Keeping it simple: Sam the Cooking Guy now has cookbook, DVD set and more shows Dec 26, 2008
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper. 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, not the powdered kind. (North County Times)
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper. 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, not the powdered kind. (North County Times)
Sam the Cooking Guy Dec 26, 2008
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper. 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, not the powdered kind. (North County Times)
You ate how many cookies? Dec 25, 2008
I'm talking six pounds of butter and a teaspoon of sugar butter cream. With the holidays now in full swing, well, the baking has begun and I have gladly embraced my roll as the official taste tester. (MSNBC -- Health)
Downsize the sandwich for fuss-free holiday affair Dec 25, 2008
1 teaspoon kosher salt + more to taste ... 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ... 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. (San Francisco Chronicle)
12 months of luck in a humble legume Dec 25, 2008
2 teaspoons chili powder ... 1 teaspoon ground turmeric. (San Francisco Chronicle)
* [HEALTH] The search for the cure Dec 22, 2008
In the 19th century, hungover chimney sweeps would sip warm milk with a teaspoon of soot added. Look around today, and the Internet has unleashed an explosion in proposed hangover fixes, from fried food and the hair of the dog to expensive formulae derived from plant extracts. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Hangover Cures Dec 22, 2008
" But whatever the language and wherever it takes place, a hangover is the same: headache, nausea, shaking, blurred vision, biliousness, dry mouth... the list of evils is long. Just as lengthy is the roster of remedies for alcohol abuse that have been touted over the centuries. In Roman times, Pliny the Elder swore by raw owls' eggs. In Elizabethan England, a pair of eels suffocated in wine was touted as the trick. Green frogs were an acceptable substitute for those who were out of eels. In the... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Makeup Tips Cheaper Than Plastic Surgery Dec 20, 2008
"Get rid of puffy eyes by applying an ice-cold teaspoon to your eyes, applying cold teabags to eyes and even my personal favorite, applying coffee grounds under the eyes," she says. "Coffee is a great skin boost, who knew. Just make sure the coffee grounds are cool.". (Click2Houston, TX)
Liberals Under the Microscope Dec 20, 2008
House Speaker Pelosi, who vowed to rid Capitol Hill of corruption -- bringing to mind a picture of someone trying to drain the Pacific Ocean of water using a teaspoon -- said that she saw no reason why Mr. Rangel should step down. Of course not, Nancy. (Townhall.com)
A different idea about winter Dec 19, 2008
Add to the melted chocolate one teaspoon of shortening for each cup of chips. Stir lightly until just blended. (Forest Republican, WI)
Pasta With Roasted Winter Squash and Ricotta Salata Dec 19, 2008
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary or sage (to taste) ... Cook gently until tender, about 5 minutes, and add 2 of the garlic cloves and 1/2 teaspoon salt ... Meanwhile, heat the remaining olive oil in a wide, heavy skillet over medium heat and add the leeks and 1/2 teaspoon salt. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Food As Skin Product Dec 19, 2008
Honey Cleanser Mix 1 tablespoon honey with 2 tablespoons finely ground almonds and teaspoon lemon juice. Rub gently on your face, rinse with warm water. (KIRO TV, WA)
Practice makes perfect meals Dec 19, 2008
1 teaspoon garlic, minced. 2 teaspoons soy sauce ... 1 teaspoon sesame oil. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Cocktail Guru: Healthy, Hangover-Free Holiday Drinks Dec 18, 2008
1 teaspoon pumpkin spice agave nectar (or watered-down honey) ... To make Pumpkin Spice Agave Nectar, add 3 teaspoons store-bought pumpkin pie spice mix for for every 1 cup of agave nectar ... 1 teaspoon Morrocan pepper (ground white pepper is a good substitute). (Fox News)
Don't risk cold meds for your children under 6 Dec 16, 2008
Dosage for age 2 to 5 is 1/2 teaspoon; age 6-11, 1 teaspoon; and age 12 and older, 2 teaspoons. Comments. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Curry lowers high blood pressure Dec 16, 2008
After I made this discovery, my nutritionist daughter advised me to use 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric daily. I add it to a small clove of garlic and blend it with fruits in a soy shake I make daily. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Cookie Ear -- Developmental or Envi... Dec 14, 2008
2 teaspoons baking soda. 1 tablespoon ginger. (Suite101.com)
Chill the Champagne for steamed mussels Dec 13, 2008
2 to 3 teaspoons olive oil ... Or substitute half mild Italian and half hot Italian sausage cooked with 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon mild, smoked paprika. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Make an eggnog hater merry with a Single-Malt Sangree Dec 13, 2008
1 teaspoon Sugar in the Raw or turbinado sugar. 1 orange twist, for garnish. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Get the lowdown on celebrity diets Dec 13, 2008
A quarter teaspoon of red pepper flakes or a dash or hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco) should do the trick. Other spices may help, too: "Anything that makes food more interesting, like paprika or garlic, will make you feel more satisfied so you're less likely to overeat," Crum says. (CNN -- Health)
Hot Spiced Apple Cider with a Twist Dec 12, 2008
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel. 1 whole orange with at least one tablespoon of whole cloves pricked firmly into the peel (Historically, Wassail was made of a variety of things other than apples). (Suite101.com)
