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	<title>Easy to Make Omelets</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:25:06 -0600</pubDate>
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        An omelet or omelette is a breakfast food that consists of an egg based wrapper around a filling of your favorite foods. Omelets are very easy to make and require little time to create. Always be sure that your fillings are pre-cooked or able to be finished in the time available.Basic ingredients needed for one omelet: eggsOil, non-stick spray, butter or margarineSalt andor pepper optional to tasteFillingSuggested fillings for an omelet:Ham, cheese, green peppers and onionsChopped chicken, Swiss...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[An omelet or omelette is a breakfast food that consists of an egg based wrapper around a filling of your favorite foods. Omelets are very easy to make and require little time to create. Always be sure that your fillings are pre-cooked or able to be finished in the time available.Basic ingredients needed for one omelet: eggsOil, non-stick spray, butter or margarineSalt andor pepper optional to tasteFillingSuggested fillings for an omelet:Ham, cheese, green peppers and onionsChopped chicken, Swiss cheese and pre-cooked baconPre-cooked bacon and sausageBroccoli or most other seasonal vegetablesChopped tomatoes, optionally with the gooey seedy parts removed Pan fried garlic, mushrooms, and fennel Zucchini and leeks Cheese; cheddar, pecorino Romano, blue cheese, Swiss. Spinach, cheese and pinenuts. Sauteed spinach Pancetta, wood fired or lightly roasted baby potatoes &amp; fresh herbs New potatoes, mushrooms and cheese Sausage, mushrooms and blue cheese Smoked salmon, cr...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Food Safety Tips For The Holidays</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:28:55 -0600</pubDate>
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        Did you know that the turkey you thawed on the kitchen counter, instead of in the refrigerator, could now contain bacteria levels high enough to harm human life, even though you can't see, smell, or taste it? There's nothing better than a home cooked meal during the holidays. But, with all the special effort that goes into making one, your holiday meal could be ruined if the food has not been stored, prepared, or cooked properly. Food experts agree that the safe handling of food should be a top ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Did you know that the turkey you thawed on the kitchen counter, instead of in the refrigerator, could now contain bacteria levels high enough to harm human life, even though you can't see, smell, or taste it? There's nothing better than a home cooked meal during the holidays. But, with all the special effort that goes into making one, your holiday meal could be ruined if the food has not been stored, prepared, or cooked properly. Food experts agree that the safe handling of food should be a top concern when preparing your meals. While they may not turn you into a gourmet chef, following these simple food-handling tips will keep your family and guests safe from unpleasant, and sometimes life-threatening, food-born illnesses. When buying raw meat, keep juices, which may contain bacteria, from contaminating your hands or anything in your grocery cart. Plastic bags work great for this purpose. Meat should also be picked up at the end of your grocery shopping and should not be placed i...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Healthy cooking for those with little time</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:20:32 -0600</pubDate>
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        Everyone who has ever juggled home, family and kids knows howdifficult it is to create healthy meals when pressed for time.Cooking healthy, delicious meals can be difficult, but someadvance planning can allow you to make the most of your cookingtime.One way to cook healthy meals that are easy to prepare is toplan your meals around several key foods that can be prepared inlarge quantities and used in several different recipes onconsecutive nights. This method of making meals last is totallydiffer...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Everyone who has ever juggled home, family and kids knows howdifficult it is to create healthy meals when pressed for time.Cooking healthy, delicious meals can be difficult, but someadvance planning can allow you to make the most of your cookingtime.One way to cook healthy meals that are easy to prepare is toplan your meals around several key foods that can be prepared inlarge quantities and used in several different recipes onconsecutive nights. This method of making meals last is totallydifferent from the usual strategy of making a huge batch of foodand living on leftovers for the rest of the week. Your familywill certainly appreciate the difference.There are some key elements to cooking this way. The first stepis to promptly separate and refrigerate the portion that will beused for the next days meal before you place tonight's meal onthe table. Refrigerating the unused portion of the prepared mealis important to preventing food borne illnesses, especially whenservin...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Planning healthy meals for yourself and your family</title>
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	<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 09:29:20 -0600</pubDate>
