Sun-dried raisins are a delicious natural snack and an addition for many recipes, such as oatmeal raisin cookies. They're not hard to make if you just follow these simple steps.


Prunes can be a healthy, nutritious snack to add to any meal. However, making prunes at home can take some time. You can either use a dehydrator or oven to make prunes.


Ro-Tel is a commercial brand of canned tomatoes mixed with green chili peppers. If this product is not stocked at your local grocery store or if you simply prefer homemade to store-bought, try making and canning your own blend.


Jerky is relatively easy to make. You simultaneously cook and dehydrate strips of meat until they become dry, tough, and chewy. Here are a few different jerky recipes you can use to make this treat at home.


You can use this easy procedure to ferment habanero peppers in preparation for making hot sauce. It will work with any peppers, hot or sweet, but none have as high quality flavor as habanero.


Green bananas can take forever to ripen! This is because banana growers keep careful control over the ripeness of their product, keeping them in certain conditions to prolong their shelf life.


If you need new ideas of what to put in a child's  bento  or lunch box, this unique  hot dog  treat takes just a few minutes. It can definitely make any lunch different from any other.


The Pennsylvania Dutch are famous for their Smorgasbords and plethora of yummy foods. Pickled green beans are one of the many unique and tasty preserved foods they prepare.


Carrot flowers are useful for adding to drinks, stir-fry dishes and salads. Unlike some garnishes, they're actually a pretty decoration that's also tasty to eat.


This is a flat garnish suitable for using on seafood, mousse, and pâté dishes. Garnishes can enhance the appeal of a dish and are ideal for special occasions such as dinner parties, weddings and cocktail events.


If you are looking to add a little color and crunch to your next meal, julienne carrots can do the trick. Also referred to as matchstick carrots, these bite-sized morsels can be added in everything from salads to desserts, and can give whatever you are serving a little pop that your diners will rave about.


There are many creative ways to shape a strawberry. One way to shape a strawberry is to create a fan shape. Strawberry fans are creative garnishes that add color to a dessert serving plate.


If you want to impress your friends and family, or dream of being a Chef, there are a few formal vegetable cuts that are worth learning. These are  Julienne, Chiffonade, Jardiniere, Brunoise, Macedoine  and  Paysanne.


Chicken thighs are a fairly inexpensive cut of chicken, and you can save even more money by deboning them yourself instead of buying previously deboned ones.


Fruit and vegetable carving is easy and rewarding. Why settle for boring fruit and vegetable platters when you can present a carved masterpiece at your next family gathering?


Grated coconut is an ingredient that's used in popular desserts like cakes, pies, and macaroons. You can purchase dried grated coconut from the store, but if you want freshly grated coconut, it's just a matter of getting a coconut and following some simple techniques.


Cheese is the ultimate garnish. Though grating cheese is a very simply task, there are so many ways to slice this savory treat. Here are a few "grate" ways to shred your own cheese.


One of the secrets to restaurant quality dishes at home is freshly ground spices. Pre-ground spices from the supermarket sit for an indefinable amount of time on the shelf before you buy it, and then it can sit for months unused in your pantry.


When it comes to making flavorful dishes, every cook knows that the right spices can make all the difference. That's why there's nothing worse that starting to prepare a dish and realizing that you're missing a certain spice.


Ginger can be enjoyed as a delicacy or a spice, or it can even be used for medicinal purposes, such as easing the pain of stomach ache. Ginger is commonly used in savory stir-fry dishes, in sweets like gingersnaps, and even in cocktails like the Moscow Mule.


Spices are essential for any cook. The seasonings are aromatic and enhance every recipe. Consider your cooking style and follow the guidelines below to select the seasonings that will form the basic stock of your spice cabinet.


Dicing an onion, or finely chopping it into small pieces, is a basic cooking skill you'll see in many recipes. Use a sharp knife and a good cutting board to make sure the onion doesn't slip.


When a recipe calls for fresh herbs but you're all out of them, it it possible to substitute dried herbs on many occasions. However, it is important to know how to do this successfully, something following the steps in this article will help you with.


Paprika is a spice made from dried ground red peppers. It is a wonderful addition to many dishes, imparting flavour and spiciness in a variety of cuisines at a level that is hot enough to give a lift but nowhere near as hot as chilli or cayenne pepper.


When it comes to spices, saffron is definitely one of the most exotic. Not only does it add a rich orange color to dishes such as paella and risotto, it has a pungent, slightly bitter taste that adds a complexity to any recipe.


Parsley not only makes food taste good, but also makes it look more appetizing. There are two popular types of parsley: the flat leaved and the curvy leaved.


Grown primarily in Australia, India, Jamaica, China and Africa, fresh ginger root is available in supermarkets and produce stores all over the world.


Most people are trying to trim extra expenses from their grocery budgets, and will save money anywhere they can. If you enjoy cooking with and eating herbs, you might have noticed that they can be expensive.


There are multiple methods for mincing ginger. Depending on your personal preferences or your recipe, you may choose to mince your ginger more roughly, or you may want it very finely minced, almost pulped.


Prepare and Use Coriander Root (Cilantro Root)

Have you ever noticed that coriander (cilantro, Chinese parsley, pak chee) is often sold with its root intact? This is because the entire plant is edible and the root, along with the rest of the plant, is often used in Thai cooking.


Herbs are an essential part of any cook's repertoire. They can be used to liven up a dish with a bright, floral flavor, to add a mellow depth to broths and braising liquids, or to add a touch of color to any dish.


Matching  herbs  and spices to vegetables helps you enhance the best features of the vegetable's flavor, in addition to providing a nice complement to any dish.


A kumquat is a small citrus fruit that resembles a small orange. These sweet and tiny fruits are popular on their own, in marmalades, in salads, or even as a garnish to a cocktail.


You've moved into a house with a convection toaster oven, or you're looking for an alternative to using the larger conventional oven on a hot day. Now you're presented with a convection oven, and you have no clue how to work it.


Though it sounds gourmet, squid is readily available, inexpensive and surprisingly easy to prepare and cook. If your memories of squid are of lengthy, chewy bites followed by a hard swallow, you should know that there are a variety of ways to cook squid that are far more delicious than rubbery, over-done calamari.


Roast beef is a classic comfort food that makes for a mouthwatering family meal - and there's usually some left over for delicious sandwiches the next day.


Pinakbet is a fragrant Filipino stew. It's flavored with fatty pork and salty shrimp paste, which is why the recipe below doesn't call for any extra salt.


Pig's feet can be found in a variety of cultural cuisines, but the preparation often varies by region. Since this cut of meat has so much connective tissue and thick skin, however, each cooking method requires slow cooking the feet over low heat to make the meat tender.


Jollof  (jol-ôf) rice is a popular dish that is enjoyed by Ghanaians, Nigerians, and other West Africans. Ghana is one of the several coastal countries of West Africa.


A popular food in Asia, centipedes are an often ignored food in the West. Centipedes are common in Asian supermarkets, or you can also eat non-poisonous ones you catch.


Cook Onion for Curries in a Pressure Cooker

Many of the popular curries like butter chicken, regular chicken, or goat curry require onions to be cooked down slowly. It can be a time consuming process.


Bean sprouts are common ingredients in many Asian cuisines and are often found used in salads. The most common come from mung beans, which are sprouted commercially under specific light-dark conditions.


Hemp seeds are rich in protein, fiber and fatty acids, making them on par with other healthy seeds, like pumpkin and flax. Keep your hemp seeds in an airtight container in the refrigerator before you are ready to use them.


How to cook a wonderful, easy, tasty meal in a short time! Read through completely!


A coddled egg is simply a gently cooked egg with a runny to semi-runny consistency. If you plan on eating coddled eggs for breakfast, consider investing in an actual porcelain egg coddler.


Handling the wet and dry ingredients used for coating meat can become messy and interfere with breading and frying. You can solve this problem by using one hand for handling the wet ingredients and one hand for the dry ones.


Kids are usually tired and ravenous after a long day at school. Prepare healthy after-school snacks to have on hand that will give a wholesome boost of energy but won't ruin dinner.


For busy families, planning home-cooked meals for every night of the week can be extremely challenging. Between creating a menu plan, shopping for ingredients, and actually preparing the food, many people find themselves at a loss on how to prepare dinner for the week and give up in favor of fast food.


Churning butter has long been used as the primary household method for producing butter. You'll need a butter churner plus cream, and a mold for the butter.


Leeks are related to onions and garlic. Unlike bulbous onions, the layers of leeks form in concentric stalks that rise from white at the base through a delicate green to a dark green at the top.


A raw food diet is one that focuses on uncooked and unprocessed foods. Some raw food dieters incorporate some raw meat, fish, and dairy products into their diets, but most raw diets are primarily composed of fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, and seeds.


Having a regular dinner schedule invites a peaceful end to what may have been an otherwise hectic day, and whether you have the type of family that sits together for meals or everyone comes and goes as schedules allow these steps will work for you.


Pack a Lunch Box to Ensure High Energy Levels

If you have P.E or simply want to be full of energy at school, here is how to pack a lunch box to make it high in energy.


One-dish meals, whether in one pot or on one baking tray, are an easy, stress-free way to feed a group of people. Rather than worry about side dishes or appetizers, one-dish meals allow you to throw ingredients in a pot and have enough food for your family or a group of friends.


Suddenly the in-laws have called and they plan to be here from Friday until Sunday at noon. Looking in the fridge, you notice you are nearly out of everything.


For students, packing your own lunch can mean freedom from the same cafeteria food each day, or from a parent's tastes in lunch packing. For professionals, it can mean having a lunch hour free for  exercising ,  having fun , networking with colleagues, or getting some  work  done.


Lunch is one the easiest times to cheat. Fast food and vending machines start to look pretty attractive when you've only got a little time to snag a meal in the middle of the day.


Packing a safe and healthy lunch is easy if you follow basic food safety guidelines.


Meringue and meringue cookies are scrumptious desserts that are often uneaten by vegans due to their many dairy ingredients. There are, however, many somewhat surprising yet just as delicious substitutes for many of the dairy ingredients that produce a recipe enjoyed just as thoroughly by non-vegans as vegans!


