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Food & Drink > Wine The health benefits of red wine: 1 of 17
Since 1970 over 400 health studies worldwide have described and verified the amazing health benefits of red wine. There are individual health advantages such as a 50% reduced risk of heart disease, a 50% reduced risk of blood clot related stroke, a 58% reduced risk of type two diabetes, a 56% reduced risk of lung cancer, 42%-... More..
Food & Drink > Baking How to make homemade bread: 4 of 40
The delicious fragrance of freshly baked bread and the mouth watering sight of a toasty brown loaf cooling on the rack are just a couple of the joys of homemade bread.Here are two recipes for easy to make but hard to resist breads.The first, called "A Daily Loaf" is as convenient to make as its name implies. It is rich in fla... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Meats How to make a five-ingredient chicken dish: 10 of 58
Chicken is one of the most versatile and delicious foods, as well as beneficial to your health. By varying these few simple ingredients it is possible to create a wide spectrum of dishes that are tasty and healthful.This basic recipe is so easy to make that you will be surprised at the elegant and sophisticated results.Ingred... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) Exterior painting tips for a quick facelift: 2 of 11
A coat of exterior paint applied to your house not only protects the house and increases the property value, it can make an astonishing difference to the general appearance. With attention to a few important details most people can achieve outstanding results without professional help. There are three basic steps to achieving... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Pagan & Earth-Based Religions An introduction to ancient Egyptian religion: 2 of 10
"Of all the nations of the world, the Egyptians are the happiest, healthiest and most religious.", wrote the Greek historian Herodotus c. 450 BC. He was speaking of a religion that had existed in historic records for more than 4,000 years at that time and current archaeological evidence suggests that it had its roots firmly p... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health The anatomy of the cat's eye: 2 of 7
Making up the anatomy of the cat's eye are various refined structures that, working together, create a functional visual system that is ideal for a nocturnal predator. Cat eyes are similar in make up to the very eyes that are reading these words. A spherical layer of tissue made up of collagen and elastic fibers containing s... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) What is a Tu Bishvat seder?: 1 of 3
The Tu Bishvat seder is a purification and fertility ceremony, first practiced by the Kabbalist segment of the Jewish religion in the mid-1500s. Kabbalists practiced openly c.900 BC but were driven underground by foreign invaders. These Kabbalists believed that knowledge in their holy book the Torah was written on several lev... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Kabbalistic Tu Bishvat customs: 1 of 3
Kabbalistic Tu Bishvat customs originated in the 1500's when a group of Kabbalist believers, living in the town of Tzfat (Safed) in the Galilee area of Israel, instituted a new ceremony for the celebration of the New Year, Tu B'shvat (day 15 of the month Shvat). This ceremonial ritual is focused on the Tree of Life and renewi... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Valentine's Day How the celebration of Valentine's Day came to be: 7 of 18
Since the days before written history, February 14 was the celebration day for the goddess Juno Februato, the wife of Jupiter, and the festivities on that day had to do with rites of purification, health (particularly female health), easing of childbirth, and fertility. Even then, a time to express love and respect for all fe... More..
Food & Drink > Breads, Grains, Pasta & Rice How to make pizza dough: 13 of 33
In Italy, pizza dough is taken so seriously that it is subject to government regulation. The official recipe is not complicated but takes 6-8 hours and lots of kneading to complete. This non-regulatory dough recipe is faster, easier and just as tasty.Ingredients3 1/2 cups all purpose flour1/2 cup bread flour3 tablespoons oliv... More..