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There wouldn’t be many kitchens these days that function without a microwave, from reheating food to defrosting meat, these magical little ovens have become a staple in most kitchens around the world. But, are you getting enough out of your microwave? Here are our 7 helpful tips for getting the most out of your microwave, …
When we think about weight loss we tend to think about cutting foods out of our diet to help us lose weight. But, what if I told you that there are actually some good foods that you should actually eat while trying to lose weight? Adding food rather than taking it away seems to be …
In recent years a new nutritional trend has appeared that has completely revolutionized our understanding of the world of baking: bread made from mother’s dough (or sourdough starter) rather than from traditional yeast. You have probably come across a supermarket or local bakery sign more than once proclaiming that all their products are made with …
There’s a reason many of us make a New Year’s resolution to exercise and lose weight: Holiday parties mean consumption of calorie-packed holiday desserts. This year, whether you’re hosting a party or attending a potluck, make a dessert that is both palate- and scale-friendly. “It’s all about trial and error,” says healthy dessert blogger Chocolate-Covered …
Shopping, decorating and traveling may be all you can think about these days. If you haven’t noticed, this holiday trifecta has a tendency to run us ragged by the time our holiday meal rolls around. Enter your crockpot: “Slow cooking is extremely helpful for meal planning because in order to get the food plopped in …