Buttermilk is available in almost every dairy case in every supermarket, but it remains tragically unappreciated. Too sour for use on cereal or in your morning coffee, buttermilk can take your baked goods from "good" to "great" or from "great" to "extraordinary," adding not just flavor but improving texture and color.
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Pollock fillets are an inexpensive, environmentally sound alternative to white fish such as cod and haddock. Recommended by the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch program, pollock fillets -- like almost all white fish -- are too delicate to cook using low-fat methods such as broiling or grilling.
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Olive oil, one of the healthiest fats, because it can help lower total cholesterol, LDL -- or bad -- cholesterol, and even help control Type II diabetes. However, it is indeed possible to get too much of a good thing.
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If you've been to a home and garden store recently, you've probably seen silicone baking sets. Available in a wide range of sizes and colors, these sets are popular due to their nonstick nature and versatility. However, that doesn't mean they are for everyone.
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The perfectly-cooked steak is many people's idea of the ultimate comfort food. Looking to avoid the expense and hassle of going out to a steakhouse, home cooks -- with varying degrees of success -- attempt to create the perfect steak at home. If you've been frustrated with cooking steak, look to your cupboard.
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Few things are more frustrating than putting time and energy into a recipe only to have it turn out badly. While low-quality ingredients, the wrong heat setting and poor technique can each befoul a perfect dish, when you're cooking with tomatoes, the pan you choose counts, too.
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Make-ahead dishes can be the busy cook's salvation. Cookbooks often focus on main dishes, such as meat or poultry, but sometimes neglect vegetable side dishes. If you're tired of boring, microwave-steamed frozen veggies, or worse, canned vegetables, you're in luck.
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As much as you might want to, sometimes there just isn't time to make frosting from scratch. If you're decorating a cake for a birthday or making cupcakes for you child's class, you don't have to settle for the muted flavor of canned chocolate frosting.
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Shopping for pork can be confusing, especially when you're trying to figure out the difference between hams and cured pork shoulders. Though they come from different parts of the animal, they are sometimes sold under similar names. Not to worry.
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Soccer, or football as it is known in most of the world, is without question the world's most popular sport. More people are involved with soccer, as players or spectators, than any other sport. However, to ensure a fair match, soccer balls must conform to certain standards.
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Hibachis are charcoal-style grills which originated in Japan in the 1800s, according to Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary. Hibachi-cooked food is a popular choice in Asian restaurants. Hibachi-cooked food also happens to be a good choice for the calorie-conscious.
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When it comes to exercise, more isn't always better. If you work out too hard, you might find yourself getting nauseated, feeling dizzy, or shaking. If you keep pushing yourself, you might even throw up. Those symptoms aren't just annoying, they can set you up for health problems.
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Though elliptical trainers usually provide low-impact exercise, you might have knee pain during or after use. A short stride length or machines that do not have articulating pedals may lead to ungainly and unnatural movements which could lead to knee pain.
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Resistance bands -- also called exercise bands -- are popular pieces of fitness equipment. Small enough to fit inside a briefcase, garment bag or purse, resistance bands are also inexpensive enough to fit into just about any budget. You can use resistance bands to tone all areas of your body.
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If your muscles are aching but you still want to exercise, you might consider heading to your local pool. Whether your muscles are sore because you overdid a workout or because you've suffered an injury, swimming can help.
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You know that exercise is an important part of weight loss and general health. If you're trying to choose between swimming and walking, however, the decision can get confusing.
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Green tea is the second most popular beverage in the world, second only to water, and has been consumed for at least 5,000 years, according to the University of Maryland. Add some citrus, such as lemon or lime juice, and you'll make one of the world's healthiest beverages even healthier.
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Whether you can't eat eggs due to an allergy or choose not to for personal reasons, finding a substitute for them can be tricky. Fortunately, there are several foods that can take the place of eggs in cooking and baking.
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Rock sugar, a tasty variation on traditional white sugar, is traditionally used to sweeten Chinese teas or Asian-style meat glazes, according to the Epicurious Food Dictionary. Used appropriately, this exotic ingredient can be a part of your calorie-conscious meal plan.
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Rebounding is a popular form of exercise, requiring very little space and no special equipment beyond the rebounder itself. However, rebounders, also known as mini-trampolines, come in a dizzying array of styles and prices. With a little information, you can choose the best one for your budget and health needs.
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