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Saturday, September 17, 2011

Gluten Free Eating Best Product Sources

Gluten free living is something everyone should strive for as it is far more healthy and helps you lose weight without all the fad diets you've tried and failed at through the years. Want proof? I've lost 22 pounds in the last 1 1/2 months just because I went gluten free. It works!

The demand for gluten-free foods is growing rapidly as an increasing number of people are diagnosed with celiac disease, and told to avoid eating the protein. (Tennis star Novak Djokovic even attributes his standout performance this year to eliminating gluten from his diet.) The gluten-free section at Amazon Grocery offers thousands of such products, including breakfast items, baking goods, baby food, and boxed meals. Amazon began offering the goods in 2004 and has seen sales triple in the past two years, according to Anya Waring, a spokesperson for Amazon.

Yes, Amazon.com is probably the very best source of gluten free products at a price you can afford. Next time you're looking for products that are gluten free be sure to explore Amazon.com. It will save you a bundle of cash.

Monday, January 17, 2011

NO FAT BROWNIES

Image via WikipediaIn today's hectic lifestyle it is often required to just get something done quickly. This yummy recipe delivers taste and quickness. No Fat Brownies are lite and delicious. I hope you'll try them out.

INGREDIENTS:
1 box of brownie mix
1/2 cup no-fat plain yogurt
2 egg whites
1/3 cup of water

PREPARATION:
Mix all of the above ingredients together and pour it into a 9 x 13 pan greased with Pam or any other no-stick spray.

Bake as directed on the brownie mix box.

Serve with sliced or crushed strawberries or raspberries.

Enjoy
Steve and Kim

Sunday, October 17, 2010

AN APPLE A DAY DOES WHAT?

Remember, as a child, your mom saying "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" I do but I never cared much for the taste of apples. They were hard to bite into, usually cold which I never did understand... God grew them warm. Why do we make them cold? Hmmmm. Anyway, as it turns out, an apple a day is really good for you because it helps keep you healthy by adding to your intake of fresh fruit each day.
I've found more information on this topic and think you'll be interested reading about it too. Visit the link below to see what I'm talking about.
Happy and Healthy Eating To You All.
Steve and Kim

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Saturday, October 16, 2010

All Organic Food 4 Wealth

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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

SUPER EASY BLACK BEAN BROWNIES

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Black Bean Brownies are something you might never have heard of until now. Well, this is your lucky day! They are high in fiber and other nutrients. If you must you can tell yourself "self, these brownies are less bad for you than the guilt-ridden other kind."
Here's what you do to make these delicious treats.

INGREDIENTS:

12 ounces Black Beans -one can
2 large eggs
1/4 cup oil
1 package dark chocolate brownie mix- your favorite brand
1/2 cups Walnuts - or pecans as a topping
2 cups whipped topping - low fat if you must.

PREPARATION:

Pre-heat your oven to 350 Degrees. Grease or spray an 8X8 baking pan.
Place the beans (with liquid), eggs and oil in food processor and spin it up until fairly smooth.
Add the brownie mix and spin it again to mix everything. Then add the nuts you've chosen or non at all if that is your want.
Pour everything into the pan and bake for about 30 minutes. They're done when a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow to cool and cut into about 16 delicious pieces.
Serve them with a couple of heaping helpings of whipped topping.
Enjoy!
Steve and Kim

Friday, August 20, 2010

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Sunday, August 1, 2010

Heavenly Silver Dollar Hot Cakes

Several stacks of silver dollar pancakes

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This is one of my favorite recipes for hot cakes. They are small, easy to prepare and you can easily control the portions served. Having a large hot cake on your plate is messy, too much to eat and just plain wasteful. Try these little hot cakes and see what you think.
Serve them with some steaming hot sausage or bacon. Top them with your favorite fruit. Sit back and enjoy.
Steve

These are the lightest sour cream silver-dollar-size hotcakes I’ve ever had—they seem to hover over the plate. They are heavenly and certainly should be served hot.

