Taking down the "Big C": Lowering your cholesterol with food
The new year seems to push many of us onto the bathroom scale. It's become an American tradition to take a look at our burgeoning bellies every January. With trepidation we tip-toe into the bathroom...
View ArticleSuper Bowl Snacks: Feed 'em food, fun, and health.
The Super Bowl is upon us. Many are trying to find fun finger foods for snacking during the game. Is it possible to provide lots of great snack foods without compromising health? Why sure! Here are a...
View ArticleSuper Bowl Spreads:The versatility of the humble hummus.
Ever thought about braving the new world of dips? With a hoard of munching football fans in-house, it can seem overwhelming to feed them something tasty and healthy, and allow you to participate in an...
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Gentlemen, start your engines: Valentine's day is just around the corner.
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. The savvy woman has already picked out her gift, the restaurant, and what she’s going to wear; she’s got a hair appointment scheduled, a pedicure and a manicure...
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Valentine's Day Restaurant Review: Ding How in Liberty Lake, WA
If you’re looking for a nice, cozy place, with a decent menu that won’t break the bank, try Ding How Restaurant in Liberty Lake, WA. Ding’s (as the local’s call it) offers...
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Scones: It's what's for breakfast.
Scones have steadily picked up speed in the United States, coming uncomfortably close to rivaling the bagel. To be sure, the scone had its work cut out for it; in the early days, they were more hockey...
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Leftovers: It's ancient history. (Photos)
How many times have you rushed home from a really hard day only to have the faucet leak, the frozen dinner your kids were supposed to thaw still has ice crystals on it, your spouse invited an...
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Desserts: Moderation is the key.
The diet industry brands sugar and fat as two evils lurking in the shadows waiting to kill us. The pair is considered by many as the death knell to humans. Yet, let’s examine the facts; it...
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The Power of Chocolate
Few would argue that the cacao plant was one of God’s greatest inventions. From the ancient Aztecs to modern victims of PMS, the cocoa bean justifiably earns highest ranking in culinary kingdom....
View ArticleCocoa Syrup: a healthier alternative.
Diet. Uck. What a word. The instant someone goes on a diet, all that someone thinks about is the foods he/she can't have. Sounds like a recipe for failure. Yet, with a little creative compromising,...
View ArticleRock City Grill: a little touch of Europa.
Notice to all foodies, gourmands, gourmets, and lovers of all things Italian, this is a restaurant review of Rock City Grill in Spokane, WA. If you’ve never experienced a night at the Grill, you’ve...
View ArticleCreative in the Kitchen
A famous chef once said, “In the kitchen, there are no failures only new creations.”There are more than a few instances where a chef attempted a dish and botched it somehow and a new dish was created...
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