(NC)-There is nothing that says summer like grillin' and chillin' at the backyard BBQ. Steaks, chicken, ribs or burgers, they all seem to taste better when cooked on the grill. But as good as they taste now, there are a number of "tips" that can help you make the most of your summer gril ...

(NC)-Eating foods that are high in sugar and saturated fats, along with too much caffeine and alcohol can trigger premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in many women. PMS is controlled by the hormone estrogen - too much or too little causes moods to fluctuate, depression, anxiety, food cravings an ...

(NC)-Yellow snow never tasted so good, thanks to the new Hamilton Beach electric Snowman™ Ice Shaver that produces mounds of soft, fluffy snow in seconds for cool snow cones, slushies, tropical drinks, sorbets and more. Unlike crushed ice, the fluffy consistency of shaved ice absor ...

(NC)-Made with delicious antioxidant-rich California plums, this recipe is a wonderful addition to your healthful summertime menus. Antioxidants are critical to maintaining healthy skin and counteracting the damaging effects of the sun's ultraviolet rays. Your friends and family will enj ...

(NC)-Take a look at the vodka labeling next time you shop. The familiar "red dot" vodka in that ice-sculptured bottle has a new, and almost identical mate. This time, however, the same icy-white vodka has added a touch of lime - on both the outside, and inside the bottle. Finlandia, ...

(NC)-An elegant appetizer or first course that keeps on giving! Flavorful and colorful, these crab stacks are as attractive as they are nutritious. Made with antioxidant-rich peaches from California, they are the perfect beginning to a healthy summer meal. Antioxidants are critical to ma ...

(NC)-It is increasingly recognized that diet plays a role in prostate cancer, a disease that affects one in eight men. For optimal health, it's important to exercise regularly and eat according to Canada's Food Guide, which recommends lots of fruits and vegetables, many of which contain ...

Tips on Healthy Eating are Served (NC)-Eating well isn't always easy let alone finding the time to cook. But if your secret ingredient is chicken, maintaining a healthy diet is much less work. Dishing up a high-protein, low-fat meal, chicken is one of the leanest meats on grocery store ...

(NC)-Amusement parks, arenas, convenience stores & slushies. For only pennies, doesn't a fresh nutritious slushie that could be made at home with your family make better "cents" Hamilton Beach has introduced a Snowman™ Ice Shaver that makes soft fluffy snow shavings for fun drinks, ...

(NC)-Summer breezes carry the sounds of kids clamoring for icy, cool treats. The local traveling ice cream truck is now passe, with the new kid on the block, Hamilton Beach Snowman™ Ice Shaver. The Snowman™ stands ready to deliver fresh, inexpensive snow cones, slushies, froz ...

2 pounds ground chuck 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup heavy cream 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons shallots, minced 11/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 1/4 cup Jack Daniel's Whiskey 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 large tomato, chopped 2 tablespoons minced parsley 1/4 ...

Come August, there is nowhere I'd rather NOT be than in Texas. Steamy, sultry, and hot, living in Texas in August is like trying to breathe in a tightly-covered pressure cooker. But in November, I remember the joys of Texas. Cool breezes and balmy fall days refresh the senses and invite ...

(NC)-Imagine eating sweets without having to think about all the calories you're taking in . . . Believe it or not, it's a reality! Tabletop sweeteners are powerful sugar substitutes used in food products as an alternative to white sugar. Since they contain very few calories, these agent ...

(NC)-Whether or not you've ever consumed products containing aspartame, you've surely heard all kinds of things about it - many of them contradictory. So who's telling the truth Dr. Joe Schwarcz, Director of the McGill University Office for Chemistry and Society, devotes an entire chapte ...

(NC)-Everybody's heard of aspartame. The list of products using it for sweetness is long, including breakfast cereals, soft drinks, desserts and yogurt. But what exactly is aspartame Aspartame is a tabletop sweetener that gives foods a sweet taste, but contains a negligible amount of ca ...

(NC)-Looking for a fresh, new way to start the day Think outside the breadboxand beyond! Darlene Gingrich, Thomas' Break-xpert provides the following 'menu' of mouth-watering morning solutions that include much more than just jams and syrup: Calling all cheese-lovers! Top an English Muf ...

(NC)-Your doctor utters those dreaded words; you must lower your cholesterol or face the possibility of heart disease. You think you will have to give up all the foods you love. However, being healthy does not mean eating a rabbit's diet. Retailers are increasingly helping consumers find ...

(NC)-Looking for reasons to get your family to eat more legumes It turns out that the skin on beans is not just an important source of fibre, it's rich in powerful nutrient compounds that may help prevent chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease. So haul out the old saucepan and st ...

Tasty Rice Pudding by Kenia Morales 1 cup - uncooked rice 1 teaspoon - vanilla a pinch of salt ( if desire) 3 sticks - cinnamon 1/3 cup - sugar 2 1/2 cups water 12 0z. - evaporated milk Bring water to boil for at least 7 minutes with cinnamon sticks, stir in rice. When ri ...

Beat the heat with these cool summer treats! Mouse Popsicles Its not what youre thinking! The name refers to the size of the popsiclenot the contents. Wash a bowl of seedless grapes, and then set the grapes in the freezer for about an hour. Poke colored toothpicks into the grapes to se ...