Hit the kitchen for cold cures Dec 12, 2008
To beat PMS, bring a cup of water to the boil and pour it over a teaspoon of dried rosemary leaves. Cover and leave to brew for ten to 15 minutes, then drink warm. (The Sun)
The Young Pro Dec 11, 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008 12:10 PM EDT. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Spice up a baker's repertoire Dec 11, 2008
I suggest 1 teaspoon of the spice blend to 1/2 cup of sugar, but experiment to achieve the ratio you like best ... 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander ... 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Desserts that pay dividends Dec 11, 2008
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped ... 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt ... 1/8 teaspoon rose water. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bay Area wheat makes a comeback Dec 11, 2008
1 teaspoon kosher salt. 1 teaspoon baking powder ... 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Stymied by Low-sodium Needs? Some Simple Steps to Cut Sodium Dec 11, 2008
A low-sodium diet means restricting your daily sodium intake to just 2,000 to 3,000 milligrams (mg) - a little more than one teaspoon per day. We get sodium either from table salt or from other food items. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Too Broke to Buy Gifts? Make Your Own Dec 11, 2008
1 teaspoon Vitamin E ... 1 teaspoon Vitamin E. (ABC News)
How to Make Your Own Organic Mullin... Dec 10, 2008
Place a heaping teaspoon of mulling spices in a cheesecloth wrapped in cooking string, or in a tea egg: Place the tea egg or cheesecloth in a pot of wine or juice and bring to a simmer; remove the spice mixture before serving. Proportions of spice to liquid are one heaping teaspoon of spice per cup of liquid. (Suite101.com)
Let sugarplums dance on your plate Dec 10, 2008
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom. 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon ... A teaspoon at a time, roll the mixture into balls, then roll in the sugar until well coated. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Turn guests loose on cheese balls Dec 10, 2008
2 teaspoons Greek seasoning (Cavander's Greek seasoning used for testing purposes). 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Pumpkin made go in cheesecake Dec 10, 2008
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger ... 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg. (The Augusta Chronicle)
'Swedish Apple Pie': A magnificent misnomer Dec 10, 2008
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon. 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Mouth-watering holiday cookie recipes Dec 9, 2008
2 teaspoons vanilla extract ... 1/2 teaspoon baking soda ... 2 teaspoon fresh orange zest, finely grated. (Albany Times Union)
Holiday Spices Provide Antioxidant Boost Dec 9, 2008
The one thing I like to do is saut; a pound of baby carrots with a half teaspoon of ginger. Ginger bread cookies are a great way to get your antioxidants over the holidays because they incorporate ginger, cloves, and cinnamon, so it's a really fun and delicious way to get your kids to eat antioxidants too, Cassetty said. (7 KETV Omaha)
500 Club: Venison is low-fat option for ‘red’ meat dishes Dec 7, 2008
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard ... 1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage ... 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Champagne cocktails make your holiday parties pop Dec 6, 2008
1 teaspoon simple syrup. -- Chilled ros Champagne or sparkling wine. (San Francisco Chronicle)
How many presents per child? Dec 6, 2008
Raising healthy children without going insane. Find things to do with your kids. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Weekly project: The many uses of baking soda Dec 6, 2008
As a matter of fact, if the thought of your next cleaning project gives you indigestion, half a teaspoon of baking soda stirred into a glass of water works as well as some over-the-counter drugs sold strictly for that purpose. Check with your doctor before using this remedy. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Real vampires aren't much different than rest of us Dec 5, 2008
Just a teaspoon of blood, once every week or 10 days, and always collected with disposable single-use lancet. Safety first, safety first. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Chatham residents told to boil water Dec 4, 2008
Health officials recommend adding eight drops of bleach - about a quarter teaspoon - to each gallon of water. The water should be stirred and allowed to stand for at least 30 minutes before use. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Salt Lurks In Unsuspected Foods Dec 3, 2008
Government guidelines call for healthy adults to get no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium a day, which is the equivalent of about a teaspoon of table salt. People with high blood pressure, African-Americans, and middle-aged or older adults should get no more than 1,500 milligrams of sodium per day. (CBS News)
South Africa: Limpopo River Contaminated With Cholera Dec 3, 2008
Water can be purified with a teaspoon of household bleach to a 5 litre bottle of water or mixing one capful of household bleach with 20-25 litres of water and let it stand for at least two hours (preferably overnight) before consumption. UNICEF announced on Tuesday a 120-day emergency response programme to assist Zimbabwe's children who have had to bear the brunt of the country's deepening economic and humanitarian crisis. (allAfrica.com)
A Kernel of Truth: New Study Reveals Health Benefits of Corn Products Dec 3, 2008