The great thing about casseroles is that they’re incredibly versatile, and you can customize a dish with any combination of ingredients. Make-ahead casseroles are simple to prepare, and they allow you to have healthy meals on hand that are ready to heat and eat.


Many people simply trust tea shops' descriptions and recommendations when it comes to choosing tea. But note that the tea shop makes a profit if you buy from them, so employees might make things seem better than they are.


There are many people who always end up spending more than they can afford, even on things they can have the most control over their money like food.


Warmer weather months are great for afternoon picnics. You can sit, relax, catch up with friends and family and enjoy good food. Unfortunately, many common picnic foods are on the higher calorie side (like macaroni salad or potato chips).


Everyone experiences having leftovers, whether they're from a  holiday meal  or an everyday dinner. Instead of having leftovers or the same thing all over again, people tend to make a new dish and end up with even more leftovers.


Lobster nachos are a decadent version of the  classic nacho  you’re probably most familiar with. Even though this dish may sound fancy, it shouldn’t take you longer than 20 minutes for you to make.


If you are concerned about balancing healthy eating and a normal lifestyle, here are some pointers that will help you get closer to achieving that balance.


Radishes are an excellent addition to salads that provide a touch of heat, spiciness and crunch. When selecting them, it is useful to know a few things about getting the best quality for your money.


With their refreshing, citrusy flavor, kiwifruit (generally shortened to kiwis) are a delicious fruit packed with nutrients. Kiwis are a great addition to salads and act as an effective meat tenderizer.


Pork chops are a versatile cut of meat that can be used in a wide array of dishes. Like other cuts of meat, pork chops vary in size, shape, flavor, and tenderness.


Olive oil is revered the world over for its delightful taste and its health benefits. There are many types of olive oils on the market, so choosing can sometimes feel confusing.


A grape is a popular and refreshing fruit, which can be eaten raw or processed in a variety of other food products such as jam, juice, wine, raisins, or grape seed oil.


Biodynamics is a specialized agricultural approach that has been steadily gaining international popularity since the early 2000s.  [1]   Originating in the 1920s from the theories of an intellectual named Rudolf Steiner, biodynamics encourages food growers to nurture goods sustainable, naturally, and, in some cases, mystically.


Parsnips have a special place in winter cooking, although they are not as popular today as they were decades ago. Parsnips are available all year round but they gain a sweetness that comes from being frozen in the ground, so the early winter ones are often the tastiest.


Have you ever picked rotten or bad fruit from a grocery store? It's not a pleasant feeling to bite into a rotten apple or find bruises through your pear.


An avocado is a tropical fruit with a unique flavor and texture. Avocados can be used for various purposes, such as for making guacamole or homemade beauty treatments, or can simply be enjoyed and eaten on their own.


Beetroot is a fabulous winter vegetable that brings a vibrancy to salad and main meal dishes. Selecting quality beetroot is easy if your follow these steps.


Asparagus is a popular vegetable that can be included in a variety of delicious dishes. These stalky veggies are especially popular during the springtime when they are in season.


Apples are a common fruit that most people tend to keep on hand. It may be easiest to buy a pre-sorted bag from the grocery, but choosing good apples takes a little more effort.


Stock is the liquid that’s made from simmering animal bones over a long period of time.  [1]   Making stock at home is both nutritious and delicious.


In recent years, there has been growing concern about potentially hazardous substances leeching into food from microwave containers.  [1]   Most of the concern focuses on plastic containers, specifically those containing bisphenol-A (BPA) or phthalates.


Unrolling or butterflying a pork tenderloin is fairly easy to do. Just follow these tips and you'll look like the world's best chef.


A broiler cooks food very quickly under direct and intense heat. Your broiler is located in your oven, usually at the top, and probably has two settings – on and off.


If you are going to make smoothies, especially frozen smoothies, you will need a blender that will be productive in making smoothies.


Sweet potatoes are a nutritious vegetable that can be added to many dishes. Sweet potatoes contain a variety of minerals and vitamins including calcium, beta carotene, and vitamin C. You can boil sweet potatoes before you eat them.


Have you ever wanted to be able to cook anything you feel like eating, whenever you wanted to eat it? If so, you one of many individuals in this category.


Red potatoes are perfect for boiling and can be prepared very easily this way. You can boil red potatoes on the stove or in the microwave. Either way, boiled red potatoes are a versatile ingredient that can be dressed up and enjoyed a number of ways.


Being able to crack an egg is a handy kitchen skill. Cracking an egg is necessary to make everything from a basic scrambled egg to more complex dishes.


Learning how to broil fish provides cooks with a heart-healthy way to enjoy tender, flaky fish.


Potatoes are called "BACHELOR's VEGETABLE". The main reason is it is easy to prepare a dish from them. They are used in various ways. This presents a step by step process to boil and peel them so that they might be used for various purposes in cooking.


While crab meat is available in most supermarkets, the taste can diminish once it is chilled. No worries, however, as live or freshly dead crabs can be easily cooked in your own kitchen with a few simple supplies.


Milk is used in every home in India. It is used in both its raw form and after pasteurization. The second form is very common in India. Milk is available to us through the following ways- a) Available in packets and sold at shops b) Directly from the cow sheds.


The artichoke is a fresh, green vegetable that can be enjoyed in the spring months of the year. Also known as the bud of the thistle flower, the artichoke has many varieties that grow worldwide, and is common in many European dishes.


Broccoli is a nutrient-rich vegetable from the cabbage family. Nutritionists recommend that you avoid boiling it for too long, since it takes away many of the anti-carcinogenic properties.


As with apples and many other fruits, the flesh of a banana reacts with oxygen to turn brown when the fruit is cut.  [1]   Though the taste doesn't change, presentation can be affected, especially if you're featuring the bananas prominently in a fruit salad or dessert dish.


It is worthwhile to learn to cook at home because it can save both money and calories. When you cook at home, you control which ingredients you use.


Have you been to a restaurant before? When you eat the food, you think it's fabulous but when you pay the money it is horrible. Have you ever thought of cooking like one of those chef's or have you dreamed of cooking like them?


Lettuce has a shorter shelf life than most vegetables, especially the tender butter lettuce variety. It stays in best condition in a humid, cold environment with minimal air circulation. (


Everyone has that friend who doesn’t use a recipe, has all the ingredients and makes a delicious dish on a whim. What you don’t always realize is how much effort was previously put into improving that talent.


Salads sold pre-cut in a bag become soggy and brown soon after the bag is cut open. The convenience of having the salad ready to eat seems to be marred by the high cost of the salad package, as well as the fact the greens become soggy and soft so quickly.


Keep Sliced Apples from Turning Brown in the Refrigerator

If you're trying to keep sliced apples from going brown in the fridge, lemon is a good option to keep them fresh a little longer. Lemon juice will keep apple slices fresh and stop them from turning brown.


If not stored properly, bread can go bad very quickly. With just a little bit of experimentation and practice, you can learn the different tips and tricks involved in storing different kinds of breads.


When fleshy fruits such as apples, pears, peaches, and bananas are cut open and exposed to the air, their insides will often turn brown within minutes as a result of the oxidation process.


Boneless chicken breasts can be very expensive at the grocery store, but with a little practice, you can debone them yourself at home! Whether you need to make boneless skinless chicken breasts, debone skin-on breasts, or debone an already-cooked chicken breast, you can quickly and easily learn this skill in your own kitchen.


Sometimes, with the best of intentions and even with a tight budget, we end up throwing out food because it is no longer fresh. One way to get around this is to keep kitchen storage well organised and well rotated.


Leeks are a woody green vegetable with a mild onion-like flavor. They can be consumed raw but are more commonly prepared in cooked dishes. Cutting leeks can seem intimidating, but the process is actually fairly simple.


Weevils and moths are attracted to many food products including flour, and can lay eggs and infest your pantry or cupboard rapidly.   The worms are the immature stage of the life-cycle of the pest.


Brown sugar is often soft and fluffy when you first use it, but can become hardened and brick-like over time. This is usually due to the sugar drying out when not protected form outside air.


Road trips can be tons of fun and can be extremely adventurous, as well as entertaining. While traveling, many people will store snacks, food, and beverages in their vehicle to enjoy on while they drive.


Cutting up a whole chicken may seem like a daunting task, but once you get the hang of it you'll be slicing like a pro. Follow these simple steps to remove each individual part of the chicken quickly and efficiently.


Is trying to slice cherry tomatoes getting you down? Wrangling these little suckers can be a difficult process, leaving you frustrated and possibly even injured.


There are various ways to cut an orange, either by keeping the peel intact or by removing it first, the latter being known as segmenting an orange. This article will explain the different approaches to cutting an orange.


Fennel can be enjoyed raw or cooked, but before you serve it, you need to cut it. This vegetable is usually cut into wedges, slices, or small pieces.


From salads to soups, coleslaw to curries, cabbage can be an essential part of many great dishes. A whole head of cabbage can be a little intimidating sitting in your fridge, but fear not: cutting it for use is a quick and simple task.


Butternut squash is a winter vegetable noted for its sweet, nutty flavor. It has a similar taste to the sweet potato, with an even smoother texture.


A great steak relies on several things going right in the cooking process. Proper seasoning, cooking, and resting time all factor into the end result.


Cut an Avocado Without Touching the Flesh

When you love eating but hate peeling and cutting an avocado you may want to read these instructions. The trick of not getting avocado pulp all over your hands is cutting it without touching the pulp.


Don't be daunted by this delicious morsel of food. Avocados are about as easy to cut as they are good for you. Then, when you've finally extracted the avocado meat, there's no shortage of things that you can do.


Cut a Watermelon Without Taking It out of the Refrigerator

Are you ever too lazy to eat something that needs to be cut? Well today this article will show you how to cut something we all love: watermelon inside the refrigerator.


If you've had your fill of butternut squash and are ready to try something different, consider cooking with acorn squash. Acorn squash has a similar taste and texture to butternut squash.


The starfruit, also called carambola, is one of the coolest-looking fruits. It is known as the starfruit because of its distinct shape, which resembles a star.


