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Carol A Hill - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Employed in the energy business for twenty years, the author
recently started a blog with an interest in cooking with a
lighter touch. Losing and maintaining weight loss in today's
world is a real challange. However, by using more fresh ingredients combined with some boxed and canned,
losing weight and keeping it off becomes a lot easier.
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- Trading Butter For Olive Oil
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] With a recent interest in French cooking using cream, butter, eggs and complicated rich sauces, an alternative is the cooking from the South Of France. Not only is it healthier but easier to prepare as well.
- Why Foreign Professionals Are Getting the Best High-Tech Jobs in America
[News-and-Society:Politics] Something is wrong with the school systems in the United States. More foreign professionals from Asia, India, Pakistan, and the Middle East are re-located on H-1B visa's and the numbers are increasing every year. Why are they the ones taking most of the jobs in the high-tech sector of corporations like Microsoft and other large companies.
- Yalumba 2006 Bush Vine Grenache
[Food-and-Drink:Wine-Spirits] Sometimes a nice surprise comes along when trying to choose a wine that pairs well with a hamburger. Of course, the hamburger itself has to be made of top quality meat and not something just thrown into a bag from a 'drive-thru.' That means, the wine chosen is a mixture of a light to medium-bodied flavor and the price of it a good value.
- Joe the Plumber - Meet the Professional Class
[News-and-Society:Politics] Lately, the national spotlight has been focused upon Joe The Plumber. However, an important segment of the population has been overlooked by politicians in their pursuit of winning the most votes on election day. They are the ones that usually vote more conservative.
- London Fog All-Weather Coats
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] A black London Fog all-weather coat with its zip-out inner lining holds up well when the temperature drops in the Fall and then whenever ice and snow covers the ground. The inner lining provides added warmth. When, the weather turns to Spring the inner lining is removed.
- A Two-Legged Or a Four-legged Contender
[News-and-Society:Politics] The first Tuesday in November is much like the first Saturday in May. One is a run for the White House and the latter is of course is the run for the roses. The only difference is that the field of two candidates multiplies into a field of twenty thoroughbreds.
- Jumpin Joe's Guide to Patriotism 101
[News-and-Society:Politics] Joe Biden was quoted as saying; "The wealthy of America need to be more patriotic and pay their fair share of income taxes." Actually, patriotism's definition is loving ones country and being devoted to it. How does paying more taxes fit into that definition , it doesn't.
- The GOP Gets a FaceLift
[News-and-Society:Politics] An old sales adage is "A great product speaks for itself. Put it out there and it's a winner without ever having to sell it." John McCain's ability as a top salesman was unequaled when he picked a woman to stand against the rise of intolerance and unrest within the inner workings of the GOP itself.
- How Much is a Thousand Dollar Rebate Worth?
[News-and-Society:Politics] Obama wants the average American family to have a thousand dollar rebate from Oil Company profits. How much value does a thousand dollars have in today's market? On the practical side, it would almost pay a month's mortgage or even bring down the balance some of a maxed-out credit card, a car payment or even a loan.
- Pasta and Eggs
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] In these budget tightening times, the Italians seem to have a creative edge over it. Breakfast, lunch or dinner some type of pasta is served. So, it is not unusual for them to include it at the beginning of the day for breakfast in the form of pasta and eggs.
- Perfect Cooked Mashed Potatoes
[Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips] They are a fantasy concoction. When they hit the tastebuds, it is short of a trip to nirvana. Perfectly cooked mashed potatoes and what a treat, they are.
- Shoes For the Flats Wearer
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] They torture those that browse the shoe departments or online catalogues of well-known department stores looking at high heel works of art. The first thing a flat wearer notices is the effect that a fashionable pair of high heels has that elevates their stature and also their height. The main reason for buying flat shoes in the first place is because the balance needed to support high heels is not there due to broken foot bones or a weak ankle.
- Extending Your Wardrobe With Prints
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Summertime brings thoughts of sunshine, vacation and of course hot days ahead. Cool down and extend your clothing choices with prints. Either online or in the department stores, there are lots of color choices to work with.
- Review - Sex and the City - The Movie
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Movies-TV] A top rated television series is just that. Top rated and not anything can take away from that fact. However, trying to reinvent the same series on the big screen does not work as well.
- The Whole Wheat Tortilla Tango
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] For those living in the southwest states, tortillas are a common substitute for a piece of bread. Everything from thin slices of grilled steak, chicken or pork to scrambled eggs with chunks of bell pepper, onions and shredded cheese for breakfast, tortillas and their fillings are a great form of take-out. For the calorie-conscious, one wheat tortilla has (130) calories and (2) grams of fat.
- Social Progressivism Vs Conservatism
[News-and-Society:Politics] Progress is about change and social progressivism a form of liberalism that promotes a drastic change from economic freedom to more of government control into the private choices of citizens living in a democratic society. In other words, everything for the common good with fewer basic choices is attractive to citizens because they have bought into liberalism's promises of a better life. Issues are brought up about education and health care.
- Lenten Specials
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] Easy and delicious to prepare during the Lenten season when eating meat is not an option. Serve with a tossed green salad and whole wheat dinner rolls. At other times serve them as a side dish with a whole roasted chicken and vegetables.
- Ginger Beef
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] A full menu for Chinese take-out prepared at home. So good that is makes the drive to a local restaurant seem unnecessary.