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        Planning healthy meals can be difficult and time consuming, butwith some advance planning and some basic knowledge ofnutrition, it is easy to create a week's worth of healthy mealsthat everyone in the family will love.The key to creating healthy, delicious meals for the family isplanning, planning and planning. Planning the week's meals aheadof time is the best way to create meals you can be proud of,while keeping cost and time commitment to a minimum.Convenience devices such as slow cookers and...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Planning healthy meals can be difficult and time consuming, butwith some advance planning and some basic knowledge ofnutrition, it is easy to create a week's worth of healthy mealsthat everyone in the family will love.The key to creating healthy, delicious meals for the family isplanning, planning and planning. Planning the week's meals aheadof time is the best way to create meals you can be proud of,while keeping cost and time commitment to a minimum.Convenience devices such as slow cookers and microwaves can be ahuge time saver when planning and preparing meals. There aremany delicious and healthy recipes that can be started in themorning and left to cook all day in a crock pot or slow cooker.These are great choices for working families.In addition, making the meals ahead of time on the weekend andheating them in the microwave is a great way to stretch bothyour food and your time. There are many microwavable healthymeals you can make at home, and single serving microw...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Avoiding fat for healthier eating</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 07:44:26 -0600</pubDate>
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        While some fat in the diet is necessary, and it would be amistake to try to eliminate all fat from the diet, most peoplesimply eat too much fat. Cutting back on fat is an importantpart of creating a healthier diet and lifestyle.There are a number of good reasons for cutting back on levels ofdietary fat. Those reasons include: &amp;;Lowering levels of dietary fat helps in weight lossand weight management. Fat contains twice as many calories pergram as protein and carbohydrates, so eating less fat usu...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[While some fat in the diet is necessary, and it would be amistake to try to eliminate all fat from the diet, most peoplesimply eat too much fat. Cutting back on fat is an importantpart of creating a healthier diet and lifestyle.There are a number of good reasons for cutting back on levels ofdietary fat. Those reasons include: &amp;;Lowering levels of dietary fat helps in weight lossand weight management. Fat contains twice as many calories pergram as protein and carbohydrates, so eating less fat usuallymeans consuming fewer calories.&amp;;Lowering fat has been shown to decrease the risk ofheart disease. Dietary fat, particularly saturated fat, has beenimplicated as a factor in heart disease and elevated cholesterollevels. &amp;;A low fat diet may help to reduce the risk of someforms of cancer. Although this matter has not been totallysettled, there have been a number of studies which indicate thata diet low in fat can keep certain cancers at bay.&amp;;And ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Slow-cooker Meatball Stew</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:09:52 -0600</pubDate>
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        Here is a nice easy meal you can make while you are at work!Ingredients  can   oz condensed cream of mushroom soupwith roasted garlic  cup beef broth  large red potatoes, cutin  inch chunks   cups bagged baby carrotsMEATBALLS  lb lean ground beef  cup grated Parmesan cheese cup seasoned dried bread crumbs  large egg  tablespoonschopped fresh parsley  tsp each salt and pepperGarnish: chopped parsley Directions . Stip soup and broth in a  qt. or largerslow-cooker until blended. Stir in potatoes an...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Here is a nice easy meal you can make while you are at work!Ingredients  can   oz condensed cream of mushroom soupwith roasted garlic  cup beef broth  large red potatoes, cutin  inch chunks   cups bagged baby carrotsMEATBALLS  lb lean ground beef  cup grated Parmesan cheese cup seasoned dried bread crumbs  large egg  tablespoonschopped fresh parsley  tsp each salt and pepperGarnish: chopped parsley Directions . Stip soup and broth in a  qt. or largerslow-cooker until blended. Stir in potatoes and carrots. . MixMeatball ingrdients in a bowl with your hands or a wooden spoonuntil blended. Form into   in. balls. Place on top ofvegetable mixture. . Cover and cook on low  to  hours untilMeatballs are cooked thru and vegetables are tender. . TransferMeatballs and vegetables to a platter with a slotted spoon.Whisk sauce until smooth, and pour over Meatballs andvegetables. Sprinkle servings with parsley. Nutritional info cal,  g pro...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Kitchen Survival Recipe Guide</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:59:18 -0600</pubDate>
