Articles written by Christopher T. Reilly
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Category: Recipes (general)
Every culture has its examples of comfort foods, and enjoying family favorites reduces stress and fills the diner with memories of home, culture, and feelings of love. more...
Delicious Fried Fish and Onion Rings: Easy Recipe for a Succulent and Savory Fried Seafood Dinner
Category: Recipes (general)
Fried fish is popular in many countries, and served with onion rings, it's an unexpected treat. This restaurant quality meal will be enjoyed by the whole family. more...
Healthy Alternatives to Harmful Kitty Litter: Many Commercial Litters are Dangerous to Cats
Category: Cat Care
While many litters can cause illness in felines and their owners, several are available that are not only effective and safe, but better for the environment as well. more...
Health Concerns of the hCG Diet: Diet Fad Raises Serious Questions About Safety and Accuracy
Category: Diet Trends
The hCG diet has many nutrition professionals and doctors speaking out on deceptive claims, lack of proof, and the questionable background of its promoter. more...
Category: General Medicine (general)
With advertising making fantastic claims about miracle cures everywhere, knowing what to avoid prevents waisting time and money, and possibly a dangerous situation. more...
Category: Plants & Bulbs (general)
Assessing soil quality is important for healthy plant growth. A local Extension service can perform a detailed analysis, but this simple home test can get you started. more...
Category: Parenting Teens (general)
Understanding the behavior of children when they are preparing to runaway and knowing what to do if it happens can mean the difference between a happy or tragic ending. more...
Category: General Medicine (general)
In today's face paced world, an individual can find himself overburdened both financially and emotionally. These simple tips will help cope with a hectic life. more...
Category: Nutrition (general)
Many people want or need to lower their sodium intake for better health. These basics help us understand where sodium comes from and how to reduce it in our daily diets. more...
Category: Home Management (general)
When trimming household expenses, food is an area where cutting back makes good sense. Here are some simple ways to stretch food budgets without sacrificing quality. more...
Category: Parenting Methods (general)
Children have a natural curiosity about where they came from and they can ask some very pointed questions. This guide will help parents respond in a calm and helpful way. more...
Category: Audio Software
By easily signing up for Skype, every consumer with a computer and an Internet connection can now make regular or video phone calls anywhere in the world at no charge. more...
Original Take-Out Sesame Noodles: This Delicious Peanut Pasta is a Longtime Favorite for Carry Out
Category: Chinese Food
Flavorful and silky, sesame noodles make a delicious meal or side dish and are enjoyed cold. The taste is complex, but it's easily prepared and very family friendly. more...
Easy Southern Hush Puppies: This Simple Regional Favorite makes a Delicious Down-Home Side Dish
Category: Southern Fried Food
Hush Puppies, a popular southern dish made with balls of cornmeal batter, are traditionally seasoned with garlic, chopped onion, spices and then fried with battered fish. more...
Category: Italian Cuisine (general)
Many people do not think of rice as an Italian food. In fact, Italy is the largest producer of rice in Europe and is prepared as the dish we know and love, risotto. more...
Category: Regional Italian Specialties
Originating in Northern Italy, polenta has risen from it's humble roots to the gourmet chefs' repertoire of classic Italian foods. Try this breezy, tasty gourmet recipe. more...
Category: Ireland Travel
One of Ireland's most important attractions, the Blarney Castle and kissing the Blarney Stone is tops on most visitor's list of things to see and do while in Ireland. more...
Category: Green/Simple Living (general)
Commercial cleaning products are expensive and contain dangerous toxins. These recipes for homemade carpet cleaners are safer, inexpensive, and reduce home pollutants. more...
Category: Green/Simple Living (general)
Cleaning products are designed to make life easier, but home cleaners contain many toxic substances. These recipes help reduce pollutants for healthier "green" living. more...
Category: Green/Simple Living (general)
Commercial cleaners are responsible for many poisons in the home and pose a risk to human health. These easy recipes for general cleaners are economical and effective. more...
Category: Green/Simple Living (general)
Store-bought cleaners and detergents are packed with dangerous toxins. These recipes make safer alternatives, get clothes clean and fresh, and help protect your health more...
Category: Green/Simple Living (general)
Commercial cleaning products are expensive and pose health risks. These recipes are proven safe, effective and easy to make from items commonly found in home pantries. more...
Category: Vitamins & Minerals
Potassium is an important mineral for your health, but there are dangers associated with over-dosage. Learn the symptoms of too little, too much, and which foods have it. more...
