Dried beans are always a tough prospect when it comes to cooking. They usually tend to turn out too hard or dry, even after hours of cooking. Getting chickpeas in a can saves the long cooking process, but the taste doesn't even compare to a nice pot of slow cooked chickpeas with the right seasoning.

Enjoying snacks and drinks can turn healthy, fun and fabulous when we have smoothies around. Do you like cold treats like ice creams and shakes? If yes, smoothies are great alternative for you if you want these treats minus the worries while getting more nutrients like fiber, vitamins and minerals.

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