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        You open the cookbook and see a recipe title or a photo thattempts your tastebuds. Then you start to read the recipe,realize the preparation is more difficult than you firstthought, and put the book back on the shelf. SoundFamiliar? Well here's a simple guide to help get you started:. Abbreviations for Measuring Tsp.  teaspoonTbsp.  tablespoon, which equals  teaspoons C  cup.Tip: Get a set of measuring spoons. The set will usuallyhave  tsp.,  tsp.,  tsp.,  teaspoon and  tablespoon.Dry measure cu...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[You open the cookbook and see a recipe title or a photo thattempts your tastebuds. Then you start to read the recipe,realize the preparation is more difficult than you firstthought, and put the book back on the shelf. SoundFamiliar? Well here's a simple guide to help get you started:. Abbreviations for Measuring Tsp.  teaspoonTbsp.  tablespoon, which equals  teaspoons C  cup.Tip: Get a set of measuring spoons. The set will usuallyhave  tsp.,  tsp.,  tsp.,  teaspoon and  tablespoon.Dry measure cups look like little saucepans and can beleveled off with a knife or other straight-edged tool. They comein sets like the measuring spoons. Liquid measuring cups haveounce marking lines so you can measure however many ounces youneed. Tip: Some recipes require exact measurements toturn out right so learn to measure correctly. . CommonIngredients Make sure you know what you need.Tips: - Baking powder and baking soda are notthe same. - Ask the produce ma...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Use Up Those Leftovers!</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:36:18 -0600</pubDate>
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        Managing leftovers is a challenge we all face! Throwing foodaway is just like throwing money away. With a littletime,organization and using a little ingenuity, leftovers can bedealt with efficiently.Be sure to refrigerate leftovers promptly and use them withinone or two days or freeze. If you have any doubt about whether afood is still safe to eat, throw it out!Keep your leftovers in a section of your fridge that youdesignate only for leftovers. Then it's easy to see what youhave.Leftover meat l...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Managing leftovers is a challenge we all face! Throwing foodaway is just like throwing money away. With a littletime,organization and using a little ingenuity, leftovers can bedealt with efficiently.Be sure to refrigerate leftovers promptly and use them withinone or two days or freeze. If you have any doubt about whether afood is still safe to eat, throw it out!Keep your leftovers in a section of your fridge that youdesignate only for leftovers. Then it's easy to see what youhave.Leftover meat like roast beef, turkey or chicken can easily beused in sandwiches for tomorrow's lunch. Or it can be chopped,frozen and used in a casserole later in the week.Leftover ham makes great ham salad or you can use it to make hamand bean soup.Leftover onions, green peppers can be chopped and sealed inzipper-top bags and kept in the freezer. It's economical andtime-saving, too. Next time you need chopped onions, just pull abag out of the freezer!Leftover bread can be used to make brea...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Orlando Personal Chef Pampers Perfectly </title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:32:47 -0600</pubDate>
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        Imagine having an award winning chef prepare an exclusive dinner justfor a client and his guests. All of clients personal tastes as well as specialdietary needs are taken into account for the planning of clients dinner.Freshest and finest delicacies from the area as well as spectacular treats fromaround the world can be requested. Five courses of gourmet dining can transforma clients dinner into memories that will last a lifetime. This is the ultimate,intimate, and exclusive luxury.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;A...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Imagine having an award winning chef prepare an exclusive dinner justfor a client and his guests. All of client's personal tastes as well as specialdietary needs are taken into account for the planning of client's dinner.Freshest and finest delicacies from the area as well as spectacular treats fromaround the world can be requested. Five courses of gourmet dining can transforma client's dinner into memories that will last a lifetime. This is the ultimate,intimate, and exclusive luxury.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;A refrigerator stocked withdelicious gourmet delights or good down home cooking, clients can enjoy aperfectly cooked meal exactly to their liking, without hassle, all in thecomfort of their own home. The trusted culinary superhero, an&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href&quot;http:foodwithpassion.com&quot;&gt;Orlandopersonal chef&amp;nbsp;&lt;a&gt;offersa variety of dif...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Feeding a Family on a Budget</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:03:55 -0600</pubDate>
