Fall is the time when we are back in the kitchen preparing the long-simmered stews and sauces. There is a nip in the air, and the relatively cold season brings a whole lot of seasonal goodies to cook and relish with your family. Here are few recipes for the fall season: Squash Gratin An easy recipe to serve 8 people that only requires an hour to prepare. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons of butter 1 medium chopped onion 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into half-inch cubes 1 small kabocha squash, peeled and cut into half-inch cubes 2 cloves garlic minced Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth ½ cup cream ¼ cup breadcrumbs 2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley ½ cup grated gruyere cheese Instructions to cook: Cook onion and thyme in butter, till the butter softens. Cook the two squashes till they soften. Then add garlic, mace, salt, and pepper, and put this in the onion you prepared earlier. In a separate pot, add broth and cook for few minutes. Stir heavy cream and cook till it thickens. Toss remaining butter, breadcrumbs, parmesan, and parsley, add salt and pepper to taste.

Camping is a recreational activity that is a great way to unleash your adventurous side. It is an adventure which you can either embark on solo, or with your friends and family. It goes without saying that camping memories last a lifetime, as they involve some enthralling times – like living in the woods, sleeping under the scintillating stars, preparing a meal amidst the woods with natural supplies, etc. But as you advance into the wilderness, there are many challenges that are to be faced. To ensure the safety of yourself, and your loved ones, while you are out camping, here are a few tips you should keep in mind Learn about your destination Having a thorough idea about your destination will always come handy. Research the area where you are planning to set up camp. If you are planning to go for a hiking trail, then check the routes to ensure that they are safe for kids, or other family members accompanying you. To be on the safe side, one should check the weather before starting off, and make sure that it is conducive to a safe camping experience. Carry whatever you need to stay safe and comfortable, in the event of any adverse weather conditions that you anticipate.

Are you too busy for regular workouts? Is your schedule making it difficult for you to get some physical activity done? Don’t worry! You are not alone. A good number of Americans face this problem every day. This is why we bring you eight ways how you can squeeze fitness into your day: Switch your car for a bicycle! If you are someone who regularly drives a car to work, then switch your car with a bike . These are the advantages biking to work: It will give you necessary workout You will stay fit It will save fuel It is environment-friendly It is a low-impact exercise which will help strengthen your legs, knees, and ankles Research shows that biking also helps relieve stress Do simple exercises at your desk If you are sitting at your desk staring at your computer screen for hours, you are at risk of having vision problems, neck strain and lower backache. Here are a few simple things that you can do at your desk: Take small breaks from time to time Stare away from the monitor once in a while Rotate your eyeballs to prevent fatigue of the muscles of your eye Get up from your desk and walk around in the corridor Do simple stretching like leg flexion, leg extension, and arm rotation Rotate your wrists and ankles Touch your toes to relieve back spasms Recommended Video:  5 Little-Known Health Benefits of Green Tea Eat right You are what you eat!

Is your baby crying uncontrollably? Well, then there are chances that your baby is suffering from colic. How to find if your baby has colic? Babies normally communicate through crying. If they are hungry, or thirsty, or feeling disturbed, or in pain, they communicate it through crying. Although, there is a difference if your baby has colic. A baby that has colic would be crying continuously for hours in a row, sometimes even for days in a row. If your baby is crying uncontrollably for no apparent reason and continues to cry even after drinking milk, then you must suspect colic. Here is a standard guideline to suspect colic – If your baby, which is otherwise healthy, cries for more than three hours in a day for three or more days of a week, then your baby could have colic Typically, the colic tends to peak when a baby is six weeks old and slowly reduces before the baby is four months old. What to do if you suspect that your baby has colic? If your baby shows signs of colic, it is mandatory that you visit a paediatrician. Sometimes, the pain may be self-limiting, but other times it may require medical intervention.

Want to make your weekends more interesting? Here are few barbeque recipes! Pulled Pork An American classic, this recipe serves six people.  Here are the ingredients: Three kg of boneless shoulder of pork Two teaspoons of smoked paprika Two teaspoons of ground cumin Two teaspoons of pepper Two teaspoons of brown sugar  One teaspoon of salt Two medium mugs of cider One mug of smoky barbecue sauce Soft white rolls Coleslaw Instructions to prepare: Get a large boneless shoulder of pork.  Mix the following ingredients:  Two teaspoons of smoked paprika  Two teaspoons of ground cumin.  Two teaspoons of pepper.  Two teaspoons of brown sugar  One teaspoon of salt  Rub this over the pork.   Put the pork in a big casserole dish with its skin-side up  Pour two medium mugs of cider   Cover the casserole with a lid.  Cook in the oven at 150C/130C fan/gas 2 for four and eight hours.  Add a mug of cider if the pork gets dry.  Take out the meat from oven.  Put the meat in a big dish.  Cut the skin off.  Shred the meat using two forks.  Add a mug of smoky BBQ sauce to the casserole.  Season to taste.  Serve the tasty pork in soft white rolls with coleslaw Chicken Gyros An easy to prepare recipe that serves four people.   Here are the ingredients: