Seven Tools to Create Your Own Cookbooks This Holiday

Posted on November 29th, 2011 by admin  |  Comments Off

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(HealthCastle.com) If you like to cook – and maybe even if you don't! – you probably have a pile of precious family recipes on index cards, passed down from your mother, grandmother, and other members of your family. Instead of letting them collect dust in an old recipe box, or get so worn out that you can't even read them anymore, why not compile all those recipes into a beautiful cookbook to share with everyone in the family this holiday?

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Video of the Week: Make Turkey Pot Pie with Thanksgiving Leftovers

Posted on November 26th, 2011 by admin  |  Comments Off

thanksgiving leftovers

(HealthCastle.com) Have a ton of leftovers from your Thanksgiving meal last night? Make a Turkey Pot Pie, suggested by our dietitian friend Wendy Jo Peterson! Check out this easy Turkey Pot Pie no-recipe by Chef Telepan!

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Books We Love: Peko Peko Cookbook

Posted on November 24th, 2011 by admin  |  Comments Off

Peko Peko Japanese cookbook recipes

(HealthCastle.com) I have been searching for a cookbook that showcases authentic Japanese cuisine for years. I finally found one; and it's co-written by one of my favorite food bloggers – Marc Matsumoto from NoRecipes! Remember his Asparagus Linguine recipe we featured two years ago?

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You Can Cook: Buckwheat

Posted on November 23rd, 2011 by admin  |  Comments Off

buckwheat - cooked and raw

(HealthCastle.com) This month's whole grain is one with many names. Buckwheat can be called buckwheat groats, buckwheat grits, kasha, or simply buckwheat. The uncrushed grains are shaped like tiny pyramids. It is popular in Eastern European cuisines, where it is crushed and cooked into side dishes or breakfast cereal. In France, where it is often used in crepes or pancakes, it is called sarrasin. Despite the name, buckwheat is not technically a "wheat" or cereal crop; rather, it is related to rhubarb.

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5 Steps to Make it Through Thanksgiving Without Fat-Free Products

Posted on November 21st, 2011 by admin  |  Comments Off

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(HealthCastle.com) For those struggling to maintain a healthy weight, Thanksgiving dinner can be one of the toughest meals of the year. In many families, a typical turkey dinner with all the fixings can add up to more than 3,000 calories!

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Jillian Michaels Extreme Shed & Shred

Posted on November 21st, 2011 by admin  |  Comments Off

BACKGROUND

Jillian Michaels has created another workout DVD to help you get into the best shape of your life. Her newest DVD, Jillian Michaels Extreme Shed & Shred will be available for purchase on December 6. This DVD offers two 45 minute, fat blasting workouts that engage the entire body. You will be able to get into…

Video of the Week: How to Oven-Fry Chicken

Posted on November 19th, 2011 by admin  |  Comments Off

oven fried chicken

(HealthCastle.com) How do you bake chicken but still retain the crispy skin like those fried ones? Use Panko.  We've written about Panko a couple of times, so we're excited to stumble upon this 2009 video produced by the Gourmet Magazine folks on oven-frying chicken with Panko!

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Jack3D

Posted on November 19th, 2011 by admin  |  Comments Off

QUICK FACTS

  • Founder: USP Labs
  • Headquarters: Dallas, Texas
  • Accessibility: Online
  • Diet Type: Diet supplements
  • Gender: Male and female

BACKGROUND

Jack3D is a dietary supplement used as a pre-workout supplement with nitric oxide. Recently, a lawsuit was…

Candle 79 Cookbook

Posted on November 18th, 2011 by admin  |  Comments Off

QUICK FACTS

  • Established: 2011
  • Founder: Joy Pierson, Angel Ramos and Jorge Pineda
  • Accessibility: Book
  • Diet Type: Vegan
  • Gender: Male and female

BACKGROUND

Candle 79 is a cookbook featuring vegan cuisine written by Joy Pierson, Angel Ramos and…

The Forgotten Berry: Exploring the Health Benefits of Cranberries

Posted on November 17th, 2011 by admin  |  Comments Off

cranberries

(HealthCastle.com) Besides tongue-tingling taste, there are also powerful health benefits packed into rosy-red cranberries. Like other berries, cranberries are loaded with antioxidants because of the high skin-to-fruit ratio; it’s no wonder they rank sixth on the USDA’s top 20 list of high-antioxidant foods. And there's even better news: Cranberries' powerful proanthocyanidin antioxidants may play a role in the prevention of heart disease and some types of cancers.

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