Rosemary oil is a popular infused oil used in cooking and beauty treatments. If you want to make rosemary oil quickly, heat a few sprigs of fresh rosemary in your oil of choice.


Papayas were cultivated in Mexico many centuries ago, and they've become a popular treat worldwide. Papayas are shaped like eggplants and have mottled green skin with bright orange flesh inside.


Love the  ranch seasoning  that you get at the store, but don't love the chemicals? Try making your own.


While the process of making vanilla sugar is simple, you might not be quite sure how to choose the right bean. There are many delicious varieties from around the world, each with their own distinct flavor.


Tamarind liquid is used in such cuisines as Thai and Indian food. It is easy to make at home.


This oil is a great addition to pizza bases and pasta sauces. It also makes a tasty salad dressing base.


Olive oil and lemons are two superfoods. Olive oil is great for your heart and keeping your cholesterol in check and lemons promote blood circulation and contain necessary antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.


For many people, poultry seasoning stays in the cupboard until Thanksgiving. But there's no reason this flavorful and versatile seasoning should only be used once a year.


A simple and effective oil that adds another dimension of flavour to many dishes. Also a great way to make use of home-grown parsley.


An excellent substitute for salt, this seasoning can also be used to add flavor to a range of dishes from stews to marinades.


Lovely butter is dressed up in a blending of herbs. Herbed butter will add zip to cooked vegetables or perhaps a nice steak.


Jerk seasoning is an aromatic rub or marinade used in Caribbean cooking. There are several variations on traditional jerk seasonings and marinades, ranging from very spicy to mild.


If you are familiar with vanilla sugar, you'll already be aware how delicious flavoured sugar can taste. This version is for lavender lovers.


Running out of an herb or spice mix in the kitchen can be frustrating. Yet, with a little creativity, one can usually find an appropriate herb substitution.


Using herbs in cooking improves taste and appeal. It's also helpful to know how to combine herbs in order to enhance the flavours and make the food taste its best.


Fenugreek is a plant that has long been used to treat a variety of ailments relating to digestion and blood chemical balance. Although the efficacy of fenugreek has not been substantiated by the modern medical profession, treatment of many ailments has been commonly practiced through the ages.


Asparagus is a low calorie vegetable rich in many important vitamins including folate, vitamin C and vitamin A. The prime seasons for fresh asparagus are February through June and September through December.


If you're into fruit carving, there is a range of utensils that might suit your purposes. The main thing is to know what each utensil can do in terms of achieving the fruit carving results you're after.


Check if Steak Is Done Using the Finger Test

Cooking steaks for dinner but don’t have a meat thermometer? Luckily, there is an easy way to check the doneness of your steak without a meat thermometer.


Fried parsley is a splendid garnish packed with vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, B vitamins and several essential minerals. Frying parsley is a tasty way to prepare parsley that kids will devour!


With the boom in popularity of large chain supermarkets, most people nowadays will purchase meat wrapped in cellophane on small polystyrene trays. While there is nothing wrong with that, there may be benefits that you're missing by not buying meat straight from a butcher.


You can cook a roast in a crockpot without browning it, but the meat is more flavorful and appealing if you brown it first since browning helps seal in the juices.


Browning ground beef is a way to remove the fat from the beef, before adding the beef to another dish, such as tacos. There are two basic ways to brown ground beef - over the stove and in the microwave.


Fresh yeast is most often used by  professional bakers  because of its quality, vulnerability and short shelf life. Interested home bakers who can not find these tiny packaged cakes in the refrigerated section of their grocery may be able to obtain fresh yeast by requesting to purchase some from a local bakery.


Are you intimidated by the idea of boiling lobster? Boiling is the most popular and a simple way of preparing lobster. Lobster used to be a poor man's food in the early 19th century, before public opinion shifted and fishermen began hunting and selling the crustaceans more furiously.


Blind baking a pie crust is the act of cooking a pie crust before adding the filling. Pies with fillings that should not to be cooked or fillings that need to be cooked for such a short time or at such a low temperature that the crust would not be finished by the time the filling was done require a blind-baked pie crust.


Preserving the nutrient content of bitter greens can be difficult. Blanching them stops the enzymes from breaking down and making them bitter. Follow these instructions to blanch kale for freezing and sautéing.


There are a lot of ways to brine green olives. The most common and the easiest way is detailed in the following steps. Anybody can brine olives, but kids should get adult supervision.


Putting meat into a brine produces a flavorful, moist dinner. This is a basic recipe/method for brining a fresh ham.


Economizing on food has been the norm throughout human history, despite the seeming abundance of many current Western diets. Stretching a meal is about reducing waste, making good food go further and using the food you do have in different ways, so as to expand the meal while retaining its taste and appeal.


A great beefsteak with a crispy outer crust and tender interior starts with the right seasoning. Steak seasoning technique involves accurate timing and even meat coverage.


Store-bought roasted red peppers can be tasty, but they can't hold a candle to home-roasted red peppers. Roasting red peppers isn't difficult and brings out the natural sweetness of the peppers.


Having dinner all by yourself night after night can become boring. To the point where you just give up on cooking and start living on take away meals, TV dinners or eat out all the time.


The following recipe has been swapped around the Internet but a basic recipe is found at the Utah State University food extension web site. Select an ingredient from each portion of the list to make this thrifty meal.


Whether you are cooking or eating a very spicy dish, it is useful to know how to reduce the spiciness if necessary. Sometimes, it is hard to tell just how much spiciness a teaspoon of curry powder will add, or the top pops off the spice container when you are sprinkling in some crushed red pepper.


Rich in vitamin C (twenty times more than oranges), as well as containing some vitamins A and E,  [1]   rosehips are an excellent health food. They have been used in cooking for centuries, since the 16th century in the United Kingdom, and they remain popular in European cookery to this day.


Many people have a problem with getting a proper balanced meal, given their hectic schedule. It's too expensive to eat out everyday, and its tricky choosing the proper food to eat, given the limited choices.


Restaurants can be expensive at times, and the food may be unhealthy. Making food at home is a healthier choice. However, this does not mean that you cannot add in some style to it!


One color meals can be great fun for kids, or you can use them to celebrate a special festive occasion, such as St. Patrick's Day. If you're making it for kids, get them involved in choosing the foods; you never know, it might present a good chance to have them eat something they don't usually like!


It's too easy to reach for the quick burger and fries on your lunch break. But with some quick prep work and forethought, you can make a more healthy and fulfilling lunch for yourself or for your family.


Implement Freezer Cooking and Organzing Tips

We all need quick dinner recipes and 30 minute meals are at the top of the list. However, we also want nutritious, tasty, low-cal, low-carbohydrate meals...NOW!


Taking care of a Li Hua cat is not unlike taking care of most other cats. Feed your cat a healthy diet and keep it hydrated with water. Brush your cat once each week, checking for fleas, wounds, and other sorts of skin irritation.


Make a Good Meal for Your Family (for Kids)

So you, (the child) want to make a good meal for your family. Here are some basic steps that can help you! A meal can be a single course or two course or more, for example a main course and a dessert.


Creating a fabulous dinner takes a lot of planning and effort beforehand, as well as understanding the needs of your guests, planning a wonderful dinner, and of course, getting good comments from your guests.


The Selkirk rex breed of cats is known to be outgoing and friendly. The breed’s distinguishing feature is its fluffy, curly coat. To properly care for a Selkirk rex, you’ll need to provide it with the same amenities you’d give any cat: a litter box, daily food and water, a bed, and toys.


For all those out there that have ever tried to baby-sit a stranger's cat, this is a must read to help things go smoothly!


Cats can be a great long term solution for pest control. Unlike professional exterminators, they do not leave dangerous poisons around your home or place of work.


Treat Cat Behavioral Problems Using Pheromones

When cats are stressed, they urinate outside of the box, scratch, and fight other cats. This stress can be treated naturally with pheromones, synthetic versions of the chemicals cats produce to mark something as safe.


Cat tunnels are enclosed spaces where your cat can run, hide, and nap. They can provide hours of entertainment for a cat, but they can also give a scared and nervous cat a sense of safety and security.


Frequent urination is a symptom in cats that could be associated with a number of health conditions, including diabetes and kidney failure. Rule out behavioral causes and visit your vet as soon as possible to figure out what is causing your cat's overactive bladder.


Caring for a Japanese Bobtail is not unlike caring for most other cat breeds. Groom your cat to prevent shedding and hairballs. Brush your cat’s teeth regularly (at least once weekly).


If you notice that your cat’s stool contains blood, it is important to act fast. Start by contacting your vet and making an appointment. Follow their advice regarding medication and treatment options.


Cats are curious by nature and can get burned by heat or chemicals if they are not careful. Left untreated, burns can cause infection, dehydration and shock.


Grooming is one of a cat’s most frequent behaviors, but some cats can start to over groom. If you suspect your cat is over grooming, you can check their body for signs of it, or watch their behavior to determine if they are over grooming or just doing what cats do.


Anisocoria is a condition where the pupils of a cat’s eyes are two different sizes. Unequal pupil sizes is a symptom of an underlying condition. This underlying condition must be diagnosed before the vet can treat the anisocoria since the treatment is based on the diagnosis.


Do you ever wonder how intelligent your cat is? Do you know dog owners who insist that dogs are smarter or more intelligent than cats? As fun as it may be for you to debate animal intelligence with a dog owner, you can also find fun ways to test your cat’s intelligence.


Many neighborhoods are home to a population of stray cats that live in alleys and backyards. Most stray cats are feral, which means they are wild and have never lived inside a person’s home.


Out of the many varieties of cats available, Oriental cats are somewhat easy to care for. While they have some health problems, they don’t have as many as other purebred cats.


Cats have lived alongside people for thousands of years, and it's natural to want to help a stray cat when you come across one. Sometimes stray cats are lost pets in need of help, other times they may be feral cats that are happy to remain in the outdoors.


Tell if a Kitten Is Healthy Before You Adopt It

You've decided that it's time to bring a new kitten into your home as a pet. Great! Of course, you want your kitten to be healthy. The best bet to ensure healthiness is to take your kitten to the vet before even bringing it home.


Everyone loves sharing images of their furry friends. Whether your cat is napping, playing, or hunting, these pictures showcase the cat’s personality and provide you with a lasting memory.


