Are what you eat!

An Irish wake

2012-10-23T12:30:00.000-07:00

Memorial Candles as a Memorial Gift to consider

2012-10-23T11:29:00.000-07:00

Memorial Candles have been used as a token of remembrance since time immemorial. Candles have always given a focus in spiritual ceremonies. The light is slightly hypnotic, the warmth of the glow gives us comfort. It tells us that though we are in the dark there is still light out there. We might not understand the mysteries of life but memorial candles are symbolic of more than what we know.

Saving money on your household food budget

2012-09-26T12:01:00.000-07:00

Saving money on your household food budget. This recession is putting massive pressure on households across America and the World. Household budgets are getting tighter every year. As costs go up it is getting harder and harder to balance daily budgets while eating well. Making use of tips from more austere times, families can cut down on food costs while eating healthy as well. Indeed many

Top 10 wedding reception venues – where to get wed in London

2012-05-02T10:19:00.001-07:00

Top 10 wedding reception venues – where to get wed in London If you dream of getting married in the capital there are some superb venues to choose from. Whether you want a great, grand ancient building or a quirky contemporary space, London can accommodate you. There are some London caterer venues where you can have a magical wedding reception, so take a look at the following list and

Red red wine – the best bottles for 2012

2012-05-01T06:16:00.000-07:00

Red red wine – the best bottles for 2012 If you are a red wine fan then you are in luck as there are some fantastic bottles available for 2012. Wine is a real passion for people all over the world, from the UK to Australia, and if you love a glass or two of the good stuff you should definitely read the following list and look out for wine offers. Jean Bousquet Malbec Despite the French

Slips and Trips in the Restaurant Trade

2012-04-25T14:31:00.000-07:00

Slips and Trips in the Restaurant Trade Visit a restaurant for a gourmet meal and you’ll appreciate the food, the atmosphere, and – hopefully – the service. But behind the scenes, spare a thought for those who worked to put your meal on the table. Every year there are hundreds of major accidents reported in the catering and hospitality sector. Perhaps surprisingly, slips and trips remain the

2012-04-19T12:11:00.000-07:00

Memorial Tree Planting – Which Tree to Pick? Picking a tree to plant in memory of a loved one usually takes in to consideration to what the loved one would have have wanted, what would maybe reflect their character symbolically. In Celtic Mythology, every tree had its own symbolic meaning and representation. Trees were planted with this in mind. One of the most prominent examples of this

2012-04-19T12:10:00.000-07:00

Top 3 Delicious DIY Foods for Halloween Each time when Halloween approaches, kids will be too impatient to wait. They will put on colorful costumes and fantastic masks. They carry Jack O' Lantern and ask gifts from adults. Here, some unique DIY foods for this festival are collected. Designers are concentrated on their appearance and also taste. To delight your kids, why not try a DIY food? It

5 steps to a healthier diet

2012-04-19T12:03:00.000-07:00

5 steps to a healthier diet A healthy diet has innumerable benefits from lowering the risks of heart disease and cancer to promoting growth in children and boosting the immune system. Healthy food is called healthy for a reason, yet huge numbers of (often huge) people continue to scoff fatty processed produce and fill their systems with things that do them no good at all. Developing a

More Food Photography Tips

2012-04-04T07:29:00.002-07:00

More Food Photography Tips Having read the recent post about food photography it has spurred me on to share a few more tricks of the trade with you which just might help if you are attempting some food photography of your own. Firstly, if you are taking the photos for commercial purposes then read up on the relevant laws around accurate representation of the product. Understanding uses

Eating Wisely: Changing Eating Habits to Lower Cancer Risks

2012-03-14T09:26:00.000-07:00

Eating Wisely: Changing Eating Habits to Lower Cancer Risks Nutritious foods can do more than make you feel better and look better: adopting good eating habits can even help reduce certain cancer risks. It's important to understand, however, that good eating should never be viewed as a way of combating cancer. The right foods can lower your risks for certain cancers, but myths about foods

Prevent Osteoporosis: Get More Calcium in Your Diet

2012-02-02T09:08:00.000-08:00

Prevent Osteoporosis: Get More Calcium in Your Diet Osteoporosis is the most common bone disease that affects millions of people, putting them at risk of fractures of the spine, hip and wrist. It begins as a gradual thinning of bones due to reduced bone mass and is usually asymptomatic until fractures or severe pain occurs. Learn more about osteoporosis and how it can be prevented by proper diet

