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Other Things You Can Cook in a Rice Cooker Besides Rice

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Not a lot of people probably know that there are countless things you could cook in a rice cooker other than, well, rice. The rice cooker could be considered to be the most versatile appliance you can find in your kitchen. You could practically cook meals in just your rice cooker! To maximize the functions your rice cooker has to offer, listed below are things you can cook with it. At the end of this article, it’s a probability that you’ll throw away your stove and just cook with your handy rice cooker.

Mac and Cheese

No need to buy a boxed mac and cheese, or wait for your water to boil just to cook your mac and cheese. Instead of putting it in a pot, put your macaroni, 2 cups of water, and salt in your rice cooker and set the cooker for the standard cooking for white rice. When your rice cooker finishes cooking your macaroni, just put in your milk, cheese, and black pepper, and voila! Your own homemade mac and cheese. [Read more…]

Tips For Fighting Junk Food Cravings

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When it comes to addictions, junk food is certainly no exception. Wanting to eat fatty and delicious food that makes us feel comforted and fulfills our sweet tooth is something that a lot of people struggle with. If you find yourself struggling with warding off cravings you are certainly not alone in your frustrations.

The problem with eating too much junk food is that it creates negative patterns which lead to feeling bad about ourselves and unnecessary weight gain which can lead us to feel even worse after binging. Even though in the moment eating these delicious delicacies can feel like heaven as all of our pleasure sensors are sent into a whirl, ultimately it leads to no good. Here are some of the most effective ways to stop eating junk food and start making healthier choices. [Read more…]

5 Ways To Join the Organic Movement

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There are a few different camps of thought right now concerning the state of the world, and one of them that a lot of people are in on is the environmental movement. Some of this has to deal with climate issues, and another side of it is the way food is grown and prepared.

So, if you find yourself wanting to put some time, energy, and thought into supporting the organic movement, there are several ways that you can do this, including buying organic seeds, keeping your own garden organic, buying organic food at the markets your go to, supporting local organic farmers, and promoting organic behavior socially. [Read more…]

French Vintage Wine Chart [Infographic]

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The infographic that all wine lovers need! Iewine.jp have collected extensive data on French wine from 2013 all the way back to the 1960’s and have graded the quality of wines across the major vineyard regions of Bordeaux to Burgundy in the valleys and slopes west of the Saône River.

Use the slider on the left to select the year and see the grading and score of the wine for all the major areas from St Estephe to Champagne.

What is Organic All About?

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Organic foods used to be found only in health stores, but there is probably an organic section in the supermarket that you shop in. What is the real difference between organic and traditionally grown foods? In modern supermarkets, the product all looks firm, shiny, and healthy. Which should you choose?

What Does Organic Mean?

The word “organic” tells you something about the way a food producer raises and processes their products. Farmers who grow organic produce use different methods. They don’t use conventional methods to fertilize and control weeds. Organic farming is designed to reduce pesticides, and encourage soil and water conservation.

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Who Regulates Organic?

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has a rigorous and somewhat expensive certification program for organic food producers. The standards regulate how foods are grown, processed, and handled. Once certified, a food producer can put the USDA Organic label on what it sells. Chemical fertilizers, synthetic substances, irradiation, sewage sludge, and genetically modified organisms are prohibited. Organic meat must be from animals fed 100% organic feed. [Read more…]