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It’s been snowing the last 4 or 5 days here in the Seattle area. Now I grew up in Alaska, but I’ve got to say that we Washingtonians know how to have a good time in the snow too! Whether [...]

Ever since the 1980′s when eggs were deemed to be the main source of high cholesterol (and thus heart disease), people have been wondering just how many eggs they can eat in a day and still steer clear of “The [...]

Learn how to butcher a whole chicken at home. It’s easier than you think and it will save you money!

Last year I missed Christmas. Flat on my back in bed with a spiking fever, I lay miserable as the rest of my family went over the river and through the woods to grandma’s house. As an adult, missing Christmas [...]

It doesn’t have to be Christmas for me to whip out this recipe. Any excuse will do! Soft and chewy, with a rich ginger- molasses flavor, if you like ginger snaps but could do without the crunch, then you’ll love [...]

Nobody wants to succumb to the fat pants come New Year’s Day, but with all of the parties and goodies it’s hard not to take in extra calories. So here’s a tip that will keep you svelte and trim right [...]

Delicious and pretty, you’ve got to try making your own marshmallows! Although a bit labor intensive, cutting out high fructose corn syrup and all of the chemicals and preservatives that are in pre-packaged marshmallows makes this a worthwhile endeavor! Paired [...]

The onslaught of excess is never good. Excess sugar, excess time inside, and excess germs from school invariably equal excess sniffles and fevers. Until I come up with a remedy so that my kids don’t get sick in the first [...]

Fat Doesn’t Make You Fat Fat makes you full. It slows down the absorption of sugar (in the form of carbs, etc) into the bloodstream and helps your body to feel fuller longer, all the while slowly burning off. Fat [...]

In my previous article Protein+Fat= Where it’s at I talked about how the body processes carbohydrates, fat, and protein. Today let’s take a look at some healthy fat and protein choices that not only taste good but are quick, easy, [...]