The Raccoon (Procyon lotor), also known as the Northern Raccoon, Common Raccoon, Washer Bear or Coon, is a widespread, medium-sized, omnivorous mammal native to North America. Since the beginning of the twentieth century, they have also been widespread on the European mainland and in the Caucasus region, after having escaped from fur farms. Raccoons usually live together in small, loose groups. Their original habitats are mixed or deciduous forests, but due to their adaptability, they are often found in urban areas where they can be considered pests.

This a look at the whole debate concerning poor food choices. Some say a lot of people are too poor to be able to choose organic & healthy options and others say it isn't economics but education & the desire to cook from scratch. This blog has some interesting points to consider.

This is a great cooking website I just came across. Enter the types of food you are craving and it will present recipes to you all with web 2.0 goodness.

Simplifying expert begins series on how to simplify your life with the first step - cooking your own meals. Gives lots of great info - how to cook, how to plan a week's menu, how to stock the pantry, what to buy at the store, what your kitchen needs in the way of pots and pans and stuff.

I use Ramen Noodles in a rather unique way, I think. You see, I focus on the noodles, rather than the soup. I came up with the following procedure while discussing food with a friend of mine who just happened to be the starving college student type. Enjoy.

In her own words: "I'm a desperate housewife. I live in the country. I love to cook delicious, abundant, satisfying food using the simplest of ingredients. Welcome to my kitchen!"