Leftovers Makeover

People have no consensus about leftover food. Yet, leftovers are a fact of American life: Is it a good meal to be experienced again, or an economic necessity to eat it once more? Only one other choice remains: Waste the food by tossing it out. Personally, I welcome leftovers for another meal. I microwave them

Land of Morning Calm – 50 Years Later

Over 400 Korean War Veteran’s names in the U.S. were drawn from as many as 5700 applications to attend the 50th Anniversary Commemoration of the signing of the Armistice, July 27, 1953 in Panmunjom, Korea. My husband Doyle was one of them. They could take any guest they wanted but would be required to pay

Negotiate Like an Egyptian

When in Egypt, you had better negotiate like an Egyptian. Be sure to leave your cowboy hat at home since the rules are very different in the Middle East. Egyptian culture has five thousand years of recorded history, so I won’t be giving a history lesson today. Let’s just say that every aspect of life

Massage Therapists: Aloe Vera – Best Remedy for Sunburn

A sunburn, the literal burning of the top layer of the skin by overexposure to the sun’s rays, is best remedied by a liberal and frequent application of Aloe vera gel. It’s a natural product, provides immediate, soothing relief and promotes the healing process. It’s also a natural addition to any massage or bodywork therapist’s

How I Lost 25kg in 100 Days

A few years ago I was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition and Fibromyalgia that has been both debilitating and life changing. Apart from the fact that it took over a year for a diagnosis, I felt like I rattled when I walked with the number of medications I was taking. Apart from becoming inactive after

Health and Nutrition During Pregnancy

Pregnancy Pregnancy is a nine month journey… It is a time in your life to feel happy, excited, serene and joyful. However it is also quite normal to experience anxieties about the birth and worrying about whether you are nourishing yourself properly, exercising, keeping, calm, positive, loving thoughts and emotions within your being. Pregnancy lasts

Bangkok Nightlife – Washington Square, Off the Beaten Track

People familiar with Bangkok or researching for a visit know about some of Bangkok’s more famous — and infamous — nightlife venues. The best-known is Patpong, which dates back to the 1960’s and was popular with soldiers on leave from the Vietnam War. Also well-known are Nana Plaza just off Sukhumvit Road on Soi 4

Sales Letter Example That Sells

Sales Letter Example That Sells, No Matter The Industry A sales letter is the page designed to sell your product. You can have a fantastic product, but you won’t earn a nickel if your sales letter lacks sizzle. Your sales letter should grab a visitor’s attention, prove you provide a solution, remove risk, state a

Best Chili Recipes – 5 Tips For Cooking Great Chili!

Chili is a metaphysical thing in the world of cooking. There are major competitions all over the United States, and believe me they can get really cutthroat. People take their chili seriously! Chili is a creation that is highly personal to the person that has created the dish. Lots of folks can work a lifetime

Ayurvedic Massage Therapy in India – Part One

I have come on a pilgrimage to India to find out if it is possible to cure all my ailments (excess kilos/fluctuating but generally high blood pressure/ high cholesterol and probably more) in two weeks. I have heard about Ayurvedic medicine and the excellent results that some people have experienced, so here I am at

Reflectons of Travel to Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific

As a four-decade Certified Travel Agent, international airline employee, researcher, writer, teacher, and photographer, travel, whether for pleasure or business purposes, has always been a significant and an integral part of my life. Some 400 trips to every portion of the globe, by means of road, rail, sea, and air, entailed destinations both mundane and

Cooking With Nutrition in Mind

I was so excited to receive my copy of From One Small Garden – Over 300 Delicious Nutritious Recipes in the mail – for several reasons. First, I know the authors. They are our neighbors and friends. So of course I really was looking forward to holding their book in my hands and showing my

Disney Baltic Cruise

I would like to explain what my family and I did each day as we enjoyed our family vacation aboard the Disney Magic; Day 1; We arrived at the port in Copenhagen, Denmark around 1:00pm, though you can board as early as 11am. We gave ourselves 3 hours to board (the ship sets sail at

Quirky Delicacies of South East Asia

Frog’s legs in France, huhu grubs in New Zealand, every country has its own version of a wild food. South East Asia is no exception, with an extraordinary number of exciting dishes that lure huge numbers of tourists every year – and send just as many running for the hills. Whatever your take on exotic

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Restaurant in Bonita Springs, Florida

Hidden away in the posh Promenade shopping center in Bonita Springs is Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion restaurant. For over eight years Roy’s restaurant has been one of the premier destinations for special event dining in Southwest Florida. Birthdays. Engagements. Anniversaries. Graduations. Promotions. Whether you’re welcoming someone home, sending someone off, celebrating your last day of a

