About 3% of Americans have gout, an inflammatory form of arthritis that makes one or more joints hurt, stiff, and swell. Gout is different from osteoarthritis because it is caused by uric acid crystals building up inside your joint and stopping it from working normally. Uric acid is a natural acid that forms when common … Read more
In the 1950s, it was unclear whether humans could survive outside Earth – both physically and mentally. The science fiction writer and warfare expert Cordwainer Smith wrote about the psychological pain of being in space. Plants, insects and animals had been taken to high altitudes in balloons and rockets since the 18th century. The Soviet … Read more
Eating well is an important part of a healthy lifestyle for now and into the future. Making small steps to improve what you eat is a great way to achieve this. One small step you can make is to cut down on eating processed meat by finding healthier alternatives. Bowel cancer is one of the … Read more
Hams: They can be fresh, cook-before-eating, cooked, picnic and country types. There are so many kinds, and their storage times and cooking times can be quite confusing. This background information serves to carve up the facts and make them easier to understand. Hams may be fresh, cured or cured-and-smoked. Ham is the cured leg of … Read more
Learn how to trim, bake, and glaze a ham shank or butt for holidays and every day. Find out how to keep the meat moist and get creative with leftovers. When a whole ham is too much, make a ham shank instead. Known as city hams, these cuts are readily available, very affordable and easy … Read more
Kroger spiral sliced hams are a holiday staple for many families. Their distinctive spiral cut makes serving a breeze – just pull apart those pre-sliced rounds for perfect portions every time But one key question arises when buying your Kroger spiral ham is it fully cooked already, or does it require additional cooking time? In … Read more
In 1981 the legislature enshrined Earl Campbell as an Official State Hero Of Texas. Only three other favorite sons—Davy Crockett, Stephen F. Austin, and Sam Houston—had already been given that honor, so the proclamation was a good sign of how well-known and popular Campbell was at the time. Tyler Rose was one of the best … Read more
There’s nothing better than a home-cooked ham dinner with some of your favorite sides. Here’s our pick for the best way to cook a ham and the best sides to go with it. We also include crowd-pleasing bread and delicious dessert ideas!. One of our favorite ways to spend time with our family is over … Read more
Turkey ham is often confused. It’s a processed cured meat product in the USA, the UK, and many other places worldwide. People with the Islamic faith wonder if it’s halal or Haram. The big question is about its processing. Despite not having pork—non-halal meat is not allowed in Islam—the way turkey ham gets made is … Read more
This ham and cabbage recipe is the perfect way to use up leftover ham from the holidays. Made from four simple ingredients, this recipe comes together in under 20 minutes too. Perfect for when you want a quick meal in a short amount of time. Give this simple dish a try. There are a couple … Read more