INGREDIENTS:

4 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup cake flour
2 cups sour cream
3 tablespoons sugar

PREPARATION:

1. Put the eggs in a mixing bowl and stir until well blended. Add the salt, baking soda, flour, sour cream, and sugar, and mix well. All of this can be done in a blender, if you prefer.

2. Heat a griddle or frying pan until it is good and hot, film with grease, and drop small spoonfuls of batter onto the griddle—just enough to spread to an approximately 2 1/2-inch round. When a few bubbles appear on top of the pancakes, turn them over and cook briefly.

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Candied-Almond Chocolate Strawberries

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There are times in your life when having a taste of chocolate just isn't an option... You MUST have it. Today could be one of those days so here is a tasty treat that I'm sure you'll enjoy Candied-Almond Chocolate Strawberries.

INGREDIENTS:
60 fresh strawberries (about 2 pounds)
2 cups of honey-roasted almonds
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) of 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips
1/4 cup of butter, cubed
Dash of cayenne pepper

PREPARATION:
Wash the strawberries well and gently pat with paper towels until completely dry. Place the almonds in a food processor; cover and process to desired fineness. Transfer to a shallow bowl; set aside.
In your microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter. Add cayenne and stir until smooth. Dip the strawberries in the chocolate mixture and allow the excess to drip off. Roll the berries in almonds and then place them on waxed paper. Let them stand until set. And of course you must serve them immediately.

A taste delight in every sweet bite.

Steve and Kim

Monday, April 19, 2010

DOG CHIPS

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The baseball season is now in full swing and there's nothing better when watching a game than to sit back with a hot dog and a cool drink. Hot dogs and baseball are perfect together. So, here's a recipe that fits the bill for the seventh inning stretch, Dog Chips.
If you can't get to the game or there simply isn't one on that you'd like to watch you can also slip in a movie like Angels in the Outfield, The Bad News Bears, Field of Dreams, A League Of Their Own or even The Rookie and still enjoy this delicious treat.

INDREGIENTS:
4 Hot dogs, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
2 Tablespoons of ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise or a combination of all of them
1 1/2 ounce bag of your favorite potato chips, crushed

PREPARATION:
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
In a bowl, toss the hot dog slices with the condiments of your choice until they are completely coated. Pour the potato chip crumbs onto a plate and roll the condiment-coated hot dog slices in the crumbs until well coated. Put the crumb-coated hot dogs on an ungreased baking sheet and bake them for about 10 minutes or until they are golden in color.
Serve with toothpicks and extra condiments for dipping.

Now go find a game. We've got you covered on third base and it's bottom of the ninth and the bases are loaded.

Steve and Kim

Friday, April 9, 2010

Southern Fried Beans

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I tried this recipe on a Doctor friend of mine the other day. Although he said "I can hear my arteries hardening" he loved it and I'm sure you will too. Like they say in the South, "If it ain't fried, it ain't food." Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:
3 regular size cans of french cut green beans (You can use whole beans but I've found that you can't really get the full flavor from them like you can with french cut.)
1 package of your favorite bacon (mine is maple flavored)
1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese

PREPARATION:
Cut up the bacon into small pieces. Size here really doesn't matter. Whatever you prefer.
In a large skillet add your bacon and begin cooking it until it releases all of those delicious greases you love so much. Once the bacon is cooked open the cans of beans and drain them thoroughly... water and grease don't really mix well. When drained pour the beans into the frying pan along with the cooked bacon. Now cook the beans until they become somewhat browned. They'll shrink some but that is what you're looking for. Take the cheese and add it That's it. You're now ready to experience your first heart attack. Don't worry though, there will be more in the future because you're going to love this!

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Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Cucumbers, A Great Way To Cleanse and Beautify Your Skin

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Eating a cucumber is like drinking a glass of water. Bearing in mind that 96% of its weight is water, a 250-g cucumber contains 240 g of water. However this does not mean that it is of little nutritional value. Those 10 grams of solid material in a 250-g cucumber are of great biological value and healing power.

Eating cucumbers for most people is way to induce several healthy outcomes. For example;

1. Cucumbers are a great diuretic. They increase urine output.
2. As a laxative they can't be beat. Given their weight in water content (96%) they facilitate the movement of the feces through the intestine.

