Are you one of those parents who thinks it takes too much time to prepare healthy meals for your kids? After all, is it really worth the effort to save a few calories? Then why don’t you consider this: Childhood obesity rates have tripled in America since 1980 16% of all children aged 6 - 19 are obese  70% of obese adolescents will be obese as adults Obesity leads to increased risk of heart attack, stroke and early death Children’s Health magazine recently determined the 20 Wor... Read Full Story

It’s getting close to the time of year when we all dust off our favorite family recipes in hopes of making something truly memorable for the Holiday’s. For most, this ins not a big deal, but for some, it’s nothing short of a disaster waiting to happen.   This year, have no fear. No matter what your recipe, when it comes to desserts, we’ve got you covered with a list of the most helpful helplines available. Whether it’s pies, cakes or cookies, these experts are ... Read Full Story

A Star Spangled Dessert This dessert is a natural addition to any Fourth of July barbecue. It is also a healthy and nutritious dessert for any hot summer day. Your kids will like it so much they’ll even start to make their own shapes after a while. 1. Clean and hull strawberries 2. Add a dollop of whipped cream cheese to the top of each strawberry 3. Sprinkle cream cheese with sugar for a touch of sweetness (optional) 4. Top each strawberry with a blueberry 5. Arrange 5 strawberries in... Read Full Story

In the movies, Obi Wan Kenobi is the most pure Jedi (besides Yoda). He never questions, never gets frustrated or disobeys the Jedi Code. This is usually the conversation my wife and I have whenever we come across one of the Star Wars movies on TV. Clearly he is my wife's favorite Jedi. The attraction to anything Star Wars runs deep in my family. My sister-in-law, my wife & I are all very big fans, and my 8 year old son is a fan (to young to be a huge fan yet, although he has been Luke, Ob... Read Full Story

Wanting to prepare healthy meals for your kids, and actually having the time (or knowing how to) are usually quite different things. Although as parents, we mean well, it is usually much simpler to grab a juice box when they're thirsty than to consider the amount of sugar they're consuming and offer them a healthier alternative. We are also mostly hindered by the fact that many of us do not have the healthiest eating habits to begin with. Although I do sometimes snack on salsa with low salt ... Read Full Story

XXX hot sauces, or any hot sauce for that matter, were not what I would have considered as condiments back in high school. I remember being a college freshman at Georgia Tech, and having a contest with my fraternity brothers to see who could eat the most jalapenos. Back then I thought that was the hottest thing on Earth. Then I discovered hot sauces. Like most people, I suspect, I started with the basics, Tabasco, Frank's Red Hot, and a Chinese Hot Chili Sauce. Soon, if I didn't break a swe... Read Full Story

Summer is when everyone fires up the barbecue for some great grilled foods. But how many times have you purchased some thick , plump sausages only to have them shrivel up as you grilled them. One of the problems with grilling pork sausages is that they need to be cooked completely through, to kill all bacteria (and prevent any possibility of trichinosis). So the longer you grill the sausages, the more it will dry out. The easiest way to prevent this is to cook the sausage first, then grill ... Read Full Story

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Lucas Glover, who had never made a US Open cut before, is now the 2009 Chammpion. Although the fans were squarely behind Phil Mickelson, it was Glover who outlasted the field to take the title. Since turning pro in 2001, Glover has played in 3 US Opens (2002, 2006, and 2007), missing the cut each time with an average score of 11. Although he had never shot a single round below par in the US Open, his scores of 69 (-1), 64 (-6), 70 (even), and 73 ( 3) were good enough to get his name engraved... Read Full Story

The US Open Starts today on the rain soaked Bethpage Black Course. I am working or attending the Open Thursday until Sunday. I will be updating the lens daily and my wife is tweeting all up to the minute information. Check out your lens about being a volunteer--we have alot of great information. Read Full Story