What Is Nutmeg? Nutmeg is one of two spices that grow on an evergreen tree with the scientific classification Myristica fragrans, also known as common nutmeg. It is native to islands near Indonesia, but is now a globally used spice. These trees bear nutmeg, which is the seed of the tree, as well as mace, […]

Weight loss is particularly not an easy journey especially if you’re just starting out. You will get hungry and the cravings for flavorful food will be hard to resist. Don’t deprive yourself of hearty meals – grill your fruits, vegetables or lean meat for flavorful, smoky and satisfying dishes without having to feel guilty about […]

If you are like many people, you groan at the thought of doing meal prep. While you know it is something you need to do, it does not mean you like it! Meal prep takes time, but if you look at preparing say your vegetables just once for the whole week, then you will find […]

If you are looking for what to have for lunch, try peaches and banana. Not only will they fill you up, you will take in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and still not add appreciably to your weight. Not bad if you are like me, not so young and watching everything you eat. Why not? After […]

Don’t buy Wink Frozen Dessert without reading this review. This vegan, no fat, no sugar diet food gets two enthusiastic thumbs and eight fingers way way down. Unfortunately Wink Frozen Dessert is classified as food. Last night I had a pint of their Dark Chocolate. When I looked at the ingredients list, the two only […]

The whole juicing revolution took off in a big way in the last decade or so with the healthy living itself becoming the mantra for the masses. Pollution and pesticides are taking their toll and human beings want the best for themselves and their offspring. What better way to supply our bodies with nutrition than […]

If you are having a party there is no reason that you cannot indulge in the appetizers that you have created for your other guests, as there are many great tasting appetizers you can fix. Gluten is the protein found in spelt, barley, and wheat, which people who have celiac disease cannot tolerate. These appetizers […]

Many people prefer using fondant icing to cover their cakes. This is because it comes with many benefits. Long ago, people in the cake business only covered a tall cake with fondant, but this is no longer the case. Nowadays they cover even the shorter cakes. Benefits of using fondant icing The icing doesn’t melt: […]

While eating healthy and watching your sugar intake are ideal, sometimes we need to reward ourselves with sweet treats without feeling guilty. While you’re at it, forget cakes, chocolates, cookies or ice cream for now and try something unique – fried desserts! Try these easy to follow recipes and your sweet tooth will definitely thank […]

One of the most popular American proverbs says: “As American as apple pie”, which translates as “Typically American as an apple pie”. It’s used when people talk about the best, the most traditional things about American culture. And what could be more authentic than sweets? An apple pie is a basket made of short crust […]