It's National Soup Month—Celebrate with a hot bowl of this hearty wild rice soup! Ingredients 4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced 1 cup chopped onion 4 carrots, halved lengthwise and sliced 2 celery sticks, halved lengthwise and sliced 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper 8 ounces sliced crimini mushrooms 1 quart chicken broth, good quality 2 cups cubed cooked chicken 3 cups cooked wild Continue Reading
Archives for January 2013
COLD WEATHER MEALS Ham and Cheese Fritatta Ingredients 6 eggs 1 cup chopped ham 1 bell pepper chopped 1/2 onion chopped 1 cup grated cheese (any kind will work except for parmesan) 1/2 tblsp olive oil 3/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper Pre-heat the oven to 395 degrees. In a skillet over medium flame, saute the chopped bell pepper and onion in the olive oil for about 5 mins or until Continue Reading
Paint Forecast: 2013 Looks Bright
As one of the leading color experts, Benjamin Moore’s forecast of color trends is eagerly anticipated each year. Here are a few highlights for 2013. RED continues to be a staple color in design. For 2013, we will be seeing more regal, stable reds, shaded and made more quiet with the introduction of black. Bright red will also be popular, bringing with it a heritage feel. YELLOW is still a Continue Reading
Underwater Homeowners Breathe a Sigh of Relief as Congress Renews Mortgage Debt Relief Act!
On January 1, 2013, Congress passed an extension of the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act. This extension of this act, which has saved homeowners more than $1 billion dollars in taxes, is great news for struggling homeowners nationwide. The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act was originally passed in 2007 to aid the millions of homeowners who suddenly found themselves in danger Continue Reading
Acapulco Chicken
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 tbsp. chili powder, divided Salt and pepper to taste 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 cup chopped green bell pepper ½cup chopped onion 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced 1 large tomato, cut into chunks 10 drops hot pepper sauce Slice chicken breast halves into bite size pieces. Season chicken with 1⁄2 tbsp. chili powder, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in Continue Reading
Is the Strain of Foreclosure Crushing You? You have options!
A lot has changed since you bought your home. If you or someone you know is among the 10 million homeowners who are falling further behind every single month because of an unmanageable mortgage payment, then that weight may feel unbearable. But there is actually some encouraging news: Government incentives, coupled with banks willing to help stem the foreclosure tide, are providing Continue Reading
Removing Carpet Stains
Carpet stains are easy to treat if you act quickly, but time is of the essence! If you save that stain for later, you might be better off hiring a professional—or building a time machine. Use the following tips to treat stains quickly and keep your carpet looking new. Water-Soluble Stains: For water-soluble stains, such as juice, milk, or mud, This Old House recommends a Continue Reading
Road Trip Games that Kids Love
Thanks to the marvels of GPS technology, you have something to offer your kids that your parents could never give you—a precise answer to that age old question,palm please “How much longer ‘til we get there?” If the answer fails to satisfy, try distracting them with the following games. Group Story: Get the creativity flowing with a group story. Someone starts a story Continue Reading
Smart Foods for a Sharper Mind
As you gaze at your ever-expanding “To Do” list and explore techniques to meet the demands of a complicated and understaffed workplace, have you considered how much more effective you might be with a boost in brainpower? Your ability to focus and retain memories is influenced, in large part, by the foods you eat. Carbohydrates fuel the brain and should comprise 45% Continue Reading
