The all American classic dessert, apple pie is sweet and comforting. I love to make them at all our holiday gatherings, and have made so many that I can crank a pie out on short order. Now, you will find lots of fancy recipes, but I find that a simple apple pie is delicious and easy. Once you get the hang of it, you can easily share this delicious home-made treat with your family and friends. ... read more »

I too love berries, great snack. Here's what I found... One word: Blueberries. They are quite possibly the healthiest berry there is. Ranked #1 by the USDA Human Nutrition Center in antioxidants. Also known among the health community as the 'brain berry' the blueberry can protect the brain from the effects of aging as well as cut down on cell damage which leads to cancer. The blue... read more »

Chili peppers can add a lot of flavor to Mexican, Chinese, Thai and Indian dishes. They can also add a lot of heat and spiciness, with levels that range from subtle to suicidal. Although shoppers can easily purchase fresh chili peppers at many grocery stores there are even more varieties available in the spice section, where dried and dehydrated chili peppers come in various types, sizes colors... read more »

Bento boxes are used in Japan to pack creative and nutritious lunches and the custom is starting to become popular in the United States with American mothers who are making lunches for their children to take to school. A bento box is nothing more than a small container that has several smaller containers or compartments hidden inside. A lunch made for a bento box (according to Japanese traditio... read more »

Probiotics are a popular health food topic these days. Effective probiotics products contain live bacteria cultures that can help restore "good" bacteria to a digestive system that has been damaged by overuse of antibiotics or poor eating habits. Products marketed by two major yogurt brands, Yoplait and Dannon, have increased consumer awareness of the health benefits of probiotics. ... read more »

Before the supermarket aisles were packed wall-to-wall with boxes of cereal with cutesy names such as Cap'n Crunch, Frosted Flakes and Sugar Pops, there was that trusty round box with the drawing of the "Quaker" man on the front. Yes, Quaker Oatmeal. Not everyone wanted to eat oatmeal when there were so many other brands from which to choose, but oatmeal is one of the most wholeso... read more »

Whether or not the so called experts feel that the economic recession is over, most Americans are still relatively low on funds. Truthfully, the belt tightening that was undertaken by about 99 percent of the entire country does not appear to be letting up any time soon. There are a lot of things we can do without, and there are many other things we can easily substitute or replace. Food is not... read more »

Dining out in restaurants is clearly exciting. There is such a huge variety of mouth-watering and palatable dishes out on the road that you simply cannot resist. Cakes, pizzas, chocolates, burgers, French Fries, etc. are some examples of fast food products that we cherish. Restaurants are a simple form of entertainment where you can fill your stomach heartily. Some restaurants offer nutrition... read more »

Instant coffee granules have been around since just after the turn of the century ... the turn of the last century, that is. These little miracle granules appeared around 1910, but didn't really take off in popularity since the 1940s and the World War II era. Its most popular time was in the 1950s and 1960s, when saving time in the kitchen was of paramount importance. Instant coffee is ... read more »

Everyone knows that Indian dishes are spicy, aromatic and delicious. This is owing in great part to the use of curry powder. What you may not know is that curry powder is not really an Indian native and that one of the main components of curry powder is turmeric - a tremendous health tonic that can brighten your life in many ways. Turmeric is also a great alternative to curry powder for folks who... read more »