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Now I know why I never have any luck in catching salmon. After watching this video i realize that I have been going about it all wrong. I usually leave my lab dog home because he just plays in the water and scares away the fish. Next time I'll bring him with and sit back with a beer as I watch him catch the salmon for me.Follow this link to see a yellow lab catching a huge salmon You will not be disappointed, trust me.

Under normal circumstances I consider eating a large pizza all by myself an accomplishment. There's that point, usually when you have 3 slices to go, that it starts mocking you. "What's a matter fatty? Eyes bigger than your stomach?" This begets the decision. I'm full at this point, very full. It's an odd feeling to look at food and not want to stuff it into my gullet but that's where I'm at. It's uncomfortable and I'm not used to it and I don't like it. Not one bit. On the other hand, there are only 3 pieces left. What good...

If you're a cheese lover, this is for you! You may think you've died and gone to cheese heaven...where they don't count calories.

2 ½ cups gluten free puffed rice or corn flakes ¼ cup fine coconut ½ cup slithered almonds ½ cup milk powder 1/3 cup pure icing sugar 1/3 cup currants 1 tablespoon mixed peel (optional if fructose intolerant) 1 tablespoon glazed cherries - chopped ¼ cup dried apricots – chopped 3.38 oz Copha/ Peerless shortening

Codex Alimentarius: Big Brother's Plan to Control Health Supplements by David Klein, B.S., Ph.D. The Codex Alimentarius agenda, which has long metastasized in the recesses of closed board rooms and governmental chambers, is now coming to light. This is the paramount issue of our times, yet few know about it. If Codex standards ever replace the current laws in the U.S. governing food and dietary supplements, it will affect not just Americans' right to choose supplements, but our right to grow crops with untampered seeds, to buy pure organic food, and to live free of the tyranny of Big Agro-Chem-Pharma-Med,...

Ingredients: 2 sticks butter (always a good start!) 1/2 cup cocoa 4 eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans (optional) Pinch of salt 1 tsp. vanilla Miniature marshmallows

This is a fast, inexpensive and hearty dish that's great to make during the week. You can also substitute turkey for chicken.

I suppose it was inevitable. People have been watching their ‘carbs’ for years, or ‘carbo loading’ before running a race. When I was a kid, only chemists knew what a carbohydrate was; now, everybody does. But we have yet to see Italian restaurants boast of Seven Blends of Complex Carbohydrates in Vodka Sauce on their menus. They still—so far—proudly speak of ‘pasta.’ Still, specialized food lingo is part of popular culture. We have TV chefs running around chattering about ‘molecular gastronomy’ (which mostly consists of freezing things with liquid nitrogen) and ‘balancing proteins.’ This is natural enough. Every profession develops...

This recipe comes to us from Australia, Rich Christmas Cake...

More than ever, people are consuming large amounts of sugar as part of their daily diet according to the Mayo Clinic. But in excess, sugar can take its toll. Eating large amounts of sugar adds extra calories, which can cause weight gain. So many people opt for artificial sweeteners — also referred to as sugar substitutes or low-calorie sweeteners — as a way to enjoy their favorite foods without as many calories. According to eDocAmerica, Saccharin (Sweet 'N Low) was the first, and is perhaps the most controversial of the artificial sweeteners.

Famed domestic diva Martha Stewart took a few minutes off from her quest to beautify American households to broadcast a warning that we should all beware of Sarah Palin. “Ms. Palin doesn’t know diddly about home décor,” Stewart asserted. “Why, she even has animal hides in her living room. And she boasts about killing them herself. It’s no way for a civilized person to live.” Stewart went on to label Palin’s autobiography “boring.” “How could it be otherwise?” Stewart rhetorically asked. “Does it have decorating tips? Does it have recipes? No, it’s just the typical right wing blather about freedom....

This Thanksgiving I took on the daunting task of making my mother-in-law’s cornbread dressing. This isn’t just ordinary dressing; this is my husband’s very favorite dish. This is “Mamma’s Dressing”. There are entire family stories surrounding this dressing. The outcome of holidays has been determined by this dressing. Forget the presents, forget the company; it was all about the dressing. No pressure.

If you're looking for something more creative than a sandwich to make with your leftover Thanksgiving turkey, this is an easy recipe that's sure to please. You can also substitute with chicken.

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All packed with vitamins and just plain old good! Ingredients: 2 – 3 bunches of any type of greens you have a taste for (Collards, Mustard or Turnip Greens or Kale) 1 small smoked turkey leg or wing 5 cloves garlic, chopped 2-3 tbsp. oil 1 small onion – peeled, and sliced thinly 2 -3 tbsp. cider vinegar (optional) 1 cup low sodium chicken broth 1 tsp. pepper 1/z tbsp. Café Netties Saltless Classic European 2 Tbsp. maple syrup (optional)

Today, the biggest event of the holiday, though competing with watching parades and football games on TV all day, is the preparation of the Thanksgiving meal. Thanksgiving Day is a time-honored American tradition, a time for family gatherings and a holiday meal that encourages over-the-top decadence, according to WebMD.com. And for many (some 97% of us), the thought of a Thanksgiving without turkey is heresy.

