28 Random Things About MeI’m not going to get too crazy personal, but this was kind of fun.  28 random things for the 28 years I’ve been alive.  Any of these surprise you?
1. I once had a gerbil named Peter Harold.
2. I love to eat Cheetos dipped in organic yogurt.
3. I’m an only child.
4. I’ve [...]

Mushroom StroganoffMy husband and I love beef Stroganoff. It’s one of the first recipes I ever learned. What I love about Stroganoff, you can make it cheap or fancy, from Ramen noodles, canned corned beef and Campbell’s soup to top sirloin, wild mushrooms, and fresh, homemade noodles. Either way, it tastes absolutely delicious [...]

Delicious Vegan Tomato “Meat” Sauce and Giant MushroomsWe’re out of meat again, out of flour, out of cheese, out of butter, almost out of oil. My husband came home with some HUGE wild parasol mushrooms. I mean HUGE! 6 inch diameter caps. NOTE: only pick wild mushrooms if you know what you’re [...]

Things To Eat When You Miss MeatI’m not a vegetarian, but I have lived on a mostly vegetarian diet a few times in the past for various reasons. When you’re used to eating meat, and a lot of it, it’s hard to go “cold turkey” (pardon the pun). Before I left the US, [...]

Mom’s Potato SoupMom’s Potato Soup
This is my mom’s basic homemade potato soup.  Plain, but really tasty, especially with Ritz crackers and Colby-jack or cheddar cheese.  hehe.  You can easily make it veg, just use oil and rice or soy milk, vegan cheese, etc.
1 Tbs. Butter (feel free to sub. margarine or oil)
Couple cloves of garlic, [...]

Beans Made EasyWhat to do with Great Northern Beans (Or other beans)
Beans are easy to cook and deal with, as long as you have a bit of time, or think ahead, or if you have a pressure cooker.  They are very versatile, and take well to all kinds of seasoning from spicy to sweet.  That’s [...]

What are some good recipes for a beginner cook?Question: My mom wanted me to start cooking meal for the family. Like recipes for breakfast, dinner, lunch and stuff. I really have no clue of any good recipes..So can you help me out?

Admin answer:
Every good cook should know how to make the basics: rice, potatoes, pasta. [...]

How to get rid of the fishy smell and taste of fish.Question: I don't mind fish. I really like salmon baked on a cedar plank, and tuna salad – I love fish and chips.
However, I hate anything that tastes or smells fishy. I don't know which kinds of fish are more likely to have [...]

Why are green bell peppers cheaper than red and yellow ones?Question: I've noticed that green bell peppers are almost twice cheaper than red and yellow ones. Why?

The NewsBase.com’s Answer: If you’ve ever grown bell peppers, you probably noticed that the green ones turned red after a while. But it takes time and patience, [...]

Does Anyone Have New Ideas for Green Salad?i need new ways to make a green salad… any suggestions?
here's my favorite:
mixed baby greens
strawberries
avocados
feta
sunflower seeds
red onion
bacos
rapberry hazelnut vinagrette
any other ideas?

Admin: The best salad I had recently had:
baby spinach
walnuts
gorgonzola
blueberries
balsamic vinegar
That’s it. Yum, it was fantastic. My kid even liked it.
For more salad ideas, check the answers [...]