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        If you only had  a month to spend on groceries for a familyof four, could you do it? What sort of food would make the listand what would stay tauntingly on the store's shelves? Whatever your reason for having a tight budget, the truth isthat going to the grocery store without a plan is a BIG budgetbreaker. And sadly all that cash ends up vanishing into ourstomachs and then...let's stop there. Could you save  a month on groceries? How about  or ?Possibly you could cut your bill by almost  if you ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[If you only had  a month to spend on groceries for a familyof four, could you do it? What sort of food would make the listand what would stay tauntingly on the store's shelves? Whatever your reason for having a tight budget, the truth isthat going to the grocery store without a plan is a BIG budgetbreaker. And sadly all that cash ends up vanishing into ourstomachs and then...let's stop there. Could you save  a month on groceries? How about  or ?Possibly you could cut your bill by almost  if you considersome of the following suggestions: First you must divide the budget you have into three categories;weekly, bi-weekly and monthly. Once you have the totals fixed,try to find a way to make it work. If you budgeted too tight,only then consider how much more you really need to spend. Second, identify your WEEKLY needs; milk, bread, fruits. Thesewill be your saving graces when the troops are hungry. You canload up every week and always have a healthy snack ava...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Shopping for Ingredients for a Well Stocked Kitchen</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:31:07 -0600</pubDate>
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        You've read your recipe. Now it's time to go shopping for allthe ingredients to create your culinary masterpiece. Make a list of what you need. Do you have any ingredients instock? Do you have enough for your recipe? Are the ingredientsstill fresh or have they spoiled? List what you're missing andhow much you need. If you're just cooking for one or two, don'tget the family packages of perishables unless you can freeze theextra and use it up before it gets freezer burn. Most dry spiceskeep quite ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[You've read your recipe. Now it's time to go shopping for allthe ingredients to create your culinary masterpiece. Make a list of what you need. Do you have any ingredients instock? Do you have enough for your recipe? Are the ingredientsstill fresh or have they spoiled? List what you're missing andhow much you need. If you're just cooking for one or two, don'tget the family packages of perishables unless you can freeze theextra and use it up before it gets freezer burn. Most dry spiceskeep quite a while, but can lose potency if stored in warm, dampareas. Check the food ads. See what's on sale. There's no sense inpaying more than you have to. Consider how many people you'recooking for and how much refrigerator and freezer space youhave. Nothing is a bargain if you can't store it long enough tocook and eat it. A large roast, for example, can be chopped intomeal-sized pieces and frozen, or you can cook the whole thing,eat what you want, and save the rest for sandwiches, ste...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Preparing Meals for your Family</title>
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	<pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:32:16 -0600</pubDate>
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        Another day, another dinner to prepare. Are you having adifficult time finding easy to prepare meals that can satisfyyour growing family? You want to give your family the best, but time is in shortsupply and preparing a healthy meal has become a chore. Toooften take out or frozen dinners have to do. Is there a way tocombine healthy eating with convenience? Yes! New methods of cooking and easy to prepare staples canchange your eating habits and lead to a better eating style foryour family. Accord...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Another day, another dinner to prepare. Are you having adifficult time finding easy to prepare meals that can satisfyyour growing family? You want to give your family the best, but time is in shortsupply and preparing a healthy meal has become a chore. Toooften take out or frozen dinners have to do. Is there a way tocombine healthy eating with convenience? Yes! New methods of cooking and easy to prepare staples canchange your eating habits and lead to a better eating style foryour family. According to the 'Kid's Health' Program created bythe Nemours Foundation, family meals are an important part ofdeveloping healthy habits in your kids. Eating as a family willencourage your kids to eat healthy foods like whole grains andvegetables. It will discourage unhealthy snacking and even makethem less likely to try smoking, alcohol or marijuana. But how do you plan healthy family meals on a tight schedule?Here are some ideas to start: Does your family love lasagna? Maybe you tho...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>More Joys of Soy</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:45:38 -0600</pubDate>