The Somali cat, which is a combination of an Abyssinian cat and a long-haired cat, is a fun and active cat that is sometimes called a "little fox" due to its fox-like looks.


Stop a Cat from Drinking from Odd Places

Many cats love to drink out of the faucet, bathtub, or even the toilet. When these behaviors become problematic, you can take steps to encourage healthy hydration habits for your cat.


Cats are often reputed to be independent, mischievous, and untrainable, but there are things you can do to stop a cat from stealing your belongings.


A kitten shower is a fun way to engage your community and benefit a local animal shelter or humane society. Rally a group of volunteers and delegate tasks to make sure no one gets overwhelmed.


Part of being a good cat owner is taking care of her basic needs, such as providing her with water and high-quality food, giving her a warm and comfortable place to sleep, and taking her to the veterinarian for yearly visits.


The best way to save money on your cat is to take good care of it and minimize health risks. You can also comparison shop and find cheap online options for things like cat food and kitty litter.


Do you know something about cats? If so, you can help wikiHow to become a better place for cat lovers. Our cat section is constantly growing larger, but can always use more detail and more variety and wikiHow readers like yourself can make a big difference just by taking a look around and making a change or two.


Grocery stores can be large and intimidating, especially if you’ve never been shopping for food before at a store like this. There are lots of people, plenty of aisles, tons of tasty treats to spend money on, and many different departments in a grocery store, so they can be difficult to navigate if you don’t know where you're going.


Occasionally, you run out of food and you need to get food fast, right? Or is it because you just want to try out something new? Below are steps to getting free food.


Do you find yourself in situations in which social drinking is expected? If you can’t or don’t drink for any reason, the best option is to simply tell your friends and acquaintances.


Have you ever seen a cat or small kitten running down the sidewalk all alone? A defenseless little animal that is lost or alone stirs up feelings of empathy and compassion, and you may find yourself wanting to help.


It's a fact of life: you've a need to eat three meals a day, 21 meals a week, which adds up to a lot of grocery shopping and cooking. For someone on a budget, you absolutely have to find ways to be frugal with such a basic and recurring task.


This is a tasty  non-alcoholic  punch that will be a crowd-pleaser. This is ideal for late teen parties where alcohol cannot be served.


Make the Dominican Drink "Morir Sonando"

Morir Soñando, literally translated to mean "to die dreaming", is a signature drink of the Dominican Republic. Read on to find out how to create this popular, tropical treat.


Arnold Palmer is also known as the layered drink. The Arnold Palmer is a drink made of lemonade and iced tea. If made correctly, this drink is not only very tasty but is also most presentable.


Punch is a standby of school parties and usually student will wish that it had a few bottles of something in it. This recipe will give you a punch that tastes like there's something in it - but there isn't.


Blue curaçao is a liqueur that’s made with laraha, an orange-like citrus fruit that grows on Curaçao (an island in the Caribbean). This liqueur is used as an ingredient in many alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails and drinks.


When they're all stacked in a heap at the grocery store or farmer's market, choosing a delicious, ripe melon can seem like mission impossible. But no one wants to go home and slice into their fruit only to find that they've spent their money on a mushy, inedible melon.


If you do not like the traditional  sangria , or you can not drink alcoholic beverages, then this recipe is for you: an alcohol free Sangria. It makes a refreshing summer cooler, and is great to serve at parties to "designated drivers".


Do you ever envy your friends when they order those fancy cocktails when you can't or don't drink alcohol? Just because you can't consume alcohol (or just don't like the taste) does not mean you have to skip out on those fancy cocktails.


Savor the delicious flavor and nutritional benefits of cabbage for by canning it. Cabbage often discolors and grows stronger in flavor when canned, so it’s recommended that it is pickled first.


Make Non  Alcoholic Cocktails for a Sleepover for Children

Children and teens may want non - alcoholic cocktails, or 'mocktails' at their sleepover. Here are the recipes for three delicious ones.


Fresh tilapia is quickly growing in popularity around the globe. Rated in the top 10 of all seafood products by many countries, this breed of fish is well-known for its mild and even semisweet flavor and is easily prepared in a variety of ways.


If you buy fresh peas in the pod, there are a few things to consider to make sure that you get the best quality, especially since fresh peas can often be quite expensive!


Tomatoes are a hardy vegetable rich in vitamin C and lycopene. You can save time and labor by buying tomatoes instead of growing them. It's helpful to know how to find tomatoes with the least amount of chemicals added, how to choose ripe and fresh tomatoes, and which tomatoes to buy depending on how you'll be using them.


Salad greens are fresh vegetables that are usually served raw. They make a good base for other salad ingredients, such as chopped vegetables, fruits, cheeses, meats, nuts and beans.


Bacon is a cut of pork that is brined in a salt solution and then smoked. Bacon can come from the side and back cuts of pork. In the United States, it is almost always cut from the pork belly.


Buying natural food is a healthy alternative to buying prepackaged, processed food. The nutritional content in whole, natural foods is higher due to less processing and additives in the food.


About three-quarters of packaged foods in the United States are certified kosher, and many major U.S. food brands have stricter Orthodox certification.


Papayas taste best right off the tree, but most of us don't have that opportunity. Learn how to find ripe store-bought fruit instead to give yourself a taste of the tropics.


Coconut is a delicious and healthy food to eat, whether it’s fresh coconut meat or dried coconut pieces. In order to get the best taste out of your coconut, you should take steps to ensure that you’re buying the best product and storing it properly.


The strange patterns on a cantaloupe may as well be a map of Pluto for many shoppers. Unlock the secrets of this musky fruit and learn how to leave the store with a ripe, sweet bounty.


Standing rib roasts are an extremely popular choice among meat connoisseurs. The presentation of a well-done crown roast is both eye pleasing and mouth watering, making it a fantastic choice for any occasion.


Peanut butter contains saturated fat and sodium, so there's a common misconception that all peanut butter is unhealthy. In reality, this is not true for all peanut butter.


If you love a tasty bowl of guacamole or plate of avocado toast, you know how delicious avocados can be. But the key to any recipe is starting with good avocados.


Your garden has come in and the bounty of it has been dispersed to family and friends. However, you still have more produce than you can consume. What to do?


The key to a delicious meal is balancing flavors, so there's an equal amount of sweet, spicy, savory, bitter, sour, and salty. If your dish turns out too sweet, though, that doesn't mean it's destined for the trash.


Baking and cooking with food coloring adds another creative dimension to your food recipes. Working with food coloring requires you to mix primary colors according to the color wheel.


Baking soda, also known as bicarbonate of soda, is an alkaline substance that reacts to acidic substances, including most liquids. The reaction gives off carbon dioxide gas.


Bottling olives is very easy and not so hard to do. When bottled, olives are a great, sensible gift at any time of the year. Bottled olives will also keep fresh for longer.


When you are cooking or baking, you will often have leftover dough or batter from your recipe. Rather than throwing it away, there are many creative uses for leftover dough or batter.


Do you want make cookies but just figured out that you don't have sugar? Well you have come to the right place! This article will show you how to make moist sugar free chocolate chip cookies.


Cooking is a skill that takes time to develop. One important aspect of cooking is the art of balancing flavors. Different spices and herbs can create a variety of flavor profiles, so recognize what to include to create the flavor you want.


This basic recipe is an old-fashioned dessert that is ideal for when the weather turns cool or for a lazy dessert that can cook slowly in the background.


Toothpicks are very versatile in baking. They can help you test if food is baked, make cutting a cake into layers much easier, and so much more. Here are just a few ways to make the most of toothpicks in your baking.


You don't need to be a member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals to walk the walk and talk the talk of the gastronomy liberal arts major.


Agave is syrup derived from the sap of the agave plant (also called aguamiel) found in the desert region of Central Mexico. It is a natural sweetener that can be used in place of sugar and honey.


Many recipes specifically call for egg whites or yolks, and many people make egg-white-only dishes to reduce cholesterol. Whatever your reasons, there are plenty of tips that will help you avoid a painful separation.


To sauté a dish means to cook it in a small amount of fat over high heat, making sure that the food doesn't stick to the pan by making it "jump" in and out of the heat.


Once  peppers  are roasted, their flavor takes on a deep, sometimes smoky flavor that adds great dimension to a dish.  Salads ,  sauces , and many other dishes can benefit from their simple addition.


Sifting incorporates air into the flour, which helps your baked goods to come out light and fluffy. This is important as store-bought flour is usually tightly packed, and may have been crushed even further during shipping and storage.


Fresh green beans need to be cleaned and trimmed before you use them. You can also cut the beans down into French-style strips or convenient chunks, but doing so is not always necessary.


Keep an Apple from Turning Brown After Being Cut Up

Don't you just hate it when you cut open a juicy fresh apple and you leave and come back 10 minutes later and its gone all brown? Well, now you will always have fresh fruity apples after these simple steps.


Stale crackers can be revived quickly thanks to the wonder of the microwave. Follow these simple instructions to have fresh crackers for your snack.


If you have left the lemons a little too long in the fruit basket in the open air and they've dried out, this trick might help you to refresh them so that they can still be used for cooking or drinks.


Dehydrating your tomatoes is a great way to store them long-term, and once dehydrated, they retain a good portion of their flavor and nutrients. You can dehydrate tomatoes using a dehydrator, oven, or natural sunlight.


Sifting flour helps aerate the flour, which allows it to mix more evenly into batter in certain recipes.  [1]   Many recipes call for sifted flour, but you may not have a flour sifter on hand.


Fermented fruit can make for an excellent gift to give family and friends. You can use the fruit to flavor alcoholic beverages or top your favorite desserts.


Fermented beans can be a tasty snack or side dish. Fermenting your own beans is a surprisingly simple process. Simply cook and flavor your beans and then let them ferment in airtight jars.


Have you ever made a salad with lettuce that just seemed limp or wimpy? This wikiHow article tells you how to make your lettuce more crisp and refreshing with minimal time and effort.


Clean Stains from Hands After Preserving Fruit

If you're left with a lot of fruit colour on your hands after preserving fruit, this simple remedy will help clean them up.


