by Tim Wellington Like many of the other superfruits, the acai tree is native to hot, humid and tropical climates like those found in Central America, South America and Brazil. The purple berry that it produces has a berry-chocolate flavor to it. The inside of the palm, the soft part know as the heart of palm has been used in salads, eaten alone and in other dishes. The Caboclo population in the Amazon region use the whole acai palm, mostly as part of their staple foods. It is used for many different things in the Brazilian culture, however. They use just about every part of the palm. Naturally, the...

by Geraldine Dimarco Canine urinary tract infection or canine UTI affects approximately 14% of the entire dog population in the world. This condition happens in dogs when bacteria such as E. coli, klebsiella, coagulase positive straphylococcus, pseudomonas, esterococcus, or proteus mirabilis gain access to the dog?s bladder, urethra, and the kidneys and cause infection. Dog UTI is a serious health problem in dogs. If not treated immediately, it could spread to other areas of the dog?s internal system such as the heart and cause further harm and even death. Therefore, it is imperative that you bring...

by Masil Nosacki Cooking for a family of meat eaters and a vegetarian child was difficult in the beginning. I had to ask the pediatrician what to feed my son when he refused to eat meat, cheese and dairy products. As a mom of 4 it seemed like a silly question to ask but I was a meat eater and didn’t know any different. But with time I have been able to cook 1 meal for both types of eaters. You don’t have to sacrifice taste or texture when creating vegetarian meal ideas. Creating a “meatless” lifestyle can be achieved with some simple substitutions. * For Meat Texture – try...

by Jane Rinter Dogs can bring immense joy to people. They can help to alleviate stress at the end of a busy working day, or even add structure to a person’s life. It should thus be a dog owner’s obligation to bring a bright look of health to their canine friend’s eyes, help create a shiny coat of fur, perk up its energy levels, and ensure longevity of life of a loyal companion, all through proper nutrition. It is therefore important to learn what foods are good for the dog’s wellbeing. There are many dog food sold in stores that are actually filled with fillers and other...

by Paul Leger Following the instructions on a recipe is very important when it comes to baking a cake. Since the cake assumes its final shape while it is in the oven, you need to make the same amount of attention as you would while making it. Make sure you turn the oven to the recommended temperature before you start making the cake mixture so that the right temperature will be reached by the time you need it. Using the oven temperature suggested by the recipe is very important. This is because a cake will only bake correctly if there is just enough heat to help it rise and cook inside without burning...