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        My husband has MS, and I have Diabetes. Researching healthissues has become a hobby of mine. I am always interested inhealth issues. I am especially interested in soy because I amconstantly looking for protein to balance my diabetic meals. Iam not a meat eater, although I am not a vegetarian either. Ibelieve that knowledge is my best defense.Soy milk also called soymilk, soya milk, soybean milk, soy beanmilk, or soy drink is a beverage produced from soybeans.Although its English name uses the wo...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[My husband has MS, and I have Diabetes. Researching healthissues has become a &quot;hobby&quot; of mine. I am always interested inhealth issues. I am especially interested in soy because I amconstantly looking for protein to balance my diabetic meals. Iam not a meat eater, although I am not a vegetarian either. Ibelieve that knowledge is my best defense.Soy milk also called soymilk, soya milk, soybean milk, soy beanmilk, or soy drink is a beverage produced from soybeans.Although its English name uses the word &quot;milk&quot;, due to itscommon use as a milk substitute in Western societies, it isactually a juice extracted from soybeans after soaking,grinding, cooking and straining. It is generally opaque, whiteor off-white in color, and approximately the same consistency ascow's milk.Here is some technical information on soy and it's benefit fordiabetics.Beneficial Glycemic Blood Sugar Control Effects of SoyIsoflavonesOBJECTIVE. This study was conducted to examine the effects ofsoy i...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>The Columbia Restaurant &amp; Cigar Factory</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:30:32 -0600</pubDate>
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        The Columbia Restaurant is the nation's largest Spanishrestaurant and Florida's oldest at  years old. Started in by Cuban immigrant Casimiro Hernandez in the burgeoningcigar capitol of Ybor City Tampa, they now have  locations inFlorida as well as their own cigar factory and store, where theymake the Gonzalez y Martinez brand of cigars.I was on the West coast of Florida recently and decided to visittwo of The Columbia's locations. On my way driving up the coast,I stopped in at the Sarasota locat...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Columbia Restaurant is the nation's largest Spanishrestaurant and Florida's oldest at  years old. Started in by Cuban immigrant Casimiro Hernandez in the burgeoningcigar capitol of Ybor City Tampa, they now have  locations inFlorida as well as their own cigar factory and store, where theymake the &quot;Gonzalez y Martinez&quot; brand of cigars.I was on the West coast of Florida recently and decided to visittwo of The Columbia's locations. On my way driving up the coast,I stopped in at the Sarasota location on St. Armand's Circle andthen drove an hour North to the original location in Tampa'sYbor City. I have been to both locations to eat, drink and smokeseveral times throughout the years. The Columbia remains one ofmy favorite places. I even have their cookbook.In Sarasota, John Monetti, the General Manager was very graciousin granting me his time as my visit was impromptu and they wereright in the middle of preparations to open for the day'sbusiness. We picked out a ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Taco Salad</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:31:51 -0600</pubDate>
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        Taco Salad pound lean ground beef tablespoon chili powder head iceberg lettuce, chopped or shredded bunch romaine lettuce, chopped large tomatoes, diced green bell pepper, diced red bell pepper, diced bunch green onions, chopped  oz. can jalapeno peppers or  to  fresh ones,finely chopped  oz. can red kidney beans, drained  oz. can garbanzo beans, drained  oz. bag shredded Cheddar cheese, divided . oz. bags corn tortilla chips, crushed cups Miracle Whip cup ketchup . ounce package taco seasoning ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Taco Salad pound lean ground beef tablespoon chili powder head iceberg lettuce, chopped or shredded bunch romaine lettuce, chopped large tomatoes, diced green bell pepper, diced red bell pepper, diced bunch green onions, chopped  oz. can jalapeno peppers or  to  fresh ones,finely chopped  oz. can red kidney beans, drained  oz. can garbanzo beans, drained  oz. bag shredded Cheddar cheese, divided . oz. bags corn tortilla chips, crushed cups Miracle Whip cup ketchup . ounce package taco seasoning mixBrown the beef, drain, season with chili powder and set aside tocool.Prepare the dressing by whisking the Miracle Whip, ketchup andtaco seasoning mix together in a small bowl.In a large bowl, combine iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce,tomatoes, green pepper, red pepper, green onions, jalapeno peppers,kidney beans, garbanzo beans, half of the cheese, half of thecrushed chips, dressing and cooled ground beef. Mix well, coverand ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Lobster Was Not Always The King Of Seafood</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:53:08 -0600</pubDate>
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        Lobster wasn't always a top dish.... The succulent shellfish started out branded as a scavenger,bottom feeder and food for the impoverished. However, thanks tothe progress of modern transportation, lobster could be shippedfrom Canada to the upper northern states to become the luxuryfood we now appreciate. These days the finest restaurants takepride in their lobster recipes and Surf and Turf presentations. Besides being a versatile and delicious meal, shellfish such aslobster, shrimp and oysters,...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lobster wasn't always a top dish.... The succulent shellfish started out branded as a scavenger,bottom feeder and food for the impoverished. However, thanks tothe progress of modern transportation, lobster could be shippedfrom Canada to the upper northern states to become the luxuryfood we now appreciate. These days the finest restaurants takepride in their lobster recipes and Surf and Turf presentations. Besides being a versatile and delicious meal, shellfish such aslobster, shrimp and oysters, have a good taste for health.Recent studies have dismissed the connection between higherblood cholesterol and the consumption of shellfish. Milligramfor milligram, lobster is only slightly higher with milligrams per  ounce serving compared to lean ground beef andchicken at  milligrams per  ounces. Lobster and shrimp arelow in fat and coupled with moderate portions it can be enjoyedup to three times a week. Remember that it's the sauces andbutters that increase fat and chol...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>How To Make Sausage and Cornbread Cabbage Rolls</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:56:58 -0600</pubDate>
