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Archive for November, 2009


Top 5 Healthy Vegetables To Eat

By on Monday, November 30th, 2009 | 2 Comments
 

Whilst it is true that all vegetables are healthy I am often asked what are the top 5 healthy vegetables to eat.

Well, my top five are as follows but remember this is only my opinion.

 I would have to put spinach at the top of my list. Up until recently I absolutely hated the taste of spinach but I have recently tasted it cooked with garlic and it was absolutely delicious. None of the horrible taste that I can remember from my childhood, in fact if I had closed my eyes it would have been completely unrecognisable plus it is full of iron and many other nutrients.

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Why Do You Gain Weight Fat When You Eat Healthy

By on Friday, November 27th, 2009 | Comments Off

You know how disheartening it can be when you have stuck to your healthy diet and not only are you failing to lose weight but you seem to be getting even fatter.

 A common question is ‘why do you gain weight fat when you eat healthy?’

 Well usually the answer boils down to exercise. Many people think that as long as they are careful what they eat then they will not put any weight on or even lose weight.

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Double chocolate chip cookies

By on Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 | Comments Off

Here is my outrageous Double chocolate chip cookie recipe.

Double chocolate chip cookies

1 (24 ounce) package  chocolate chips (4 cups)
1 cup butter or margarine — softened
1 cup  brown sugar
1 tspn vanilla
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tspns baking soda
1/2 tspn salt
1 (6 ounce) package white baking bars — cut into 1/4- to 1/2-
inch chunks
1 cup pecan or walnut halves

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Top 5 Healthy Foods To Eat Together

By on Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 | Comments Off

I am often asked what are the top 5 healthy foods to eat together as a family.

 Before I begin I would like to stress how beneficial it is for the family to sit down and eat together at least a couple of times a week. If you can manage to do it more often then that is even better but it is so good to sit down as a family and eat together.

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How to make an apple pie

By on Thursday, November 19th, 2009 | Comments Off

Here is an apple pie recipe that would be perfect for a thanksgiving treat.

How to make an apple pie

Ingredients:
225g or 8oz of Shortcrust Pie Pastry .
55g or 4oz sultanas
55g or 2oz plump raisins
1 egg white which has been beaten
3 tablespoons of rum or brandy
550g or 1¼ lbs of Cooking apples
2 peeled oranges which have been sliced
The juice of a lemon which has been squeezed
55g or 2oz of dark brown sugar
½ tspn of grated nutmeg
1 tspn of ground cinnamon
40g or 1½ oz flaked almonds
25g or 1oz  butter
1 egg yolk which has been beaten

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What Is Healthy To Eat With Eggs?

By on Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 | Comments Off

A question that keeps coming up is what is healthy to eat with eggs. There was a scare in the UK a few years ago when someone from the government stated that it was unsafe to eat eggs because of salmonella. This was proven to be a complete false alarm and it was found to be completely safe to eat eggs.

 There are lots of recipes that contain eggs and some are more healthier than others but it is not really the eggs themselves that are healthy or unhealthy but the way in which they are cooked and what is added in the cooking process.

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Top Five Baking Tips

By on Friday, November 6th, 2009 | 1 Comment

Baking for your family and friends is an enjoyable experience but if you are new to baking it can also be a frustrating and disappointing one.

 So the best thing when starting out is to keep it simple with easy recopies and by sticking to a few rules you shouldn’t go wrong and you will be heaped with praise at you wonderful cooking skills….

These top five baking tips should help.

 First tip don’t rush baking:

 If you have friends or family around for a meal give yourself enough time to prepare.

 Next prepare in advance.

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    Whether you are looking for one pot dishes that can be left while you play with the kids or a hearty Sunday roast Samantha has the dish for you. This section of Simply Food N Drink is run by Dominic's wife as she talks you through being a mummy in the kitchen and enjoying great family cooking.

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  • Feed Your Family For $7

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    In order for you and your family to have a lovely meal at home without worrying about the cost.

    The focus is also on meals that are easy to cook, therefore you don't have to worry about being Gordon Ramsay and can just be yourself in the kitchen. Healthy eating is also a key part of our blog and you will find meals that are good for you. Of course there will be puddings with naughty things, but you will have an equal balance.

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