There are numerous ways to preserve food, many of which have been used for centuries and some, like refrigeration generated by electricity, that are very recent.


Want to capture the taste of summer in a jar? You can do just that by canning tomatoes--that way, in the deepest, darkest day of winter, you will be able to open up a jar and immediately feel like you are basking in warm summer sun.


If you're looking to use up an abundance of fresh fruit, make a fruit syrup. You can create a large batch of syrup using strawberries, blueberries, peaches, or any fresh fruit.


Snow peas are flat pea pods that contain immature peas inside, but because both the pods and seeds are edible and flavorful, you don’t have to shell them.


Sometimes you find yourself with more squash on hand than you can eat, but you can capture the delicious flavor and health benefits of squashes by canning them.


Sauerkraut should be canned shortly after you ferment it. You can use either hot pack or raw pack methods, but either way, a boiling water canner is the only type of canner you should use for this particular project.


Due to the low acidity of pumpkin, this squash can be difficult to can safely. You can only can pumpkin as partially cooked cubes, and you must allow the jars to remain in the canner for a long time to ensure a thorough, safe seal.


Invented in the time of WW2 in Switzerland, this cheap but ingenious kitchen tool will make every cook happy. It was invented to prevent as much loss as possible of the vegetable, (potatoes or fruits), during the peeling process.


Tamarillos are good for cooking and blending when the skins have been removed. Here is the easy method for peeling them.


Jicama is a relative of the potato family that resembles a large radish. It's lightly sweet with a crisp, fresh texture - perfect for adding to salads or slaw.


Peel Potatoes With an Ordinary Kitchen Knife

Cooks have invented many tools, including vegetable peelers of all shapes and sizes, for peeling potatoes. However, you won’t need any special tools if you already own a decent kitchen knife.


Kohlrabi is a well known vegetable in India. Green or purple, the vegetable's name means cabbage (kohl) turnip (rabi), and tastes like a cross between the two.


Cantaloupe is a type of melon with a greenish skin and bright orange flesh. It’s packed with vitamins A, B, C, and K, as well as potassium, magnesium, and fiber.


Potatoes are one of the most versatile and popular vegetables that you serve as a side at the dinner table. Many potato recipes call for cubing them, or cutting the vegetables into small, even squares.


There are multiple ways you can cut cabbage. Some recipes, especially those that require you to roast or grill cabbage, will ask you to cut the vegetable into wedges.


Lotus Stem is a main vegetable used in the Kashmiri Cuisine. In fact, it is known to be the heart of their food. It is used for cooking in the Kashmir Valley in many ways.


There are plenty of uses for tasty and healthy butternut squash. You can use the squash in a soup, add it to a stew or use it in place of pumpkin in a pie.


Pears are delicious in everything from desserts to salads, but nobody likes having to spit out pear seeds in the middle of a meal. This tutorial will show you a couple of simple ways to remove a pear’s core, whether you want the pear cut in halves or wedges, or kept whole for poaching.


A grapefruit is a tasty citrus fruit that can be enjoyed on its own or in a variety of salads or beverages. You can cut a grapefruit in a variety of ways, whether you want to slice it,  section it,  or enjoy it inside its own half.


Bread is a marvelous dish. Whether you are enjoying a simple piece of morning toast or wolfing down Thanksgiving stuffing, there is no denying that bread is delicious.


You don't need a lot of fancy kitchen gadgets to get your chopping done in the kitchen. All you need is a cutting board and a knife. Here is the best way to cut an onion using only a knife.


From fudge brownies to chocolate chip cookies, many recipes involving chocolate requires it to be chopped. The amount of chopping, fine or chunky, depends on the recipe and personal preference.


Broccoli is a tasty, healthy vegetable that can be added to or made the base of many dishes, like a broccoli saute, broccoli and cheese, or a broccoli gratin.


Chopping vegetables is an amazing art and it takes time to get experienced in cutting and chopping them. I do find the vegetable choppers to be a boon for me.


Onions are used in maximum dishes in India. There are varieties of ways to chop onions. This article will be presenting the manner in which one might chop onions using a vegetable chopper.


Radish and its leaves are used in Indian cooking. This article would be presenting the step by step process for cleaning and chopping the radish leaves.


Brinjals are also called eggplants. They cook in a very less time. They come in different sizes and colors in India. They are used to prepare a variety of curries in India.


Crystallized ginger, which is also called candied ginger, is a sweet, chewy, and spicy treat made from fresh ginger. You can add it to baked goods, toss it in with vegetable dishes, or even just enjoy it on its own.


Make Deep Yellow Colored Water from Saffron

Saffron is known to be the backbone of all the spices used in Kashmir. This article will show how to make awesome yellow colored water from the threads of saffron.


Angelica is a sweet herb and is ideal for sweetening drinks, including alcoholic drinks, and is also ideal as a flavouring agent and decorative element for baked goods, such as cakes, biscuits and puddings.


You can make your own cayenne pepper at home if you've had a bumper chilli pepper crop.


Chili oil can transform a meal, taking it from bland to deliciously spicy in one pour. It goes great with things like pastas, risottos, stir fries, seafood, and dozens of other meals.


For a satisfying addition to many desserts, creating a cinnamon sugar mixture may do the trick. Making this "spice" at home is very inexpensive compared to purchasing the mixture at the supermarket.


Glamorous looking bottles of flavored oils found in specialty gourmet shops make for an eye-catching display. However, they're often pricey because they're "gourmet" products.


Cayenne essence is an ideal way to diffuse the heat of cayenne through a dish in an even way. It is easy to prepare at home but will need a few weeks steeping before it is ready for use.


Caraway water is a useful way to add a slight flavor of caraway to a dish without having to add the actual seeds. This water is easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for a long time, ready for use in many different ways.


Candied ginger is sliced ginger root that has been cooked, rolled in sugar and dried. It is a moist, chewy snack with a sweet and spicy flavor. Some health benefits of ginger include relief of nausea, motion sickness and toothache.


Cajun spice blend is used in Cajun-style cooking, where a peppery kick is required to create distinctive flavors. A few methods are provided here, maybe you have one you'd also like to share, so feel free to add it in.


The best time of year to make basil oil is in the summer, when basil is fresh and fragrant. Basil oil is a great addition to light dishes because it adds a fresh flavor without overpowering other flavors.


Make an Anti Inflammatory Turmeric Paste

Got some Turmeric around you need to use? Mix it with some  honey  and you got a paste that will last awhile. This is great for soups, teas, yogurt, and smoothies, especially  green smoothies .


When a recipe doesn't specify how much seasoning to add or when you're making up the meal from scratch and want to add seasoning, this article will help you to work out the right amount to add.


If you have a rosemary bush in the garden, making your own dried rosemary is useful way to store rosemary, conveniently at hand for cooking.


Many people grow herbs for specific purposes. Sage, rosemary, parsley, and basil might be grown for cooking, for example, while aloe, licorice, cohosh, and other herbs might be grown for their healing properties.


There are 24 hours in a day, but how much time do you spend in the kitchen preparing meals? Daily commitments such as work, taking care of kids, studies, and taking care of yourself don't leave you much time for preparing meals every night.


Onions are a tasty, nutritious, and versatile food that can be cooked in a variety of ways and added to many different dishes. But foods like onions and garlic contain sulfur, and this is what causes them to have such pungent odors.


Jicama is a plant and vine that is indigenous to Mexico. Only the root of the plant is edible, and it resembles a large light-brown colored turnip. The white, creamy interior has a crisp texture somewhat similar to a pear or raw potato.


Strawberries are a traditional taste of summer; they are the jewel from which many a summer treat is enjoyed. Strawberries can be eaten fresh or served as a dessert: Some favorite desserts using strawberries include  strawberry shortcake  and strawberry pie.


Here's a simple way to  reduce your daily waste stream : use reusable coffee filters! You can also use filterless systems, permanent reusable filters, or a  french press , but some people prefer the taste of coffee that has been filtered.


Leche flan is a delicious egg-based dessert popular in the Philippines, where it is served on celebratory occasions. It's a perfect pairing of sweet, rich caramel and creamy custard.


Love the taste of garlic, but hate the lingering smell? Here are some tips on how to remove the odor of garlic. Choose one that best fits for the condition.


Make Cookie Cutters from Regular Aluminum Foil

Make a cookie cutter using only a sheet of aluminum foil and some tape! No need for other items like copper wire or aluminum pie pans. This article is for lazy and somewhat creative people who don't want to leave home and yet still want to make cute gingerbread men.


At busy times, it's tempting and even necessary to reach for convenience foods, foods that are already prepared or mostly prepared. Purchased pre-packaged convenience foods offer an easy choice, but they also include  a lot of waste , salt, sugar, and  additives .


Oak trees tend to produce acorns in waves. For a few years, there might not be many, and then one year, they're all over the pace. If you're inundated with acorns this autumn, make the most of your bounty by turning them into nutritious flour.


The secret heart of every kitchen is its pantry. Stored in the pantry is everything we use as the basis for our meals, along with snacks and sometimes pet food too.


There are three basic methods you can use to safely defrost ground beef, and the right one to use depends primarily on how much time you have. This wikiHow will teach you all three ways to defrost ground beef.


Food processors  are great modern conveniences. Yet, for the times you need to cook a recipe and there's no electricity, you're in a kitchen without a processor, or your own device has just broken down, you need to be able to cook effectively without one.


Crumb topping is a bread or flour mixture that is combined with butter and toasted in the oven. The recipe for crumb topping will differ based on whether your dish is sweet or savory.


Do you want to make some colorful desserts but don't want to use food coloring? With red cabbage, you can create colors by making the most of natural chemical reactions from the ingredients.


This article contains all you need to know to spend less on buying and cooking food without losing the deliciousness and quality. Hopefully wikiHow will tempt you with some cooking ideas in our recipes section.


A visit to a health food store can convince anyone that eating healthy is a luxury rather than choice. On the contrary, eating healthy does not require buying the hottest new diet food or piles of exotic fruit.


Do you want to make one can of  soup  into two? Or three? Then keep  reading .


