Best Kitchen Appliances

By Sigal Barnes Did you know that endless amount of shapes and objects are made out of foam? Weather the foam is visible to the eye, or if hiding inside wood or concrete, it is there! - The crown molding in houses, the displays and sculptures you see in a museum, the remote control plain you watch flying in the park, the signs on the shops you pass by every day, the packaging material your shipped item arrived in and so much more. The industries that are in need of foam cutting are endless as well - construction, architecture, sculptures & monuments, packaging, signs, movies, props, theme parks, RC & hobby models, aeronautics, aerospace, mechanical engineering, prototyping, boats, to name only a few. Now, another whole industry can take advantage of foam cutting services - the "fake cake" and event planning industry. Cake designers, creators and decorators can now use CNC hot wire foam cutters to create "fake" or "dummy&q

By Lena Ho Sweet soup, Che, is a very popular Vietnamese dessert. In this version of Che, buttery lotus seeds are combined with longans, a tropical fruit similar to lychees, producing a slightly smoky vanilla flavor. Our elders believe this help sooth their sleep and clear their thoats. For me, when serving cold, it's a great dessert cool your body temperature in a warm sunny day or a warm sweet soup for a cold winter; it's always a great treat! Dried lotus seeds are usually taking a long time to cook, but quickly cook when boiled with baking soda. When shopping for dried lotus, choose the ones with their bitter green centers removed. They are usually located in the same aisle where the dried beans are at Chinese or Vietnamese markets. Yellow Rock Candy is the sugar that is purified and concentrated from the sugarcane. Using it instead of the granulated sugar to give the broth a better fragrant taste and it's healthier than processed granulated

By Anne Del Rio Fish oil gradually became popular when consumers became enamored with supplements. Human beings need a specific amount of Omega-3 fatty acids in the body and this can only be acquired by consuming natural fats from fish two times weekly or using fish oil nutrients. Natural fats from fish are sources of protein minus saturated fats. Fish also has calcium, phosphorus as well as vitamins A and D which your body needs. Fish oil supplements are perfect alternatives and consist of cod liver along with multiple nourishing substances such as vitamins A, B, C, D, and E. It is also said to contain iron and calcium minerals. However, you need to watch out on your intake which should be no more than three grams of Omega-3 fatty acid capsules. This should be done under the direction of your doctor to prevent health problem like unnecessary bleeding. Acids in fish oil prevent blood cells from forming into a cluster and regulate blood clotting. It als

By Viktoria Carella When it comes to choosing a cheese, there are many different kinds out there that you can try out. When you are trying to pick the best cheese, you will find that generally it is situational, in one setting you may want one cheese and in another setting another cheese may be what you need. Know when you want what cheese and when another kind is what you are going to want to pick out. A lot of people choose cheese by their taste preference, some people want cheese that is mellow and others want something that has a bite, want you want is really going to depend on you and what you like. There are certain drinks and foods where you will want one type of cheese over another, but if your taste buds like it you may as well buy it. If there is something that you prefer over another style, just get it. One place where people are really picky about their cheese is with their wine. There are certain kinds of wine where you will want to have one

By Liam A Wills Propolis is a sticky substance that honeybees gather from saps, buds, and barks of trees and shrubs. They blend it with bee wax to produce a resinous material that bees use to seal gaps in their hives to prevent the entry of intruders. This substance, which is also known as bee glue, is highly regarded for its anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties. People in earlier times use it to treat a lot of diseases including fever, sore throat, burns, wounds, and gum disorders. According to studies, propolis contains substances that we need for nutrition and health. These include flavanoids, lots of minerals that include potassium, calcium, and magnesium, beta carotene, vitamins B1 and B2 as well as bioflavanoids. These substances help to improve health by: Improving the body's ability to absorb vitamin C Strengthening capillary walls Strengthening the immune system Protecting the body from organisms that cause respiratory infect

