2 slices of pizza + a can of coke =approximately -$4.00 + 400 calories! $4.00 x 7 days/week = $28.00/week. 400 calories x 7 days/wk = 2,800 extra calories/wk. For the average man, 2 slices doesn’t do the trick, so we are talking about the minimum here. That being said, pizza still ranks as one of America’s most favorite food. No one is asking you to cut it out of your diet, but in these trying times, why not save on some money and calories? (more…)

Looking for the perfect cookie recipe to impress your guests? Look no further. These crinkle cookies look professional and taste delicious, too! One thing to keep in mind, crinkle cookies have to be made exactly according to the recipe, adding the ingredients in the order specified, in order to come out perfect. Be sure to follow the directions below to ensure perfect cookies. (more…)

We live in a disposable world. Simple things that can have many uses (such as orange peels) are tossed without a second thought. In trying to be eco-friendly, we came up with a couple of uses for orange peels: (more…)

Potatoes make a perfect side dish and are just about a no-brainer. Garlic herb roasted potatoes? Now we’re talking. These garlic herb potatoes make an excellent side dish for any dinner, since it is a classic that goes with just about everything. (more…)

Biscottis are Italian cookies that are baked twice: the first time, it is baked in the shape of a log and then it is baked a second time as individual slices. Legend has it that they have been around since Christopher Columbus’ times, making the cookies more than 500 years old. (more…)

When we think pickles, we think cucumbers. Although the most universally pickled vegetable is the cucumber, there are many other vegetables, and even some fruits, that can be pickled such as beets, olives, cabbage, peppers, mushrooms…etc. (more…)

Both creamy and smooth, a slice (or two) of cheesecake is undoubtedly the most tasty and graceful way to end any meal. Cheesecake is a self-indulgent, mouth-watering dessert which leaves no room for question on why 99.9% of people have a very hard time refusing a piece of cheesecake- unless on a diet of course! (more…)

There is nothing better than a chilled shake at any given time- no matter winter, summer, spring or fall. Milkshakes are a frothy blend of ice cream, milk, and syrup flavoring and can be made in numerous flavors. The problem with milkshakes is that when you think milkshake, you think fattening. (more…)

Simply follow these easy and straightforward instructions and you are sure to achieve a ‘wow’ in both taste and presentation. Start out with good quality salmon fillet and serve at room temperature. (more…)

Whether you are a peanut butter fan or prefer chocolate chip cookies, these cookies are for you! With just the right amount of peanut butter, these cookies are sure to be a hit! Easy, quick and simply delicious! (more…)