A bean pot is a variation on the crock pot or slow cooker, but it is not electric. It is usually a ceramic pot intended for slow cooking, and is particularly suited for bean cookery. Bean pots are really nothing new. In fact, colonial women would bring crockery pots of beans to the local baker’s to be baked slowly in his oven. You can cook beans by this old-fashioned, money-saving method using a modern bean pot.
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You’ve certainly heard of peanut butter – but did you know there are other nut and even seed butters out there? There are quite a few different nut and seed butters on the market, and each has a beneficial nutritional profile. For those with an allergy to peanuts, nut and seed butters can provide just as good (if not better) nutrition without the risk of setting off a peanut allergy. Let’s take a look at some of these butters, and what some of their benefits are.
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It seems like “whole grain” is the buzz-phrase these days, with everything from cookies to pasta making healthful claims based on their inclusion of whole grains. What makes a grain “whole?” And is it really that different from refined grain? The answer to the latter question is most definitely yes.
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You may think that keeping your redecorating efforts eco-friendly will break your budget. While it’s true that some “green” items can cost more, there are ways to engage in environmentally-friendly redecorating and still stay within a budget. Here are some ideas.
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A lot of people tend to react to spiders – especially big ones – with fear. Garden spiders can get quite large, but before you run, scream, or squish, stop and think about the benefits of having spiders in your garden.
Yes, spiders can be beneficial. They eat insects that cause problems for humans, such as wasps and mosquitoes. They do tend to be secretive and reclusive, which contributes to their creepy reputation. They move quickly when startled, and you never know when you will come upon one. Read the rest of this entry