By Kelly Ronge If your bronchial tubes are covered by the mucous membranes, you may have bronchitis. Bronchitis is caused by the inflammation of the mucous membranes covering the inside of the bronchial tubes. Usually accompanied by fever and a strong cough, bronchitis is very boring and difficulty to treat. The patient with bronchitis always has a cough, often with large amounts of thick sputum. Bronchitis is often treated using expensive prescription drugs with unwanted side effects. Natural medicine and healing herbs can be used at home for an effective treatment for bronchitis. It's very useful and easy to handle. On the other hand, it's not so much expensive. Turmeric powder is an affective natural home remedy for bronchitis and its symptoms. So, you should take some turmeric powder daily. Add half 1/2 tsp. of turmeric powder to 1/2 glass of milk and drink two or three times a day on an empty stomach. On the other hand, you could wrap 1/2 ts

By Alyssa Bennet Olive Oil is toted as a health food to add to your diet. Some people even use it instead of standard cooking oil on a regular basis. How can you easily add it to your diet? When you fry eggs, pancakes, waffles and other foods, just use it instead of your normal cooking oil. You'll never taste it. Cooking oils aren't good for you, but when you heat them they are even worse as they can get carcinogenic. It can be added to homemade bread, rolls, deserts, muffins, cookies and many other things. If the food you're cooking has a mild flavor, its best to use peanut oil so you can't taste it. Peanut oil is good for milder foods and is healthier than most cooking oils including canola oil. Peanut oil can be used in mild muffins, dessert breads, crisp/cobbler toppings and can used as a substitute for melted butter. Never heat it in a skillet as it can become carcinogenic. When you decide on a brand to buy, you'll want it to

By Brian Welsh Tea tree oil shampoo is a natural product that is great for your hair. There are many benefits to using this form of shampoo including shiny, healthy hair that is free from dandruff and other scalp related issues. The shampoo works to balance the natural oil production in the scalp, reducing any itchy flakey skin from forming. Tea tree oil shampoo helps to promote new hair that is shiny, healthy and well hydrated. Tea tree oil shampoo is readily available and can be used by people who wish to have naturally beautiful hair. Being an essential oil it is as effective as the chemical preparations in killing bacteria. It also aids in the reduction of inflammation and promotes rapid healing. These properties make tea tree oil shampoo great for anyone suffering from a scalp condition. Many people find dandruff to be an embarrassing condition and treatment can be a little hit and miss. There are many medicated products available on the market bu

By William E. Anderson Everybody loves eating. We do three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner, but our eating habits never end here. We love to take snacks during break times. These day-to-day activities make our teeth busy doing the grinding process of every food we eat. Because eating is one of our habits, we should never forget that not all foods are good for our teeth. We must know what foods will make our teeth healthy. Good Fruits Go for fruits that contain vitamin C like apples, pears, kiwis, strawberries, bananas, oranges and other citrus fruits. Vitamin C acts like cement that holds our cells together which is important in maintaining a healthy gums. Good Vegetables Go for vegetables that contain vitamin A like carrots, pumpkin, sweet potato and broccoli. Vitamin A is responsible in tooth enamel formation. This enamel serves as the outer covering of the teeth. Celery is also good for the teeth. It increases the saliva that helps in neu

By Thomas P Every dry fruit has its share of benefits and raisins are no exceptions, they come packed with numerous benefits that are required for good health. Raisins are dried grapes and are store houses of Vitamins and essential minerals. They are included in the category of dry fruits but have no fat content when compared with their counterparts. Raisins contain a high percentage of fructose which is easily digested by the body and gives an instant release of energy. That is the reason why they useful for athletes and growing children. Raisins contain minerals like magnesium, selenium, zinc, iron, potassium, folate, calcium, phosphorous, sodium, copper and manganese. It also contains Vitamin C, Vitamin K and Vitamin E.Raisins clean the blood and help in clearing impurities in the body. This happens due to its anti oxidant property. It helps in calcium absorption in the body and hence reduces the risk of osteoporosis by increasing the bone density. Ra