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When Mother Nature strikes, emergency food and water is YOUR responsibility. Do you have a 3-month supply of food right now? You should. Better yet, this video shows how to start a family survival plan, with up to 1 year's worth of food & supplies!
Read moreBelieve it or not, popcorn is one of the healthiest foods available to us. Following are just a few of the nutritional benefits you'll get from eating popcorn.
Read moreOil in moderation is an important part of your diet. Choosing from these 6 healthy cooking oils, you can actually improve your health. This video shows how to pan fry fish to perfection with just a little bit of healthy canola oil.
Read moreFollowing is a list of all the virtues of ketchup, including its many varieties, little-known facts, the world's largest, and lots of fun things you can do with ketchup... Yep, everything you want to know about ketchup... and more!
Read moreVarious points of view on whether you can safely boil water in the microwave or not.
Read moreHere are some cool things you can do with a microwave that you might not have have heard before.
Read moreI 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!
Read moreCondiments 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!
Read moreHomemade egg drop soup is one meal that is both satisfying and tasty. At the same time, it will help keep your blood glucose monitor reading well within the safe range if you are diabetic. Here's how I made my own egg drop soup recipe.
Read moreGreat tips for saving money on food by using chest freezers. Great tips for using your chest freezer to the fullest.
Read moreWhat do you do when you look at your bookshelves and you see more than 100 cookbooks there? If you're Heidi Swanson, you break out the pans. And the computer. Heidi is an award-winning photographer and author who one day in 2003 decided it was time to stop buying books and start cooking what's in them.
Read moreIf you own a chest freezer -- and if you don't you should -- then you'll want to consider purchasing local meat in bulk. But, if purchasing a case of chicken or a side of beef sounds like too much, then consider splitting the purchase between a few friends or family members. Here are the benefits of buying local meat.
Read moreHere's a helpful guide on how to buy food storage bowls for your kitchen. I've learned the hard way, and now I only buy glass bowls. See why. Plus, the features you should look for when buying food storage containers and tips for keeping them organized in your cabinets, pantry, and refrigerator.
Read moreI love these Quik Top lids. They're plastic caps for canned beverages. Among other things, QuickTop lids make it easy to keep an opened beverage fresher longer. See all the reasons I like these reusable lids for soda cans and water bottles.
Read moreExploding 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.
Read moreHere are 6 reasons I try to eat a banana every day. A list of banana health benefits... for your body and your wellbeing! Plus, my favorite overripe banana recipes - including homemade banana bread and strawberry banana smoothies.
Read moreCampfire Cones are the perfect sweet treat for kids of all ages --Â a great alternative to traditional Campfire Smores. Here's my favorite Campfire Cones recipe and tasty Smores ideas that work well inside waffle cones. These can be made at home in the oven, on the grill, or on a campfire!
Read moreOne of my family’s favorite activities is cooking out on our patio. Over the years, we’ve tried a variety of outdoor cookers: gas grills, charcoal grills, ceramic grills, and outdoor ovens. Each one has its advantages and disadvantages. If you're looking to buy a grill but not sure which one to get, I’m going to outline the pros and cons of some of the best types of outdoor grills to help you choose one that fits your family's needs.
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