Brunch is a meal that combines food items from both breakfast and lunch, hence the term brunch. It is usually served in the late morning or early afternoon times, and is associated with Sunday when people tend to rise later than usual.


While meal replacements are used for a variety of reasons, their most popular use is as a tool for losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight. Using meal replacements can be a successful part of managing your eating habits so long as you understand your meal replacement options, carefully choose your meal replacement for optimum nutritional value, and regulate how often and how long you replace meals.


Consider the Factors when Planning Meals

When you’re choosing, planning and cooking meals, there are many factors to consider. You want to make sure the meals that you’re planning are nutritious, tasty and budget-friendly while also accommodating everyone’s dietary needs.


Although everybody has favorite foods and different calorie and nutrient needs for their individual bodies, basic strategies for putting together a balanced meal can benefit everyone.


If you watch too many cooking shows, and you'll begin to think that you need expensive gadgets and fancy, rare ingredients to be a great cook. But if you love to make food and shop wisely, you can make gourmet meals on a tight budget.


Cooking from scratch can be a costly venture if you aren’t careful. Before you set foot inside a grocery store, plan out the meals you plan on making.


Sometimes you don't have enough hours in the day to get everything done, and frozen meals can save precious time. However, the convenience of this food sometimes comes at a cost.


While it is important to eat without spending too much money in college, remember not to starve! Also, what if you simply want variety?


Having a romantic dinner at home can be much more special than eating out -- not to mention less expensive. If you want to plan a romantic dinner at home with your date, all you have to do is thoughtfully prepare a menu and set the mood before the dinner date starts.


If you're not very keen on cooking, there are a number of solutions to eating well without complicating your life. Surviving without cooking is an art, and fairly much a matter of experimentation, but with practice, you'll manage to perfect your own non-cooking style.


Treat yourself to the complex and refreshing blend of mint, citrus, and sugar with this drink that's guaranteed to cut through the summer heat. Even without the rum, this Cuban classic is full of flavor.


As temperatures rise, summer recipes focus on freshness, lighter cuisine, and making full use of summer produce bright colors. And the beauty of summer is that a focus on healthy foods that taste great is easiest of all when our appetites aren't so inclined to seek stodgier carbs or fats to keep warm.


Cool, refreshing, and a breeze to make, the piña colada is the official drink of Puerto Rico. Made with coconut cream and pineapple juice, the virgin version is just as delicious as the original.


This is a very easy change you can make  for the environment . By carrying your lunch this way, you also avoid trips to restaurants or the cafeteria and you can eat better.


Craving something cool, refreshing and non-alcoholic? A Virgin Punch Drink should quench your thirst without having any alcohol added. You could add alcohol, if you like.


A virgin mai tai cocktail leaves out the rum and triple sec and replaces it with orange juice and a dash of grenadine. If you can’t find orgeat syrup at your local store or supermarket, try making your own using the recipe that is included here.


The Virgin Bloody Mary Mocktail is also known as a Virgin Bloody Mary. The drink has a long history and this recipe is taught by the New York School of Bartending.


The Flirtini is a vodka-based martini that is very known with the "Sex and the City" fans. Due to the prominent pink colour that it gives off, it's a fantastic "chick drink" that is popular for a girls' night in.


The virgin edition of the Miami Vice uses fresh fruit flavors, cream and cream of coconut to replace the rum, and the strawberry daiquiri mix and the piña colada mix that are used in the traditional recipe.


A Virgin Georgia Peach substitutes syrup from peaches that have been canned in syrup for the peach schnapps in the traditional recipe. Orange juice replaces the orange-flavored vodka that is used in some recipe variations.


Call this the "virgin" version of a  Sex on the Beach cocktail . This is the perfect drink for people who don't drink or even teenagers at a party.


Sometimes called the Shirley Temple, sometimes the Roy Rodgers, rumor has it that this refreshing drink was made for child stars who couldn't drink with the adults.


If you are underage or do not drink alcohol, but still want to join in the fun, this article for you. With its sharp yet sweet minty taste, this fruity Cuban drink will have you up and dancing in no time.


A mimosa is traditionally made with orange juice and champagne and served as a breakfast or brunch cocktail. However, if you don't drink, you can easily make a non-alcoholic variety.


The kids are coming to the party and want to sample delicious drinks too. Make a kid juice cocktail so that they can feel included in the party and enjoy a tasty non-alcoholic drink.


Every cocktail party should include at least a few non-alcoholic choices for people who don't drink alcohol. This one is based on citrus flavours.


Make a Ginger and Fred (Non Alcoholic Drink)

Not everyone can, or wants, to drink alcohol at a summer party but naturally, everyone wishes to feel that they fit in. Non-alcoholic drinks are an idea way to bridge the divide between those sipping on cocktails and those with a need to refrain from the alcohol.


Peaches and ginger are a perfect flavour combination. They also work well combined in a mocktail.


Make a Non Alcoholic Strawberry Margarita

A great solution of executing a fabulous night with friends is to relax and have fun. Mocktails are excellent drinks to imitate alcoholic drinks without any alcohol.


When planning a tropical or  Hawaiian themed party , there's endless ideas and possibilities to include the kids in it for food and drinks. Don't limit them to just juice or soda.


Glyphosate is a chemical found in pesticides that farmers use on their crops. It's one of the most commonly used pesticides and is in highest concentration in the pesticide Roundup.


Moisture or contaminants can cause your powdered food or spices to become clumpy and difficult to use. In the past, you may have even had to throw out lumpy powdered goods like cocoa, sugar, custard powder, dried milk, packet meals, and more.


Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. It adds elasticity to bread dough and absorbs moisture to add structure and make the finished product moist, and fluffy.


Whether you’ve just started a job as a grocery store bagger, or are a shopper faced with the task of bagging your own groceries, knowing how to properly bag groceries can come in handy.


Tropical drink ingredients, such as pineapple juice and  coconut  brings out a sweet and tangy feeling to any occasion. Serve this unique coconut lips mocktail at your next event, such as a  graduation  or another celebration.


If you love the taste of  ginger ale  and not a fan of alcohol, you don't have to be left out in the cold. This refreshing drink doesn't just give off the "sparkling" appearance of a cocktail, but it's also very healthy for your body.


When it comes to storing bread, the refrigerator is your worst enemy. Bread actually goes stale faster in the refrigerator than it does at room temperature.


Once a pineapple is picked, it does not ripen any further. This wikiHow will teach you a few tricks guaranteed to help you choose the right pineapple each time.


Loose leaf tea can be expensive, so you will want to store it properly. Loose leaf tea should be closed in sealable containers, ideally stainless steel containers.


If underneath the kitchen sink houses a bevy of household cleaners and items, you may want to consider adding a pull out storage tray to stay organized.


Cabbage is a modest vegetable that doesn't boast about the fact that it is a central part of dishes the world over. wikiHow, however, is speaking up for the bashful cabbage.


Avoid Purchasing Toxic Fruits or Vegetables

Fruits and vegetables contaminated with toxins are the silent killers of the culinary world. Contaminated produce can cause hepatitis, E. coli, and other types of food poisoning, some of which are fatal.


Pomegranates are an autumn fruit, and you can find the ripest ones at the end of the season.  [1]   Unlike eating other fruits, you eat the seeds, or  arlis ,  [2]   of the pomegranate, which are filled with delicious juice.


Many people have no idea how to select a  watermelon . They just knock on this over-sized fruit as if they know what they are doing. Although it can be difficult to know how ripe the interior is just by inspecting the outside, there are several clever tricks you can learn to help you pick the perfect watermelon.


Carrots are versatile enough to be useful in both dinners and desserts. Getting quality carrots for these dishes depends on observation and proper storage.


Plums are one of summer's true delights, but biting into a hard one can leave you with a puckered mouth. When plums ripen, they become sweeter and softer, making them much more pleasurable to eat.


Apricots ( Prunus armeniaca ) are a fine summer treat. They are stone fruit (drupes) that are smaller than peaches, softer than plums, and have a deliciously sweet, tart flavor when ripe.


Red skinned potatoes are small, round and white inside. The red skin is thin, making them somewhat delicate to cook. Red skinned potatoes can be cooked as a side dish, accompanying a leg of lamb or a pot roast.


Blueberry picking is a fun (and usually cheap) way to get blueberries. However, you don't want to stand in the hot sun for hours picking berries and then have them come out too mushy or too sour after all your hard work!


Zesting a citrus fruit ( lemons , limes,  grapefruits  or  oranges ) is an  easy cooking  project if you have a zester or a microplane. Both can be found at a cooking store or ordered online.


Before you bake something, your oven needs to be heated to the proper temperature. While it takes only a few seconds to turn on your oven, it can take several minutes for it to reach the right temperature.


Melt butter on the stove if you want to end up with perfect, evenly melted butter, or if the recipe calls for browning. If you want to save time, use a microwave oven instead, but follow the instructions here to avoid heating it too quickly and unevenly.


The method of puréeing carrots is used in a variety of recipes, for example, casseroles, sauces, baby food, meatloaf, and side condiments.


College (or university) is a time in your life when you are learning many things. Outside your academic studies, college may be when you learn to live on your own, to keep up your own home, and so on.


Make It Easier to Find Things in Your Fridge

A messy fridge can make it harder to find ingredients during cooking, keep track of leftovers, and sort out spoiled foods. Tidying up your fridge is a great step towards a neater kitchen overall.


Vegetable stock is useful for soups, stews, casseroles, and other flavoring of foods, like rice dishes,  polenta , quinoa or amaranth, boiled wheat, and store bought is never as good as homemade.


Buttermilk is the milk from cultured butter. It's a tangy, slightly sweet, and wonderfully rich liquid that's reminiscent of yogurt. Many people enjoy making  buttermilk pancakes  early on a Saturday morning, but not a lot of people have buttermilk sitting in their refrigerator, nor know what to do with a quart of buttermilk when the pancakes are done, so it's often easier to make buttermilk from milk.


Spinach pie is a deliciously healthy and light meal that is sure to please both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Read this article for two takes on this timeless dish.


To julienne a vegetable means cutting it into thin, uniform matchsticks. It’s important to always wash your vegetables and utensils first. You’ll cut round vegetables into a rectangle, chop into the proper length, and slice them into pieces of uniform thickness.


