Concerned?

Exploding glass makes great headlines, doesn’t it? But what’s really going on here? The truth is, there’s more behind the Anchor Hocking and Pyrex exploding bakeware phenomenon than most people realize. Here are the facts.

Healthy Fried Chicken Recipe: It’s SO Easy To Have Crispy Chicken… Without All The Fat!

I figured there had to be a healthier way to enjoy crunchy chicken… without frying it. The fried chicken recipe that I came up with leaves the deep fryer in the cupboard. It also eliminates most of the fat by removing the skin from the chicken pieces. Here’s my crispy — but not fried — chicken recipe that you’re going to love!

Whole Wheat Pasta: Another Diabetic Friendly Meal Idea

I’m diabetic. I also like spaghetti. Here are my best tips for turning whole wheat pasta into a diabetic friendly meal.

Vegetable Container Gardening Ideas: How To Get Started …And Get Free Seeds!

Here’s how to start a container garden to grow vegetables at home — without a yard — and get FREE seeds for your garden!

Fun & Easy Tips For Making Layer Cakes

Good News: It really doesn’t take much more effort to make layer cakes. A layer cakes shows that you think the recipient is just a little bit more special and deserves more than just your average birthday cake. The trick to assembling layer cakes is to use a revolving cake stand so you can spin it as you decorate. More tips here.

Gluten Free Recipes Using Buckwheat Flour: A Safe Alternative For Those Allergic To Wheat

There is one type of flour that passes the gluten free test: buckwheat flour! Here are some gluten-free buckwheat pancake recipes, along with tips for making the best buckwheat pancakes. Plus, lots more gluten free buckwheat recipes — because there’s more to make from buckwheat than just pancakes!

Potato Skins: A Simple Potato Recipe That Makes A Quick Snack Or An Easy Meal

Whether you’re looking for a party appetizer or a quick and easy meal, these Potato Skins are super simple and really quick to make. This potato recipe will be one that you refer to often!

Extreme Cuisine: Food On A Stick, Deep Fried Food, And Other Weird Foods

Different cultures around the world – even right here in the U.S.A. – have acquired a taste for some really bizarre foods. Here’s an interesting look at weird food on TV, strange foods from other countries, weird food at McDonalds, and the 2 latest crazes: deep fried food and food on a stick!

My Favorite Kitchen Gadget: The Egg Slicer

Recently I was asked, “What is the one kitchen gadget that you can’t live without?” Generally speaking, I just don’t do gadgets. After long thought, however, there is one item that I really like. I get more use out of a simple egg slicer than just about any other item in my kitchen!

Buy Potatoes In Bulk? How To Store Potatoes And Prepare Interesting Potato Recipes

It’s cheaper to buy potatoes in bulk, like in 20lb bags or larger sacks of potatoes. This sampler of fun potato recipes shows that no matter what meal you’re preparing, there is a way to include potatoes and make it unique!

Easy Clam Chowder Recipe – A Great Soup For A Winter Day

On a cold, blustery day, there’s nothing better than a hot bowl of hearty soup to warm the soul! If you’re looking for a thick, creamy chowder that will stick to your ribs and satisfy a big appetite, this recipe for New England Clam Chowder fits the bill.

Best Mashed Potatoes Debate – How We Settled The Whipped vs Smashed Potato Wars

When it comes to the best mashed potatoes, my wife likes plain and simple whipped potatoes. I prefer hearty flavored smashed potatoes. See how we settled the whipped vs smashed potatoes debate once and for all.

Healthy Pizza Recipes: Tortilla Pizza Is Diabetic-Friendly & Simple To Make

Whether you’re a diabetic trying to keep your blood glucose numbers low, or you’re just trying to eat healthier these days… following are lots of great tips & videos for making healthy pizza using tortilla shells.

Kitchen Chopper Reviews ~ Find The Best Food Choppers

These are the best food choppers on the planet. Just check out the reviews! One or more of these kitchen choppers may be just what you need to put that professional touch to your next gourmet dinner.

Everyday Uses For Kitchen Shears & Reasons To Use ‘Em Instead Of Knives

Why risk using large ultra-sharp knives when a good pair of kitchen shears are better, easier, faster, cleaner, and safer?! What’s YOUR favorite way to use kitchen shears?

Tips For Ordering From The Secret Dining Menu At Popular Restaurants – All You Have To Do Is Ask

Many restaurants offer a secret dining menu for popular items or substitutions not listed on their main menu. For example, this video decodes In-N-Out Burger’s secret menu, plus tips for ordering other items not on the menu.

Yes, Quick Healthy Meals Are Possible Even When You Have No Time To Cook

With these tips, quick healthy meals can be served up at home — even when you have no time at all! Plus, there’s a video that demonstrates some products that can make it even easier.

VIDEO: Proof That Bottled Drinking Water Is No Better Than Tap Water

As seen in this video, it’s a proven fact that bottled drinking water is no better than tap water. Here are all the reasons you need to stop wasting money on bottled water.

Condiments Recipes – See How To Make Your Own Condiments & Substitutions

Condiments taste so much better when you make them at home without a lot of preservatives. Try these condiments recipes to add some zing your meals!

How To Get Rid Of Fruit Flies Using Homemade Fruit Fly Traps

Fermenting fruits, fruit juices, and similar sweet things attract fruit flies to your kitchen. To get rid of fruit flies, you need to eliminate their food source: moist garbage combined with fruity foods. Try these homemade fruit fly traps!

How Restaurant Menu Design Affects What You Order & How Much You Spend

See how restaurants use fancy techniques to trick you into ordering what they want you to order — the highest-priced, highest-profit items on the menu. Here’s how to turn the tables on the restaurants by understanding the basics of restaurant menu design before you order!

Nutrition Labels Hide Bad Facts Behind Confusing Numbers

It’s hard to trust nutrition labels when they hide bad facts with confusing numbers. Serving sizes can be ridiculously small just to make it look good in the percentages. Making your own nutritional labels for food that you prepare at home is the best way to get a handle on what you’re eating and the foods’ nutritional values.