Benefits of Choosing Lean Meats When I adopted a healthier lifestyle, I began choosing leaner varieties and cuts of meat and measured portions. White-meat poultry and many types of seafood are naturally leanwhen the skin is removed and they are cooked without added fat. Chicken [...]
Inspiring Story of Amanda de Lange: Founder of Starfish Foster Home in Xi'an, China In 2007 I was asked to start leading tours to China. I had been there once in 1995 and found the country to be on the move and extremely interesting. Never [...]
Stir-fry is one of my favorites and it is so easy to prepare, and the combinations are endless. You can vary the flavor with spices, or you can change the meats and vegetables you use. You can make a specific stir-fry recipe or lookin your [...]
A Fun, Meaningful Craft to Do with Kids I do not know a kid that does not like to make a handprint in cement. I know as a little kid you would also see name in the new cement. There is a wonderful way that [...]
My Favorite Exercises to Stay Active I have been doing exercise long enough I know it is something that I will need to do the rest of my life. Keeping it fresh and interesting is a key to motivation in this area. For me I [...]
Crafting Memories with Pioneer Rag Dolls Why Pioneer Rag Dolls Are Special Young girls love to play with dolls and they will love to make these simple pioneer rag dolls. It will be just like the one that grandma played with when she was young. [...]
I had friends in my home from out of State. The first question they ask me is, “can we cook in a Dutch oven.” Their next question was, “Can I cook fish and make biscuits?” I knew that is was time to go over the [...]
One of the most innovative outdoor cooking methods (and is excellent to have for power-related emergencies at home) isthe simple homemade tin can stove which can be used for frying,boiling and toasting. It is best used for one or two peoplebecause of its small size. [...]
A Walk Through the Market Each year as the weather warms up; it is time for the farmers’ market. I am sure that one of the reasons I look forward to it is that my family always had a garden, and I know that I [...]
Some of my fondest memories when I was growing up were the times I went with my family outdoors. The skills that I learned to be self-reliant have been some of the most valuable skills I have used in life. Here are just a [...]
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