Chamomile Tea - Medicinal Tisane!

Power Blog — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:15:35 +0000

Need to unwind from a busy day? Chamomile tea will soothe your nerves and rest your mind.

Chamomile is one of the oldest garden and the safest medicinal herb. It has a mild honey-flowery aroma, golden yellow hue, and a delicate semi-sweet smooth taste. The name chamomile i...

Enjoy Healthy Eating!

Power Blog — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:06:20 +0000

Can you enjoy healthy eating? Some people seem to think that healthy eating is some kind of punishment. On the contrary, it's a pleasure!

There are so many delicious dishes that can be made with less fat and sugar. It's a new world to discover. When I go out for dinner or cook in m...

Pasta

Power Blog — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:42:05 +0000

Pasta has to be Italy's greatest contribution to world cuisine. Most people usually associate pasta with noodles, but pasta actually refers to a wide assortment of flour and grain concoctions that come in a variety of shapes. Macaroni is one such pasta that is not in noodle form. The word pasta ...

The Gentle Art of Poaching

Power Blog — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 15:48:34 +0000

Delicate proteins like fish and eggs respond well to kind treatment, like being cooked in liquid kept just below boiling point. Poached, in other words.

The principle is the same in every case - keep the liquid simmering; don't let it boil; be patient.

For eggs, it works like this:

A Delicious Look at Cuban Food

Power Blog — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:27:04 +0000

The Internet is a great resource for food lovers. You can find everything from recipes to home delivery of gourmet meals. International foods are a real treat that you can explore and enjoy.

In this article, we will explore Cuban food and offer you an easy recipe. There is a wonderful varie...

The Incredible Edible Lobster

Power Blog — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:45:11 +0000

Ever wonder what lobsters eat, or why they are red? How about the right way to cook them and what that green stuff is? Here's some interesting facts about our favorite summer meal.

We love to eat them, but what do they eat? Lobsters crawl around the bottom of the sea hunting for food at ni...

My Book Contains “No Artificial Growth Hormones”

Power Blog — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:41:36 +0000

I don't usually get too excited about what I read in the news. After all, what can I do about it? But one item I recently saw made me jump up out of my chair.

I rushed over to my clever lawyer's office.

"Look at this!" I proclaimed as I burst into his office.

Clever Lawyer s...

Food - Cereals

Power Blog — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:01:13 +0000

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Well, if that's true, some of these breakfast cereal manufacturers need to get on the stick, at least according to most nutritionists. We'll take a look at some of what's available to a typical family.

The sad truth is, most ...

Why We Love Food Network

Power Blog — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:06:17 +0000

Whenever I hear someone say they hate television it amazes me. My next question is always "what do you watch?" I never seem to get a straight answer. With the advent of cable television and satellite tv, there is always something on.

For food lovers, food network has to be the best thing ...

Sugar Substitutes - What You Need To Know

Power Blog — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:11:37 +0000

A sugar substitute, or artificial sweetener, is a food additive which duplicates the effect of sugar or corn syrup in taste, but offers less food energy (calories). The latest dietary habits have introduced certain sweet, non-caloric substances, whose use has spread in the last few years. These s...

Appreciation & Blessings To Eating Peacefully

Power Blog — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:28:11 +0000

Author Melodie Beattie explains to us, "Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sens...

Aspartame Interview With Dr. Hull

Power Blog — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:08:06 +0000

This aspartame interview was granted on 8/30/03 with Rebecca Kang from Singapore:

Interview

Q: How often does an average person happen to consume products with aspartame?

A; Daily in the United States. Aspartame is put into so many different products, consumers are exposed to it...

Genetically Modified Foods - Have You Been Eating Them

Power Blog — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:04:01 +0000

Genetically modified organisms, or GMO's, are any plants or animals that contain genetic structures that have been manipulated by scientists. Using genetic engineering, scientists can pinpoint beneficial traits in any organism, in terms of added nutrition, better flavor, or greater ability to fi...

Comparison of Energy Drink Helpful in Picking the Best

Power Blog — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:05:12 +0000

Mind and body conditioning are two of the most important factors that you have to take into consideration when doing strenuous activities.

Do you know that most the sports enthusiasts make energy drinks a part of their everyday routine? Yes, according to the statistics of this product&rsquo...

Need A Romantic Picnic Idea

Power Blog — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:30:34 +0000

Ah, spring, when a young man's thoughts turn to romance, and visions of things like moonlit strolls, quiet walks in the woods and picnics in a secluded spot look even more alluring. With today's fast-food culture, though, a romantic picnic idea can be hard to come by. Let's see if we can't he...