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How to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Yard

Hummingbirds are delightful to watch as they zip about your yard. If you have outdoor cats, please do not try to encourage hummingbirds, but otherwise here are a few tips. Plants That Attract...

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Who Killed Bear 133?

Bear 133 was a black bear, killed in 2008. I saw Bear 133 in 2009 and took a picture, it was easy to photograph this bear, as it was dead. His hide was on display in the Johnston Canyon area as a part...

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Tips to Slow Down a Dog that Eats Fast

Dogs who eat too fast can get an upset stomach, or bloat, for this reason many dog owners want to slow down their dogs eating. Additionally chewing is the first step in digestion. A dog who chews...

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Should Cats be Fed Wet Cat Food or Dry Food?

First I want to say that I am not a cat nutritionist, however I do own cats, have worked in an animal shelter for 5 years, owned my own pet supply store and have taken courses on pet nutrition.  This...

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The Best Food and the Best Medicine Given by the Best Physician

Jesus came into the world, just to live among people, to take all their sufferings upon himself and to redeem them from all forms of physical, mental and spiritual bonds. He taught the world how to...

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The Difference Between Vegetarians and Vegans

Both vegetarians and vegans have made a commitment to a lifestyle choice that mostly involves diet. Many people, however, are confused about the differences between vegetarians and vegans. In reality...

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Why Do We Eat the Food We Eat?

A long time ago humans would have eaten what ever food was available. In many cases that would have meant whatever we could find or catch. In all likelihood early man spent a lot of time eating...

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Spread a Buffet for the Holidays

It will soon be the holiday season; Thanksgiving and then Christmas. It’s time to think about parties and family gatherings. It’s never too early to begin planning. I like serving buffet style. I...

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How to Slow Down the Graying of Your Hair ?

The graying of your hair is a natural process of aging. As we grow older our hair tends to gray.  You can slow down the process of graying by taking proper care and eating the right foods. Why does...

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5 Tips on How to Make Your Young Child Eat the Food Served on the Table

Feeding a child could be the most difficult task at home. If your child doesn’t like to eat, chances are that you will be playing hide and seek and chase the rat around the house. It is not a joke to...

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Bok Choy and Its Benefits

What is Bok Choy? Bok Choy is a unique Chinese cabbage with the direct translation of “soup spoon” because of its shape. It looks like a cabbage and celery put together. It is a versatile vegetable to...

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Massa (Portuguese Sweet Bread)

I’m not sure if the name of this bread is Masa or Massa, as I am not Portuguese. I got the recipe from my husband’s Portuguese friend so I know this is authentic. This is a really big recipe, so you...

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Cabbage Roll Casserole

Cabbage Roll Casserole is the name that I gave to my easier, quicker way of making cabbage rolls. Making cabbage rolls takes a lot of time and energy. Time, I have, but not the energy, so I developed...

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Red Kangaroo: Interesting Facts

The red kangaroo is the largest of all living marsupials. It is known as a symbol of Australia. Ten years ago, it was classed as...

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Nan’s Figgy Duff

My grandmother used to make this boiled bread pudding to go along with her traditional Newfoundland dinners. The name Figgy Duff is used widely all...

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Nonna’s Peach Cookies

This Italian peach cookie is called “Peschi Dolci”, and it is often used for wedding showers and other special occasions. It takes a bit of...

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Indian Sweet Rice

I am not Indian, but Sarita, a friend of mine is. Well, actually she is an ex-coworker of mine. She gave me this recipe so...

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Low Carb Blueberry Muffin for One

This low carb blueberry muffin is cooked in the microwave, so it is fast and tasty. Ingredients – 1/4 cup ground flax seeds (golden or...

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Nonna’s Anisette Biscotti

This is one of my mother-in-laws recipes. Nonna is not her name, it just means grandmother in Italian. They look like cookies but have the...

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Small Carrot Cake

This carrot cake is just the right size for a dinner party dessert. It makes just enough so that there are no leftovers to get...

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Nan’s Raisin Buns

My dad’s mother (Nan) taught my mom how to make this recipe and my mom taught it to me. I have shown my two daughters...

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Quinoa Salad

Quinoa is a food that I have been using only for the past two years or so. In the summer my family always used to...

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Cheesy Broccoli and Chicken Rice

This is another of my “invention” recipes. By that I mean that I’ve never made it before. Everyone really liked it so I will be...

