Be adventurous in cooking with herbs! Many novice cooks fret about what herbs to add to a recipe, when to add them and how much to add. There are no rules when cooking with herbs! The fun of livening up recipes with herbs is in the experimenting. For those who want more guidance, a guide …
Living Well In The Panhandle
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Artisan Bread in Five Minutes
One of the most comforting memories of childhood has to be the smell of homemade yeast bread wafting throughout the house! Baking yeast bread, like many other kitchen traditions is making a comeback. Bread is a wonderful source of carbohydrades, especially if the flour is made from whole grains. (These kernels consist of three parts: …
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Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day
Make half your grains whole with homemade whole grain bread. One of the most comforting memories of childhood has to be the smell of homemade yeast bread wafting throughout the house! Baking yeast bread, like many other kitchen traditions is making a comeback. Bread is a wonderful source of carbohydrades, especially if the flour is …
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Helping Children Learn Self-Control
Self-control is an important skill for all children to learn. In other words, individuals know right from wrong or have power to control their own actions. Self-control is the ability to think before you act, rather than being controlled by your feelings. Children who rely on parents or other children to make choices for them …
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Can You Afford it?
Have you ever been in this situation? You are with friends and they suggest going somewhere for dinner. Your finances are tight and you really can’t afford to eat out at the pricey place suggested. What would you do? 1. Admit you don’t have the funds and say, “I really can’t afford it.” 2. Keep …
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How Much Food Are You Throwing Away?
Two-thirds of American household waste is due to food spoilage Sustainability – 1. The ability to be sustained, supported, upheld, or confirmed. 2. Environmental Science: The quality of not being harmful to the environment or depleting it. This Earth Day, think about the dictionary definitions of sustainability, especially as they relate to consumer choices. Take …
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Hypertension and Your Health
Check your blood pressure regularly to monitor hypertension. For World Health Day on April 7, the World Health Organization (WHO) chose to highlight high blood pressure as a major public health concern. This chronic disease is responsible for increasing the risk for heart disease and stroke, which are the leading causes of death in the …
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Perk Up, Coffee Drinkers
Could this be one of the germiest places in your home? In 2011, NSF International, an independent, not-for-profit organization, conducted a study with 22 families and analyzed 30 items in their homes. One item that disappointingly made NSF International’s list of the “Top Ten Germiest Places in the Home” was the coffee reservoir. This could …
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Easter Egg Safety
Dye one set of eggs for hiding and another set for eating. If an Easter egg hunt is on your calendar for the holiday weekend, follow these tips for safe, quality hard cooked eggs. Dr. Amy Simonne, University of Florida/IFAS Food Safety Specialist, recommends choosing Grade A or AA eggs with clean, uncracked shells. Store …
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Fat 101
“Fat” is probably one of the most dreaded words in our culture. While our eyes may light up when we smell a juicy steak or see an apple pie, we’re warned to steer clear of those tempting foods before they leave a deposit – right around our waistlines. But wait. Isn’t some fat good for …
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