The Moral Necessity of Veganism

Please join me in imagining a planet where the following happens – billions of cats and dogs are raised in unpleasant conditions, killed and then eaten by humans. Now, imagine that these dogs and cats feel as much pain, if not more, than humans, that the planet’s scientists have shown how eating them is harmful

Thai Humor Lessons for Those About to Visit Thailand

Every culture claims to have a passionate family structure with grandmas firmly in the kitchen cooking grand meal, aunties gossiping, and kids chasing each other around the dinner table. The Americans celebrate the family with holidays like Thanksgiving and many groups throughout the world have similar festivities, though drunken jokes around a turkey varies slightly

More Plastic Than Plankton

I can remember growing up in the sixties in a world which was still relatively “plastic free”. Do you remember when foods were actually packaged in glass, paper and cardboard? Do you also remember when the paper and cardboard was thicker back then? I can still remember as a boy looking at one of those

Rice – A Lifelong Love Affair

Rice is loved and used all over the world. I was born in the Philippines and rice is a staple at every meal. It is a staple in Japan, China, India and pretty much all of Asia and the Pacific Islands (Hawaii, Indonesia, etc). Many meals in Spain, Central and South America use rice as

Barbados’ Top-Rated Restaurants According to Zagat – Part 1

For its Barbados restaurant rankings, Zagat compiled input from 1,520 diners to judge. The following are tops in Barbados, according to Zagat. Are they really the very, very best? Here’s what a serious foodie … with a restaurant tab to prove it … who’s eaten at these places many times has to say. Champers: Visitors

Expat Family Life in Bangkok

I moved to Thailand in 2003, simply because I was bored with my life in the United States. I had lived in Boston, studied in New York, and traveled the world. Traveling was my favorite thing to do until I went to Thailand. It was like I was searching the world for something, and finally

Molecular Gastronomy in Thai Food

Molecular gastronomy is the process of using science and chemistry to prepare food. It’s a modern movement of cooking that often changes the physical makeup of cuisine by using ultra creativity to come up with completely new and often abstract dishes and flavors. I recently had the opportunity to enjoy a Thai fusion meal where

Is the Focus T25 Workout Program Right for You?

My serious fitness journey started with a phone call from a TV station wanting to interview me. I had raised money for veterinary expenses for dogs injured by the 2014 Vilonia tornado. My first thought was, “I’m in terrible shape! I can’t possibly go on TV!” Terribly vain and self-absorbed, but 100% true! When I

Guidelines To Pick The Best Wedding Cakes

I guess everyone would agree with me when I say that the wedding cake plays a very crucial role in a wedding. Therefore, selecting a cake for the wedding is a huge responsibility. But, this is something that you procrastinate until the last minute. And in those last moments, with the pe-wedding jitters, an increase

Could Eggs Be Causing Your Migraines?

Most migraine sufferers will commonly identify “Cheese, red wine and chocolate” as the most common culprits to cause their problem. But in 1979 a surprising study on migraine in the renowned Lancet journal revealed that eggs are implicated as triggers(1). In reality, eggs are a very common allergen. They are also one of the most

The ‘Postman’ Weight Loss Plan!

This article is aimed at those of you who have a weight problem and want to lose weight. I know what it feels like to struggle with a weight issue having tried countless diets and weight loss plans. Like so many people I have always preferred the flavours and the comfort of the wrong types

EzGro Garden Product Review

If you’re new to gardening and are looking for an easy way to grow organic food, I have the perfect solution for you. In this article I will give you a real-life EzGro Garden review. This was the first hydroponic system my family ever used. We were complete novices when we purchased the EzGro garden.

15 Top Tips to Save Money

When I ask people what their financial goals are, saving money is always in the top 3. But they also tell me that they don’t know how, or they don’t have any good ideas. Well, good news – I’ve done the work for you and I hope to challenge your thinking. Now, wouldn’t you rather

McDonalds Business Analysis

‘In the 1990s managers will be judged on their ability to identify, cultivate, and exploit the core competencies that make growth possible – indeed, they’ll have to rethink the concept of the corporation it self.’ C K Prahalad and G Hamel 1990 Organizations do not exist in vacuum. They operate within a competitive industrial environment.

When Science and Myth Converge

The dictionary meaning of ‘myth’ is suppose to be a ‘traditional or legendary story, usually concerning some being or hero or event, with or without a determinable basis of fact or a natural explanation, esp. one that is concerned with deities or demigods and explains some practice, rite, or phenomenon of nature’. Very often we

8 Life Lessons Learned From the Coronavirus

Are there life lessons to be learned during this pandemic? You bet. Albeit, it isn’t over yet. President Donald Trump warned last week that the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S. will probably “get worse before it gets better.” Yup, kinda figured that out. The coronavirus isn’t going anywhere soon and, once again, this pandemic is

Silence Is Golden-An Impromptu Speech

As a member of Rostrum, the English equivalent of the American Toastmasters, I was often asked to do an impromptu speech, lasting three minutes with just three minutes to prepare. One such speech was titled “Silence is Golden” and it was part of the club’s annual speaking championships. There are many ways to plan an

Hitchhike Aboard Sailboats!

