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10 Practical Ways to Reduce Food Waste

By Angela on August 24, 2017 Food and Dining

Food waste in the United States is a growing problem. Annually, Americans throw away around 35 million tons of food waste and 95% of that ends up in landfills or combustion facilities. It doesn’t have to be this way. If we all chip in a little bit in our daily lives, we could significantly cut down on the amount of food wasted in the US each year. When you hear 35 million tons of food is wasted, it can seem impossible to do anything to help. You may think, “What difference can I make? The truth is, a lot. Every…

Everything You Need for Family Pizza Night

By Angela on August 22, 2017 Family

Every family enjoys a fun evening at home and is more fun than a family pizza night? It’s a great opportunity to spend time together and enjoy some good food. The first step is to choose a night, Friday nights are usually popular choice for pizza. Scheduling your pizza night allows you time to get everything you need, and it’ll give your kids something fun to look forward to. If you’re health-conscious, making your own pizza at home is a great alternative to purchasing a pizza. Dough There are a few options for the pizza dough. You can make traditional…

Ways To Prevent Food Allergy Reactions While Your Child Is Attending School

By Angela on August 21, 2017 Health & Wellness

If your child has a food allergy, its vital to manage this problem while your child is at school to avoid a severe allergic reaction. Some types of food allergies are dangerous, leading to respiratory distress that requires immediate medical attention. Alternatively, other types of food allergies cause a delayed reaction such as sinus congestion, mild nausea or skin rashes. It is important for your child to avoid particular substances while eating lunch or snacks. Here are some tips to help manage food allergies while your child is at school: Notify School Administers, Nurses and Teachers Adults working in an…

Eating Healthy When Dining Out

By Angela on July 27, 2017 Food and Dining

You are on the right track with your diet and exercise program when, all of a sudden, in comes the text message that makes you dread the day: an invitation to eat out. Just before you get frustrated, or get obsessed about what not to eat, read these tips on what to do in these situations. Life is too short to refuse a nice time relaxing and sharing with friends. Moreover, food is meant to be eaten. How much of what is the key to everything. Do not pass out the opportunity to discover new dishes, and new ways to…

Guide to Restaurant Tipping

By Angela on July 23, 2017 Food and Dining

Tipping is one of those controversial subjects that people debate all day long. Some people believe that they should tip only when someone in a service position does an outstanding and over-the-top job, and other people believe that not tipping is morally wrong. Who’s correct? Who’s in error? Is it ever appropriate not to tip? Is It ever inappropriate to tip? How much should a person leave? This piece seeks to answer those questions or at least provide a lighthearted perspective to them. What Is Tipping? Tipping, which is also known as gratuity, is the act of leaving a service…

Ways to Eat Healthy on a Budget

By Angela on July 19, 2017 Food and Dining

If your monthly food budget has you exasperated, you’re not alone. Most people wish they could spend less at the checkout counter. They also wish that they could eat a little healthier. Fortunately, these two goals don’t have to be mutually exclusive. If you’re trying to eat healthy and save money, these nine suggestions will help you accomplish those goals. 1. Make a List and Stick to It Adhering to this one practice and you’ll find that your impulse purchases go way down. (They’re major budget destroyers.) Aside from this, it’s difficult to plan meals ahead of time if you…

Surprising Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat Healthy

By Angela on July 15, 2017 Family

The process of changing a child’s eating habits can be challenging if the new meal options will feature healthy foods. However, if proper steps are taken while working strategically with kids, everyone can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner while eating delicious foods that are tasty and healthy. According to experts, there are surprising ways to get kids to eat healthy, and you can get practical results during each meal by implementing a few easy procedures. Prepare Dinner Items for Breakfast Most kids will quickly eat healthy foods for breakfast if various items are combined strategically with breakfast products. For example,…

Tips for grilling the perfect burger

By Angela on June 24, 2017 Food and Dining

Grilling a burger to perfection is no easy task. We’ve all been to those cookouts where we were forced to politely choke down a charred, dry patty that may or may not have tasted like lighter fluid. To keep you from being “that person” this summer, we’ve compiled all of the best, tried-and-true tips for a juicy, perfectly seared burger that your friends and neighbors will remember for years to come. What Makes a Burger Great? Sure, everyone has their own opinion of what condiments and buns make for the best burger, but there are a few basic things that…

Simple Rules for Wine Pairing

By Angela on June 23, 2017 Food and Dining

Have you ever been to a restaurant where the waiter hands you a menu of foods and then an even larger menu of strange French words you can only assume to be various kinds of wines? You point randomly at something you may recognize and the waiter gives you a strange stare. You point again hoping to get it right. Choosing wines is largely a matter of preference, but there is an art to pairing wines with specific types of foods so that you can enjoy the best experience possible. This can be a tedious ordeal and require years of…

Food on the Barbie Need not be Unhealthy

By Angela on June 18, 2017 Health & Wellness

While outdoor grilling is a year-round thing for many (think tailgating in the fall and winter), the arrival of warmer weather creates an almost primal desire to cook and eat in the great outdoors. In addition to the temperatures just being too high to cook inside, the outdoor barbecue is an integral part of summer, something that everyone looks forward to through the gray days of winter. Unfortunately, grilling, especially meats, can cause carcinogens to form in significant amounts. One study showed that people who regularly consumed well-done meat (including grilled meat) were 60% more likely to develop pancreatic cancer.…

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