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        Here is a simple method to make fantastic Sausages and cabbagerolls! Try it when you have time... Ingredient: ea Large Cabbage Leaves  lb Bulk Pork Sausage  ea Large Beaten Egg  c Water  c Apple Chopped  Med  c Apple Juice Or Cider  cCornbread Stuffing Mix  ts Cornstarch  tb Apple Juice Or Cider ts Instant Beef Bouillon Method:Remove center vein of cabbage leaves, keeping each leaf in onepiece. Place leaves in a shallow baking dish. Cover with ventedclear plastic wrap. Micro-cook, covered, on  o...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Here is a simple method to make fantastic Sausages and cabbagerolls! Try it when you have time... Ingredient: ea Large Cabbage Leaves  lb Bulk Pork Sausage  ea Large Beaten Egg  c Water  c Apple Chopped  Med  c Apple Juice Or Cider  cCornbread Stuffing Mix  ts Cornstarch  tb Apple Juice Or Cider ts Instant Beef Bouillon Method:Remove center vein of cabbage leaves, keeping each leaf in onepiece. Place leaves in a shallow baking dish. Cover with ventedclear plastic wrap. Micro-cook, covered, on  of power for to  minutes or till leaves are limp. Stir together egg,  cup of the chopped apple, stuffing mix,and  T apple juice or cider. Add sausage; mix well. Divide meatmixture into four portions. Place one portion of meat mixture oneach cabbage leaf. Fold in sides; starting at unfolded edge, roll up each leaf,making sure folded edges are included in roll. Arrange rolls ina shallow baking dish. Pour water over rolls. Cover with ventedclear p...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Venison - Ideas for Cooking, A Venison Recipe, A Venison Recipe</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:15:06 -0600</pubDate>
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        Tis the season for venison!Hunting season opened the week before thanksgiving in Virginia.Since we are in North Carolina, why does it matter when huntingseason opened in Virginia? I was born and raised in Virginia. Myparents still live there and my dad hunts ALMOST every day ofthe season. He killed  deer already and having visited over theholiday weekend, we brought some home to freeze. I feel veryfortunate to have a resource Dad. It's better than storebought and cheaper too.I grew up on the stu...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[&quot;Tis the season for venison!Hunting season opened the week before thanksgiving in Virginia.Since we are in North Carolina, why does it matter when huntingseason opened in Virginia? I was born and raised in Virginia. Myparents still live there and my dad hunts ALMOST every day ofthe season. He killed  deer already and having visited over theholiday weekend, we brought some home to freeze. I feel veryfortunate to have a resource Dad. It's better than storebought and cheaper too.I grew up on the stuff and I love it. What do we do with it?Well my favorite recipe of all is to follow Julia Child's recipefor Boeuf Bourguignon. I even served it at a private party for people and even though it was labeled, people didn't see thelabel and many people who swear they do not eat venison, lovedit. Better yet, hunters who eat venison all the time told usthat it was the best they had ever eaten.What else do we do with it? Venison Stew, Venison Jerky myniece J.J.'s husband Chris ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Pho - Viet Nam's National Soup</title>
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	<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:19:44 -0600</pubDate>
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        If you can imagine beef noodle soup for breakfast, then youdecidedly want to try Pho, a Vietnamese dish that has beenaround for nearly  years. I find my site is more and moreleaning towards ethnic dishes that are loaded with big, boldtastes, and that make eating what it should be - an experience! Pho pronounced phir in English is influenced by the Chineseand French cuisines, and was believed to have originally derivedfrom a French soup, pot au feu,pot on firewhich Wikipediadefines as a French be...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[If you can imagine beef noodle soup for breakfast, then youdecidedly want to try Pho, a Vietnamese dish that has beenaround for nearly  years. I find my site is more and moreleaning towards ethnic dishes that are loaded with big, boldtastes, and that make eating what it should be - an experience! Pho pronounced &quot;phir&quot; in English is influenced by the Chineseand French cuisines, and was believed to have originally derivedfrom a French soup, &quot;pot au feu&quot;,pot on firewhich Wikipediadefines as a French beef stew. This is usually a mixture of cutsof beef, vegetable, and spice. Pho had its humble beginnings nearly  years ago, and at thattime was basically boiled beef, broth and noodles. It has sinceevolved into much more than that. During the war in Viet Nam,when beef became scarce, a pork version pho lon evolved. The combination of both French and Chinese occupation has led toa diverse, unique cuisine that is admired by many. When theVietnamese fled to the US in ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Meat and Potatoes meet the Modern Day Cook</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:00:24 -0600</pubDate>