How to Make the Best Martini: The Classic Martini is America's Cocktail Perfection in a Glass
Category: Cocktails
Who invented the martini? What is Vermouth? What is a dry Martini? What is a perfect martini? What is the recipe for a classic martini? Answers available at the bar. more...
Gluten Free Southern Cornbread: This Traditional Cornbread Is Delicious and Contains No Flour
Category: Southern Cuisine (general)
Corn Muffins, Johnny Cakes, Skillet Bread and Hush Puppies are all examples of breads based on corn meal. This flourless, traditional Southern cornbread leads the pack. more...
Southern Chicken and Dumplings Recipe: Flat or Dropped Dumplings: Grandma's Traditional Comfort Food
Category: Southern Cuisine (general)
Whether escaping from the cold or just a hard day at the office, this warm comfort food reminds us of our childhoods, our families, and that home is where the hearth is. more...
Bat Facts, Myths, and Benefits: Few Mammals are as Misunderstood or as Beneficial as Bats
Category: Flying Mammals
Bats are coming out of the dark. Awareness of their pest control benefits and separating fact from fiction is leading to their acceptance and desirability as yard guests. more...
Perfect Gourmet Apricot Plum Stuffing: Homemade Fruit Stuffing Adds Pizzaz to Your Pork and Fowl
Category: French Farmhouse Cooking
Stuffing or Dressing? Whichever you call it, this dish brings a classic flair and rustic bounty to your nightly or holiday table, and your guests will feel truly special. more...
A Brief History of Espresso: Milestones in Coffee Development Brought the Espresso We Love
Category: Coffee
The history of espresso begins with the story of coffee. According to the Kaldi legend, coffee was first discovered by an Abyssinian goat-herd lounging in the hot sun. more...
Coffee Beans From Tree To Table: Growing, Harvesting, and Roasting Beans Creates Delicious Java
Category: Coffee
Coffee is simply the seed of a cherry from a tree. From field, to roaster, to a tasty brew, the fascinating journey of how coffee gets into your favorite morning mug. more...
Top 20 Foods High In Antioxidants: Many Food Choices Remove Free Radicals and Promote Good Health
Category: Vitamins & Minerals
Antioxidants are all the rage. Where do we get them? Truth be told, there's a huge variety of foods that eliminate cancer-causing free radicals and lead to better health. more...
Tempura Seafood and Vegetables: Light and Crispy Tempura is a Healthy Way to Enjoy Japanese Cuisine
Category: Asian Cuisine (general)
Easy to prepare, tempura makes a lighter and healthier alternative to heavy-battered fried fish. Try tempura seafood and vegetables for a delicious treat. more...
Category: Dinner Recipes
A standing Prime Rib Roast is the ultimate beef dinner. This easy recipe creates a perfect and succulent prime rib sure to please the palates of meat lovers everywhere. more...
Icy Walkways and Safe Snow Shoveling: Clearing Walks and Driveways Effectively Without Injury
Category: General Medicine (general)
Shoveling ice and snow can result in injury and even heart attacks. Minimize the dangers with proper preparation and techniques before and during snow removal. more...
Category: Sleep Disorders
Recurring insomnia can lead to serious emotional, safety and health issues. By simply altering lifestyle, sufferers can curtail or even eliminate this common ailment. more...
Category: Heart Disease/Diabetes
Nearly everyone will develop hypertension at some point in their lives. These tips can help reduce high blood pressure and even control this harmful, dangerous condition. more...
Category: Dermatological Treatments
Overly oily skin can appear shiny, look unappealing, and foster pimples and blackheads. This collection of remedies can help relieve the effects of oily skin and faces. more...
Category: General Medicine (general)
The common headache, Cephalalgia, is rarely a cause for concern. Most individuals can treat headaches by a lifestyle change, relaxing, and sometimes taking medications. more...
Category: Women’s Health (general)
Nobody likes to look in the mirror and see swollen eyes. These methods treat this unsightly condition and offer some simple steps to prevent eye puffiness in the future. more...
Category: Proteins/Carb/Fats
High cholesterol levels can clog arteries and lead to heart disease. By maintaining a healthy cholesterol level, the risk of these problems can be reduced significantly. more...
Category: Law, Crime & Justice (general)
Sexual Harassment can occur at work, at home, on the street, in school and anywhere people congregate. The best defense against offensive behavior is being well informed. more...
How to Get Out of Debt Trouble: Six Steps to Dealing With Creditors and Collection Agencies
Category: Personal Debt Management
There is a responsible way to deal with credit difficulties and collection agencies. Find out the steps that can be taken today to begin digging out of debt trouble. more...