1/4 cup almond flavored liqueur (substitute 1/4 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract for almond flavored liqueur if preferred) ... 1 teaspoon cornstarch ... Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto hot fruit mixture. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Endless variety of sweetand savory from squash Dec 3, 2008
Add the pie spices of your choice, up to a half-teaspoon per spice. Add nuts, chocolate (or whatever else you think will taste good). (Athens Banner-Herald)
Expert Tips for Avoiding School Lunch Box Battles Dec 2, 2008
2 teaspoons cinnamon ... 3/4 teaspoon baking powder ... 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Zimbabwe's Latest Plague: Cholera Dec 2, 2008
To treat the chronic diarrhea and potentially fatal dehydration that results from cholera, take a liter of water, a teaspoon of salt, eight teaspoons of sugar, mix, and drink; or, for patients too weak to drink, administer intravenously. You have to be. (Time.com)
Ten Solutions for Guiltless Gobbling Dec 1, 2008
1/4 teaspoon table salt. 2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, or less to taste. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Cinnamon: Spice for life Nov 30, 2008
1 teaspoon shredded orange peel. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ... 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Recipe answer to potluck nightmare Nov 28, 2008
1 teaspoon vanilla extract. teaspoon salt. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Weight Loss Wednesday: Substance found in grapes could be the key to living longer Nov 27, 2008
"People are actually feeling more energetic, being able to walk farther, often times especially older people can extend their walks, which is really great sense of well being, sleeping better, less aches and pains, says Dr. Jamie McManus, a clinical research director at the Shaklee Company. This research biologist and family physician are representing the makers of Vivix, a cellular anti-aging tonic that they say in one teaspoon has the same amount of resveratrol equal to 100 glasses of red... (WWLTV.com, LA)
Smarter diet, smarter kids Nov 27, 2008
To ensure your children get enough of these fats include oily fish (salmon, mackerel and fresh tuna) three times a week in their diet and a heaped teaspoon of freshly-ground seeds in their cereal/soup/salad every day. 4. (iAfrica.com)
Chicken cacciatore made 'hunter style' more interesting Nov 26, 2008
1 teaspoon juniper berries (or 1/2 teaspoon whole fennel seeds or 2 extra bay leaves). 2-inch piece of fresh rosemary (or 1/2 teaspoon dried) ... 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Vegetarian recipes for Thanksgiving dinner Nov 26, 2008
2 tablespoons water1 and one half cups diced onionHalf cup of diced celery2 cups finely diced Portobello mushrooms (about 2 large ones)2 teaspoons Spike (no salt)1 tablespoon Dr. Fuhrman's Vegizest (Available at www ... com), or 1 and one half teaspoons Mrs. Dash Original Blend ... 1 and one half teaspoons basilHalf teaspoon of sage1 and one half cups cooked brown riceThree-fourths cup whole wheat or rye cracker crumbs. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Fatigue-fighting tips for the sleep deprived Nov 25, 2008
Her favorite sleep inducers: a scoop of light ice cream with berries, or a rice cake with a slice of turkey or a teaspoon of peanut butter. Chill out (for real). (MSNBC -- Health)
Holiday feast can be filling and healthy Nov 25, 2008
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish ... half teaspoon hot pepper sauce. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
How to avoid food allergies Nov 24, 2008
cup oat flour1 cups white rice flour1 tablespoon xanthan gum1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon teaspoon baking powder1 cup applesauce cup sugar cup milk-free, soy-free margarine melted3 tablespoons water, 3 tablespoons oil, 2 teaspoons baking powder; mixed together cup raisins ... cup confectioners sugar teaspoon ground cinnamon1 tablespoon waterIn small bowl, combine all ingredients ... 1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes1 tablespoon oil1 cup onions, diced1 cup carrots, diced1 cup... (Erie Times-News, PA)
500 Club: Leeks are a sweet alternative to onions Nov 23, 2008
1 sprig fresh thyme, or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme. Salt to taste. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Overshadowed, kidney disease takes a growing toll Nov 21, 2008
People have no idea they should eat less than a teaspoon of salt a day. I teach them how to read labels; I give them questions they should be asking the doctor. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Practice makes perfect meals Nov 21, 2008
1 teaspoon garlic, minced. 2 teaspoons soy sauce ... 1 teaspoon sesame oil. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Chefs try hand at healthy snacks Nov 19, 2008
To assemble, lay down a cracker and evenly apply 1/2 teaspoon of the spread ... Lay down a cucumber slice, then add another 1/2 teaspoon of spread on the cucumber and top with a second cracker ... 1 teaspoon baking soda. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Cocoa-based bread pudding simple but memorable Nov 19, 2008
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste) 1/4 teaspoon salt ... 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water ... 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Curbing cough syrup: Do cough and cold medicines work for children? Should we be giving them to our kids? Nov 19, 2008
To relieve a cough:Try a half-teaspoon of honey for children ages 2 to 5, 1 teaspoon for children ages 6 to 11 and 2 teaspoons for children 12 and older. If honey is given at bedtime, make sure you brush your child s teeth afterward. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Monday Meal Makeover: Mac and Cheese Nov 18, 2008
1 teaspoon dry mustard. 1 8 teaspoon cayenne pepper ... 1 teaspoon olive oil. (Fox News)
