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Meatless Meals Packed with Plant-Based Protein

By Carlos on January 6, 2019 Food & Drink

Today’s vegetarian and vegan dietary options are nutritious, fun to eat, and easier to access than ever. Create amazing meatless meals packed with plant-based protein. Here are some ideas for breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner that will satisfy your nutritional needs, as well as your taste buds. Breakfast Chorizo Tempeh Hash Browns For the chorizo: • 1½ cup crumbled tempeh • 1 cup diced “trifecta” peppers: each: red, yellow, orange • ¼ cup chopped onions • 1 tbsp. adobo • ½ tsp. cumin • 1 tbsp. chili powder • 2 tbsp. olive oil • Optional- 3 gloves garlic, mined/crushed •…

Keto Recipes to Help You Lose Weight

By Carlos on January 5, 2019 Food & Drink, Health & Wellness

Keto is a dieting trend that has grown in popularity, especially since Vinny Guadagnino from MTV’s Jersey Shore Family Vacation, aka the “keto guido” has been sharing his progress and low-carbohydrate Ketogenic Diet tips. Following a Keto Diet calls for reducing carbohydrate intake and replacing it with fat to keep your body in a constant metabolic state of ketosis. Luckily, if you use the right recipes, you can still enjoy some of your favorite meals and desserts while adhering to your strict keto diet guidelines to help you lose weight and stay healthy. Keto-Friendly Brownies Enjoy the warm, chocolatey goodness…

Sensational Spaghetti Recipes

By Carlos on January 4, 2019 Food & Drink

The perfect time for pasta is National Spaghetti Day. Pasta is easy to cook and provides an endless source of recipes. Here are some sensational spaghetti recipes to enjoy on National Spaghetti Day. Spaghetti with Creamy Mushrooms and Prosciutto This filling pasta dish combines deliciously creamy mushrooms with the tang of prosciutto. It’s also a fast dish you can make all winter long. Ingredients: • 2 ounces of sliced prosciutto • 1 pound of your favorite mushrooms • 1finely chopped shallot • 1tablespoon of thyme • 1cup of chicken stock • 12 ounces of spaghetti • 1/3 cup of heavy…

How to Repurpose Leftover Fruitcake

By Carlos on January 3, 2019 Food & Drink, Holiday

Fruitcake appears at every Christmas, unfortunately many people dislike it. Luckily fruitcake has the potential to be delicious if transformed. Here are some tasty recipes you can make using your leftover fruitcake. Fruitcake Bread Pudding Use your leftover fruitcake as the staple ingredient in a holiday bread pudding. This is a easy dessert or Sunday morning brunch that is sure to satisfy. You can even Spice up your fruitcake with a little eggnog and bourbon for a grown-up bread pudding. 1) Break up a fruitcake into small, bite-sized chunks. 2) Add in 3 eggs, 3 cups of whole milk, and…

Ways to Save More in the New Year

By Carlos on January 1, 2019 Money

No matter what your financial situation, if your goal is to save money for the New Year, here are several of ways you can save more in the New Year. Switch Bank Accounts If your savings account at your current bank earns very little interest each month, it shows. You can do yourself a great favor by moving your accounts to a different bank that earns more interest in savings. Do your research and investigate a few banks before settling on one. The one that has the best rates and excellent service should be the one you ultimately choose. This…

Sizzling Bacon Appetizers for Holiday Parties

By Carlos on December 30, 2018 Food & Drink

Serving bacon appetizers over the holidays is sure to be a hit. You may want to consider these recipes to offer to your guests when you throw your next party. Remember, bacon is always a crowd pleaser! Hot Loaded Potato Salad in Pastry Shells Ingredients Minced Baked Potato Without Skins Minced Celery Minced Sweet Onion Real Bacon Bits Minced Cooked Mushrooms Grated Cheddar Cheese Sour Cream Soft Butter Salt Pepper Paprika Prepared Fillo Pastry Shells Optional – Parsley for Garnish Directions 1) In a large bowl, combine the prepared potato, celery, onion, bacon, mushrooms, cheese, and sour cream 2) Blend…

Safe Driving Tips for New Year’s Eve

By Carlos on December 29, 2018 Wheels and Water

Party goers alike are ringing in the New Year with joy and flare, reveling in what the coming months will bring. But excitement can soon fade to misery if drivers fail to follow the best practices for road safety. Embrace these five driving safety tips for a peaceful celebration. Pets Pets are often overlooked on New Year’s Eve checklist. Make sure your pet is properly housed and fed. Never leave your pet outdoors and never lock your pet inside of a vehicle. With many states permitting the use of firearms and fireworks to celebrate the New Year, accidental injuries to animals,…

Winterization Tips to Save Energy and Money

By Carlos on December 28, 2018 Frugal Friday, Seasonal

The colder temperatures mean it’s time to turn on the heaters, resulting in higher home heating bills. The winter can be pretty harsh on your wallet, which is why it is essential to itemize appropriately and avoid unnecessary spending in order to heat your home. Here’s a list of some of tips and tricks that you can implement to save energy and money. Run Fans on Reverse No one thinks of turning on their fans during the winter, but doing this actually can save you some money. When a fan spins anti-clockwise (as opposed to clockwise) hot air is pushed…

The Best Craft Ideas for Recycled Christmas Cards

By Carlos on December 25, 2018 Seasonal

Many people spread holiday cheer by sending greeting cards to family and friends. It’s always nice getting Christmas cards, but what do you do with them once the holiday season is over? Chances are they wind up cluttering desk drawers or are tossed out. There are plenty of crafty ways to recycle cards and enjoy them every year when the holidays roll around. Christmas Card Ornaments Some of the best ornaments are homemade since they hold sentimental values and make your tree unique. Repurpose your Christmas cards into ornaments for your tree. First, cut out circles (a mason jar lid…

Holiday Recipes to Make with Eggnog

By Carlos on December 24, 2018 Food & Drink, Holiday

The holidays are finally here, time to indulge in some of your favorite seasonal treats. Whether it be candy canes or gingerbread, there is a special holiday flavor that is perfect for everyone. One of the most treasured holiday treats is eggnog. There many amazing recipes that you can make with eggnog holiday ingredient. Here are some gourmet eggnog recipes around that you should try this holiday season. Old-Fashioned Eggnog Here is the recipe to make a traditional holiday eggnog. This is a great homemade eggnog you can use as a starting point for many of the other recipes found…

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