Archive for 'Recipes & Food'
Homemade condiment recipes
Posted on 15. Nov, 2010 by Forest.
I love condiments. I don’t use a whole lot though because many of them are full of coloring, sugar and other undesirables so I find it easier to just use basics like mustard and sometimes a little ketchup. I have toyed with the idea of making them myself at home so have been looking around [...]
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How couples plan for a date night
Posted on 14. Nov, 2010 by Forest.
How couples plan for date night quite likely depends on the couple and the length of time they have spent together but assuming it’s been a while date night often turns into any night transplanted into another place. Talks about what needs to be fixed in the house, what needs to be grabbed on the [...]
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Red Wine for Your Health
Posted on 11. Nov, 2010 by Forest.
Before I start I am not advocating for the use of alcohol however a lot of recent studies have shown that a small amount of red wine may be good for your health. So why not enjoy a small drink to your health? Like anything is live striking a balance and moderation generally means you [...]
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Best and worst Halloween treats
Posted on 21. Oct, 2010 by Forest.
Yep it’s almost Halloween. Before you know it hoards of Dorothy’s, Batmans, wicked witches, robots and sheeted ghosts will be turning up at your front door literally robbing you. Give us sweets or we do something bad to your home! Halloween really is the only time of year such behavior is not only acceptable but encouraged and [...]
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Throw a halloween party for kids
Posted on 10. Oct, 2010 by Forest.
Throwing a halloween party for kids is probably some of the most fun you can have on halloween. Going to an adult party is great and everything (and can be done later in the eve) but kids really know how to have the best fun! Hosting any party though can be tricky and costs some [...]
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What to do with extra zucchini
Posted on 06. Oct, 2010 by Forest.
I love Zucchini but it really can grow like a weed. Seeing as it’s so yummy and nutritious, low in fat, calories, very high in vitamin C not to mention folate, potassium, and vitamin A we should be celebrating it. All too often when zucchini’s are covering all the counter tops in the kitchen and [...]
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Justice Department sues American Express
Posted on 05. Oct, 2010 by Forest.
When I saw the news that the Justice Department was suing American Express I had to read into this more. To hear that the government was going after the credit card companies in court interests me because I do think that some of their business practises need looking at from a legal perspective and this [...]
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Where are local farmers markets?
Posted on 01. Oct, 2010 by Forest.
Farmers markets are quite simply awesome. Local farmers and hobby growers and people who make a variety of amazing goods all turn up in a field / car park or public space and sell their wares. Simple but brilliant and the way I would ideally do all my groceries. It’s very likely that you have [...]
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Costco, Sam’s, BJ’s – Warehouse Clubs 2010
Posted on 30. Sep, 2010 by Forest.
Apart from the mortgage grocery shopping is often the biggest spend on our monthly budgets. We all know we could cut down by being a little smarter with our spending and one way of doing this is buying in bulk. One of the best ways to get amazing deals and great bulk purchases is by [...]
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Free ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery
Posted on 29. Sep, 2010 by Forest.
In the Bay area for September 30th (2010) then go along to the world’s largest ice cream social and grab a free ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery. I have never had the pleasure of trying any Cold Stone Creamery ice cream but it looks yummy and if you are in the Bay area or near [...]
