Ten Perfect Meals for Fall

Summer is sadly coming to a close, but there’s time for a few more picnics. Here’s my idea of the perfect picnic hamper: First, no need for a basket or hamper, there are some great coolers and icechests out there with wheels, use one of those! You’ll want a main dish, a side dish, a…

As always, let’s start this post with some topical background information regarding the upcoming summer solstice…I figure it’s not needed for a barbeque. Many people consider the summer solstice to be the start of summer while some in the northern hemisphere refer to it as midsummer (such as Will Shakespeare and his “Midsummer Night’s Dream”). …

Coca-Cola is arguably the most famous brand on the entire planet, but how much do you really know about the soft drinks company? Coke and Pepsi Pepsi are undoubtedly Coca-Cola’s biggest competitor. In fact since the 1980s the two companies have been ‘fighting’ the ‘Cola Wars’, a turn of phrase used to describe the aggressive…

You’ve been looking forward to your retirement for years; all that free time to do what you want to do for once! But all too often, after the first joys of sleeping in and doing nothing much all day, boredom sets in and you begin to look for things to keep you busy. Here’s a…

Keeping our bodies fit and our minds healthy even at middle age is easier than it seems. Keeping up with kids, stress at work and caring for aging parents take a toll on the way we take care of ourselves. Exercising the mind and body will not only have great short term effects but will…

Whether you’ve spent hours slaving over a gourmet meal or are simply going to have a microwaveable meal for dinner, plating techniques can make all the difference in how you feel about your food and how you maintain your diet.  If you’re trying to stick to a diet, eating your meal out of a plastic…