Budget Friendly

Well, in today's economy everyone is tighting their belt and purse. Everyone is on the lookout for budget friendly recipes (not because we want to buy the promotional tote bags but we need to conver the bills). I found this one which is really easy to do and the ingredients easy to find at the shops (source, yahoo lifestyle. Chow mein mince Ingredients•2 teaspoons oil•500g lean minced beef•1 x 30g packet Continental®Chow Mein Mince Recipe Base•1/4...

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Cooking Frenzy

I'm in a cooking frenzy this week. I am doing all our cooking. I have already the pasta sauce cooking for tomorrow. I'm planning to do another casserole - maybe a beef stew or goulash - this afternoon. Tonight, we're going to have lasagne. We might just have left-over for some days during the week. I'm taking everything in strides so I don't need riding boots for now. I found this simple and quick recipe for beef goulash in yahoo lifestyle:Ingredients•canola...

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How Do You Like Your Eggs

I'm like Maggie Carpenter that can't decide how I like my eggs but not for the same reason. It's just that I haven't explored all the ways of cooking eggs. Now, I just like scambled with tomatoes. Yet, I can say I like omelletes too but I haven't perfected the way of making it. I found an easy way to make it (no need for fancy equipment like spirometer to do it). Here it is:Ingredients•3 Eggs•A little milk•Ham and tomato•Parsley•Cheese•Salt...

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Brain Food for Toddlers

OILY FISH'Fish like salmon, tuna (fresh, not canned), sardines and mackerel are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids,' says nutiritonal scientist Bridget Aisbitt from the British Nutrition Foundation. 'But your child shouldn't have more than two portions a week.'If your child isn't keen on fish, make a fishcake mixed with potato and coated in breadcrumbs. This can be roasted in the oven or fried.AVOCADOA real power-house food, full of that other...

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Happy Soul

I believe that one of the manifestations of a happy soul is singing. I'm just inspired to search for songs that I like when I'm online and doing something. Isn't it enhilirating when you're doing something while humming? I reckon testosterone booster is of little importance when you're always happy - which affect your dispositions in life and health. One of my favourite songs and singers by the way. Love them. I want to own some of their albums....

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Flue Season is On

The cold season is well underway and I'm very thankful that it hasn't affected my family this year. Hopefully, it will remain that way until it is over this year or can I say forever? But if you have symptoms, here are some remedies - easy as they are. No sachet requiredInstead of spending $12 to $14 on cold-and-flu sachets, this homemade version will work just as well. All you need is some generic paracetamol, honey and a lemon. Take the paracetamol...

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Laughter is the Best Medicine

Hahaha. One of the best scenes of the Big Bang Theory that I really like. Laughter relaxes the whole body. A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after. Laughter boosts the immune system. Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease. Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s...

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