Articles written by Beverly Aycock

Where Knowledge Rules

What is Helium

About me - Beverly Aycock

I am a happily married 30 year old. I live in the wonderful state of North Carolina. I moved here from Buffalo New York back in 1997. I have worked in several different industries including house keeping, customer service, and early childhood education. I

+ more bio information

RSS Feed

Food & Drink > Spices, Herbs & Condiments Recipes: Homemade salad dressing: 10 of 75
I love eating a salad of mixed greens and other delicious vegetables, but one thing I really don't like is store brought dressing. I have been making my own dressings for years. Here are some recipes for dressing I make at home. Balsamic Vinaigrette 3/4 Cup extra virgin olive oil 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 Tablespoon r... More..
Health & Fitness > First Aid Food poisoning symptoms and first aid tips: 1 of 7
Food Poisoning is usually a mild illness, but can some times be severe or even result in death. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has estimated that food poisoning causes about 76 million illnesses in the United States. The most common causes of food poisoning are Salmonellae, Staphylococcus aureus , E. Coli,Camp... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) The perfect dish to bring to a potluck: 1 of 7
Homestyle Macaroni and Cheese has always been a winner at the potlucks I have attended. Homestyle Macaroni and Cheese: 1 Tbsp. Vegetable or Olive Oil 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine 3 Tbsp. flour 1 1/2 Cups Whole or 2% milk 2 Cups shredded white cheddar cheese 1 Cup shredded mild cheddar cheese 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1/4 tsp. ground ca... More..
Health & Fitness > Dental Hygiene Steps to a whiter smile: 2 of 11
There are many steps you can take to get a whiter smile. This includes everything from home remedies to visiting your dentists for professional whitening. 1. Avoid products that will stain your teeth such as tobacco, coffee, and cola drinks. Aging can also play a factor in the yellowing of teeth. 2. Eat a well balanced diet ... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Fruits & Vegetables Tips for cutting onions without tears: 4 of 20
I love the flavor onions can give to your food, but certainly not the chopping part that causes you to cry. There are several things you can try when chopping onions that should stop or reduce the tears that usually come with chopping onions. 1. Chewing gum while chopping onions seems to stop the crying. I'm not certain why ... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Bringing out your eyes with makeup: 1 of 5
Do you want your eyes to look sexy? If you do here are some tips to make your eyes look super sexy. 1. Apply foundation to the eyelid this will minimize any imperfections and help your eye makeup stay on longer. Use your pinky or ring finger to apply foundation and work your way inward to avoid pulling on the skin. 2. Apply ... More..
Health & Fitness > First Aid First aid for burns: 6 of 27
There are three different types of burns. There are first, second, and third degree burns. First degree burns are the least severe the characteristics consist of redness, mild swelling, and/or pain. Second degree burns are more serious than first and the symptoms usually consist of bright red skin and have blisters. Second d... More..
Health & Fitness > Disease Prevention Flu and cold prevention: 4 of 18
Worried about getting a cold or the flu? There are things you can do to help prevent getting a cold or flu and help reduce the risk of spreading it to others.Some of best ways to help prevent the cold or flu are: 1.Washing your hands. Wash your hands with warm water and soap for at least 10 seconds. Make sure you clean under... More..
Health & Fitness > Disease Prevention Preventing and curing migraines: 7 of 26
It is estimated that more than 28 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches. Migraines affect more woman than men. Migraines are often severe and can be disabling Migraines are usually characterized by severe pain on one or both sides of the head, hypersensitivity to light and/or sound,nausea, and possibly vomiting. T... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Meats Best way to roast a chicken: 8 of 27
I love roasted chicken and I'm always looking for ways to change up the recipes for different variety. This is one of my favorite roasted chicken recipes. Oven Roasted Chicken with Rosemary and vegetables: 1 roasting chicken that weighs about 3 lbs. Be sure to remove any giblets and to clean and dry the chicken before starti... More..