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There are a lot of things at your home that can be used as substitute for medicines. Next time your medicine counter is out of stock, got to the kitchen or your bathroom. Learn these bizarre home cures here at socypath.

Dieting sucks and never seems to work long-term anyway. These 10 best weight-loss tips will slim you down.

This tender and sweet loaf can be eaten at either room temperature or sliced straight from the refrigerator. It also freezes well so you can make this ahead and store it – for your next sweet fix. Get the Banana Loaf Recipe here.

To make it easier to remove the praline from the pan, use a silicone mat. Get the Pecan Praline Recipe here.

Make the perfect gift combo by wrapping this up with a batch of hot cocoa mix. Get the Melt-in-the-mouth Pistachio Shortbread recipe here.

If you can order a custom-made pizza, you can throw together your own gourmet salad. Just choose from the options below, then improvise!

One of the pitfalls of trying to shed pounds is hitting a plateau. “When you restrict calories, your metabolism slows down – your body is trying to hold on to the fat it has left,” says NYC nutritionist Natalie Rosenstock. These diet strategies will help you get over the hump.

These delicious munchies can also be coarsely chopped and sprinkled over hot chocolate, dessert crepes, or ice cream. These nuts will keep in an airtight container or in sealed bags in a cool, dry spot for up to 1 month.

Shredded or flaked coconut gives better eye appeal, but without it you can use regular desiccated coconut instead. To make a regular cake, bake the recipe in a 9×2-inch round pan; cover with chocolate frosting and sprinkle with shredded coconut.

Shortbread is traditionally shaped into a disc then cut into wedges like a pie. But for the holidays make them festive by using cookie cutters shaped like stars, Christmas trees, bells, or Santas!

These red-dimpled cookies announce festive cheer. Make an assortment of cookies using jams of different colors and flavors – orange marmalade, grape, mango, pineapple, strawberry, or apricot.

Get the recipe of Rolito Mar y Montana (Beef Tenderloin with Seafood Stuffing and Gorgonzola Cream Sauce) here at socypath.

Visit the Plaid Cafe in Orient Square Bldg., Ruby Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City and have a taste of their ready-to-go sandwiches (packed in sturdy boxes) and pastas. You can call them at 687-5558.

Kris Aquino is on the cover and inside pages of K Magazine’s October to November 2009 issue and shares why Dingdong Dantes is dubbed as the new generation hero.

Get the Grape Gelatin Salad Recipe here at socypath.

Get the Pinchitos Pescado Recipe here at socypath. Pair Pinchitos with sparkling wine cava. Cava pairs well with many dishes, including seafood and chicken. It’s also a good match for desserts.

Get the Crema Catalan or the Spanish Creme Brulee Recipe here at socypath. Try this recipe for a more flavorful dessert.

It may be easy but it’s not foolproof! Here’s how to get shaving right.

If your skin goes crazy in the coming cooler months, it’s probably because it’s screaming for moisture, hydration. Cooler climate tends to dry up skin. But with the different body moisturizers hitting the market today and in different names at that – lotion, creams, oil, body butter, souffle, and all – you’re left wondering which [...]

For this dish, I suggest you use a Rosado, a wine somewhere between a red and a white. Rose is refreshing – it’s served chilled, perfect for Philippine weather. It goes well with light dishes and tapas. Try this Pollo Cordon Bleu (Chicken Cordon Bleu with Duo of Alioli) Recipe.