Americans spend a whopping $1 trillion dollars a year on food. Food is big business to say the least. The rising health concerns that accompany the rising obesity rates have prompted many food manufacturers to focus on key marketing terms, such as low-fat, whole grain, etc., in order to promote their products. For the food … Read more
Given the obesity rates in this country there are a lot of people who are addicted to food. Food addiction can be very similar to alcohol and drug addictions. The difference between an over eater and an addict is the over eater simply eats too much, but could stop if they wanted and tried to, … Read more
As a qualified personal trainer and health coach I’ve evaluated a lot of diets and meal plans over the years. I always ask “So what is your diet like?” And the most common response is… “Oh my diet’s pretty good actually.” It’s not until we delve deeper into what people are consuming on a daily … Read more
Mealtime doesn’t have to be boring for anyone. If you have no idea of the next dish to make for dinner or lunch, you should definitely try using other recipes that taste great. You can browse a variety of cookbooks for more ideas on what to cook. You will surely find new recipes to try … Read more
Creating a beautiful kitchen in a small space can be challenging, but there are ways to make it work. This article provides some tips you can use to give your small kitchen the French treatment. If you have a small house and an equally small kitchen, you may feel that your design options are limited … Read more
The word for squid in Italian is calamari (plural), which has practically replaced the use of squid in culinary recipes in English. Actually, in English, calamari is used primarily to refer to rings cut from the squid tube. The rings are breaded and fried frequently.To prepare freshly caught squid (and octopus) and marinate them so … Read more
Put on your yamulke … here comes Hanukkah! Good. It’s official. This calendar year, the eight-day winter festival begins on the same day as Christmas. Here’s a hint. Regardless of the holiday you celebrate, choose foods rich in fiber if you want to control excessive intake.Eating foods rich in fiber will satisfy your hunger and … Read more
In this fast-paced world where we want most things to be quick and easy, cooking is no exception. Many would even opt for fast foods and restaurants only to stop spending time preparing and cooking food. However, keep in mind that cooking your own food is one of the best options for staying healthy; of … Read more
If you love soy sauce- marinated restaurant chicken, like I do, and are wondering if you could ever make it yourself, let me tell you you can; I did it and it is simple and fast. Ingredients: 1 1 / 2lb (750g) chicken fillets 3 teaspoons cornmeal 1/3 cup (80ml / 2 3/4 fl oz.) … Read more
Whether you are entertaining 10, 20 or even 40 or more guests, do you want a light and flavorful salad that satisfies your guests with refreshing summer seasonal produce and plump sweet shrimp from our own local waters that will please everyone? relax a bit and enjoy your party. This recipe is actually my favorite, … Read more