When most people think of the process of making butter, they think of hard work, churning, whipping or shaking a jar for a long time. This article will show you how to make butter from scratch in roughly two minutes using a food processor.


A citrus glaze is a lightly tart complement to many baked goods, such as  lemon pound cake  or orange cranberry muffins. Use the citrus fruit of your choice (or a mixture of them!)


The technique of marinating savory foods, such as meat and fish, allows any spices, herbs, and liquids to infuse in the meats prior to cooking, thereby enhancing the flavor.


Pot roasts are tougher cuts of meat, but can be tenderized by marinating them before cooking, whether it’s for just a few hours or a whole day. Making a marinade is as simple as whisking together a few chosen ingredients.


Cilantro is a great herb to use in many Asian, Indian, Mexican, and Middle Eastern dishes. It has a bright, crisp flavor, and can liven up almost any dish.


Sweet potatoes are a nutritious form of carbohydrates. They are low in sodium, fat, and cholesterol, but high in fiber, vitamin A, vitamin B6, potassium, and manganese.


Christmas cakes are often made well ahead of the Christmas season. Not only does this save time when the busy season descends upon us, it also serves to improve the taste of the cake.


Christmas brunch is often overshadowed by Christmas dinner. However, you want your Christmas brunch to come off without a hitch. It's a good idea to stick with simpler items or make-ahead items, so that you aren't as crunched for time early Christmas morning.


This recipe for yule loaf is taken from Peggy Hutchinson's 'Farmhouse Cooking'. It is best when made a month before eating so that it has time to mature.


Canned peaches are a delicious treat to have on hand year-round. They are tasty by themselves and great in a homemade cobbler. Here are steps to guide you through canning your own peaches.


Green beans are the easiest to can of most vegetables and yet it is one of the most eaten on a regular basis. Nutritious and good, green beans of all variations make for a great start to learning how to can.


There are a number of traditions associated with the term “wassailing,” some good, some not so good, but for many, the term suggests warmth, family gathering, and Christmas cheer.


Capture the fresh flavor of springtime and preserve the healthful benefits of peas by canning them. Since peas are a low-acid food, a pressure canner is required to prevent bacterial contamination.


Spicy jalapeno peppers are simple to slice and can for long-term storage. The process will take over a day from beginning to end, though, so you should make sure that you have plenty of time before embarking on the project.


Christmas is a time of family, friends and, just as importantly, food. Should you find yourself playing host at a special Christmas dinner this year, take advantage of the opportunity to wow your guests by putting together a mouthwatering array of holiday delicacies that are sure to please any palate.


Before refrigeration was common, people evened out the ebbs and floods of harvests by preserving excess for later use. One of the ways that food was preserved was through  canning .


Preserve the fresh taste, bright yellow color and nutritional benefits of fresh corn by canning it at home. Since corn is a low-acid food, a pressure canner is required to prevent bacterial contamination.


Enjoy the fresh flavors and healthful benefits of a variety of fruits by canning them. Adding a simple sugar syrup to the fruit before canning helps preserve the flavor, color and shape of the fruits.


Canning carrots is a great way to preserve them for the times of the year when you can't pick them fresh from the garden. Self-canned carrots frequently taste better than the kind you can purchase from a store.


Beets are a nutritious and delicious way to add color to your meal. Preserve the flavor and health benefits of fresh beets by canning them and enjoy them all year long.


Canning any type of bean requires Mason jars and a pressure canner. If you have this vital canning equipment, the process is similar for any beans, fresh or dried.


Having canned apples on hand makes for an easy desert when guests show up unexpectedly. There are many varieties of apples: for canning choose the sweeter apples like Gala, Fuji, Rome, Red and Golden Delicious.


If you've gotten more fresh asparagus than you can eat right now, save it for later. Although asparagus can be safely preserved in a  pressure  canner, you can't safely preserve asparagus in a water bath.


A bounty of homegrown tomatoes or a gift of a purchase from the farmer's market can leave you with a glut of wonderful fresh tomatoes. Rather than eat nothing but tomato sauce and salads for the next week, consider storing some of your tomato bounty long term for use in cooking.


Blueberries are a delicious summer fruit that can be eaten pain as a healthy snack, tossed into yogurt or a salad, or used in baking. Unfortunately, improper storage can result in blueberries that are anything but tasty.


Fresh mushrooms purchased from a store or harvested from the wild can be used many months later if stored correctly. There are many different kinds of mushrooms and many different ways to preserve them, so perfecting the method will require some trial and error, but the basic methods outlined here should work for the more common types of mushrooms available from fruit and vegetable suppliers.


Do you have a lot of apples available? Or perhaps you've always wondered how grandma "put up applesauce"? Here is how you can fill your pantry with delicious, all natural, applesauce for your family to enjoy for some time to come.


In a community or situation without electricity, storage of food long-term can be tricky. One simple solution is to build your own pot-in-pot fridge, using basic pots, sand and water.


Fresh grapes are rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and many other vitamins that are associated with good heart health. Fresh grapes also have the ability to improve cognition, eyesight, and blood pressure levels.


Peeling and deveining shrimp is an easy step that can save you some money if you're willing to do it yourself. First you remove the head, then pull off the legs and the shell.


Peeling an orange really isn't that difficult, it just takes a little instruction and practice. In fact, by the time you finish reading this article, you will be well-versed in several of the most popular orange peeling methods!


Chestnuts are harvested during the fall and usually eaten most often during the holiday season. You can eat chestnuts alone, or incorporate them into stuffing, pies, and other delicious recipes.


Peeling an avocado is actually quite easy, but there are multiple ways you can do it. Try each one to determine which is easiest for you. Here's what you need to know.


Mangoes are tropical fruits that are enjoyed all over the world. Whether you're eating the mango by itself or putting it in a salad or a main course, you need to peel it correctly first.


A lot of people like to eat prawns, but not everyone knows how to peel one properly. Note: These are instructions are for peeling a cooked prawn (however the method can be applied to green\uncooked prawns.)


Sometimes hard-boiled are very hard to peel. If normal strategies as described in  How to Peel an Egg , do not work, then you may need to resort to this strategy.


For being such a commonly-used vegetable, onions can be surprisingly hard to work with. Peeling onions without any tears can be much easier said than done — especially when you have a whole bushel of onions to work through.


Peel a Hard Boiled Egg with the Crack and Roll Method

Love hard boiled eggs but not a fan of the preparation? Cracking and peeling hard boiled eggs can be dicey as the shell often clings to the membrane making the situation messy and possibly just downright annoying.


As the title states, this is a clever trick where you can hand an unopened banana to a friend or family member, and as they peel the layers off, much to their delight and surprise, they will find it to be already cut in perfect slices.


How to peel boiled potatoes. Especially useful if you are planning to make several buckets of mashed potatoes.


Garlic skins can be rough on hands, and they are too small for a traditional peeler. Luckily there are several ways to peel garlic quickly. Cooks who need to peel garlic quickly and keep a fast pace in the kitchen can use the shaking method for large batches, or a special silicone peeler for a couple cloves at a time.


Peeling a conventionally grown carrot will remove many of the pesticides that tend to accumulate in the skin.  [1]   Many people also peel carrots for aesthetic reasons – when peeled, they glow with a vibrant orange and are uniform in color and shape.


Artistic chefs in Thailand, China, and Japan have been carving fruits and vegetables into astounding shapes for many centuries. Most designs require nothing more than a sharp paring knife and a fruit or vegetable of your choice.


Carving a ham may seem difficult to do properly, but it isn't too difficult to learn. If you are planning on serving a ham, you will want the know the right technique to cut perfect juicy slices of ham to serve to your guests.


Boning a chicken but keeping it whole is a whole lot easier than it seems. By learning to use the knife correctly, finding the proper points at which to separate the joints and the meat, you'll have a much easier time keeping the chicken intact for cooking.


Onions are a staple of countless dishes, yet many home cooks are intimidated by the thought of cutting into one -- and not just because of the threat of watery eyes.


Once a deer has been  field dressed  and brought back to a lodge or house for further processing, the next step is learning to prepare chops, steaks, and roasts for delicious meals to come.


After you have  opened your pomegranate , the next step before eating is seeding it. Seed removal can be complicated, if you've never opened a pomegranate before.


A good cook always knows how to peel a tomato to remove the skin that can spoil many a good sauce or stew. Although it's not the most exciting kitchen task, it is an essential one, and knowing how to do it in 5 seconds or less will curry favor with the busy cook!


Many recipes require peeled and cored apples, especially for desserts and baking. After peeling and coring, it's easy to cut the apples into wedges or quarters for use or eating.


Kamaboko, sometimes referred to as fish cake, is a Japanese processed seafood product. It's a popular addition in noodle and rice dishes and other meals.


Coconuts are a delicious and versatile food that is especially good when eaten fresh. You may shy away from purchasing a whole coconut, though, if you assume that you need a drill, hacksaw, and other specialty tools to open one.


There are lots of different ways to cut an onion, from slices, to dices, to rings. How you cut an onion depends on what the recipe says. If you cut it the wrong way, then the recipe may not turn out right; the wrong cut can affect both the texture and the cooking time.


Tomatoes are used in a seemingly infinite amount of recipes and often need to be diced. Dicing tomatoes is a quick, simple process anyone can master with some practice.


On first glance, a  mango  seems like it would be pretty simple to cut, but cutting mango can often leave you with a big, juicy mess. There is also a big pit in the middle of the mango that is difficult to cut around.


If you need to cut cake layers in half, there is a simple and accurate method that does not involve messing with knives or having your cake roll across the countertop.


The kiwifruit, also known as a Chinese gooseberry, looks unappealing at first glance. However, its furry exterior holds a delicious treasure inside, a pretty green (or golden) flesh flecked with black seeds and a white center.


Bell peppers are great in lots of dishes! They can be used cooked or raw; you can stuff them, dice them, stew them, or scatter rings in a salad. And they're quite good for you, too.


Enhance your next tray of veggies and dip by cutting your cucumber slices into delicate flowers. Use a regular cucumber for this recipe as a hothouse cucumber may not be able to withstand the rigors of the design.


