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by Kelli Bergthold Cockroaches, caviar, chocolate, mud, sheets of gold leaf, beer…no, this is not an exotic menu for a wealthy, albeit twisted, cocktail party. These are just a few of the bizarre remedies women have used to achieve flawless skin. For thousands of years, we have been persuaded to slather on purees and compotes containing ingredients one might find …
By Sharon Palmer, RD Looking for a hot way to stay healthy? Just munch on chile peppers, nature’s favorite spicy health food. Chiles dish up more than merely a zesty explosion for the palate; they are packed with nutrients that have scientists buzzing. Both health experts and chefs have known for years that chile peppers – chopped, pureed, ground, canned, …
by Richard Villadónigawww.eat-american.com Editor’s Note: According to an announcement in the St. Augustine Record dated February 3, 2010, Johnny’s Restaurant (described in the text below) has changed owners and will re-open as the Hastings Cafe on February 11. The location will remain the same. Some people crave a big, juicy, medium-rare steak or a decadent chocolate dessert. Me, I’m …
By Mark Preston and Paul W. Bosland Editor’s Note: (First published in October, 1994) Let’s put this absurdity to rest right now. Despite all the mass media hype and paranoia, there is not one bit of credible evidence linking chile peppers with causing any type of cancer. Period. Remember the (disproved) cranberry cancer scandal, the alar in apples fraud, and …
By Molly S. Wales This is part of the cover design for Reed Booth’s book about his experiences with Africanized bees. You know you’re going to like a guy when, asked how he got started in the honey business, he answers, “I started keeping bees because I drink.” Reed Booth, otherwise known as the “Killer Bee Guy,” is a home-brewer and …