Of all the sinister intrustions and usurpations of Government over the past few decades, the War On Food must rank as among the most bizarre. Included are updates for the Stowers Family Saga which began almost exactly a year ago and some other background and explanatory links.

2 cups diced watermelon 2 cups diced rockmellon/cantaloupe 1 cup diced honey dew – optional 2 teaspoons honey

6 egg whites 1 ½ cup super fine sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla 2 cups pure cream - whipped Variety of fresh berries

In Montreal, Quebec five Italian cafes have been firebombed in less than a month, and none of the victims are talking as reported by Sidhartha Banerjee for The Star: The head of the Montreal police arson squad said his detectives are mulling a number of theories, but, with merchants remaining mute, all they have are hypotheses. There's the possibility that a Mafia war has erupted. Or perhaps a brazen street gang is trying to move in on the Mob's turf. Or maybe rival gangs are battling among themselves. Police have even considered an arsonist with a particular penchant for putting...

The latest United Nations concern is the fear of a global food shortage. However, the U.N. and the United States are to blame for the crisis. It is interesting that food shortages in the world first became apparent over the last decade coinciding with the US-led effort to change the world's industry from growth to stagnation in an attempt to convert it to a green-based economy.

Two keys to this holiday favorite are consistency and seasoning. Certain spices, like sage, go a long way so start with less and add to your liking. As far as consistency goes, I prefer mine moist rather than crumbly. This can be adjusted by the amount of chicken stock you add; again start with less and adjust until it's the way you like it.

Usually the post office ranks right above the DMV as the least exciting place on earth, but imagine the joy you could offer to your fellow frustrated shippers with the gift of bacon, no skillet or greasy fingers required. That’s right, bacon lovers, crankiness at the post office could be a thing of the past if everyone stocked up on bacon-flavored envelopes. J&D’s sells a pack of 25 for only $6.99 and also features a wide variety of other bacon-flavored goodies like Bacon Lip Balm and Bacon Popcorn. Hmm, now if only the DMV could create bacon-flavored driver licenses.

Odd and unusual foods in the Southern Backcountry cover a broad range of delicacies (and indelicacies) -- fried pickles, deep-fried Oreos, fried green tomatoes, frogs' legs, fried grits, chicken-fried squirrel, and others, mostly with the word "fried" expressed or implied. Outstanding among these is livermush, including liver pudding, a Backcountry phenomenon with its epicentre in central North Carolina.

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12 baby potatoes ½ onion - finely chopped ¼ cup fresh parsley - finely chopped Salt & Pepper 1 tablespoon red pepper - finely chopped 1 small avocado ¾ cup grated melting cheese Extra parsley for garnish

Ingredients: 6 red bell peppers 1 lb. medium shrimp, cooked and cleaned 3 cloves garlic 1/2 cup raw rice 1 can cream of mushroom soup Juice of 1 lemon 1 small onion, chopped fine 2 tbsp. butter 1 cup grated Swiss cheese 6 pats of butter Paprika, salt and pepper to taste

Besides addressing her views on the McCain campaign and the media, Palin, a passionate Alaskan hunter, takes aim at vegetarians. Palin states, “If any vegans came over for dinner, I could whip them up a salad, then explain my philosophy on being a carnivore: If God had not intended for us to eat animals, how come He made them out of meat?”

A few simple ingredients make a sumptuous soup. Be sure to use a high-quality cheddar; it's crucial to the dish's flavor. Choose a yellow cheese for the richest color. For a chunkier soup, skip the pureeing and just break up some of the potato with a spoon.

More than 36.2 million Americans – 11 percent of U.S. households – suffer from food insecurity. That is, their access to enough food is limited by a lack of money and other resources. -- More than 35 million Americans – one out of nine – are receiving food stamps, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. -- 17.5 percent of rural households with children are food insecure.

Q: Doctor, I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true? A: Heart only good for so many beats, and that it... Don't waste on exercise. Everything wear out eventually. Speed up heart not make live longer; that like say you can extend life of car by driving faster. Want live longer? Take nap. Q: Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables? A: You must grasp logistical efficiencies. What does cow eat? Hay and corn. What are these? Vegetables. So, steak nothing more than efficient mechanism of delivering vegetables to system. Need grain?...

I like to make a big batch of this and have it for lunch during the week, or as a snack with crackers.

