Kitchen Cookings The idea of Slow Cooking is to gently heat food to a temperature below the boiling temperature of the water. In fact, slow cookers or crock-pots have usually two or three temperature settings that regulate and maintain the cooking temperature over many hours between 65 to 95 degrees depending on the setting. Is the slow … Read more
Mushrooms are not just the favorite food of the Hobbits in Lord of the Rings, they are a delicious and versatile addition to the human diets as well. Mushrooms are also very healthy, and as less meat and more plant-based food is a healthy eating goal today, mushrooms are more popular than ever. What Nutrients … Read more
When you are on the mission of buying a slow cooker then finding the ideal size is most important. The various slow cooker sizes have different benefits depending on what dish you plan on cooking and for how many people you are going to cook. If you prepare meals only for yourself and your partner … Read more
While the western world is only just discovering the wonders of turmeric, many Asian communities have lauded its outstanding properties for thousands of years and continue to use it in culinary and cultural applications, as well as in traditional medicine. Where Does Turmeric grow Native to tropical regions, the Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a flowering … Read more
By Dr. Kristy A glass of fresh-squeezed, pure carrot juice has a deliciously sweet flavor that’s a treat for the taste buds. Pre-packaged carrot juice that’s sold at some health food stores can’t quite match the flavor of pure carrot juice made using a juicer at home. Some people shy away from drinking carrot juice … Read more
In case you haven’t noticed, there’s a growing raw juice trend. Juice stands are dotting corners in Metro areas across the country. The undeniable health benefits of eating raw fruits and vegetables are showing up in headlines and special reports all over the media… still, it takes a little coaxing for many of us to … Read more
Getting Kids to Eat Veggies Do you have kids who are picky eaters? Want them to eat a healthier, higher vegetable content diet? Here are some simple suggestions to help your kids, and you, to eat more vegetables. For brand new parents, make sure that even as babies, your kids see you eating vegetables. They … Read more
What Are the Risks of Eating Raw Sprouts? By Dr. Kristie Raw sprouts are a popular topping for salads, soups and sandwiches. More often than not, people eat them for their health benefits. No wonder! Sprouts are a good source of cell-protective antioxidants. On the down side, there are some unexpected risks to eating sprouts … Read more
Here is a great kitchen appliance that helps you cooking large cuts of meat without spending all day in the kitchen watching over it. A 6 quart Hamilton beach set and forget slow cooker. This large programmable slow cooker is best for those who love cooking pot roast or slow-cooked big pieces of meat, like … Read more
Are you looking for a kitchen appliance that can help make cooking easier for you? Here is a Cuisinart programmable slow cooker suitable for small families or a couple. The Cuisinart PSC-350 3-1/2-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker is best for busy people who want to set their slow cooker and leave it to cook on its own … Read more