How to Prevent Digestive Diseases

2012-01-10T06:26:00.000-08:00

Those over the counter medications that ease the symptoms of digestive issues—nausea, upset stomach, diarrhea—might give you immediate relief, but they could be masking some serious chronic health problems. And the remedy might not be taking more Pepto or Alka-Seltzer; it could be changing what you eat every day. Digestive diseases can range from the annoying (hemorrhoids) to the severe (

3 Gourmet Protein Dishes to Help You Build Muscle

2012-01-09T23:12:00.000-08:00

As the main building block of muscles, proteins are an essential nutrient. Anyone who wishes to build muscles must eat protein. Often, images of strong men and women are featured on protein bars, powders and shakes. Yet, these products are not always appetizing. In addition to these, there are many other sources of proteins, some of which taste great. Here are three gourmet protein dishes.

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2011-12-19T02:37:00.001-08:00

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Memorial Verses and poems with great meaning

2011-12-15T06:35:00.000-08:00

Poetry is an expression of the deepest thoughts of the soul, it is the language of the heart in words that are given a deeper meaning by their structure. They strike a chord with us because they often help us come to terms with our own thoughts and emotions at times that it may be difficult for us to gather and express them. Memorial verses allow us to work through the grief process because we

In loving memory poems

2011-12-14T10:11:00.000-08:00

There is a large body of work built up around in loving memory poems. These are poems that remember and honour a loved one that has passed on. They can come as different forms, from eulogies to epic works of poetry. One thing that they have in common is that they all express a profound expression of loss and a celebration of a life lived. This is what makes them in loving memory poems. If

The Truth Behind Diabetes

2011-12-06T07:44:00.000-08:00

The Truth Behind Diabetes! Did you Know?Someone is diagnosed with diabetes every 17 seconds! 25.8 million people suffer from diabetes in the United States. That’s 8.3% of the population. 285 million people have diabetes all over the world. Roughly 30% of people with diabetes 40 years of age and over have some form of loss of feeling in their feet. In 2007, diabetes-related costs were $174

Catering and Food Safety.

2011-12-06T06:26:00.000-08:00

Everyone has heard horror stories of people getting sick because of the food served at someone’s party or event. While it isn’t the norm, food poisoning is more common than we like to think about, and nobody wants that to be the thing people remember about their gathering. It’s true, many catering companies are trained to handle food safely and follow strict hygienic practices, but food borne

Get the rich taste of Maryland Crab Cakes

2011-12-06T03:19:00.000-08:00

Being a foodie in the truest sense I don’t need to surface my feelings every time I see good food in front of me. Yes, I am always in love with foodstuff that catches my senses. I like to taste any cuisine under the sun; and later if it succeeds in winning my heart, I go onto explain how good I felt after having it. I explain everything and earnestly want my fellow mates to taste them. Last week

Thanksgiving Recipe Mashup

2011-11-28T09:46:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving Recipe Mashup There’s nothing more special than a traditional family Thanksgiving feast. That one time a year where generations gather to enjoy the familiar taste of Nana’s homemade banana bread or delicious candied sweet potatoes. But who ever said mixing it up every once and awhile couldn’t add a special flavor to the menu this year? Here’s a couple family recipes of my own that

Eating Healthy May Reduce Cancer

2011-11-10T05:05:00.000-08:00

Eating your way to a lower risk of cancerWe’ve all heard news reports that claim a new food each week that can miraculously prevent cancer. Sadly, there is no such thing as a cancer vaccine in the form of a berry. However, just like the food pyramid, your mom, and people with an expertise in dietary health will tell you, a nutritious diet has a number of benefits, one of which may be lowering

Planting a tree in memory of a loved one

2011-10-12T08:37:00.000-07:00

Memorial Tree Planting

Plant a memory Tree

2011-10-12T05:36:00.000-07:00

One of the most poignant remembrance gifts that you can make/do is to plant a memory Tree. A memory tree is not just a normal gift, it is a living, breathing, long lasting connection to the earth and your loved one. It is a gift that gives back to society. We all love walking in trees, love their ambience, their strength and beauty. What could be a more fitting memory to a deceased loved one

Unique Memorial Gift Ideas

2011-10-12T03:49:00.000-07:00

They are as varied as the individuals that they are picked to represent. Think about it, when you are looking at buying a memorial gift, you want something that reflects the joy that they brought your life, their hope, their dreams and essence. You want something that they would have liked themselves. Some of the more popular memorial gifts that I have come across include the following unique