0 History of Mexican Food and Flavors

By Ricardo C Mayoral Mexican food has a long and varied history starting back with the Mayan Indians and evolved with historical events and cultural changes. The Mayan Indians were hunters and gatherers. They did no farming or produced any of their own products. They fed themselves off the land, with wild game, tropical fruits and plants, and fish. Mayan Indians used corn and beans in their diets. The history of corn is another subject but suffice it to say the Americas have been using it for thousands of years. It only became popular in Europe after one of Columbus' visits. The Azteca culture introduced hot peppers, honey, salt and...

0 Homemade Dog Food Recipes

By Christopher Livingston Nowadays more than ever it is becoming more and more challenging to know exactly what we ought to be providing for our dogs. With the latest tainted commercial dog food and treat scares which keep popping up, homemade dog food recipes have become really popular as apprehensive owners endeavor to do precisely what is right - and what's safe - for their pets. The controversy regarding what constitutes a good quality dog diet doesn't make this subject any less difficult, either. All things considered though, providing a homemade dog food recipe - given that it's properly prepared - can only be a very good thing. Benefits...

0 Food Stamp Application Process

By Kurt Staley Applying for food stamp can be a very overwhelming and embarrassing task. Knowing what to expect throughout the entire application process can help alleviate some of the stress and embarrassment involved with applying for food stamps. The first thing required by the food stamp office is an application. Most counties have an online application process. The electronic application allows the process to get started the moment the application is submitted. Paper applications will be accepted, but the process will take longer than an electronic application. Most food stamp offices have computers available for applicants filling...

0 Natural Food Recipes

By Jennifer S Rigby With obesity widely accepted and type 2 diabetes raging amongst adults and children alike, somewhere there has to be a stop to it all. But, how and where does this take place? Is it a problem that the federal and state governments can absolve? No, it has to start with personal accountability and a willingness to change the way that food is viewed. Aspartame, monosodium glutamate, food colorings, and every other preservative in between have to be considered extremely toxic to the body. Without families taking a stand, innocent children will be sent to their graves at an early age. The only way to make the necessary...

0 Quick and Easy Salad Recipes For Your Table

By Linda Carol Wilson Salads are important parts of our meals so give your meal a little something extra with these quick and easy salad recipes. Choose from an easy Spaghetti Salad. I made this for a church luncheon and it was a real hit. Or try a tasty Layered Salad, a refreshing Orange-Pineapple Fluff or a Confetti Macaroni Salad. SPAGHETTI SALAD  8-10 ounces whole-wheat thin spaghetti, cooked according to pkg directions in salted water  1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette  1 tbsp olive oil  2 large Roma tomatoes  6 slices pepperoni, each slice cut into 9 to 12 pieces  6 tbsp bottled crunchy salad toppings  parmesan...

0 Home Delivered Diet Foods and Meals

By Dave Anderson Jr. The concept of home delivery has sneaked into our household long ago but home delivered diet meals are the relatively new entrant in the market. It is a boon for those who find it really difficult to cook diet food. One of the biggest problems faced by the consumers of such food items is that the diet is monotonous in nature and they get bored eating the same kind of food every day. Home delivered diet meals are now here to offer a change as it can offer you variety in the diet meals. Nowadays the home delivery diet providers readily offer you gastronomes type of meal that is rich in flavor. The home delivery diet...

0 Easy Soup Recipes

By Cara Hanley I am a soup lover and I spend a good deal of my time looking for and following easy soup recipes, soups are very versatile and can be made using many different ingredients. They can be eaten at different mealtime occasions thinner broths such as Consommes make perfect starters or healthy snacks, while more hearty soups using meat, fish or vegetables as their main ingredient can be a meal in themselves. Also some soups can be served cold which is great on hot summer days, these are light and refreshing. There are traditional favorites such as French Vichyssoise, Spanish Gazpacho and the more unusual ones such as Iced...

0 The Best Recipes To Cook With Pasta

By Robert T Warner If you're looking for some great recipes which are quick and easy to make to expand your home based cookery skills then you can't go far wrong with pasta recipes. There are a great variety of dish recipes including low calorie and low in fat recipes to make at home. A great recipe with pasta to get started with is tagliarini (This is egg noodles cut in to long slender pieces) with courgettes, prawns, mint and chilli. Tagliarini is slightly narrower than tagliatelli and a great pasta.  Heat some olive oil in a large frying pan and add some prawns frying until they have browned. Next mix in some celery, onion,...

0 Food Stamps and Obesity Considered

By Lance Winslow Food Stamps may just be the cause of obesity in the poorer areas of our nation. The other day, I was talking with a couple at Starbucks, they were left leaning individuals, but we were having a political discussion on how our government runs their affairs. The lady asked me if I believed that people should go through a test to see if they were eligible for food stamps. My answer was no, as I would prefer that the food stamp program be completely eliminated. People don't really starve in this country, that's nonsense. Further, there are all sorts of community groups that can help people, not to mention all the churches...

0 Finding the Best Restaurant Supplies

By Morgan Ambrose Any professional in the restaurant industry understands through experience that a few pieces of restaurant equipment are more valuable than others. The range is the most important thing in the kitchen. It must withstand constant use and still give reliable service at all times. Having a range made of high quality materials makes a lot of difference, no matter what food is being prepared. If a chef wants dishes cooked to perfection, they must be sure to select the best commercial ranges possible for the kitchen. First, the layout and space in the kitchen will determine which commercial ranges will work best for the...

0 Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Idea

By Sam J Loeb Cookies are one of the easiest and fastest snacks to bake. A cookie comes in several different textures, shapes, sizes, and flavors for almost every taste, with the awesome chocolate chip cookie recipe being the favorite by a mile. Making chocolate chip cookies from scratch doesn't require a lengthy list of costly ingredients or an entire afternoon to bake. You can bake a delightful batch of chewy, flavorful, and incredibly chocolaty cookies in less than 60-minutes, including the prep and baking time. Avoid the boxed mixes when making home-made cookies, use fresh ingredients in your mix to achieve the best possible results. Quick...

0 Low Fat Oatmeal Cookies Recipe - How To Make The Best Oatmeal Cookies - Ingredients And Directions

By Heather Nauta This is a special treat for you and for me. Well, for Phil too if I let him have some... These low fat oatmeal cookies are oil free, and can actually easily be made virtually fat free as well by leaving out the coconut. When we arrived in our room in Kotor, Montenegro - that turned out to be an apartment shared with just one other couple - there was unrefined cane sugar waiting for me in the cupboard. I took this as a sign that I had to make some cookies. With an oven, rolled oats and whole wheat flour, everything was working in my favor. I also used raisins, cinnamon and shredded coconut, but you could add whatever...