Most people are not aware of the other great things about the cucumber.

1. Skin conditions: Cucumbers hydrate the skin and provide the sulfur needed for healthy skin cells, nails and hair. At the same time, they "cleanse" the bloodstream of toxic wastes. They are recommended for all who are suffering from eczema, dermatosis and psoriasis. Applied directly on the skin, cucumbers are an effective beauty treatment.

The best results are obtained by combining cucumbers' internal properties and their external effect on the skin. This is done by:

1. Rubbing it directly on the skin.
2. Preparing thin slices and placing them on affected skin areas.

Cucumbers also help with obesity problems because they contain few calories and produce a certain feeling of satiety.

For anyone with diabetes the cucumber can be eaten often because of their low carbohydrate content while providing a certain amount of vitamins and minerals.

So, next time you want to eat healthy and cleanse and beautify your skin try a cucumber treatment. Inside and out you won't be sorry you did.

Steve and Kim
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Eat Cherries to Satisfy Your Hunger and Purify Your Blood

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Anyone who has ever had anything to do with cherries knows that when birds start to eat them they are ripe and delicious. A cherry blossom is not only beautiful it signals a time of year that everyone can enjoy. Cherry festivals abound throughout the summer months and add a cheerful note to the season.

There are several advantages to eating cherries. First, they must be eaten one by one, chewing them well to get all of the rich delicious flavor out of them.

A cherry treatment: Eating one-half kg of ripe cherries as the only food three or four times a day for two or three days is a great way to lose weight. Cherries make you feel full and therefore you eat less. If you have a delicate stomach you can boil them before eating. For a stronger effect you can drink several cups of tea made by boiling 50 g of cherry stems in a liter of water for about 5 minutes.

Cherry recipes abound and cherries fit perfectly into a variety of fruit pies, jams and compotes.

So, the next time you need a refreshing snack why not try cherries? You'll enjoy them and maybe even lose a little weight in the process.

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Coffee: a Stimulating and Aromatic Drug

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Lets talk about coffee today. I'll admit I drink a fair amount of coffee each day but now that I've learned more about it perhaps I'll back off a little bit on my daily consumption. You might also consider it after reading the following information.

Coffee is a highly aromatic stimulant beverage prepared from roasted and ground coffee beans. Coffee beans are the seeds of the Coffea arabica or the coffea robusta plants.
Coffee is a true drug due to its caffeine content. It meets the criteria set by the World Health Organization for drug addiction:
A. It creates addiction or dependency;
B. It produces tolerance (the dose must be increased to achieve the same effect);
C. Its elimination results in abstinence syndrome;
D. Its regular use is harmful to health.

Coffee drinking raises cholesterol levels. However, this effect is eliminated when it is brewed using a paper filter. The substance that raises cholesterol is not caffeine, but rather an aromatic substance in the coffee that remains in the paper filter.

Well kids, that's your lesson for today. I hope you'll consider drinking just a little less coffee each day. I have and it feels great... well, now that the headaches have gone away that were brought on by the short withdrawal period I had when I began to drink less.

Why not try a nice fresh glass of water? It couldn't hurt, right?

Steve and Kim

Monday, June 29, 2009

Breakfast Bologna In A Bowl

When I was young my family would go on small camping trips. I don't remember much about the campsites or where we went but I do remember the fantastic smells of food cooking over the small two-burner Coleman stove. Here is one of my favorites that I still make today. I think you'll enjoy it. Simple, fast and delicious is all I'll say about it. Give it a try tomorrow morning. Your kids will even love this one.

INGREDIENTS:
1 package of sliced bologna. Thin sliced works best.
2 eggs.
1 cup of shredded potatoes.
Shredded cheese of your choice.
Salt, Pepper as seasoning.
1 Naval orange sliced.

PREPARATION:
In a frying pan (preferably iron skillet) drizzle a small amount of butter, Pam or olive oil.
Place a slice of bologna onto the hot pan being sure that it heats evenly. You would normally slice into one side of the meat to keep it from curling but don't do that. You want it to curl up at the edges forming a small cup.
While this is frying take another pan and scramble the eggs. I prefer to mix the cheese into the eggs while they're cooking but if you prefer you can just add it to the top after the eggs have cooked.
Once the meat is fried and curled place the scrambled eggs in the small cup that has been formed.

