The Cuisinart Elite Collection Food Processor is an excellent tool for chopping, slicing and shredding your food. It comes with a lockable accessory storage case, an instructional “how to” DVD and an instruction/recipe book. The unit itself measures 7.8 inches by 10.2 inches by 17 inches and comes with a three year limited warranty plus […]

It’s hardly a secret that whole grain foods are much healthier than refined grains. For centuries, only the wealthy ate “white” foods while the peasants and poorer folks ate whole grains. Lucky peasants. They got the fiber, minerals and vitamins while the rich folks ate polished grains. But even today, most people prefer ‘refined’ grains, […]

The Lipper Divided Bamboo Tea Box with Clear Lid is a beautiful way to store and show off your favorite teas and tea accessories. It contains eight separate compartments which can be filled with tea bags, tea leaves or even a tea ball. The natural wood design allows it to blend seamlessly into any room […]

Many people today are rightly alarmed by the use of heavy duty drugs like me!), and so they are looking for herbs for asthma that will prevent or reduce the number of severity of attacks. For centuries, herbs were commonly used in the treatments of all kinds of ailments, but they fell into disfavor around […]

The Omega J8004 Nutrition Center Commercial Masticating Juicer is brilliant way to extract the juice from fruits and vegetables and enjoy optimal health. It’s easy to assemble, operate and clean and makes very little noise when in operation. It measures 14.5 inches by 6.5 inches by 15.5 inches and comes with a huge 15 year […]

I have asthma but it’s definitely “adult onset asthma” because it just started in 2011. My earlier years were blessedly asthma free. I went to a doctor and her recommendations don’t suit me – primarily steroids. No way, no how! So I just tough it out and practice all kinds of breathing techniques. Still, at […]

If you go to Amazon and look for “coffee machines” you will discover that there are a bewildering number of choices. Personally, I’m a huge fan of everything Cuisinart and if I were going to buy a new coffee maker, this one, the Cuisinart DCC-3400 12-Cup Programmable Thermal Coffeemaker, is the one I would buy. And […]

As I write these words, we’re awaiting the arrival of Nate, our second hurricane in less than a month. On September 11 I wrote about hurricane Irma which wasn’t too bad for us, but devastated parts of Florida and Georgia. My posts ended abruptly when we lost both power and Internet connection, but the electricity was […]

In 2011, researchers discovered that 50% of patients surveyed for a study didn’t complete the prescription of medication prescribed by a doctor. The reasons varied, but they set a dangerous precedent in healthcare. If you’re not taking your medication as prescribed, and practicing safe dosages, you could be at risk for serious complications. Here are some […]

The Breville BSC560XL Stainless-Steel 7-Quart Slow Cooker is an excellent way to get the full flavor out of your food whilst maintaining all the nutritional value. It measures 18.25 inches by 11.5 inches by 9.5 inches and comes with a one year limited warranty. It has a number of useful features which are listed below: […]