It's sounds different but it's good! ...more

May 20, 2009

The Claim: Hay fever can lead to other allergies. The Facts: With spring under way, millions of hay fever sufferers are sneezing, sniffling and congested. But many sufferers are unaware that a pollen allergy can result in an allergy to fruits and vegetables, known as oral allergy syndrome. ...more

March 28, 2009

To avoid Alzheimer's disease, exercise the brain with thinking games such as chess and the board game Axis and Allies. As shown via brain scans, certain poisons such as dye are very bad for the brain cells. Alzheimer's disease is mainly caused by the death of brain cells slowly as we age, but faster if we ingest certain poisons such as artificial coloring or taste. The worst of all is dye, as in artificial color. Dye kills brain cells as was indicated in a TV show on the brain. Why our uncaring government has not passed a law prohibiting artificial color in processed foods and meat or red cherries used in ice cream and drinks, I can only guess. Dye in foods is big business although the only reason for using it is looks; a completely stupid reason. ...more

March 27, 2009

Is it OK to freeze pomegranates? I don't have time to make all the juice right now. ...more

January 11, 2009

Relatives of a Tampa woman grieved today, recalling how they had learned late Tuesday that her body had been found in a vacant house in Lakeland. Jennifer Denise Johnson, 31, was reported missing Saturday evening after family members became concerned when she did not appear in time for her 2-year-old daughter's birthday party. The family scrapped the party, anxious and worried. ...more

November 19, 2008

The holiday season begins early at Paradise Inc., the world's largest producer of a baking ingredient few know by its official name: glace fruit. ...more

October 22, 2008

If she's not quilting while watching the telly, Roshen Jagan is downing bowls of fruit. ...more

October 17, 2008

If you were to ask anyone who knows me what they like the best about me, chances are they would say my wife. We have all heard people refer to their spouse as their "better half," but I am yet to see a marriage where it is truer than in mine. ...more

August 20, 2008

UP ON THE PHARM Cherries are good for you. You can look it up. They're, like, natural and stuff. Who knew? Well, the people at CherryPharm did, which is why they produced a tart cherry drink that contains lots of antioxidants and melatonin, a chemical that helps you sleep. Not like NyQuil-give-you-crazy-dreams-while-you-hibernate sleepy. You can still operate heavy machinery after drinking CherryPharm. Cost: $20 for 8-bottle packs or $48 for a 24-bottle case. Available at www ...more

July 23, 2008

Today's pork chops are so lean that I have trouble cooking them. I know they need to be cooked thoroughly to be safe to eat. But then they aren't tender and juicy. Is there a trick for making pork chops both safe and tender? ...more

May 6, 2008