While all of the cooking was going on you should also have been frying your shredded potatoes to a nice browned consistency. Serve these along with your fried bologna bowl along with a slice of fresh Naval Orange.

And to drink along with this tasty meal... perhaps a tall glass of frosty orange juice or a nice hot cup of coffee.

Good Morning To You!
Steve and Kim

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

GLORIFIED RICE AND A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE

A few days ago, while talking to my mother about "the old times" I asked her if she remembered making glorified rice. She said she did but had no clue how to make it any longer as it had been so long since she made it. Well, being the good son that I am, I decided to find the recipe and make it for her. Much to my delight I happened across this simple recipe and it is delicious! Mom nearly cried when I brought to her a heaping helping of my hospitality. She just loved it and I hope you do too.

Glorified Rice

3 quarts boiling water

1 1/2 cups medium grain rice

1 cup milk

dash of salt

1 1/2 pints whipping cream, lightly sweetened and whipped

1 19-ox can crushed pineapple, drained, juice or syrup reserved

1. Add rice to water and boil for 25 minutes. Drain in colander and rinse rice.

2. In covered baking dish combine cooked rice, dash of salt and 1 cup milk. Cover tightly and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Do not let the rice bake dry.

3. Chill thoroughly. Combine rice with crushed pineapple plus enough of the reserved juice to moisten the rice. Fold in whipped cream and serve.

Serves 10 to 12

**Here's another idea that freshens up this delicious salad. Put in some grapes, bananas cut up and/or Mandarin orange slices. It is so good this way. I just love it!

Why not share some with your "mom" or special loved one this summer. This is a great add-on to any meal and can be served anytime.

Happy Memories
Steve and Kim

This potato salad includes eggs, celery and relish and should be served warm. "

SOUTHERN POTATO SALAD:

INGREDIENTS:

* 4 potatoes
* 4 eggs
* 1/2 stalk celery, chopped
* 1/4 cup sweet relish
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
* 1/2 cup mayonnaise
* salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain and chop.
2. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil; cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water; peel and chop.
3. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, celery, sweet relish, garlic, mustard, mayonnaise and salt and pepper. Gently mix together and serve warm.

Fast, simple and great to serve at your next picnic or family gathering. They'll just love it ya'll

Happy Eating
Steve and Kim

Monday, May 11, 2009

MEATLOAF WITH RICE

Meatloaf is one of the easiest American dishes to make, and everyone has their own favorite way of preparing one. The best thing about meatloaf preparation is that measured ingredients can be approximated for individual tastes. This delightful meatloaf is a take-off from the Porcupine Meatballs that was popular in the 1950s. The addition of rice makes for a substantial and hearty dish. We really love this tasty and unusual meatloaf.

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound extra-lean ground beef (hamburger)
1/2 cup uncooked white rice (instant or minute rice)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh or dried herbs of your choice (such as rosemary, basil, chives, sage, and/or tarragon)
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup tomato ketchup
1/4 cup skim or non-fat milk
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

PREPARATION:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a small loaf pan.
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, uncooked rice, onion, bell pepper, garlic, salt, pepper, herbs, Worcestershire sauce, egg, ketchup, milk, and bread crumbs. Using your clean hands (removing any rings), mix together all the ingredients. Mix thoroughly but lightly, being careful not to pack the meat too much. NOTE: This meatloaf mixture will be moister than most recipes at this point. The extra liquid is needed for the rice to absorb while cooking.
Place in prepared loaf pan. Bake approximately 60 minutes or until meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (do not overcook or it will be dry). Remove from oven and let the meatloaf rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Makes 4 servings.

We hope you enjoy this tasty dish. Come back again soon for more exciting dishes.