1 cup Gluten Free bread mix (white or whole meal) 2 eggs - beaten ¼ cup sugar (optional) ¼ teaspoon salt 2 ripe bananas - mashed Milk

It’s time for a science experiment! In a large plastic bag, collect the following: the solid bits from the kitty litter, or the equivalent output from Fido, a week’s worth of table scraps, some wilted cabbage (not lettuce), whatever juice is left at the bottom of a few cans, and a pound or two of firm tofu. Tie the bag loosely and stick it under the sun, preferably somewhere rats or raccoons can find it and burrow around a bit. If it can be managed, encourage a few cockroaches and flies to take up residence. If the daytime temperature is...

This dessert gets it's silly name because you basically "dump" all the ingredients in the cake pan together. Very easy and very yummy!

I was driving on Riebli Road near Santa Rosa, Calif. on Nov. 1 and noticed this sign by some vines of New Vine Zinfindel(Zin). It is owned by Bastoni Vineyards, according to WineMap. The US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) reported that the 2008 average price for Sonoma County Zin, which is the basis for determining the grape sale contracts of the 2009 harvest, was $2,485.66 per ton. That's about $1.25 per pound. This is less than half that price.

These Festive Fall deserts are perfect for Halloween or anytime you want a sweet treat. Mmmmmmmmm!

Sure, Vegetarian and Gluten Free makes you think, mmmmmmmmnasty! But actually it's really good and for those in need of a Gluten Free diet it's terrific.

This versatile salad is great on a sandwich, on a cracker or served over a bed of lettuce.

Muslims say jump and our public school officials ask how high? Don't be surprised if their next demand is to ban all pork products. Besides, respect is supposed to be a two-way street. From From the "Non-Muslim Subjects of the Islamic State" chapter of Reliance of the Traveller A Classic Manual of Islamic Sacred Law o11.4 (6) are forbidden to openly display wine or pork,

Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1 stick butter 1/2 cup shortening 5 egg yolks 1 tsp. baking soda 2 cups sugar 1 cup buttermilk 1 tsp. vanilla 1 small can coconut 1 cup chopped pecans 5 egg whites, stiffly beaten

The Agri-Food investment story has been unfolding for more than three years, and has another ten or so years to go. For that reason, investors still have plenty of time to uncover the opportunities for profits in a world soon to be far more hungry. Agri-Food cannot be produced in factories with lower marginal costs for new production. Unlike consumer electronics, marginal production will have a higher cost. For centuries mankind has sought to satisfy hunger. Only in the second half of the 19th century did food become more plentiful with improved availability. Yet even after that period food was...

The Italian minestra refers to a variety of moderately thick soups. Minestrone is a hearty vegetable-filled minestra that often contains beans and sometimes pasta. We've omitted the pasta here but added some Italian sausage. With minestrone, it seems, there is no end to the delectable variations.

Aren't the croutons the best part of a Caesar salad? These croutons are made with brioche bread and they're delicious in soup or on a salad. One day I put some out with drinks and they all disappeared! This is a great way to use that leftover bread in the freezer.

Ingredients: 3 large avocados 2 1/2 lbs. lump crab meat 1/2 cup celery, chopped fine 1/4 cup lemon juice 4 tbsp. olive oil 1/4 cup vinegar 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 3 tbsp. green onions, chopped fine salt and pepper to taste

There are a lot of different variations to this Mexican dip, but some things are just better simpler. The trick: use very ripe avocados.

This is a wonderful dish to serve on a special occasion!

12 unbroken rice sheets (approx 8 inch diameter) 1 cup washed and chopped Vietnamese mint 4 large carrots – peeled and finely shredded 1 piece ginger (approx 2 inch) grated ½ cup gluten free soy sauce 3 or 4 radishes – topped and finely shredded 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 12 large washed spinach leaves

Congress will probably pass a tax on sugared drinks as part of the health bill. The rationale is it will reduce caloric intake of “unhealthy” drinks. The real reason is simply to increase taxes, with a believable cover, like all prior “sin taxes.” I decided to do a comparison of Classis Coke to my favorite drink, freshly squeezed Florida orange juice. Well the Coke has 100 calories for an 8 oz. serving and the fresh orange juice a whopping....

No so much a retraction, but just an apology, Shout Bits seems to have gotten the wrong impression of John Mackey, Whole Foods CEO. Yesterday, Reason.TV posted a must see interview with Mackey in which he displayed his libertarian bonafides. A prior Shout Bits entry accused Whole Foods of being a pile of BS, and we sincerely regret the friendly fire. In a dialogue supporting his famous Wall Street Journal op-ed, Mackey defended capitalism, individual choice, and market based health care reform. Generally validating this blog's opinion of Whole Foods' customers, the op-ed generated a firestorm of indignation from the...