For those of you that are allergic to Sulfa drugs, you may also have an allergic reaction to some hidden products that contain Sulfa but aren’t readily advertised. Did you know that Saccharin, Sweet N Low, some diet soft drinks, chewable aspirin, and almost all toothpastes contain sulfonamide? You’ll also find bits of Sulfa in…Read more »
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St. Peter’s Basilica & Vatican Museum, Vatican City
Originally posted on life to reset:
I was talking to a friend once and he mentioned that one of his greatest dream was to fly his whole family and see the Pope and the Vatican. This sentiment is quite common from where I grew up, a nation considered as one of the largest Catholic country…
Banana Poke Cake
I made this cake for my daughter’s birthday & it was a big hit. Here’s how I did it. You will need: 2 1/2 cups flour 3 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2…Read more »
Watermelon + Habanero Gazpacho with Black Beans + Avocado
Originally posted on i ❤ Heart Healthy Food:
Part 2 of adventures in Gazpacho! If you didn’t see my first gazpacho recipe, you can check it out here. For people who are really into gazpacho, this probably is an old hat combination. However, it was new to me! I’d only ever had more traditional gazpacho (tomatoes,…
Foods That Promote Liver Health
Originally posted on Italian Home Kitchen Blog:
It is not something that people think much about, but the liver is one of the key players in the body’s digestive system. The food and drink that we take, including medicine, passes through the liver. Therefore, we need to treat it right so it can do its…
Old Remedy for Cramps
I saw this in an antique book and started laughing. This is an old remedy for cramps. Take 1 tsp. of vinegar and place an old pair of shoes upside down under your bed. Can you believe people fell for this?
Tips for an American traveling to Europe for the first time
How To Roast Garlic: An Easy Guide
Originally posted on Italian Home Kitchen Blog:
As an Italian cooking enthusiast, you already know that garlic is a staple of this cuisine. Closely related to onions, garlic is a pungent bulb that adds a distinctive flavor to a variety of dishes. More and more recipes these days call for roasted garlic as an ingredient.…
A Funny Note
One of my residents handed me this note and told me to read it later. When I got a chance to read it, I cracked up. Here it is: Dear Friend: Since I have become a senior citizen, a few changes have come into my life. Frankly, I have become quite a frivolous gal. I…Read more »
Decadent Brûlée Rosemary Figs on Brownies
Originally posted on Food Fellowship and Wine:
Why not be extravagant? As a kid, my mom and I had our ‘special time’ watching late afternoon television. That means Oprah. God we loved Oprah. The problem, however was that Oprah came on very late afternoon which always left us with about an hour or two to…