There is also something about the bitter taste of some foods - that it exists to warn away from eating poisonous foods. I don't know if there is fact to back that up though. Edey

1. Wash your hands frequently throughout the day, before/during/after food preparation, after coughing or sneezing, after cleaning the cat box, after using the bathroom, and after handling money. 2. Consume no more than 6 grams of added sugar per serving per day (to ward off expensive diabetes and cancer...

I like to make pronouncements. It's easier for me to adopt or give up something altogether, rather than piecemeal. So my latest pronouncement is this: I'm not going out to eat anymore, unless I'm away from home and can't prepare something myself. I'm a vegetarian, so my dining out...

Versatility is one of my most important keys to budgeting. Versatility in many areas helps to stretch a budget farther than it may normally go. Here are just a few ideas in a couple of different areas: Wardrobe Versatility: Admittedly, I don't have a very versatile wardrobe. I am a jean/shorts and...

Indian food is my very favorite cuisine. I have been visiting the Indian restaurants in my city since I was about 14 years old. I've been a vegetarian for quite a while, so Indian food is also a great protein source for me, as so much of it is vegetarian. This winter, after being on a waiting wist...

Spring has sprung here in New England and the farmer's markets, farm stands, and greenhouses are displaying their wares. A friend just spent $200 in one day on plants -- all annuals! Yikes! Here are some tips to keep your garden costs low. Plant swaps -- look in the newspaper or at the library or...

I have noticed an odd trend in the media lately. I have seen articles and some television programs which highlight some of the "edibles" you can find in your own backyard, even if you happen to live in a large metropolitan area like New York City. These include fishing in ponds, preparing squirrel...

I found the Dandy Green Pasta (noodle) recipe in Mary-Jane's Outpost Book by Mary-Jane Butters. I don't think it is legal for me to copy the recipe from her book. You could buy the book or ask your library to buy it. There are many recipes in her book that call for wild foods! I make the Dandy...

Well, weather you care to learn these tips because you dream of 'Little House on the Prairie Days' or you just want to stretch the dollars you have, a homesteader's mind works a little differently than most. One main thing is to look at any one object and see how many different ways you can...

I've found a simple recipe for homemade bread. It's a cool rise, wet dough recipe. I found it on Mother Earth News. They market it as 5min a day bread. NOT!!!! BUT, it is easy! lol.... You make the dough, then it can keep in your fridge for up to 2 weeks. I had to make mine in a very large plastic...