Bread machines and bread makers for every Kitchen!Written by Curtis Miller
Bread machines or bread makers are fast becoming a small appliance used almost as much as microwave oven. And why not? The smell and taste of freshly baked bread is hard to resist, let alone very nutritious for you. These machines can be considered another of few miracle kitchen appliances to make our cooking and baking lives more enjoyable. Finding bread machines online has never been more easier, except maybe which one to choose for your families needs. Here are some basic tips in finding right one for you.Most store bought bread these days comes in one and a half to two pound loafs, so first tip is look for a bread machine with a two pound capacity. There really isn't a good reason to make bread size less than a two pound loaf. Also it is nice to have a bread maker with at least 8 different settings. Some of your best choices for settings are: Basic, Whole Wheat, French, Sweet and Express bake.
| | The Health Benefits of ChocolateWritten by Susie Cortright
With New Year come and gone, many of us are making good on a resolution to eat healthier. So what’s a chocolate lover to do?Good news. Research says you can have your cake and eat it, too. As long as that cake is chocolate. For centuries, chocolate has been used to treat diseases and maladies such as depression. Civilizations from Mexico to Europe have hailed chocolate as an aphrodisiac. The U.S. government officially recognized its virtues in World War II, making chocolate candy bar standard issue for military. Chocolate’s scientific name, theobroma cacao, is literally translated as "food of gods," and we chocolate cravers don’t need any studies to tell us power of chocolate in mood alteration. Its feel good chemicals have long been associated with feelings of love, safety, and comfort. Maybe that’s why Americans eat an average of 12 pounds of chocolate per year. Chocolate contains vitamins A, B1, C, D, and E, as well as potassium, sodium, iron, and fluorine. Now, researchers say those creamy chocolate confections may actually help us live longer, too.
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