Naan: Indian Flat Bread

by Krista Davis May 20, 2012

Naan is an Indian flat bread. This is a wonderful recipe to make for guests or your family, since it allows you to have an individual portion size with each loaf.     Ingredients: 1 tsp active dry yeast 2 tsp sugar (divided in half) 3/4 cup warm water 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus a small […]

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Nutritional Benefits of Coconut Oil

by Rhonda Wylie May 18, 2012

Coconut oil as a dietary supplement can be very beneficial in many ways. Coconut oil  is commonly referred to as one of the  “good fats.” Often, people tend to forget about the good fats when trying to support a balanced diet. Coconut oil contains three important fatty acids – lauric acid, caprillic acid, and capric acid. Lauric Acid Coconut oil […]

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Exploring The Benefits of Coconut Oil

by Rhonda Wylie May 14, 2012
This entry is part 1 of 1 in the series Coconut Oil Isn't Just For Cooking

Is coconut oil good for the skin?  Recently I have suffered  from extremely dry skin. This is most likely due to my age and hormone imbalance (nice way of saying I’m in menopause). Having watched a recent episode of Dr. Oz, where he talked about the benefits of coconut oil on the hair, I decided to do […]

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Japanese Grilled Salmon on Soba Noodle Salad

by Krista Davis May 13, 2012
This entry is part 4 of 5 in the series Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Recipes

A tasty and healthy salmon recipe, that uses the tastes of Japan and makes 4 servings. This Japanese Grilled Salmon on Soba Noodle Salad is adapted from John Ash’s “Japanese Style Grilled Salmon” on www.foodnetwork.com and has the substitutes listed for ease of shopping. Marinade: 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup […]

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Paying With Cash and Saving Money

by Krista Davis May 9, 2012

Paying with cash is quick and easy. Cash doesn’t acquire interest and is an instant reminder of the money available, without having to remember to update your bank register with every purchase. It helps to use cash when paying for things like groceries, gas, clothing, vehicle maintenance, supplies, and propane. Credit cards should be used sparingly, due […]

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Quick Hot Sauce

by Krista Davis May 8, 2012

This is a quick hot sauce recipe that only costs around $1.75 and makes about 20 ounces. Print Quick Hot Sauce Author: Krista Davis   Ingredients 2 cans of DRAINED diced tomatoes with green chiles ( Rotel is a good brand) 1 handful or less of fresh cilantro (depending on how well you like the taste […]

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Cheddar Peppers

by Krista Davis May 8, 2012

An easy and healthy snack; cheddar peppers that only costs around 14 cents each.     Ingredients: 4 large Jalapenos 1 Small Bag of Low Fat or Fat Free Shredded Cheese (I like using mexican cheese.) Directions: Cut the stem off of the jalapenos. Using a skinny knife, hollow out the inside of the jalapenos without cutting the […]

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Easy Empanadas

by Krista Davis May 8, 2012

This empanada recipe is easy to make and makes large amounts: 12 using biscuits or 44 snack size using crescent rolls. I happen to prefer the empanadas using the crescent rolls since they are easy to grab on the go. Also, due to the simple ingredients this is a budget friendly recipe at $1.04 per biscuit empanada and $0.47 per […]

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Hawaiian Pulled Pork Sandwiches

by Krista Davis May 8, 2012
This entry is part 2 of 5 in the series Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Recipes

This Hawaiian Pulled Pork Sandwich recipe is delicious, budget friendly, and a good alternative to traditional bar-bq. I spent $11.33 on all ingredients used. That is $1.42 per Hawaiian Pulled Pork Sandwich, 8 total. Also, this is an easy meal to prepare before work and have ready when you get home since the pulled pork cooks in […]

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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

by Rhonda Wylie May 7, 2012

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13th, so for you last-minute shoppers, here are some great ways you can make the mother in your life feel special. Always easy and on time, you can have a gift or flowers delivered via one of the many flower retailers available online, or by visiting your local florist.  My […]

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