Cooking Articles

1. Spain´s Beaches - You´re Spoilt For Choice

By Linda Plummer Spain offers the visitor over 4,000 kms of coastline where s/he can enjoy shining sun and sapphire seas in wonderful settings. And what a choice of sands! Golden sands, white sands, grainy sands, powdery sands, and even the black sands of the Canary Islands! Allergic to sand? No problem! Just plump for a resort with smooth, white pebbles! You´ll find a good selection! Already ho... read more

2. Spain´s Hotels - Why Not Pick A Parador

By Linda Plummer Spain has a super selection of hotels and you will surely discover something to suit all tastes and pockets. Whilst most visitors holidaying in Spain from abroad tend to stick to the stereo-typed hotel chains for their vacations, Paradores make a fantastic alternative. Quality accommodation and food guarantee a stay that is remembered for comfort, style and value for money. And, throug... read more

3. Spanish Food - The Tasty Tortilla by Linda Plummer

By Linda Plummer It certainly is a poor man or woman who cannot find a few eggs, a couple of potatoes and an onion in their store cupboard! The ever-practical Spaniard realized this and thus created their marvellous "tortilla" - an easy-to-make dish that could be savoured by rich and poor alike. Not only cheap to make the tortilla, or Spanish omelette, is immensely adaptable: you can eat it hot or ... read more

4. Frugal Outdoor Cooking!

By Cyndi Roberts Firing up the grill is a great way to cook in the summer! Here are a few grilling tips and a couple of recipes, too. For great grilled burgers, form the patty gently. Smashing the meat forces out moisture. Sear both sides of the burger on both sides, then move the burger and cook with indirect heat till done. Use a meat thermometer to gauge when the meat is done. Ground beef shoul... read more

5. Cellulite: The Biggest Female Epidemic

By Beth Scott [EMAIL] [FNAME],[LNAME] Cellulite is probably one of the most embarrassing of all physical faults that women have. Cellulite isn’t just a problem with the obese or overweight either. Normal sized and even skinny women suffer from cellulite as well! It has been surveyed that 90% of ALL women have cellulite somewhere on their bodies. That leaves only a small 10% who are actually fre... read more

6. Common Newborn Ailments (from Baby Lullaby Ezine)

By Topsy Slater Baby Lullaby is newsletter for young Moms and those who are ready to be a Mom. Wholesome tips and advices that help you to bring a smile on your Baby face as well as Free Baby & Parent stuff. For more info visit http://babylullaby.bravehost.com. =========== ~*** Common Newborn Ailments ***~ Sickness is always worrisome, especially if you have a new baby and have never been a parent. Th... read more

7. Spanish Food - How To Make Spicy Gazpacho Soup by Linda Plummer

By Linda Plummer Home-made soups are so good for you - all that nourishing stock and chock-a-block full of vitamins and minerals. But ... who on earth could face boiling bones for hours on end during the scorching Spanish summer weather, not to mention preparing the soup once the stock is made? I don´t think it would tickle anybody´s fancy to then have to tuck into a piping-hot soup! For this rea... read more

8. Spanish Food - How To Prepare Boquerones by Linda Plummer

By Linda Plummer Whilst on your travels in Spain and pausing to take a breath from site-seeing, you have surely experimented with "tapas" at a welcoming bar. If this is the case, it is more than likely that you have come across the small, tasty filleted fish, preserved in olive oil, sliced garlic and chopped parsley, and highly popular throughout Spain. This delectable dish is usually known as "boq... read more

9. Planning Your Herb Garden The Right Way

By Mary C. Hanna This article is dedicated to planning a successful herb garden. If you have planted herb gardens in previous years this will help to revamp and refresh one already have. Go to your Garden Center and see what herbs are available and suitable for your area. This is important if you are planning an outside herb garden. If you are planning an inside herb garden, since you control the atmosphere,... read more

10. Frugal and Nutritious Summertime Snacks

By Cyndi Roberts Lately, there has been a lot in the news concerning obesity in America. And not just in adults--our children are over-weight, also. It's not surprising, considering the advertising dollars that are spent each year aimed at persuading children that potato chips, candy bars and other "junk food" are good for them. While we may not be able to change the world, we can change what is... read more

11. Granada Spain - Glorious City Of Southern Spain

By Linda Plummer Situated at the foot of the southerly Sierra Nevada ski resort, Granada is one of the most splendid cities of eastern Andalucia. On its southern side is 103 kms of fabulous Mediterranean coastline, with the Costa del Sol and Costa Tropical in close proximity whilst, in between, lies a fertile plain producing exotic fruits. Granada dates back to prehistoric times and was known as ... read more

12. The Ghosts of The Tower of London Pt2

By Stuart Bazga In this final instalment of The Ghosts of the Tower of London, you will learn about the fate of Catherine Howard and discover the treachery behind the death of Lady Jane Grey who was Queen of England for only nine days. The most grisly execution and thus haunting is that of the 70 year old Countess of Salisbury, the last of the Plantagenets. King Henry VIII had her executed for political reason... read more

13. 7 Frugal Activities for Bored Kids!