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        There has been a big push toward healthy eating in the lastcouple of decades. This trend may be bringing longevity andhealthy lives but something has been lost, the traditional meatand potatoes meal. Here is a newer version of a time honored tradition that istasty and satisfying. The lemon addition to the mashed potatoesis a surprisingly delicious twist.Marinated Beef Tenderloin with Lemon Herb Mashed PotatoesMarinated Beef Tenderloin Cup Vegetable Oil  Cup White Wine Vinegar Cup Water Tbs Peppe...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[There has been a big push toward healthy eating in the lastcouple of decades. This trend may be bringing longevity andhealthy lives but something has been lost, the traditional meatand potatoes meal. Here is a newer version of a time honored tradition that istasty and satisfying. The lemon addition to the mashed potatoesis a surprisingly delicious twist.Marinated Beef Tenderloin with Lemon Herb Mashed PotatoesMarinated Beef Tenderloin Cup Vegetable Oil  Cup White Wine Vinegar Cup Water Tbs Pepper Clove Garlic Cup Soy SauceBeef Tenderloin,  pound per person Whisk the first six ingredients in a bowl. Pour over the beeftenderloin and marinate overnight. Drain the meat and reservethe marinade. Roast in a  oven for - minutes per pound.Ladling marinade over the top ever  minutes.Lemon Herb Mashed Potatoes Large baking potatoes, peeled and cut up for boiling Tbs Butter Cup Chopped Onion Clove Garlic Cup Sour Cream tsp Grated Lemon Rind...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Once-A-Month Cooking</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:43:51 -0600</pubDate>
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        Once-A-Month Cooking By Christine Abela oamcgeckogully.comEvery evening, all around the world, the same dilemma faces manyhomemakers. What can be prepared for tonight's dinner with aminimum of fuss that will be filling and nutritious?With a little forward planning, you can have a month of mealswaiting in the freezer, ready to be thawed and heated. All youneed to do is add simple side dishes or a salad.This approach is known as Once-A-Month Cooking or OAMC forshort. The basic principle is that yo...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Once-A-Month Cooking By Christine Abela oamcgeckogully.comEvery evening, all around the world, the same dilemma faces manyhomemakers. What can be prepared for tonight's dinner with aminimum of fuss that will be filling and nutritious?With a little forward planning, you can have a month of mealswaiting in the freezer, ready to be thawed and heated. All youneed to do is add simple side dishes or a salad.This approach is known as Once-A-Month Cooking or OAMC forshort. The basic principle is that you take your family's ownfavourite meals, adapt them for freezing, and then spend acouple of days a month doing all your cooking. OAMC saves in many ways. It takes very little more time orenergy to make, say, four meals of lasagne at one time than ittakes to make one. But it would take a lot more to make one mealof lasagne on each of four different days.You can take advantage both of specials at the market and ofgluts in the garden. You can improve the health of your familyby ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Mock Duck Has Come to Us</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:31:07 -0600</pubDate>
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        My favorite meal is meatloaf because whenever my mother mademeatloaf my father would pull out of a drawer a cardboard cutout of a duck's head and a pair of wings. To the delight of thehungry children - we were  - he would announce, Children, yourmother has made us mock duck. Mock duck has come to us and grinat my mother. I thought that mock was a special type of duckthat only my family knew about and that may be my mother caughtin the ravine behind the house. It was sort of like Santa Claus,you ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[My favorite meal is meatloaf because whenever my mother mademeatloaf my father would pull out of a drawer a cardboard cutout of a duck's head and a pair of wings. To the delight of thehungry children - we were  - he would announce, &quot;Children, yourmother has made us mock duck. Mock duck has come to us&quot; and grinat my mother. I thought that mock was a special type of duckthat only my family knew about and that may be my mother caughtin the ravine behind the house. It was sort of like Santa Claus,you just wanted to believe.PS I never actually had real duck until I grew up. I'm not surethat this isn't betterMock Duck lb lean ground beef lb ground pork sausage lb mild ground chirozo sausage eggs clove of pressed garlic small minced onion tsp allspice tsp salt or to taste tsp ground black pepper tsp Worchestershire Sauce cup of rolled oats, shredded medium fine in the food processor cup coarsely ground hazel nuts or pecans cup of milk or enough ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Grilling Hamburgers and Sittin' on an Old Ice Cream Freezer</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:02:57 -0600</pubDate>
