Garlic is one of the most versatile flavors to ever grace a kitchen. It not only tastes wonderful, it’s very good for your body. Learn about Mother Nature’s most precious gift to cooks of all levels of expertise. You don’t have to be dodging vampires to love garlic! Garlic (allium sativum) has lovingly been dubbed […]
While this stellar version of a Mexican and Southwest classic can be a delicious appetizer by itself, it’s also traditionally served as an accompaniment to almost all tortilla specialties. All dishes made with avocado darken when exposed to air. This dish can be made up to 8 hours ahead; press a piece of plastic wrap
Ice Cream Base Makes 3 cups 2 cups heavy (whipping) cream 1/2 cup half-and-half 8 egg yolks 1 cup sugar In a heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the cream and half-and-half to a boil. Meanwhile, beat the egg yolks with the sugar in a medium bowl until light and fluffy, 6 to 8
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) margarine 4 large Russet potatoes, peeled, cut into small cubes (about 4 cups) 5 cups water 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed 1/2 cup half-and-half salt and black pepper Preparation MELT margarine in large stockpot. Add potatoes and water. Cook 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Remove
To peel and cook shrimp: Pick fresh, firm, sweet-smelling shrimp. Shrimp may be peeled before or after cooking. To completely peel and clean shrimp: Rinse under cold water and break the head portion from the body and tail. Pull off the legs on the underside. With your fingers or a small knife, split the shell
French Toast A delicious breakfast tradition developed in 16th century France! Items Needed: (for 2 to 4 servings) 2 large eggs 1/3 cup milk 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 4 slices of bread of your choice In a shallow dish, beat together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon until well blended.
Hawaii. Mention the word and a thousand dreamy images come to mind. Sparkling beaches and turquoise waters. Graceful palms and fragrant flowers. Exciting outdoor adventures. Relaxing in the gentle trade breezes. Warm smiles on local faces. But pictures and words alone are not enough. To know Hawaii you must experience it. E komo mai…come and
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is a 1-5 rating based on the hurricane’s present intensity. This is used to give an estimate of the potential property damage and flooding expected along the coast from a hurricane landfall. Wind speed is the determining factor in the scale, as storm surge values are highly dependent on the slope
A Quick Response Unit Sheet On Children & Fire Recently your community was struck by fire. Someone died. As you continue to report about the devastating effects of this fire, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) encourages you to remind your audience that many fire deaths and injuries are preventable. More than 4,000 Americans die each
Baby’s sleep: Answers to your 8 most-asked questions For many new parents a good night’s sleep has become an elusive dream. If you are like most new moms, you have lots of questions about nighttime parenting. We hope this answers your most pressing questions, but, if we’ve missed something, we hope you’ll find everything you’re
Jet lag can leave you feeling too tired to enjoy your new destination, but there are things you can do to help your body prepare. The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions to help beat jet lag: Limit use of alcohol Make sure you’re well-rested before you depart Eat healthy, balanced meals, and
Possible warning signs of a bad relationship. A relationship doesn’t have to be plagued by physical abuse to be unhealthy. Emotional abuse can take an enormous toll on your physical and emotional health. The womenshealth.gov website mentions these signs of an unhealthy relationship:
Vitamin D is a nutrient found in some foods that is needed for health and to maintain strong bones. It does so by helping the body absorb calcium (one of bone’s main building blocks) from food and supplements. People who get too little vitamin D may develop soft, thin, and brittle bones, a condition known
SUPER BOWL HALFTIME I Universities of Arizona and Michigan Bands. II Grambling University. III “America Thanks” with Florida A&M University. IV Carol Channing. V Florida A&M Band. VI “Salute to Louis Armstrong” with Ella Fitzgerald, Carol Channing, Al Hirt and U.S. Marine Corps Drill Team. VII “Happiness Is…” with University of Michigan Band and Woody
Super Bowl trivia: Super Bowl XLV on FOX reached a total audience of 162 million viewers, making it the most-watched show television history according to The Nielsen Company. Super Bowl XLV (Packers-Steelers 2011), 162.9 million Viewers Super Bowl XLIV (Colts-Saints 2010), 153.4 million Viewers Super Bowl XLIII (Cardinals-Steelers 2009), 151.6 million Viewers Super Bowl XLII
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) As much as we try to protect our pets, accidents do happen. So, it is important to be as prepared as reasonably possible. One way to be prepared is to know how to give cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). CPR is an emergency technique used to help someone whose heart and/or breathing has stopped.
Data Reveals Well-Intended Pet Owners Unknowingly Poisoning Their Pets – Pet Owners Unintentionally Harming Thousands of Pets Each Year In the average household, many pets are only one bite away from disaster. Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI), the nation’s oldest and largest provider of pet health insurance, recently analyzed its medical claims data to determine
You know that fleas can “bug” you and your pet. But did you know fleas have quite a unique history and lifestyle too? Come along as we explore the “flea” facts about the number one pest “bugging” your pet….. brought to you by Advantage® flea control, the flea’s number one enemy. Flea fossils date back