Coring an apple isn't as hard as it looks. All you need is one of three things: a sharp paring knife, a spoon or melon-baller, or an apple corer. If you want to know how to core an apple in just a few minutes, then just follow these easy steps.


Food poisoning occurs when the food you eat has become contaminated, often due to improper preparation and handling of the food. You can experience food poisoning from eating food long after its expiration date, or from eating food that has not been cooked thoroughly, such as chicken and other meats.


Snap peas are a great snack or addition to any meal. They are the product of a mix of both garden and snow peas. To clean your snap peas, start by choosing fresh, unblemished pods.


Snow peas, also called Chinese pea pods, are used in a wide variety of dishes. You can either cook them or eat them raw. To properly clean your snow peas, start by washing them off under cold water.


Pitting olives can be a difficult experience because the seed (also called "pit") is usually attached so firmly inside the olive. Many people try to pit olives by trying to peel away the exterior edible portion (known as the fruit), however since this causes damage to the fruit, the correct way to pit an olive is to push out the pit through the side of the olive.


No matter what recipe you need an unseeded tomato for, seeding a tomato is very easy to do. The best method for seeding a tomato depends on what you're making.


Cleaning scallops is an important part of their preparation for meals. Appropriate scallop cleaning techniques can ensure that the scallops are healthy and delicious for you to eat.


Clean Vegetables in an Environmentally Friendly Way

Save water by taking the dirt off of potatoes using these simple steps!


Prawns are a delicious addition to any seafood dish. To get the freshest prawns, make sure you pay attention to the packaging, the color, and the odor.


Salmonella poisoning most often results from coming into contact with water or food contaminated with the salmonella bacteria. It can cause fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, and is often referred to as food poisoning.


It is often quite apparent when certain foods have expired, but it can be a bit more tricky to discern with other foods, such as freezer foods. Generally speaking, any food that has a foul smell or has changed texture is spoiled and should not be consumed.


Bacon, one of the top foods of the last decade,  [1]   looks set to remain an important choice in the American diet (important here being a vast understatement).


Mushrooms can be one of the hardest vegetables to store because of how quickly they can absorb too much moisture and start to go bad. Keeping mushrooms in their original packaging for as long as possible, storing loose mushrooms in a paper bag or paper towels, and freezing mushrooms can all help keep them fresher longer.


Learning to store food properly is an essential part of saving money and keeping yourself and your family safe. You can learn to easily distinguish the food items that may be kept out on the counter, items that need to be kept cool, and items that need to be frozen.


You can ship perishable items at your own risk if they are properly packaged, abide by regulations, and can be delivered in a reasonable time limit so as not to deteriorate.


It's important to keep kitchen surfaces sanitized, especially when you're working with raw meat, in order to  prevent food poisoning .


Raw fruit juices, raw ciders, and raw milk should all undergo pasteurization before being consumed. When properly done, pasteurization destroys most types of harmful bacteria commonly found in these liquids.


To prevent the growth of bacteria that causes food poisoning, perishable foods should be refrigerated within two hours. If the food is sitting out in temperatures of 90° F (32° C), or above, reduce that time to one hour.


Make a Food Cooling Cover from Embroidery Hoops

A homemade solution to making a food cooling cover that is very effective. This is suitable for placing over any cooking that is cooling but might be attacked by insects or dust if left uncovered.


Maintain Food Processing Equipment to Prevent Food Poisoning

Food processing equipment is susceptible to contamination by salmonella, campylobacter, listeria, staphylococcus and other potentially fatal contaminants.


As your young children age, it is common for them to show an interest in the activities you perform in the kitchen, such as preparing and cooking meals.


Eye health is important to the overall health of cats and should be assessed by cat owners on a regular basis. Knowing what to look for and how to act if you suspect an infection is important to preventing long-term problems with your cat's eyes.


Get Rid of Harvest Mite Infestations in Cats

Harvest mites--also called harvest bugs, bracken bugs, or chiggers--are a form a parasitic insect that can cause severe skin irritation in cats. Although there are some clear symptoms, a harvest mite infestation can only be diagnosed and treated by a vet.


Sushi is a delicious and increasingly popular food. There is always some level of risk involved in eating raw fish sushi. There are also some concerns regarding the amount of mercury in fish.


Heartworm is a parasitic worm that lives in the heart and the major blood vessels of its host. Though heartworm is viewed as a dog disease, it can also infect cats.


Get Rid of Fleas on a Kitten Too Young for Topical Ointments

As soon as your kitten is born, it is possible for it to get fleas. Unfortunately, in very young kittens, regular flea medications are too strong to use and will cause harm to your kitten.


Diagnose Third Eyelid Protrusion in Cats

The third eyelid is an inner eyelid located in the inside corner of a cat’s eyes. In addition to protecting the eyes from injury, it keeps the eyes healthy by increasing tear production and keeping the cornea (clear covering over the eye) moist with tear film.


Finding out that your cat is suffering from diabetes can be both frightening and overwhelming. Some owners may  wonder how they can help their cat manage the disease.


In addition to the upper and lower eyelids, a cat’s eyes have third eyelids. Located in the corners of the eyes closest to the nose, third eyelids protect the eyes from potential injury and produce tears to keep the eyes healthy.


Watery eyes in your cat are generally a symptom of another condition rather than a disease in itself. In other words, if your cat suddenly develops watery eyes, it's likely caused by something like an infection, allergies, or a scratch to the eye.


Preventing a diabetic emergency in your cat involves controlling its diabetes and managing hypoglycemic attacks when they occur. Watch for signs of the illness and visit the veterinarian regularly to get a definite diagnosis.


Diabetes is a serious medical condition that can seriously impact your cat's health. However, there are ways that the condition can be treated without the use of western veterinary medication.


Cats of all ages can be affected by illness. One of the most common conditions is feline diabetes. This is a very common ailment in cats over a certain age and knowing what to look out for and how it can be treated could potentially save your kitty and keep your relationship a long and happy one.


Give Interferon to Cats with Viral Diseases

Interferon is a medication prescribed to cats to help with viral diseases. It commonly is prescribed to treat the ocular herpes virus and feline leukemia virus.


Identify Early Signs of Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats

Chronic kidney disease can be difficult to spot in cats. While acute kidney disease comes on suddenly, making it easier to see the symptoms, chronic kidney disease often comes on more slowly, making it harder to catch.


If your cat suffers from feline diabetes, it is still possible for your kitty to return to an insulin-free life with the proper treatment. After your cat receives a diabetes diagnosis from your veterinarian, you must start treating the condition immediately.


Handle Feline Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex

Feline eosinophilic granuloma complex is a term that describes a group of three different skin lesions that occur on cats. It is thought that these skin lesions are caused by a hypersensitive reaction to an irritant, such as a flea bite or an allergic reaction.


Identify and Treat Noise Phobias in Cats

It is normal for animals to take cover from loud noises, particularly thunderstorms. Generally, this behavior can be ignored, but if the cat’s behavior has become destructive or has suddenly escalated, then you should consider taking action.


Eclampsia, also known as milk fever, occurs in during pregnancy or just after birth. It occurs due to a life-threatening decrease in blood calcium levels.


Just like any other creature, cats can be affected by changes in their circumstances, environment, or routine. Maybe their owner has returned to work after a home leave, they are staying in the cattery, or are being put on a new diet.


Prevent Feline Panleukopenia (Distemper)

Cats are prone to a variety of diseases. One of the most infectious viral diseases is feline panleukopenia (which also goes by feline parvovirus, feline distemper, and feline infectious enteritis).


Cats suffer from heart disease just like any other species.—However, cats are adept at hiding the early warning signs. Their laid-back lifestyles and talent for sleeping tend to mask symptoms that would be evident in more active animals.


Hairballs are clumps of indigestible fur that accumulate in cats' stomachs and small intestines as the result of them grooming their coats by licking.


Cats have extraordinary eyes that allow them to see clearly indoors and out during different times of day. However, injuries to the eyes and many diseases can significantly impair your cat’s eyesight or even cause blindness.


A female cat that is spayed will not be able to reproduce and will not experience going into heat. If you are adopting a stray or an adult cat from a shelter, you should confirm the cat is spayed.


Hyperthyroidism is a fairly common medical problem in cats, especially older cats. All cats with hyperthyroidism should be treated by the local vet.


One of the challenging things about cats is knowing when they are ill. By their very nature cats like to eat and sleep, and many conditions (such as anemia) are largely characterized by lack of energy.


Prepare Your Cat for a First Time Visit to the Vet

Your cat’s first visit to the vet is likely be a difficult and possibly unpleasant experience, both for you and for the cat. Among other things, the vet's visit involves such things as the discomfort of the cat carrier, the weirdness of the car drive or other form of transportation, the strangeness of the veterinary surgery and the potential for smelling, hearing and seeing the cat's natural enemy––dogs!


Arthritis can occur in any animal species, and cats are no exception. Cats in their teens are most likely to show symptoms of arthritis, which include stiffness, difficulty jumping, and perhaps becoming grouchy because of pain.


Anemia is a condition in which a cat does not have enough red blood cells or hemoglobin in his blood. This means the cat has a reduced capacity to carry oxygen in the blood, which leads to lack of energy.


Bacterial cystitis is an inflammation of the cat's bladder caused by a bacterial infection, which causes frequent urination and straining. Although cystitis sometimes resolves itself, it is best to seek veterinary treatment, especially if your cat is suffering.


There are many things that can cause a cat to limp. It can be as simple as a splinter in the paw, or as complicated as a chronic disease like arthritis.


Cardiomyopathy is a medical term that simply means the heart muscle is diseased in some way.  [1]   This disease can come in a variety of forms but in general the heart just cannot work as well as it should.


Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that occurs in cats due to medications, vaccines, insect bites, or foods. This condition is considered an emergency and requires immediate veterinary care, as it can be fatal for cats.


If your cat is injured, is recovering from surgery, or has a chronic physical disability it's a good idea to have it undergo physical therapy as part of its veterinary treatment.


UTI stands for urinary tract infection, an infection which can occur in felines as well as humans. Treating a UTI without the use of antibiotics is difficult, if not impossible.