Have you ever heard the saying “friends are the family you choose for yourself?” I have. I’ve also found myself hundreds of miles away from my family during the holidays. It can be lonely, yes, but it can also be exciting. It leads to opportunities to try new things and create new memories and traditions, … Continue reading
Although breakfast may be the most difficult meal to fit into your schedule, the old adage of it being “the most important meal of the day” rings true according to researchers at Michigan State University. A study performed at the University found that the consumption of a well-rounded breakfast can decrease a persons’ risk for diabetes … Continue reading
Learn more about how dressings and sauces have been used throughout history to make food more delicious. History of Salad Dressings Salad dressings have a long and colorful history, dating back to ancient times. The Babylonians used oil and vinegar for dressing greens… What Your Favorite Condiment Reveals About Your Personality A survey commissioned by The … Continue reading
If you’re looking for a new recipe to spice up your holiday meals, or any fall meal for that matter, then this one is for you. Its key ingredient has also been named as one of CNN’s superfoods for fall so you can feel good about indulging. This roasted sweet potato salad is a new twist on a … Continue reading
Between working, taking care of yourself and your family, leisure activities like sports or dance classes, eating and sleeping, it never seems like there are enough hours in the day. Sometimes things have to give and usually that’s eating healthy, but that’s the last thing you should give up because there’s a simple solution – … Continue reading
Chicken and rice is probably one of my favorite meals, so add some barbecue sauce and vegetables and you’ve got me hooked. To make this recipe, you just need the following ingredients: 1 tbsp. oil 1diced red pepper 1 diced yellow pepper 2 cloves of minced garlic 1 ½ cups instant white rice 1 ¼ … Continue reading
I was in my grandmother’s kitchen one Sunday morning thinking to myself, why did I agree to do this? I was hunched over the counter, attempting to slice both bread and a cucumber while also mixing this strange concoction of mayonnaise and salad dressing as a spread…for cucumber sandwiches? What are we, British dignitaries? Well, … Continue reading
In the 1930’s, you could buy a pint of mayonnaise for just 18 cents! The first store-bought salad dressings were sold in wooden jars. The Caesar salad was once voted by the International Society of Epicures in Paris as the “greatest recipe to originate from the Americas in fifty years.” According to a recent Wall … Continue reading
The holidays are here and so are the many holiday party invites that come along with it! My biggest dilemma during this time of the year is figuring out what to bring or contribute to a friend’s holiday festivity. Often times they ask for you to bring your favorite holiday treat or dish to share … Continue reading
Tuxedo Turkey (or Chicken) Pizza Before we dive into this new recipe, it is important to note that I am an avid pizza lover. I have a passion for pizza that goes well beyond the freezer or Friday night take-out. In fact, I even have a personal ranking system for take-out pizza based on taste, … Continue reading
