No matter what the weather is like until this pandemic is over one thing is for sure and that is that we’re all going to have to continue to spend more time outdoors if we want to socialize…at a distance. Whether you have celebrations coming up over the next couple of months, you’re thinking of ways to entertain over the Christmas period or you just miss seeing people, then Alfresco dining is the way to go. There are many ways you can do this, so it doesn’t matter if you don’t have a big garden, you can still make the best of what you do have because your alfresco evening…
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Smoothie Recipes for a Healthy Winter
Winter is edging ever closer, and the memories of colorful smoothies and summer sunshine are fading into the remote past – or are they? There’s no reason why smoothies have to be a spring and summertime thing, especially when you are considering getting healthy in the new year. Why not continue the trend right through the winter. In this post, you’ll find five smoothie recipes that are sure to enliven your body and give you the energy you need to shine while the sun hangs low. Avocado and Strawberry Smoothie The best time to consume a healthy smoothie is in the morning before starting your day or in the early…
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Instant Pot Tips and Tricks
One of the hottest kitchen gadgets this year is an instant pot. It is versatile, functional, and can make cooking quicker, simpler, and easier. You can do such a variety of different things with an Instant Pot, but many owners, or potential owners of the machine, only know some of the basic steps of use. Just because of how versatile it is, there is so much more to cooking with a pressure cooker. The more that you know what to do with it, the more that you will want to use it all of the time. If you are looking for some tips and tricks for an Instant Pot, then…
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How to Use Yeast, Baking Soda, and Baking Powder
Baked goods generally rely on a chemical leavener, baking soda, baking powder, or yeast for lift. Without some sort of leavener, most baked goods would be very dense and very flat. When shopping, make sure to check the expiration dates and be conscientious about how to store them in the kitchen. Baking Soda Baking soda, also known as bicarbonate of soda, is an ALKALI used as a leavener in baked goods. When combined with an acid ingredient such as buttermilk, yogurt, or molasses, baking soda produces carbon dioxide gas bubbles, thereby, causing a dough or batter to rise. It also neutralizes acidity and produces tender baked goods. Because it reacts…
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Healthy Breakfast Ideas to Power Through Your Day
It is my belief that starting the day with a breakfast of sufficient protein and healthy fats, sets you up for a positive and productive day. This essential resource fuels your body, giving you the power to move, think, and keep on living, but achieving the complex needs of your body can be harder than you expect. The first meal of the day will always influence the way you feel for the hours that follow, with a lot of people feeling bad without realizing that it’s because they’re not taking their first meals seriously. A good first meal keeps you from experiencing an energy dip and being ravenous by mid-morning.…