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        Copyright  - Great-Salsa.com Hamburgers, one of my earliest backyard grilling memories. OurFamily would get together, usually on the weekends, and have ahamburger and ice cream supper as we say here in Texas. I canfondly remember sitting on top of the old ice cream freezerwhile my Dad, Uncles and Granddad took turns at spinning the oldhand crank attached to the water soaked wooden ice bucket. Today, the hoodless grill would resemble a throw away varietyyou would take to the beach, but then we we...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Copyright  - &lt;ahref&quot;http:www.great-salsa.com&quot;&gt;Great-Salsa.com&lt;a&gt; Hamburgers, one of my earliest backyard grilling memories. OurFamily would get together, usually on the weekends, and have ahamburger and ice cream supper as we say here in Texas. I canfondly remember sitting on top of the old ice cream freezerwhile my Dad, Uncles and Granddad took turns at spinning the oldhand crank attached to the water soaked wooden ice bucket. Today, the hoodless grill would resemble a throw away varietyyou would take to the beach, but then we were in tall cotton andin for some delicious eating. The ice cream would be flavoredmost of the time with a can of crushed pineapple. Or, justmaybe, someone would have given us some fresh ripe peaches tomash and toss into the vanilla ice cream mixture.Cooking out then was a real big treat for the entire family,always with a lot of laughter, running and playing. Grilling the hamburgers soon became my responsibility, eventhough I was only ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>The Secret to Cooking for a Crowd</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:15:34 -0600</pubDate>
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        Having a large family growing up, I learned to cook in a bigway. With  brothers and  sisters plus Mom and Dad, I startedout cooking for eleven people by the time I was twelve. Momneeded help and taught her daughters to cook at an early age.I'll never forget the first time I fried chicken all by myself.My brothers ridiculed my over-done chicken mercilessly. I'll never forget the first meal I cooked away from home. Mysister and I moved out together, just the two of us, and, aftersettling in, prepa...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Having a large family growing up, I learned to cook in a bigway. With  brothers and  sisters plus Mom and Dad, I startedout cooking for eleven people by the time I was twelve. Momneeded help and taught her daughters to cook at an early age.I'll never forget the first time I fried chicken all by myself.My brothers ridiculed my over-done chicken mercilessly. I'll never forget the first meal I cooked away from home. Mysister and I moved out together, just the two of us, and, aftersettling in, prepared our first meal for just us. We cooked likewe were taught:  pounds of potatoes for mashed potatoes, whole chickens for fried chicken,  quarts of green beans. Tothis day, we still laugh about all that food we had left over.So needless to say, cooking for a large gathering is no problemfor me. I take on the task of hosting my husband's family forThanksgiving and while most people worry about having a dryturkey, my biggest dread is cleaning the house. So what is the secret t...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Step away from the grill, but not the flavor!</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:44:59 -0600</pubDate>
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        Winter is fast on its way, and those of us not fortunate enoughto live in a location where you can grill year-round, are sadlyputting away the barbecues and prepping for the snow ahead. Forthe die-hard griller this is always a tough time, for they knowit is at least  months before they get to enjoy the aroma andflavors that they love so much. But, it doesn't have to be thatway.We all have a favorite seasoning or dry rub, but thevast majority think of this as something that is only used onmeats w...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Winter is fast on its way, and those of us not fortunate enoughto live in a location where you can grill year-round, are sadlyputting away the barbecues and prepping for the snow ahead. Forthe die-hard griller this is always a tough time, for they knowit is at least  months before they get to enjoy the aroma andflavors that they love so much. But, it doesn't have to be thatway.We all have a favorite seasoning or &lt;ahref&quot;http:www.carolinesrub.comdryrub&quot;&gt;dry rub&lt;a&gt;, but thevast majority think of this as something that is only used onmeats when grilling, when in fact, a quality dry rub can beversatile enough to use anywhere. For example, next time youmake a chicken pot pie, add a little of your favorite &lt;ahref&quot;http:www.carolinesrub.comdryrub&quot;&gt;pork or poultry dryrub&lt;a&gt; or seasoning blend instead of just salt and pepper. Theherbs and spices used in a quality dry rub will permeate yourpot pie with aroma and flavor, taking your meal to a whole newdimension in tast...]]></content:encoded>
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