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Best Toppings for Corn on the Cob

By Carlos on June 11, 2019 Food and Dining

There is no summertime without corn on the cob! Plain corn on the cob with butter is a staple. This summertime, corn on the cob is being served with a twist, added toppings. Each topping mixture adds another layer of flavor. Here are some delicious toppings you can add to your corn on the cob this summer. Balsamic Vinegar Corn on the Cob After grilling and peeling back the husk, dip your corn on the cob in balsamic vinegar. This makes a great side for grilled steak. When you bite into the corn, the juices mixing together will have your…

Refreshing Iced Teas to Sip This Summer

By Carlos on June 10, 2019 Food & Drink

Nothing says summer like a cold, refreshing glass of iced tea. If you’re looking to up your iced tea game in time for the next cookout or pool party, check out these seven refreshing drinks featuring tea and fresh summer fruits. All of these recipes make four 16-ounce servings and are easy to double, triple or quadruple if you’re serving a crowd. Cherry Limeade Arnold Palmer Put a new twist on the classic Arnold Palmer by trading the lemons for limes and adding a cherry on top. Lemon-lime soda provides a touch of fizz. For a reduced-sugar version, use diet…

Best Car Games & Snacks for Road Trips

By Carlos on June 9, 2019 Family, Food & Drink

Road trips may sound like a good idea, but being in the closed confines of a moving vehicle for hours on end can be a pretty challenging thing, especially when smaller kids are involved. With short attention spans, boundless energy, smaller bladder capacity, and the keen ability to piss each other off when they’re bored just for sport, any parent must come prepared to keep them occupied and their mind diverted. There’s no better way to do that than with food and games. Snack Packs There are many junk food varieties available in supermarkets. But why bother paying such a…

Creative Ways to Enjoy Rosé

By Carlos on June 8, 2019 Food and Dining

Rosé wine, has a refreshing taste, luscious pink color and is one of the most popular wines of the summer. Rosé lovers found fun and unique ways use this popular wine. Try the recipes below and enjoy rosé in many ways. Ice Pop Cocktail with Rosé Ingredients: Rosé Wine Real Strawberry Ice Pops To make this refreshing drink, simply place a strawberry ice pop into a wine glass (with the stem facing up). Then, pour your favorite rose-colored wine over until the glass is 3/4 full. As you sip, the delightful strawberry flavor will mix beautifully with the wine. Whiskey…

Easy DIY Doughnut Recipes

By Carlos on June 7, 2019 Food and Dining

Doughnuts are perfect rings of deep-fried goodness and there’s nothing better than a homemade doughnut. Make these easy handcraft doughnut recipes yourself at home. Supplies Needed Flour Sugar Milk Butter Yeast Eggs Oil (for frying) Vanilla extract Equipment Needed Mixing bowl Spoons/spatulas Hand/stand mixer Pot/deep-fryer (for frying) Baking sheet (for baking) Homemade Doughnuts from Scratch Autumn Apple Donuts Ingredients 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 2 eggs 2 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup of thinly sliced apples ⅔ cup milk ¼ cup butter Any type of oil for frying (vegetable, peanut,…

Veggie Burger Recipes for Non-Meat Eaters

By Carlos on June 5, 2019 Food & Drink

Giving up meat doesn’t mean living without burgers. There are lots of alternative burgers you can make at home with plant-based foods. Different kinds of beans, soy products, and vegetables can all be flavored and cooked into delicious burgers. Stick them on your favorite kind of bun with classic condiments and you will get that classic burger experience. Black Bean Burgers Perhaps one of the most common types of veggie burgers are made out black beans. Some people throw other vegetables in, too. Instructions 1) Drain the water from a can of black beans. (Some people also recommend patting the…

Benefits of Adopting a Cat

By Carlos on June 4, 2019 Pets

Choosing a new pet can be overwhelming. An estimated 94.2 million cats currently live in American households. Learn the numerous benefits, both physical and psychological, of adopting a cat. You Can Save Lives According to The National Kitten Coalition, an estimated 3.4 million cats are brought into shelters every year. Sadly, approximately 1.3 million of them are euthanized annually. When you adopt a cat or kitten from a shelter, you not only save his life, but you also open up valuable cage space to house another cat in need. Adoption is a terrific way to actively prevent needless deaths. Cats…

Colorful Rainbow Recipes

By Carlos on June 3, 2019 Food & Drink

Spring is the time of year that abounds with beautiful colors. Spring rains provide not only a lush landscape but magical rainbows across the sky. What a wonderful way to celebrate with colorful dishes to match the season. Nature provides us with fruits and vegetables imbued with a palette of hues that not only look delicious but give us a hint of the vitamins and minerals they carry within. Knowing that we have the option to design dishes that are beautiful to look at as well as healthy to eat should tease our creative side to show off what fun…

Shortcut Rotisserie Chicken Recipes

By Carlos on June 2, 2019 Food and Dining

If you don’t have anything prepared for dinner and you need something quick, a rotisserie chicken is a great solution. This is easy to find already at most grocery stores and it’s affordable and big enough to feed a family. There are many ways to turn these chickens into full meals. Chicken Alfredo Ingredients: Alfredo Sauce (jarred or homemade) Fettuccine Broccoli Rotisserie Chicken Directions Prepare the fettuccine noodles as directed on the package. Cut broccoli into florets and place in a steamer for 10-15 minutes, or until tender. Take the chicken out of the package and pull the white meat…

Jade Stone Nail Art Trend

By Carlos on June 1, 2019 Personal Care

Jade stone is a dreamy green mineral is thought to promote harmony and purity, protect its wearer, and attract good luck. Rock this precious stone on your nails with a jade stone manicure. Marble manicures have been hot lately, and the jade stone variety is a unique twist on the trend. Celebs Rocking the Trend Global trendsetter and all-around icon Rihanna rocked a jade marble manicure, courtesy of London manicurist Jenny Longworth. As seen on social media, Riri’s long stiletto nails had a glossy finish that matched her jade stone clutch. Up-and-coming singer Justine Skye tried a brighter teal marble…

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