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Easy Recipes to Cook with Wine

By Carlos on February 12, 2020 Food & Drink

When you cook with wine, you can unlock certain flavors that only awaken when you involve alcohol. There are several notable recipes that incorporate vino and we invite you to try your hand at adding some wine to the cooking routine. Just remember the cornerstone rule of cooking with wine; always cook with a wine you like to drink by itself. Grilled Cheese & Wine Ingredients Bread, French, 2 slices Butter, 1-2 tbsp Onion, red, 1/2, chopped Garlic, 1, minced Rosemary, dash Thyme, dash Flour, 1 tbsp Wine, red, 3/4 cup Cheese, Gruyere, 1/2 cup Directions Melt butter in a…

Oral Hygiene Facts for National Children’s Dental Health Month

By Carlos on February 11, 2020 Health & Wellness

Each year in February, pediatric dentists and their assistants give visits to schools and other community events to promote the benefits of proper dental hygiene during National Children’s Dental Health Month. Sponsored by the American Dental Association, these dedicated professionals provide over $30,000 in free annual dental care to approximately 10,000 at-risk children. To celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month and the devoted dental-healthcare professionals that make it happen every year, here are some oral-hygiene facts that all parents and teachers should be aware of: • Dental caries, commonly referred to as cavities, are over seven times more common in…

Valentine’s Day Dinners You Can Make at Home

By Carlos on February 10, 2020 Food & Drink, Holiday

As Valentine’s Day approaches there will be a lot of couples going out to dinners at restaurants. The problem with this is that it becomes very time consuming because this is what a mass majority of people are doing. This is why those that have the ability to make great meals inside of their homes should look for the options that they have to prepare something. Save Money, Make Memories The great thing about these dinners at home is the memories that come with them that will last forever. Someone might forget the restaurant that they went to a couple…

How to Observe National Wear Red Day

By Carlos on February 7, 2020 Health & Wellness, Holiday

It’s coming up, so be prepared! National Wear Red Day falls on the very first Friday of February. While we may not hear about it as much as other events, National Wear Red Day is just as important as others. If you have never heard about it before, now is your chance to become informed. February has been designated as American Heart Month by the American Heart Association. The first Friday of February is meant for everyone to come together to raise awareness over an important issue- heart disease in women. That’s because heart disease, along with strokes, kill every…

Delicious Homemade Frozen Yogurt Recipes

By Carlos on February 6, 2020 Food and Dining

While there’s an old expression about screaming for ice cream, frozen yogurt is no slouch in the dessert department. Not only can frozen yogurt tap into the same tasty pleasure centers of your tongue and your brain, but it also tends to be healthier than ice cream or even gelato, for that matter. Although this frozen dessert has only been around since 1970, it also has its own special day. In light of this, here are a few different recipes for frozen yogurt so that you can fully enjoy your February 6th or any other day you are itching for…

National Girls and Women in Sports Day

By Carlos on February 5, 2020 Hobby, Holiday

It’s time to celebrate girls and women in sports throughout the world. National Girls and Women in Sports Day is recognized on February 5. All across the United States people will celebrate little girls, teenage ladies and everyday women that live and breathe sports. Join with others to celebrate these athletes. History President Ronald Reagan started this national day in 1987 proclaiming February 4, 1987 as National Women in Sports Day. This day began as a way to pay tribute to Olympic volleyball player Flo Hyman who passed away suddenly during a volleyball tournament due to Marfan’s Syndrome, a genetic…

Winter Home Maintenance Tips

By Carlos on February 4, 2020 Home

Every homeowner knows that when the winter arrives they have to prepare their houses for the cold weather. Here are some winter home maintenance tips that will help you prepare for the snowy conditions and freezing temperatures of the season. Make Sure your Heating System is Working Correctly To ensure that your winter goes smoothly, ensure that your heating system is operating well before the really cold months roll around. You must make sure your heating system is ready to take on the winter. Get it inspected early in August and no later than October. Your family should not have…

Carrot Cake History & Facts

By Carlos on February 3, 2020 Food & Drink

A Quick History of Carrot Cake When you sink your fork into a cream cheese-frosted piece of carrot cake, it’s hard to imagine a time when this dessert menu staple wasn’t a thing. But when compared to its apple pie or chocolate cake rivals, carrot cake is a relative newcomer to the American dessert scene. It took a long and complicated path to get there. Before you study the cake, you have to understand the carrot. Ancestors of today’s carrots have existed since at least 8th century Babylon. The Babylonians didn’t much care for the carrot’s root, which was spindly,…

Fun Recipes for The Big Game

By Carlos on January 31, 2020 Food and Dining

This weekend is a great time when friends and family gather together to enjoy an exciting game of football and the company of one another. It’s also a time when delicious food can be prepared and served before and throughout the game. Here are a few ideas to consider that can satisfy almost every taste bud in the room. Nachos There are several types of nacho dishes that you can make depending on what your guests like to eat. A simple dish would be nachos with cheese sauce, beans, and salsa on the side so that guests can put what…

How to Dress Warm in Formal Clothes

By Carlos on January 30, 2020 Fashion, Seasonal

It happens to us all; we have that fancy dinner, work event, or party that we have to attend. But when you check the weather, the temperature is lower than you’d like. Here are several tips that you can use when you need to dress warm when wearing formal clothing. Long Overcoat/Jacket The first tip is invest in a heavy-weight long jacket. This means that it is going to need to be made of a fabric that is heavy, like wool. The material inside of the coat will need to be lined so that it can protect you from the…

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