Losing weight may seem like an overwhelming job. But proper diet is key to good health. If you are overweight or obese, you may already know that you have to cut down on the sodas and snacks. Here are 12 tips to help you get started eating healthy.

Recently I wrote about mise en place or pre-preparation to help ease the work of meal preparation. Following that I wrote about some fundamental food items to have on hand for quick and easy menu planning and preparation. Today let's put that all together as you begin to think about Thanksgiving Dinner and upcoming holiday meals that you may consider making for family and friends. In planning ahead you can minimize the time in the kitchen and maximize your time enjoying the company of your guests.

For today's continuing series of Tips from the Chef we'll visit some things to remember when cooking in your Slow Cooker/Crock Pot. As we move into autumn and approach the holidays, some cooking tips just may come in handy. So, let's dive right in.

Today I'll start a series of Tips from the Chef. As we move into Autumn and approach the holidays, some cooking tips just may come in handy. So, let's dive right in.