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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,…

Shop for Organic Foods on a Budget

By Carlos on January 15, 2020 Food and Dining

It doesn’t take an extensive study or a statistician to tell you that shopping for organic foods is going to require more money than buying non-organic. A walk through the aisles of your favorite health food store or specialty market will tell you everything you need to know. Aside from watching for coupons and bulk sales, there are many ways to afford the best foods on a budget. What do you do when you want to feed yourself or your family in the healthiest manner possible? Organic food shopping is an intimidating venture for the budget-conscious. There are ways, however,…

How to Eat Healthy for Under $10 a Day

By Carlos on December 17, 2019 Food & Drink

Being able to eat healthy is something many of us aspire to do. It helps improve your energy and mood, and it also supports general health. However, when on a budget, it can be difficult to manage purchasing a variety of healthy foods without spending a large amount of money. The good news is that, with some research, planning and strategics, you can easily eat a healthy diet for $10 a day or less. Here are some tips to help you get started. 1. Buy Fresh, Whole Foods “Whole foods” are foods that haven’t been processed–fresh produce, eggs, and meat…

Top 20 Favorite Comfort Foods

By Carlos on December 11, 2019 Food and Dining

Everyone, regardless of their culture or homeland, has their own favorite recipe to make when they need cheering up or being reminded of home. While the list of meals below covers all kinds of dishes, each and every one of them is guaranteed to make you feel warm, happy and full. Give our list a look, either to see where your particular dish ranks or to check if we missed your particular comfort food. Goulash. This rich and meaty dish is bursting with protein, starch and all manner of seasonings and spices. The earliest versions of this dish eschewed the use…

15 Way to Use Pumpkin Seeds

By Carlos on October 31, 2019 Food & Drink

We’re all probably a little too familiar with the mess that is otherwise known as cleaning out the inside of a pumpkin to prepare it for being carved, but how often do those insides end up in the trash? If you haven’t previously considered ways to use pumpkin seeds in other recipes, now is the time to reconsider all of the possibilities these vitamin packed seeds have to offer. The first step to saving and using seeds from a pumpkin is to place them in a colander and thoroughly rinse them off. Once you’ve done that, spread them out on…

Common Nutrition Questions Answered

By Carlos on October 30, 2019 Health & Wellness

Nutrition is important to your overall health. There are so many false claims and mixed up information that can make it difficult to ensure you and your family are doing the right things or eating the right foods. Although each person will have different needs, answers to common questions can put you in the right direction. 1. How do I know the correct portion sizes? Controlling the amount of food you eat is important. Even if you are a healthy weight and are not dieting, maintaining that healthy weight and getting the right amount of nutrients per serving can be…

Boston Cream Pie Facts and Recipe

By Carlos on October 23, 2019 Food & Drink

Boston Cream Pie is a misnomer for a layered cake with a custard filling and a chocolate ganache icing. It is theorized that the reason it may have been called a pie is that mid-nineteenth century American baking was often done in pie tins only because they were more readily available than cake pans. The Parker House Hotel in Boston lays claim to having served the very first Boston Cream Pies. The hotel opened its doors in 1856. The French chef Sanzian was hired for the opening of the hotel and created the Boston Cream Pie. It originally went by…

Halloween Themed Food to Die For

By Carlos on October 16, 2019 Food & Drink

Notably, the most spooktacular part of fall is Halloween. Ghouls, witches, wizards, mummies, and more will show up at your front door to trick or treat or arrive for a party. One of the best aspects of throwing a Halloween party is getting creative with the Halloween themed food and decorations. There are some spooky treats to thrill your guests from the smallest little monster to the oldest vampire. Chocolate Apple Cat Faces Candied apples get a Halloween makeover with this simple recipe. Chocolate sprinkles and frosting turn a healthy apple into a party favorite. Witch’s Bubbly Brew Punch Fresh…

Fall for These Delectable Fall Desserts

By Carlos on October 11, 2019 Food & Drink

No matter where people live when summer turns to fall, there is a change in the focus of food and especially desserts. Perhaps, it the groceries selling more fall fruits or the sight of mountains of pumpkins, bottles of apple cider or apple pies that turn our thoughts to mouth watering fall desserts. Get Creative with Your Fall Desserts Instead of the same old fall desserts, try a few new sweet treats. Be a little adventurous and experiment with desserts you’ve never tried before. For example, try the ancient fruit, quince, in recipes for pies, tarts and bar cookies. This…

Tasty Pumpkin Seed Recipes

By Carlos on October 2, 2019 Food & Drink

Pumpkin seeds are so much more than what you find in those snack packs of salt-coated seeds. These seeds, also known as pepitas, are a good source of minerals and dietary fiber, especially when consumed raw. They are great for digestion. In Central America, the pumpkin seed has been eaten for ages as a method to expel intestinal worms. There are many ways to incorporate pumpkin seeds into your diet. Here are some delicious and healthy recipes you might want to try. Pumpkin and Sunflower Seed Granola Ingredients: • 2-3/4 cups rolled oats • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut •…

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