Steve and Kim

Monday, May 4, 2009

BUBBLE PIZZA

Everybody knows that pizza is a health food, right. Well it is, and we're going to share today one of our favorite, easy-to-prepare pizza delights. It's called Bubble Pizza because when you cook it that is exactly what it does... it bubbles up and invites you to a fun night of eating. **Of course pizza is a great breakfast food too, but then everyone knows that, right?

INGREDIENTS:

3-4 tubes of biscuits (we like the grands type as they are larger)
1 16 ounce jar of pizza sauce
assorted pizza toppings such as pepperoni, ham, chicken, pineapple, mushrooms, chopped onions peppers etc.

PREPARATION:

Mix all of these tasty ingredients in a large bowl until the sauce covers and coats everything. Toss it all into a 9x13 greased cake pan or casserole oblong dish. (Not sure if the pizza knows the shape of the pan... never have figured that one out.) Cover your concoction with mozzarella cheese (shredded) and sprinkle with cheese.
Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for about 20-30 minutes or until it is hot and the biscuits have browned slightly. Serve with Parmesan cheese. Break out the napkins and enjoy the bubbles!

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Happy eating
Steve & Kim

Sunday, May 3, 2009

WET BURRITOS... WITH A KICK

W are sure that sometime during your life you have had a delicious wet burrito. We are also sure that you have NEVER had a wet burrito like the one we're going to share with you today. It is a burrito with a kick (okay, our little secret ingredient.) We hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Yes, it takes a little time to prepare but we assure you... IT IS WORTH THE EFFORT!

INGREDIENTS:

BASICS:
1 pound of ground beef (or turkey or chicken)
1 package of taco seasoning
chopped lettuce
flour tortillas
1 small container of french onion dip
1 can or preferably fresh diced tomato

SAUCE:
1 can of brown gravy
1 envelope of taco sauce
1 envelope (or can) of enchilada sauce
1 cup of water
An assortment of your favorite cheese. We use four different kinds and vary them each time we prepare this meal. Whatever is your favorite, use it.

PREPARATION:

Brown the meat you have chosen to use and then drain it completely. Add the taco seasoning as directed on the package. Cover a flour tortilla with the french onion dip and then place the chopped lettuce on top. Add some of the cheese you have selected to use, sprinkle in some diced tomatoes and then put the meat on top of everything. Wrap the tortilla (we know that can be a challenge but it doesn't need to be neat, just wrapped.) Place the wrapped tortilla in a 9 x 13 pan (the higher the sides the better as it's going to get messy in a minute.)

Mix and simmer the gravy, taco sauce, enchilada sauce and water. Pour all of this over the burritos. Top everything off with the remaining cheese (the more you use the better it is.) We like to add more tomatoes and lettuce over the top too but it is your choice. Bake your special creation at 350 degrees until it is heated and all of that delicious cheese has melted all around it.

Remove from the oven, let stand for a few minutes so you don't burn your little fingers and then dig in. The french onion dip you've put in as a base helps to bring all of the other tastes to the front and you'll never make another burrito any other way, guaranteed!

**Did you know that you can actually lose weight by going on a burrito diet? Yes, it's true. Go to this web-site and take a look at how this guy got back into shape after almost dying from a heart attack.

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Until next time: GOOD EATING
Steve & Kim

Thursday, April 30, 2009

CHICKEN CORN CHOUP

Here is a concoction that we're sure you'll enjoy. Sometimes we have to play with it a little bit as the consistency varies by amount. Sometimes it is like a chowder and sometimes it turns out like a soup. So, we've called it "choup." Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:
6 medium to large potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
4 chicken boullion cubes
5 cups water
1 tablespoon of salt
1/4 cup butter
1 (13 ounce) can of evaporated milk
Pepper to taste
2 cups of shredded cooked chicken

HOW TO:
Combine potatoes, onion, carrot, celery, cubes, water, salt and butter in a pot and cook it until the vegetables are very soft, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Mash about 50% with a potato masher. This will help thicken the soup (choup). Add milk, chicken and corn. Stir until everything is combined and heat it through. Season to taste and enjoy.

We're sure you'll just love this tasty dish. Let us know what you think. Contact us at:
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Until next time, good eating!
Steve & Kim

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