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Sunday, February 28th, 2010
Obesity is, admittedly, an intricate issue that may depend on numerous factors. Genetics, eating habits, lifestyle and exercise are some of the most commonly referred causes of obesity. Although there is no single cause for obesity, researchers have correlated the increased consumption of sugary beverages with the rise of obesity in the United States, considering the soft drink consumption as one of the top contributors to the obesity problem.
In 2005, ‘Liquid Candy’, a report produced by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), suggested that soft drinks are the leading source of calories in the diet of Americans. Soft drinks have a high concentration of added sugars, and particularly, fructose corn syrup in each can. However, as fructose is known for not affecting appetite, people who regularly consume fructose-sweetened drinks do not feel satiated and thus overconsumption is encouraged. Besides, companies produce nearly 52 gallons of soda pop per year, enough to fill up every man, woman or child. (more…)
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Saturday, February 27th, 2010
When it comes to fall baking, I enjoy making this Applesauce Cake because its easy, and I save time by not using fresh apples.
I prefer to bake mine in a tube pan, but you can certainly make it in a round cake pan. You can sift confectioner’s sugar on top of your slightly warm cake or mix up some vanilla icing and drizzle that over top. (more…)
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Saturday, February 27th, 2010
This Hungarian coffee cake recipe was given to me 25 years ago by my grandmother who loved to cook and bake. The cake does take some time to make…as you are making it completely from scratch. What I really enjoy about this recipe is the combined sweet and nutty taste.
When dissolving the yeast, make sure you use warm (not hot) water. If the water is too hot, you will kill the yeast and won’t get a good rise to your dough. (more…)
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Saturday, February 27th, 2010
If you like cheese cakes and peaches, I think you will enjoy this dessert cake recipe.
The cake is very rich and sweet, and made in the 2 layer technique. The first layer is like that of a traditional cake and the second layer is more like a cheese cake. If desired, you can completely omit the cinnamon sugar topping. (more…)
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Saturday, February 27th, 2010
Back in the early 1980’s my grandmother spent a Saturday afternoon teaching me how to make her banana spice cake. I am not sure why they call it sea-foam frosting, but I can tell you…it does taste delicious!
What I really enjoy about this recipe is the right combination of sweet buttermilk, ripe bananas, along with the spices. If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, you can substitute with regular milk. (more…)
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Saturday, February 27th, 2010
When it comes to making chocolate cakes, I often times get bored with the classic ones. I look for recipes that have a twist or some added goodies to them.
This one is really easy to make and I love the rich chocolate flavor along with the miniature marshmallow topping. You can frost the cake with your favorite frosting, although we prefer ours with chocolate. There have been times that I have forgone the frosting and just dusted it with confectioner’s sugar. (more…)
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Thursday, February 11th, 2010
The Bible talks about an interesting usage for the Apple; it says that the Apple could refresh the one who is sick with love. The Noble Quran does not mention the Apple but it talks about the fruits in general. The Quran says: for those who merit Paradise, i.e. the inhabitants of Paradise, they have different kinds of fruit therein and, therein, they have whatever they ask or call for, they have whatever they desire or wish for.
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The Apple in the Bible
In the Bible King Solomon says in his Song:
I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys.
As a lily among brambles, so is my love among the young women. (more…)
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Thursday, February 11th, 2010
During the months of October and November, my family really enjoys this Pumpkin Crunch dessert recipe. It takes about 10 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to bake.
This is a really nice dessert to serve at your Halloween parties or after your Thanksgiving holiday meal. I often entertain here at my home during the fall months, so I will make this recipe and serve it with some wonderful fall flavored teas and coffees. (more…)
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Thursday, February 11th, 2010
I found a great recipe for Champagne cake when I was searching the internet the other day. I generally make boxed mixes and add ingredients to them to spice them up, but I decided to live on the edge and try making a cake from scratch. Also my husband and I don’t drink but were given a bottle of champagne as a gift and didn’t know what to do with it, so we found a great recipe for this champagne cake.
It uses cake flour, which I used King Arthur unbleached cake flour for this recipe, 6 egg whites, which I seperated myself instead of using powdered egg whites, champagne, sugar and other ingredients (listed at the link below). (more…)
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Thursday, February 11th, 2010
It is that time of year when candy is everywhere. With Halloween just around the corner candy can be found wherever you look. With all of the health concerns we have about juvenile obesity how we dispose of the extra candy we have lying around the house after the holiday can be a concern for many a parent. In this article are some suggestions how you can get rid of that extra candy and still keep your kids happy.
What to do with : Extra Halloween Candy
First, you may want to explain to your kids how eating too much candy is not good for them and how it could be best if you get rid of what is left. Some families may choose just to throw it out and the garbage can becomes the new home for all that excess sugar. (more…)
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