Review: Throat Rescue Spray

This is a really handy product to have in your medicine cabinet, particularly if , like me, you have children who have just gone back to school and already have encountered outbreaks of strep throat! I actually believe I have staved off strep throat in the past by liberally pouring this product down my throat at the onset of symptoms.
It is a not too bad tasting concoction of purified water, peppermint oil and ionic silver. Silver is well known for its anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties and is as least as potent as antibiotics without the troubling side effects.
The spray is very soothing to aching throats and promotes a healthy environment to discourage the growth of germs. It has a useful dispenser whereby you can aim it towards the back of the throat which comes into its own when administering to a child's inflamed throat...
I have tried a lot of different alternative remedies for sore throats and this remains my favorite as it works quickly so long as you nip the symptoms in the bud, ie as soon as you feel tickles in the throat start spraying!

Review : Salting technique for steak and chicken

I came across this adventurous cooking technique via an interesting article that actually used cheaper cuts of steak but I tried it on a whole chicken. Essentially you douse the meat with good quality salt (recommended is Kosher salt or sea salt). Don't be shy at this stage of the proceedings, you literally cover the meat till it looks like snow has fallen and leave it there for one hour. Then , rinse the salt off and pat said meat very dry. I encourage you to check out the article where I got this info as it is very informative and has some interesting diagrams about the process of salt with meat!
It is such an easy way to prepare a tasty treat, all I did was stuff a bunch of home grown sage, rosemary and garlic into the cavity, smear butter and pepper over the bird and pop it into the oven.
Did it taste too salty? No , it was flavorsome, tender and seasoned to perfection. It was pretty hassle -free cooking too, no basting required and the skin, crispy perfection which I confess to eating!
I made sure the chicken was organic , as there is no way I am going to eat chemical chicken. That set me back $12 but it fed four people so I consider that pretty reasonable.
I plan to try this salting technique on some NY steaks next, will update on results.....

Review : Veggie Wash

All Natural Veggie Wash for your fruits and veg. This is a citrus based cleaner that has been lab tested to remove wax, soil, chemicals from your produce. Smells nice too! Reasonably priced at around $4.50 for a 16 fl.oz spray bottle , this should keep you going for a few months .
Why use a cleaner for your fruits and veggies versus plain old water rinsing? According to this products website " Pesticides and other agricultural chemicals are specifically engineered to be "waterproof" so that they are not washed off by rain and irrigation. Many fruits and vegetables (grapes, apples, cucumbers, etc.) are also coated in wax to preserve the quality and appearance of the produce from the fields to your kitchen table.

Studies suggest that some of these chemicals may be toxic to the human body. Specifically, pesticides have been linked to cancer, reproductive problems, and neurological disorders and can be especially harmful to children, the elderly, and anyone suffering from a deficient immune system. In addition to agricultural chemicals and other residues, 20 or more strangers may have handled your fruit or vegetable before you put it in your mouth."

Pretty compelling. I like this product , it doesn't have a chemically smell and rinses clean away. It makes a pretty good counter top cleaner too. Psychologically, I must confess , it gives me comfort to use a product such as this on the foods I am going to ingest that may have come into contact with God knows what....