By Cyndi Roberts Christmas is over, but the kids are still home from school for a few more days. You're all tired of playing the new games, but what else is there to do? Try these fun, frugal activities! 1. Go to the park and feed the ducks. Bundle up and take along some stale bread, rolls (leftover from Christmas dinner) or crackers. The kids will love it and the ducks will be glad to see you! 2.... read more

14. Your Frugal Freezer

By Cyndi Roberts When you're trying to make those grocery dollars stretch as far as possible, a home freezer can truly be your budget's best friend! We all probably realize that extra beef, chicken, etc. can be kept for long periods of time in the freezer; and also that surplus produce from the garden can be preserved easily in the freezer. I have researched and found some items which can be frozen that... read more

15. Your Frugal Fridge!

By Cyndi Roberts Now that it's summer, most of us start thinking about keeping our electric bill in bounds! One way to do that is to keep your refrigerator and freezer, if you have one, running efficiently. Be sure to vacuum the condenser coils on your refrigerator at least once a year. You may have to pull your appliance out from the wall to do this, but when the coils are dusty, it keeps the... read more

16. Seville Spain - Spectacular City Of Color And Romance

By Linda Plummer Capital of Andalucia and largest southern city of Spain, this dashing and romantic place is packed full of life, history and culture. Nature lovers will also find plenty on offer at the Doñana Nature Reserve and the Sierra Norte Nature Reserve. Children will delight in the Isla Mágica Theme Park, Aquópolis Seville Guadalpark Water Park, and nearby Mundo Park. Seville is, of cour... read more

17. A Quick Tour of Spain

By Linda Plummer With over fifty million tourists visiting Spain each year, this popular West European country must have something special which attracts the visitor. What exactly is it ...? The main beauty of this lovely land can be summed up in just one word - variety - and, as you all well know, variety is the spice of life! Whether you are referring to its climate, geography, history, culture ... read more

18. And you thought coffee was bad for you!

By Vince Manzello I am sure that if you are a coffee enthusiast, you have heard this, but if not let me state it here. "Coffee is good for you!" Recent research has shown that coffee is the number one source of antioxidants in the American diet. Antioxidants, are nutrients that are responsible from protecting your body's cells from being destroyed by toxins. This destruction has been linked to an increased risk ... read more

19. Caution - I Brake for Yard Sales!

By Cyndi Roberts In some areas they are called garage sales, or rummage sales. Sometimes they are called yard sales. In Britain, they have what they call "car-boot" sales. Whatever the name, it is a fun part of a frugal lifestyle. Here are some of the ways I have found to save money by shopping yard sales. Expecting your first child? Yard sales can be a great place to stock up on necessities. Ever... read more

20. When a Publisher Asks for Photos

By Pamela White Article may be used in free emags, newsletters, websites or print publications. Minor editing for grammar and punctuation is fine, just please keep most of article intact. Resource box at end of article MUST be included. Thanks. WHEN A PUBLISHER ASKS FOR PHOTOS by Pamela White While requirements from various publishers will vary by their reproduction process and their mechanical setups, y... read more

21. Seven Simple Steps to a Stress-Free Start

By Pamela Hatheway Seven Simple Steps to a Stress-Free Start By Pamela Hatheway Most of us lead busy lives, trying to successfully juggle the responsibilities of home and work and personal interests into one cohesive happy life. There is nothing that could better start your busy day than having a smooth stress-free morning. You know the ones where no one raises their voice; no one has to search the botto... read more

22. Winning Your Weight Loss War For A Lifetime

By Beth Scott Are you fighting the uphill battle of weight loss? Stuck with not knowing who or what to listen to anymore? One person tells you one thing, the next tells you do the exact opposite. Who should you believe? There are so many weight loss diets and plans out there that it's growing increasingly harder to decide what actually works and what isn't even worth wasting your time on. You've go... read more

23. Your Weight Loss Problem: How-To Cure It By Watching Movies Or Reading Books!

By Beth Scott [EMAIL] [FNAME], [LNAME] I don’t know anything about you but if you’re anything like me then you struggle with a weight loss problem. Your weight loss problem consists of you struggling to keep your weight down or struggling to make your weight go down. Most people who see me wouldn’t believe that I have a weight loss problem, but I do. I’ve battled bulimia and constant gains and losses ... read more

24. Solving The 7 Most Common Whole Wheat Bread Baking Mistakes

By Beth Scott Let’s face it EVERY cook makes mistakes (yes, even us professional bakers make boo boo’s). I’m going to list here, the 7 most common whole wheat bread baking mistakes that you’re probably making, or might make if you’re not forewarned, and what you can do about them. Whole Wheat Bread Baking Mistake 1 By far the most common bread baking mistake is when the salt is forgotten to be added ... read more