- Green Beans
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] Several ways to serve green beans. Article includes baked, french, and salad recipes.
- The Foreman Griddle
[Food-and-Drink] One of the best Foreman small electric appliances. First, the Foreman griddle is a real time saver. In fact, on its generous 17-inch sized surface more than one food item can be cooked at the same time. For example, six bacon strips, two scrambled eggs and at least four regular sized banana pancakes will be ready sooner than the time it takes to get out two skillets having to clean them and reuse them again.
- Fall Weather Stews-Chicken & Broccoli Stew
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] The dropping temperatures of early fall has the home style chef flexing their creative muscles for making delicious home made stews. Simmering in a dutch over or a crock pot their fragrance fills the kitchen with an intense aroma. Although instead of meat, they are made with chicken and vegetables then garnished with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley and grated parmesan cheese.
- Hot Dogs
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] The Fourth Of July is an American holiday somewhere between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
It is a time when Americans celebrate their unique heritage and eating hot dogs are as traditional
as apple pie.
- Poultry & Peaches
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] At this time of the year, it is really hot outside and serving meals that are lighter in volume is important. Fresh fruits such as: peaches, mangos and berries plus jars of local honey are now at their peak and the best quality is purchased at roadside stands and orchards. Peaches were originally grown in China some three thousand years ago and later appeared in Persia(Iran)and Russia by Chinese traders dropping peach pits along their trade routes.
- In Retrospect-Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
[Book-Reviews:SciFi-Fantasy-Horror] Robert Langdon in his first adventure is awakened by an urgent telephone call from Maximilian Kohler the head of CERN. One of his top physicists Leonardo Vetra was murdered and he needed for the Harvard symbologist to make the trip to Geneva immediately. A fax with a picture of the dead scientist showing his chest branded with the words Illuminati jolted Robert into action.
- Life Of A Geisha
[Book-Reviews:Lifestyle] What makes a literary work so memorable? Perhaps, it is a main
character so well crafted that their every move becomes the object of fascination. Arthur Golden introduces Sayuri a Geisha
whom did not begin life that way.
- Turkey And Sausage Gumbo
[Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips] For Auld Lang Syne
- Black Eyed Peas
[Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips] A Symbol Of Good Luck For The Coming Year
- Beaujolais Nouveau
[Food-and-Drink:Wine-Spirits] It Has Arrived
- Cashmere
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] The Fabric Of Luxury
- Personal Budgeting Is A Tool For Financial Survival
[Finance:Budgeting] It Pays To Budget
- Here's The Beef
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] It's Roasting...
- The Other Side Of The Definitive
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews] Charlie Parker Review...
- The Definitive CD
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Charlie Parker: Dying at the age of thirty-five is not much of an achievement. Unless, the person in question was an aspiring musician during an era when most of the jazz greats already existed and he hung around trying to create a unique sound as well as build a following of listeners. After all, a musicial instrument is nothing more than a translator of a sound coming from the artist’s soul that vibrates through a listener's ear. Charlie Parker had mastered the...
- Gelatin Molds
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] The Lighter Side Of The Table
- Tidbits
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] Small Bites Of Holiday Delights
- Pecans
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] Falling Into Place
- Mushrooms
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] Divinely Delicious
- Figs
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] They Covered A Lot Of History
- Leaving Town In A Hurry
[News-and-Society] A Vacation Evacuee
- Wear'in Of The Tweed
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] A Timeless Classic
- A Tribute To YSL
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] The Master Perfumer: The fragrance was as heady as life then, woody, mossy and etched with traces of gardenia, honeysuckle and magnolia. The cylinder can splashed with the colors of gray and slate blue was either discretely hidden away in a practical leather handbag during the day or shimmering silently in a beaded one at night. After spraying it on, it had the power to...
- Food From The House
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] Obliging The Paying Guests
- The World According To Penne
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] Thoughtfulness Begins With A Pen
- A Victory Garden
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] Everyone Grew Them
- Noodles
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] Eating Them Is A Joy
- Simply Salads
[Food-and-Drink:Salads] “It is just sensible.”exclaimed my friend. She was referring to the large plates sitting in front of us loaded with everything imaginable. As though, it was sensible ingesting a mountain of lettuces, sliced boiled eggs, chunks of ham, shredded cheeses, tomatoes,avocado’s and bacon rinds smothered in a creamy salad dressing. To another friend, a salad and a soup was a lunch of supreme importance. Somehow, salads were a part of our meals and also our lives. From the simple varations of salad greens tossed with a classic vinaigrette to the more complex salad ingredients served with various blended or whisked salad dressings, salads are a compliment to any meal...
- Steaks
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] The Art Is In Their Preparation
- Tequila
[Food-and-Drink:Wine-Spirits] The drink that has the spirit
- A Pease Journey
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] Although humble and green, the lowly pea still reigns supreme...
- Thrifty And Fashionable
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] The Stigma Is Gone
- Buying A PC Flat Screen Monitor
[Computers-and-Technology:Personal-Tech] Tomorrow's Future is here today.
- The Refreshing Tastes Of Limes
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] Limes were originally grown in Asia,introduced by the Arab traders to the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa and then brought to Americas by the Spanish and Portuguese explorers. They are a great source of vitamin C and their zesty flavor refreshes the palate. On a hot day,a frozen lime cooler is a real thirst quencher.
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