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Cooking - Can Be Absolutely Relaxing And A Great Stress Buster Indeed Published on 01/12/2008

I find cooking and spending time around my kitchen, dishing out goodies for my family to be not only an absolutely satisfying experience but also a wonderful stress- buster. A relaxed time in the kitchen when I have already decided in advance what to cook and got all the ingredients for it, is simply wonderful. If it is a new recipe that I am trying then it\'s even better. I find the...

Freezer Meals Are A Great Luxury Published on 01/12/2008

Has your freezer been just a part of your refrigerator that you store a few pieces of cut meat or some ice-cream in? If yes, then it is time to take a re-look and discover this multi-faceted versatile space that can prove to be a boon. A blessing that makes life easier, living within budgets possible and all this without fretting and fuming. The freezer space is your answer to not only...

Soups - A Wonderful Comfort Food For All Seasons Published on 28/11/2008

A hot bowl of soup and a book is what I would love to enjoy with on a cold winter day. A rainy day when it is pouring outside and really cool inside, brings with it the urge to have a steaming hot cup of my favorite soup. I am a little rigid in my tastes and preferences when it comes to food. Rigid meaning I am very particular with what I eat \"It\" has to look good and must taste great too. ...

Food And Diabetics - A Matter To Consider Seriously Published on 25/11/2008

The last few days have had me thinking about \"What a person suffering from diabetes should eat?\" Will a person diagnosed with diabetics have to give up all the good foods and resort to a rather bland diet. There has been much talk of the disease and also a cookery book launch on the subject by eminent Indian food author \"Nita Mehta\". With food expert like these who have been working on...

Healthy Chicken For Your Dinner - Enjoy Published on 22/11/2008

Chicken can be a great choice for any meal-fast to cook and good to eat- that\'s what I prefer to refer to my favorite chicken as. For lunch or for dinner it turns out to be a handy ingredient when you do have your creativity flowing or even when you are running short g of ideas. My place for one is one of chicken lovers and so mastering the art of cooking chicken and experimenting with...

Sandwiches Are An Anytime Anywhere Treat Indeed Published on 22/11/2008

Before I began my culinary adventures, sandwiches to me meant just putting together bread, butter, jam and maybe a step further would mean adding an egg. Although I had eaten sandwiches with various kinds of fillings, it was there somewhere within me that all this is possible only in restaurants. However, stepping into the kitchen on my own was the beginning of my explorations. Whether out of...

Salads - A Complete Meal And Health Food Published on 22/11/2008

Salads to me have been one that is purely restricted to being a dietician\'s best friend. Earlier I used to think that these are meant to be only on the menus of those on a health spree. However, whether the salads have undergone a complete makeover or I have had a rethink \"it\" all made a great difference. On closer introspection and trying to understand the making and importance of salads...

Italian Desserts -Just Can\'t Wait Published on 22/11/2008

I have been wondering about desserts the last few days. The irresistible charm that these rich combination of ingredients offer is truly amazing. I surely can\'t seem to stay away from the charisma that pulls me so strongly towards them whichever corner of the room I may be. I have this friend who is real far from the world of sweets and desserts. In fact, she just doesn\'t even feel the...

Make Eating Veggies Fun For Your Kids Published on 19/11/2008

You are what you eat. Whether it be from the health aspect or the outer looks all depends on your diet or food intake. The food intake definitely shows on your skin, hair, nails and overall looks and energy levels. Every category of food is important when it comes to health. You definitely cannot survive on only carbs or just proteins. Rice or bread alone is not sufficient for meeting your...

Is Your Child To Be Blamed For Being Obese? Published on 19/11/2008

You are \"what you eat\". We as adults know the calorific value or the importance of what is right, what to eat and what is best kept away. Or so I feel. As a parent, I believe it is a dual responsibility of keeping ourselves fit and also see to it that the children get the right nutrition and eat right. It becomes our responsibility to guide and also inculcate the right eating habits in our...