How can you sail the world without ever owning, or buying a boat? Hitchhike aboard sailboats of course! Would you like unlimited adventure, see places hard to access, dive in reefs in far off places, enjoy different cultures and learn new skills all on a tight budget! In some rare instances even getting paid for

My Introduction to Permaculture

My first introduction to Permaculture happened before I even knew there was such a system. As a teenager with a keen interest in horticulture, watching neighbours, friends and family removing trees from their property and loading them onto (often) several trailer loads and taking them to the tip. Then within days seeing a truck deliver

How to Run an Ethical Business

I want to address the subject of the damage we can do to our business unless we diligently follow ethical practices and treat our clients as our first priority. I have noticed that clients appear to have been relegated to ‘nuisance’ status in some companies – people either to be ignored or put on hold

Caring Shielding and Surviving

I am currently looking after and caring for a 99 year-old, whilst shielding from this frightful virus. I must say the combination makes it the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. I have survived 3 marriages and their traumas. I have brought up a family single-handed without maintenance and support. Survived injury

Looking After Your Family in a Disaster

A disaster scenario is not the easiest idea to cope with in the beginning, people generally are avoiding this subject as being too remote probabilistically speaking to even consider it. But, if you think about it, taking care of your family in a disaster scenario should be your number one priority. And also, if you’re

Life on the Road – A Couple of Typical Days

I got a welcome laugh on a rainy day as I passed Toad Suck Park at exit 129B on I-40 in Arkansas. The legend behind Toad Suck is that it was a popular place for bargemen, traveling the Arkansas River, to pull over and drink rum and moonshine. They are said to have “sucked on

If the Preacher Doesn’t Impress You

This is a sermon I wish to preach one day… if a church would let me… My aim today is to convince you that my work in preaching is done, here, today, even if you don’t enjoy it or aren’t inspired by it. Even if you don’t like it. And I warn you, you may

The Red Zone at Grave Risk in Italy, Second Wave Covid-19!

Well, I’m in the ‘Red Zone’, a zone that is literally at grave risk! As of the 3rd of November 2020, the Italian government has given new ‘anti-Covid-19’ restrictions, such as curfews and closures, which are most vital in the Red Zone. These restrictions apply to citizens, tourists, and non-citizen permanent residents. It surprised most

Frugal Mom’s Guide to Once a Month Cooking Review

Do you have the right ingredients for cooking the family meal tonight? Or have you just walked into the kitchen wondering what you are going to cook and feeling like it is just another chore to tackle? This is how so many people feel because their lives are so full and busy. The last meal

Going Vegan: 7 Insights From My First Year

Well, this week officially marks my first year of going “vegan”. I emphasize the word because to some people, it can also mean cutting everything animal based out of your life, like clothing and furniture. However when I say it, I pretty much mean that I cut out meat and dairy from my diet. I

Benefits of Using an Online Florist to Send Flowers

Benefits of Using an Online Florist for Online Flower Delivery The modern consumer is looking for fast, reliable and cost-effective service in every sphere of their lives. That is why more and more consumers are using online retailers for just about anything, right from fast food and furniture shopping to holiday gifts and grocery shopping.

Romantic Date Ideas

This may be one of your last chances to spend a romantic evening with your significant other before you have your blessed baby. Spend the day pampering yourself and put on your favorite maternity dress – even if you have to buy one. Feeling good about yourself affects your attitude and you deserve to feel

5 Lessons From India

Incase you missed it, I was just in India giving a TEDx talk and decided to make a trip out of it with my 12 year-old son, Jude. It was a trip of a lifetime, and we had the best time with Jude even wanting to stay! I’m so grateful for our time there and

10 Most Frequently Asked Questions About The Nutrisystem Diet

The Nutrisystem diet is a well-known weight loss meal delivery diet that focuses on comfort foods like chocolate ice cream, pasta, burgers and lasagna to help you lose weight. You get breakfast, lunch, dinner and a snack every day – plus veggies and fruit that you can add in yourself. Not sure about the Nutrisystem

What is a Food Writer?

The Incident During a recent vacation trip when I was asked, “What do you do?” I casually answered, “I’m a food writer.” “What’s a food writer?” the gentleman responded. Not thinking for even a moment, I blurted out the obvious, “A food writer is a person who writes about food.” Reflecting a moment, I recovered