Published 27.05.2006 23:01:00 | Cooking tips
Are you wondering if you have the time to bake homemade Christmas cookies this year? Every year at about this time we all start to get a little panicked that the holidays are coming up fast and we're not really ready yet. Here are a few little-known tips and tricks, for almost every type of cookie, to help you get the most out of the time you spend baking.
Published 27.05.2006 23:01:00 | Cooking tips
Many bakers ask for tips and instructions on decorating cookies. Well that's a tall order because there are as many ways to decorate cookies as there are cookies Here are a few guidelines for novices and experienced bakers alike to help you generate your own ideas for cooking decorating.
Published 27.05.2006 23:01:00 | Cooking tips
As a busy working mother, I'm short on time, especially during the holidays, but baking Christmas cookies is a family tradition I'm unwilling to give up. Over the years, I've come up with many ways to make the process of baking a large variety of cookies go much smoother and take less time out of my busy life. You may want to start by checking out my 6-day program for hassle-free Christmas cookie baking ( http//www.christmascookiesareforgiving.com/hassle-free.php ). In addition to the 6-step met
Published 27.05.2006 23:01:00 | Cooking tips
There's nothing better than the juicy, flavorful hard candy from your local gourmet candy shop . . . unless you make it yourself, that is Making perfect hard candy at home is easier than you think. You just need the right tools, a few simple ingredients, and your imagination.
Published 27.05.2006 23:01:00 | Cooking tips
Ever been to a barbecue party where the 'chef' placed as much food as he could possibly fit onto the barbecue grill, every so often stabbing the food with a fork and juggling it around so that it cooks evenly? Ever noticed how, within a few minutes, the flames start gently flickering under the food, the chef proudly standing back admiring the char grill effect that he's creating? Ever notice the panic that sets in when the flames suddenly leap up and around the food burning it black on the outsi
Published 27.05.2006 23:01:00 | Cooking tips
The easiest way to make rice well every time is to use a rice cooker. If you don't have one, or don't want one, though, here's a no-fail recipefor rice that one of my grandmothers taught my mother, who taught me. This one, I use mainly for seasoned rice dishes because things can beadded to it before boiling, or broth (a plain soup) can be used in place of water.
Published 27.05.2006 23:01:00 | Coaching
It's past bedtime for most working men. It's not unbearably late and I have no appointments tomorrow morning so I sit here and contemplate. Contemplate what? Well, what do I always contemplate? Life, the concept of God, the meaning of life, what's happening in society, and my next step in my own journey; there really is a lot to consider or, more aptly put, more that one can consider. I speak of being in the moment, staying present and not worrying. You are more effective in that place. Yet, the
Published 27.05.2006 23:01:00 | Coaching
If you are wondering whether investment in executive coaching would promote your business growth, some case studies might help you in making a decision.
Published 27.05.2006 23:01:00 | Coaching
One of the mainstays of American culture is the "Great American Dream". Immigrants would uproot their families and leave their homeland in the hopes of experiencing the freedom and opportunity that awaits them in America. While it is true that our Declaration of Independence states, "we are endowed by our creator with certain alienable rights and among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness", it was probably Horatio Alger who did more to popularize the "Am
Published 27.05.2006 23:01:00 | Coaching
Many people go through much of their lives without really thinking about their purpose. I don't mean a lofty, philosophic, and often unrealistic purpose that has us striving to save the world or solve the challenge of poverty throughout the world (although these are both admirable for those whose true purpose is to do so). What I am talking about is the individual and unique purpose that drives and grounds us. The one thing that gives meaning to our lives and motivates us to achieve our poten
Published 27.05.2006 23:01:00 | Coaching
As responsible employers, parents, and friends, we have an obligation to correct the mistakes of other people in order to enhance their personal success. The task before us is how to correct a deficiency without damaging the delicate ego that can sometimes get in the way. Too often people criticize someone's behavior without providing a solution and this is detrimental because it then becomes a personal attack on the person that only aims to demerit them. Constructive criticism involves point
Published 27.05.2006 23:01:00 | Coaching
With life coaching becoming "the" career choice in this millennium, many of you are seeking the right choice for training and certification. Hopefully this article will answer some of your questions.
Published 27.05.2006 23:01:00 | Coaching
We've all experienced the same thing at important crossroads in our life when big changes were underway. Often, we find ourselves feeling panic and frozen in time, possibly with indecision, waiting and wondering Which way to go?; How will things turn out? Sometimes, you just don't know what to do.
Published 27.05.2006 23:01:00 | Coaching
I show my clients a way to answer the question, "So, What Do You Do?" quickly and effectively. What I sometimes hear afterwards is,
Published 27.05.2006 23:01:00 | Coaching
"How can I become a better and more effective coach?" Wehear this question frequently and there's obviously morethan one answer. Today, let's explore one aspect of bettercoaching.
Published 27.05.2006 23:01:00 | Coaching
Immediately post second world war W Edwards Deming went to Japan to create order from the crisis that was the Japanese economy.
Published 27.05.2006 23:01:00 | Coaching
We are frequently held back from making future plans or reaching goals based on the perceived wrongness of choices we've made in the past. I want to give you something to think about.
Published 27.05.2006 23:01:00 | Coaching
Over the years I've worked with very many coaches and consultants who make their money by selling blocks of time.
Published 27.05.2006 23:01:00 | Coaching
Most of us find coaching employees to be an effective, even enjoyable, approach to leadership and management. Coaching provides a way to help team members grow and develop, while achieving business objectives. But occasionally, we encounter a team member who has an excuse for every situation. How can we help team members like this accept responsibility and focus on solutions, rather than dwell on the reasons why things aren't accomplished? How can we ensure that we really gain commitment and c
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