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Lent-Friendly Meatless Recipes

By Carlos on February 25, 2020 Food & Drink

For some people who are accustomed to eating meat, it might seem like quite the challenge to create a diverse menu during Lent. You might not even realize how often you reach for a piece of meat to fulfill your protein needs in a meal. It might be a natural reaction, in fact, to merely omit certain elements of the dinner, but the end result is a much more meager spread for you and your family. Fortunately, with the plethora of vegetarian and vegan options out there these days – including recipes online! – it is surprisingly easy to find…

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…

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,…

Raise Your Glass Festival

By Carlos on January 25, 2020

This is a star-studded event showcasing the area’s top wineries and food vendors. Guests will enjoy unlimited samples of wine, beer, spirits, and ciders in your souvenir tasting glass. Enjoy dozens of the area’s top gourmet foods from New York City’s best restaurants, food trucks, and vendors.

The Gourmet Food Market

By Carlos on January 18, 2020

Shop Long Island’s best food vendors and go shopping as well! From brittle to wontons to clothing we have it all.

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…

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