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Thank you for visiting my Helium page. My passion for writing started when I was in high school and won a nationally run essay contest for my school. The writing came through in letter writing (Back when people still wrote letters). Shortly after my husband

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Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) Best grocery list for a gluten-free diet: 1 of 13
My friend, Bridget and I were chatting and being silly when she blurted out, "I have celiac disease!" I started to make a joke about how I always knew she was a silly . . . But the look on her face stopped me. "What?" Was my helpful reply She then told me that her sister had it and her doctor suggested that all the siblings ... More..
Food & Drink > Fruit & Vegetable Recipes Recipes: Vegetarian style burritos: 1 of 13
Burritos are one of the best ways to make a meat-free meal. Only your taste and imagination limit the contents of your burrito, GREEK BURRITO Fresh spinach leaves: 2 cups chopped or 10 leaves unchopped Feta Cheese one small container or pound Diced canned beets (drained) Chopped garlic one clove Lemon juice fresh, to taste. ... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Amateur chef: Ingredients every college student should have on hand: 1 of 9
Most of us get so used to having staples such as salt and pepper around at home that we don't them when starting our own kitchens. Here is a list of basics that will help get you started stocking your own pantry. PROTEIN: Canned (or pouched) tuna, salmon, chicken, sardines and peanut butter are a great way to inure you alway... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Eggs & Dairy Products Perfect peeling of a boiled egg: 1 of 9
I can't believe it took me so long to find out the perfect way to peel hard-cooked eggs. Until the whole yolk/cholesterol issue reared it's ugly head, we ate a lot of hardboiled eggs. I still make deviled eggs for parties and special occasions. I used to think it was pure luck or that I had to appease the eggshell gods in or... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) Great gift ideas for the Southern baker: 1 of 9
One of the most important ingredients for a Southern baker, or any baker is 'quality'. Make a decorative goodie basket full of some of the items listed below and I promise your Southern baker will be very happy. 1. Cocoa powder. Many of us know about the cocoa powder from that town in Pennsylvania. However, a friend brought ... More..
Food & Drink > Soup & Stew Recipes Recipes: The best soups that keep you warm in winter: 5 of 43
There is something magical about waking up the morning of the first snowfall of winter. But the bone-chilling weather that comes with this beauty calls for hearty hot meals, and soup hearty soups are a great choice to help keep you warm. Here are three basic soup recipes that you can personalize, if you wish, by adding your ... More..
Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Chicken & apple salad: 3 of 21
Southern Chicken & Apple Salad This recipe has evolved over time. The first time I made it I added a bit of leftover cold chicken breast to my version of a Waldorf Salad. It was such a hit with my friends and family, I decided to start making it as a main dish on hot summer days. I have several variations, but this is pretty... More..
Food & Drink > Beef, Pork & Meat Recipes Recipes: Main course meat: 17 of 115
Stuffed Cabbage Casserole: I love stuffed cabbage, but I'm a lazy cook at times and since there are only two of us now, I rarely make it. There is a shorter, easier rendition of this classic and tastes just as good. Prep time: About 20-30 minutes Ingredients: 1 small head of cabbage - coarsely chopped 1 pound of ground beef ... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Is organic produce really worth more money?: 11 of 69
I do believe that organic foods are better. I'm not sure about the health issues, but the flavor and texture are amazingly superior. I nearly gave up drinking milk. It made me feel queasy and had a strange bitter taste. Then I tried organically produced milk and there is no comparison. The organic milk tastes SO much better ... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods How food enhances our lives: 5 of 25
Food stimulates every one of our senses. The sight of red and green peppers, yellow lemons, purple eggplant and white cauliflower are beautiful. Waking up to the scent of freshly brewed coffee or baked rolls on a Sunday morning is one of life's great pleasures. The soft fuzzy feel of a fresh peach, or the creepy peeled grape... More..