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The answer is more complicated than you might think. It depends on where you live, and the kind of power you use for your home, believe it or not. For example, if you use gas to cook with, then cooking with a crockpot may not make much of a difference, since in many cases gas is quite inexpensive.
Read moreHere are some fun ways to flavor plain popcorn and keep it healthy, plus lots of flavored popcorn recipes that are also healthy.
Read moreMaking really good pancakes from scratch is very easy, takes only a matter of a few extra minutes and creates no more of a mess to clean up than making them from a mix.
Read moreThe latest new artificial sweetener goes by the name of Splenda. According to all the hype, it is made from sugar and because of that it is safer. But is it? The following information will make you think twice about using Splenda and other artificial sweeteners!
Read moreWe go to Sonic drive-in at least once every week. Tonight at Sonic I noticed a few unique things I'd never seen before. These 4 things are just SOME of the reasons that Sonic is our all-time favorite fast-food restaurant.
Read moreChicken soup warms you inside and out -- especially during the colder winter months. Plus, when it comes to feeding a group, chicken is about the most cost-effective meat you can buy. You have some choices with this recipe... Do you want soup? Or do you want stew? And dumplings are always a family favorite.
Read moreIf you think you have food poisoning, here are some things you can do to get better faster, including what to look for in terms of food poisoning symptoms.
Read moreTaco salad can be one of the most unhealthy dishes around when it comes to the fat content alone. But once I applied the following tips to my own taco salad recipe, I not only felt better, but when applying the same principles to other recipes I also began to lose weight -- a real plus for me!
Read moreHow to make an informed choice when choosing a kitchen cutting board. Here are the pro's and con's of using plastic cutting boards, wood cutting boards, Corian cutting boards, and glass cutting boards.
Read moreSee how to stop wasting leftover food. In addition to all of these ways of saving money on your grocery bill, it is also wise to make the most of your leftovers -- and to be more careful with meat and produce -- in order to prevent waste.
Read moreEating in restaurants you've never been in before can be difficult for those on gluten-free diets. When you're traveling and trying to find gluten-free foods when you dine out, some cuisines are easier than others -- like Mexican food. In Page, Arizona, we stopped at a Mexican restaurant called Fiesta Mexicana. Here's my review. Plus some great gluten-free beers!
Read moreHave you started gardening for groceries yet? I have. I'm starting with tomatoes and strawberries planted in containers. It's a form of urban gardening. Here's what you need to know to start your own urban garden project, plus LOTS of tips to save you time and money!
Read moreChances are, you're probably buying local produce. But have you thought about doing some home canning of fruits & vegetables in order to make your food last all year long? Here are some tips for your first home canning project. It's easy, really!
Read moreSeveral studies suggest that beer has just as many health benefits as wine. As with wine, women who drink one glass and men who drink up to two glasses can benefit from drinking beer. Studies show that light to moderate drinkers -- people who drink a beer a week or a beer a day -- have an equal chance to experience beer's health benefits.
Read moreWe like these glazed carrots so much, we've been eating them practically every day for a couple of weeks now! You can't eat too many carrots, can you? I mean, your skin doesn't start to turn orange or anything, does it?
Read moreTonight, I wanted to make spaghetti, but I didn't have any spaghetti sauce. I also didn't have all the things I needed to make it. So, I put together some things I did have and came up with a pretty good dinner. It is gluten free, and low in fat and sugar, so it was good for both of us.
Read moreI learned to prepare lots of Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes when I was living in south Texas. I also learned to love the chipotle flavor there. Chipotle is a fully ripened and smoked jalapeno pepper, so adding it to your food gives it a warm, smokey flavor. Here is my recipes for homemade gluten-free enchiladas using Knorr Mini Cubs Chipotle Seasoning.
Read moreJimmie's Diner is a 50's diner in Wichita, Kansas where all the waitresses wear poodle skirts and ponytails. And the food is scrumptious.
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