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Chicken and Butternut Squash Pasta

This is what I came up with for supper the other night. I’ve never made it before, but thought that the flavour combinations would be...

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Mashed Potatoes and Beans

This might not look very tasty but it is. Last night I wanted to make perogies for supper, but then I found out that there...

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Sauceless Pizza

Last week I decided to make pizza for supper. I often make homemade pizza and the whole family enjoys it. I prefer the type you...

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Sausage and Broccoli Pasta

This is a very simple pasta dish that I made a few nights ago for my family’s supper. I didn’t have it myself because I...

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My Breakfast Smoothie

I wrote a post back in March on Bubblews about getting more fruit into my diet, and drinking smoothies is my favourite way to do...

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My Homemade Buns Recipe

Yesterday I decided to make some homemade buns for my family. I found out that I only had enough yeast left in the house to...

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Spicy Chicken and Rice

This is a very easy recipe that can be enjoyed by everyone. If you don’t like chicken or are a vegetarian and don’t eat any...

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Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Pasta

Tonight I decided to try something new for supper so I looked through all the ingredients I had in the house and this is what...

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Easy Tomato Spinach Soup

This tomato/spinach soup is something that I made the other night for the first time. I wasn’t feeling too well because I have had a...

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Super Easy Chili Recipe

This is a recipe that I learned over thirty years ago in school. It is quick, easy, and very tasty. This recipe will not win...

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Beef Stroganoff Recipe

This is a recipe that I learned many years ago when I was about twelve years old. Back then we had a class in school...

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Easy Bean Burrito Recipe

I love to try recipes from other cultures but sometimes it is hard to find the right ingredients or knowing what to do with them...

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Easy Tuna Casserole Recipe

I learned how to make this recipe in cooking class when I was just twelve years old. That’s a very long time ago, but I...

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Mushroom Rice Recipe

Risotto is a very time consuming but tasty recipe. I have found a way to get all the taste of risotto but without all the...

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes

There are plenty of ways to prepare and flavour sweet potatoes or yams before roasting them in the oven. This time I decided to peel...

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Nan’s Lassie Jimmies (Molasses Cookies)

This Newfoundland molasses cookie recipe was handed down from my grandmother (Nan) to my mother, to me, and now to you… I hope you enjoy...

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Colonial Massachusetts Taverns: Decent Food and Loads of Drink

How fun is it to gather with friends or family at a favorite restaurant for drinks, dinner, and lively socializing? But where the heck did...

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Water is vital to our health and can relieve pain

Depending on our age, activity, and environment; water makes up to 60% or more of our body. Adults need up to 8 glasses of water...

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Are Bananas Nearing Extinction?

Bananas have long been considered a staple to people across the globe. According to the Chiquita Bananas website, Americans eat more bananas than both apples...

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Best Bagel Shops in Denver, Colorado

There is no better way to start your day than with a freshly baked warm bagel and cream cheese. However, store bought bagels tend to...

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Food Service Review

A lot has to go wrong for me to end up at a Waffle House at 3 am on a Tuesday without warning. Thankfully, I’m...

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Best Ice Cream Shops in Phoenix, AZ

There is nothing better than freshly churned ice cream to cool you off on a hot summer day. With the extreme summer temperature throughout Arizona,...

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Best Breakfast Burritos in Denver for Under $10

There is nothing better than waking up to a warm flour tortilla, stuffed with spicy chorizo, oozing pepper-jack cheese, crisp hash browns, fluffy eggs, and...

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Rediscover Humble Living In the Pages of Old Cookbooks

I spent an evening thumbing through cookbooks my mother had amassed over the years. Sound boring? It’s anything but boring. Some may view old cookbooks...

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Best Rice is Par Boiled Rice

Lately I have been studying up on the nutritional benefits of rice. Among the many topics I have read, I learned that parboiled rice is... The post Best Rice is Par Boiled Rice appeared first on Full...

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How I Lost 30 Pounds on a Vegan Diet

About a year ago, after making the switch to a whole foods, plant-based vegan diet, I successfully lost 30 pounds in only three months. While... The post How I Lost 30 Pounds on a Vegan Diet appeared...

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Scents can bring back fond childhood memories

Of all our five senses, I  believe the ability to smell is the most intriguing.  I have noticed that my ability to smell, can fuse... The post Scents can bring back fond childhood memories appeared...

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