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Easy Ways to Carve a Thanksgiving Turkey

By Carlos on November 16, 2022 Food & Drink, Holiday

Turkey is the star dish on the Thanksgiving table, so it’s important to make sure its cooked to perfection. Also, if you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner and are worried about carving the turkey, below is an easy step-by-step guide on how to carve the bird. Carving Tools • A carving board • A cutting board • Chef’s knife or a slicing knife • Paper towels • A serving platter • A boning knife or any other long, flexible knife • Quality tongs Now that you have all the necessary hardware, here is everything you need to do to turn a whole…

Boo-tiful Halloween Themed Lunches

By Carlos on October 12, 2022 Food and Dining

With Halloween right around the corner, make your child’s lunch box pop with creepy critters and silly monsters. Here is a list of fantastic Halloween lunch ideas that are sure to make your little one squeal with delight. Grilled Ghosts This spooky spin on grilled cheese sandwiches is sure to be a lunchtime hit. Cut the bread into a ghost shape and toast, fry, or grill the sandwich as you would normally. Once it’s cooked, add a couple of peppercorn flakes for the eyes. Monster Mouth Take your child’s favorite apple and cut a wedge out of the side. Coat…

Healthy Eating Tips from the American Heart Association

By Carlos on November 19, 2020 Health & Wellness

The American Heart Association’s Healthy for Good™ movement celebrates Eat Smart Month this November to help you to “Be The Best You” not just during the holiday season but all year round. Below are some helpful tips so you can lead a healthy life. Did you know that few American adults and less than one percent of children meet the American Heart Association’s definition of ideal cardiovascular health? This is due to health factors including poor diet, inadequate physical activity, and being overweight or obese. More education and resources are needed for all to help increase our intake of healthy foods…

Creative Uses for Pickle Juice

By Carlos on November 14, 2020 Food & Drink

Do you have an jar of pickle juice sitting in your fridge leftover from summer BBQ’s? If you’re not sure what to do with leftover pickle juice and don’t want to just throw it out, here are some creative uses for pickle juice you can test on National Pickle Day. Add Veggies to the Brine Wash, chop and trim raw veggies that you didn’t use when preparing a crudité platter or salad and add them to leftover pickle brine. Allow everything to soak to make a delicious fresh batch of marinated veggies. Clean the Counters If you’d rather use an…

Game Day Bar Cart Ideas

By Carlos on November 11, 2020 Food & Drink

Game day bar carts are ideal, they let people graze and grab what want. Below is a game plan on how to incorporate a bar cart while entertaining during sports season. Locations for Your Cart Place the cart near the dining or breakfast table. You could use your bar cart strictly for drinks and place food somewhere else. Consider making a hot dog station, a sandwich station, or make a wing station. Create a bar for drinks and set up a dessert table. Special Drinks Create a special game day cocktail, inspired by your team. You could make a special…

How to Create Your Own Nacho Bar

By Carlos on November 6, 2020 Food & Drink

A nacho bar is a fun idea to have if you’re planning on hosting a game day at your home, a birthday party, or any other special event, such as a holiday celebration. This kind of bar is easy to set up and can be customized depending on how many people you’re going to serve and the types of foods that your guests enjoy. When building your nacho bar, you can include healthy toppings along with a few sweet and savory options so that there is a variety for every taste. Setting Up Your Bar When you’re setting up your…

The Best Greasy Foods

By Carlos on October 25, 2020 Food & Drink

Even when you try to maintain a healthy lifestyle, sometimes you’ll crave greasy takeout foods. Everyone has their favorite, unhealthy food to indulge in when they want to eat to their hearts content. Here’s a list of the best takeout foods for National Greasy Food Day. Pizza Who doesn’t love ooey gooey cheesy goodness of pizza? With so many options of toppings for takeout pizza, you are never too far away from this fine food. Try out some new locations and you might find a hidden gem that’ll quickly becomes your favorite pizza shop. Tacos Tacos are a mix of…

Best Fall Pasta Recipes

By Carlos on October 17, 2020 Food and Dining

Fall is the perfect time for pasta. Pasta is easy to cook and provides an endless source of fall recipes. Macaroni and Cheese With Butternut Squash Enliven this classic comfort food with an autumn vegetable and lots of cheese. Ingredients: • 2 tablespoons of butter • 1pound and a half of squash • 2 tablespoons of all purpose flour • 2 cups of whole milk • 8 ounces of your favorite shredded cheddar cheese • 8 ounces of macaroni • 1/4 cup of bread crumbs Directions: 1. Cut the squash in half and until tender under the fork or about…

Best Fall Dessert Recipes

By Carlos on October 14, 2020 Food & Drink

Get ready to fall in love with these amazing seasonal dessert recipes. These sweet treats capture the spicy, smoky and sweet flavors of autumn. From apple crisp to pumpkin cheesecake bars, you’re sure to wow your guests this year with these recipes. Nice Spice Ginger Cookies Like sweets with a bite to them? These soft ginger cookies offer a nice zesty sweetness. Prep Time: 15 min Bake Time: 10 min Makes 2 dozen cookies. Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 egg 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup molasses 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp ground ginger 1…

Best Pierogi Recipes

By Carlos on October 8, 2020 Food & Drink

Pierogies are a classic Polish dish that’s comforting and versatile. These dough pillows are boiled and fried in butter with onions or served with butter and sour cream. These can be filled with fruits, farmer’s cheese, mushrooms, sauerkraut and other endless options. We have compiled some of the best pierogi recipes here for you. When are they made? These are traditionally made for Christmas. However, you can make them to celebrate any occasion. Pierogies are best made with family members and friends as many hands lighten the work load. What are the various accompaniments? Melted butter, sour cream and onions…

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