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Switch to decaf coffee Scientists have long debated the effects of caffeine on blood pressure. Some studies have shown no effect, but one from Duke University Medical Center found that caffeine consumption of 500 mg—roughly three 8-ounce cups of coffee—increased blood pressure by 4 mmhg, and...

Indulge in dark chocolate Dark chocolate varieties contain flavanols that make blood vessels more elastic. In one study, 18% of patients who ate it every day saw blood pressure decrease. Have ½ ounce daily (make sure it contains at least 70% cocoa)...

If a dish usually takes: 15 - 30 mins, cook it for 1 - 2 hours on High or 4 - 6 hours on Low 30 mins - 1 hour, cook it for 2 - 3 hours on High or 5 - 7 hours on Low 1 - 2 hours, cook it for 3 - 4 hours on High or 6 - 8 hours on Low 2 - 4 hours, cook it for 4 - 6 hours on High or 8 - 12 hours...

Trim the fat You don't need to add oil to a slow cooker, the contents won't catch as long as there's enough moisture in there. You don't need a lot of fat on your meat either. Normally when you fry meat, a lot of the fat drains away, this won't happen in a slow cooker so trim it off, otherwise...

I will only be planting tomatoes along with the onions I already have in because my garden space is small this time. I have room for only 4 tomatoes but that will be just the right amount for me.

I am planning on putting in some onions within the next few days. The rest wont go in until right around May 17th when chance of frost is slim but could happen.

Ingredients 4 salmon steaks 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, sliced 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 180 minutes Total Time: 190 minutes Yield: Serves 4...

Ingredients 1 lb. frozen cooked meatballs 3 (14 oz.) cans ready to serve beef broth 1 cup water 10 oz. pkg. frozen baby lima beans 16 oz. bag baby carrots 6 oz. can tomato paste 2 onions, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 lb. red potatoes, cubed 2 (14 oz.) cans diced tomatoes, undrained 1 Tbsp...

Its the same way in Illinois. People are already sick from pollen and everybody is coughing with congestion. Looks like it may be a bad allergy season this time unlike last year when it was cold all Spring.

Morels only come out for about a month in the Spring. They are a delicacy that people really love. Sometimes they are called sponge mushrooms because of their resemblance to a sponge. You slice them in half and cook them as I mentioned on the other post or you can add them to roasts, omelets, or...

Its morel mushroom season in many parts of the country already. My area doesn't start until May. Any body hunt morels or have any good recipes for cooking them? I just coat them with egg and a little cracker crumbs and fry them in margarine.

I am planning on having a few more hanging flower baskets than before and also putting more flowers on window sills outside. I also have some yard décor that was my parents and I like to put that out each summer also. Also I am thinking about getting a bird bath but not sure on that yet.

Allergy season is here once again. As soon as the trees begin to bud my allergies start each Spring. Most people I know have the same problem in my area where pollen levels get high.

I was wondering if anyone soaks dry beans overnight like it says to do on the package? Supposedly soaking them causes some of the gas to come out of them, but I just throw them in the soap after rinsing then and have never bothered to soak them. Does it really make any difference?

I have started my Spring cleaning but not in the house. I am spring cleaning my car first because it got badly dirty inside after this winter. Then the house comes next.

I truly believe in acupressure and acupuncture because I have seen it used with immediate results. I was skeptical until I saw what it could do in person at the emergency room.

I love fishing and have been going since I was a kid. I live on the Illinois river which is a major river in my state but it is not safe to eat the fish that come out of there anymore. We don't have spoonbill here so I have never had any. My favorite fresh fish is a blue gill.

1 1/2 cup cherry preserves 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 7 pounds fully cooked bone-in ham 1/2 cup dried currants 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives directions Mix preserves, vinegar, mustard and ginger in 2-cup glass...

ingredients 4 pounds frozen picnic ham 2 cups apple juice directions Place the frozen ham in the crock pot. Pour the apple juice over it. Cover, cook on high for one hour. Set the crock pot to low and cook for 7 hours or until heated through. www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/322/Picnic_Ham56768.shtml

ingredients 3 cups cooked ground ham 8 ounces bulk pork sausage 3 green onions, chopped 1 cup rolled oats 1 celery stalk, chopped 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1 egg, slightly beaten 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish directions Combine first 8 ingredients and...