Staying Motivated to Exercise during Winter Time
It is so easy to lose motivation to exercise when the temperatures start to plummet. The truth is, it
Get into the Spirit of Hanukkah with Delicious Potato Latkes and More
Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday celebrating the rededication of the Temple on Kislev 25 165 BCE. The holiday, also called the
Sugar Cookie Icing
Ingredients:
1/2 cup confectioners
A Simple Christmas
Every year it seems there are more and more things to do and grab our attention during the holidays. Wouldn
Selfishness Can Improve a Relationship
According to the dictionary, the word
Simple Roasted Chicken
Serves 6
Ingredients:
1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds)
2 tsp salt
1 tsp white sugar
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground allspice
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
5 cloves garlic, crushed
Instructions:
Combine salt, sugar, cloves, allspice, nutmeg and cinnamon in a small mixing bowl. Place the chicken onto a shallow plate and rub it with the spice mixture. Cover with foil and chill in the fridge for 24 hours.
Next Day:
Preheat oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
Stuff the chicken (cavity) with the crushed garlic and arrange breast side down on a roasting pan. Roast in the hot oven for about 15 minutes. Then reduce the heat to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and continue roasting for a further 15 minutes. Reduce the temperature again to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and roast the chicken for about 30 minutes. During this time, baste the chicken with the pan drippings several times.
The chicken is ready when no longer pink inside or a meat thermometer indicates an internal temperature of 180 degrees Fahrenheit.
Set the chicken aside to cool slightly before cutting and serving.
Fun Outdoor Winter Activities for the Whole Family
Summer time is usually the season you expect to spend time outdoors. But, there
How to Stay Organized and Sane This Holiday Season
Like many people throughout the country, you may have a love-hate relationship with the holidays. You love being able to visit with friends and family but you may not enjoy having your home life in an upheaval. There are parties to attend, shopping to get done and a house to decorate. When are you going to find the time for everything? The following tips will help you learn how to stay organized and sane this holiday season. Let
Old-Fashioned Holiday Crafts
Many people believe the holidays have become too commercial. They don
Simple Cumberland Sauce
Yields about 1
Say No to Weight Gain This Holiday Season
It almost seems inevitable that you
Empty Nest Doesn
Young married couples are often eager for babies to arrive. They watch as their children grow up. Before long, those same children are ready to leave home. It
Fireworks – Staying Safe This New Year’s
Most people think about fireworks only during the Fourth of July. More and more, however, people are using them to ring in the New Year. If you
Rosemary Roast Potatoes
Ingredients:
10 medium potatoes, scrubbed clean
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, crushed
4 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Boil the potatoes for about 10 minutes and drain. In the meantime, combine olive oil, rosemary and garlic in a mixing bowl and add the potatoes. Toss until well combined.
Arrange the potatoes on a baking tray and bake/roast in preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the outside of the potatoes are crunchy and golden.
This makes a great side dish for your turkey dinner.
How to Explain the Meaning of Kwanzaa to Your Children
Every culture has celebrations which are important to them. Some of these celebrations are political and many are religious. This isn
Ice Candles
During the summer time you probably spend a lot of time outdoors. Many families have solar lights to decorate their backyard. In the wintertime, however, the solar lights may not work because the sun isn
Delicious Homemade Holiday Treats
As the holidays approach, people are inundated with goodies. You see the goodies at the grocery store and there are commercials galore showing decadent treats. When it comes to delicious homemade holiday treats, you can make these and become a
Roasted Cauliflower Side Dish
Serves 6
Ingredients:
1 head cauliflower, cleaned and broken into 2 inch pieces
3 tbsp butter, melted
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Place cauliflower pieces in a bowl and toss with the melted butter until evenly coated. Season well with salt and pepper.
Arrange the cauliflower on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 35 -45 minutes until soft and slightly browned.
Serve immediately with any meat or vegetarian dish.
Handmade Bubble Baths and Bath Salts
When money is tight, you may not be able to purchase all of the things you
Maple Syrup Is Sweet and Healthy
Cold and flu season is upon us and you may not feel comfortable about taking too many over-the-counter medicines. There are natural alternatives to build your immune system which are readily available. One of those alternatives, maple syrup, is sweet and healthy.
Most people don
Nutty Holiday Cookies
Yields about 5 dozens
Ingredients:
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 tsp + 1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup + 1/2 cup confectioners