Sirloin Tip Roast With Bacon on Top: This Succulent Slow-Cooked Beef is Simple, Tender and Delicious
Category: Recipes (general)
Evidence of humans eating meats goes back to our pre-historic ancestors. Our forebears dined on the meats that were available to them. Today we have many choices. more...
Category: Italian Cuisine (general)
Meatballs are the perfect addition for a plate of pasta with sauce. Curiously, meatballs are not an Italian food by origin, but claimed by many cultures and nations. more...
Category: Southern Fried Food
Germans brought their recipe for Wienerschnitzel to the Southern and Southwestern U.S. which we then adapted, smothered with white gravy, and created Country Fried Steak. more...
Category: Southern Cuisine (general)
Around 1607, when the colonists arrived in Jamestown, the Native Americans offered them what they called "rockahominie." This began our love affair with grits. more...
Category: SE U.S. Travel (general)
The Black Hills not only offers Mount Rushmore, but many other scenic cities with attractions and activities fun for the whole family. Plan ahead for a unique vacation. more...
Category: Green/Simple Living (general)
Air fresheners mask smells, coat nasal passages diminishing the sense of smell, or reduce your sense of smell with nerve-deadening agents. Here are safe alternatives. more...
Category: Green/Simple Living (general)
Keeping floors clean, shined and polished requires many chemical products. These simple make-at-home recipes save money, protect the environment, and get the job done. more...
Category: Green/Simple Living (general)
Commercial drain openers are full of dangerous toxins and harmful chemicals. These recipes make safer alternatives while helping to protect your health by living green. more...
Category: Green/Simple Living (general)
Commercial furniture products contain harmful chemicals, but making them at home reduces the pollutants that are harmful for the whole family and are very effective. more...
Category: Green/Simple Living (general)
Store-bought cleaning products are laden with chemicals harmful to health and the environment. These make-at-home versions are safer, cheaper, and surprisingly effective. more...
Category: Green/Simple Living (general)
Bathroom cleaners contain toxins and pollutants, posing potential health risks to humans. These versions from common pantry items work as well and are less or non-toxic. more...
Category: Appetizers/Finger Food
The popularity of jalapeno peppers has never been hotter. That includes eating the fiery little beasts. These delicious party recipes are real crowd pleasers. more...
Baseball Pitches and Movement: Common Pitches Thrown With Diagram of Movement and Trajectories
Category: Baseball (general)
There are many types of pitches in a professional pitcher's arsenal. With this guide and diagram, learn the most common pitches, what they do, and their trajectories. more...
How to Identify Psychic Scams: Knowing How They Work Will Prevent You From Becoming a Victim
Category: Psychic Abilities
Whether you believe in psychics or not, there are many psychic con artists ready to rip you off. The way to avoid becoming a victim is to know how psychic scams work. more...
Benefits of Erecting a Bat House: Bats are the Primary Predator of Moths, Beetles, and Mosquitoes
Category: Flying Mammals
Erecting a bat house involves many considerations, from habitat to location. Following some simple guidelines can help attract bats, nature's own natural pest control. more...
Category: Cruise/Island Vacations (general)
Choosing a ship, what to pack, and how to take advantage of the ship's perks can make the difference between a great cruise and a disaster. These tips will guide you. more...
Easy Herb Parmesan French Bread: Simple Recipe Has Many Variations For Delicious Homebaked Bread
Category: Breads & Muffins
With a bread recipe that is so simple and delicious, and with so many tasty variations, there's no reason not to have warm, fresh-baked bread on your table every evening. more...
Espresso Recipes and Glossary: Convenient Illustrated Side-By-Side Diagram of Espresso Drinks
Category: Coffee
With the rising popularity of espresso, coffee shops are multiplying and espresso machines are showing up in home kitchens. Here's how to get the correct drink everytime. more...
Best Beer and Clamato & Red Beer: This Chelada & Bloody Beer Ultimate Recipe Reaches New Heights
Category: Cocktails
These gourmet recipes for Cheladas and Red Beer take this smooth, spicy drink to new levels. Craving a cocktail with a twist? These "supremos" fit the bill with gusto. more...
6 Methods to Relieve Depression: These Natural Remedies for the Blues Lead to Better Health
Category: Depression
Depression can be devastating. Fortunately, there are natural methods to elevate your spirits. If you've been feeling down, here are 6 ways to lighten your load. more...
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