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...