Archive for the 'Food and Drink' Category

Farm Rich Mozarella Bites Surprisingly Good

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

Here’s another one of our new favorites as a result of some fantastic deals. They are tiny square like bites kinda like Pillsbury Savorings but much less oily and not made with puff pastry. In fact, it’s more bread-like. When microwaved, it has a really soft and smooth texture – very yummy. I have not tried putting it in the oven yet. I suppose it would be more crispy but I like soft.

Healthy Snack Suggestions for Little Ones

Monday, November 17th, 2008

Looking for ways for your little ones and your entire family to eat healthier foods but you are not quite sure where to start? You can always start with healthy kids treats that will please your little ones and your entire family family.

A lot of people have the misconception that healthy foods lack flavor. Some people believe that if it is organic and in the specialty aisle of the grocery store that the product is expensive. This is not always the case.

The Little Things

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

Sometimes it’s the little things in presentation that make a meal spectacular, such as a great table setting, artistically swirled sauce, or even a couple vegetable “flowers.”

While it may seem silly, the appearance of a little radish rose on my salad plate has the power to tickle me from head to toe. Maybe it’s my fondness for the concept of edible art. Moreover, can you deny that a pretty dessert or any other dish just seems to taste better? Even the slightest special touches in culinary preparation and presentation transform the mere act of eating into a full-blown aesthetic experience. Sprucing up a buffet for a party or a sit-down meal for guests (or an especially spoiled loved one) is easier than you might think and makes all the difference. People will be truly dazzled by these extra little touches. Here are some ideas to get you started in the art of food presentation. Good luck!

Cast Iron Cookware

Monday, October 27th, 2008

Many people think of cast iron cookware as something that was mainly used years ago and not as much today. This is not true at all. Many individuals enjoy using this cookware on a daily basis for cooking foods and even baking them. Cookware that is made of cast iron heats more thoroughly than other cookware and cooks foods very evenly and thoroughly. If the cookware has been seasoned correctly, it will actually be resistant to foods sticking to it.

Cook Better Meals With Your Home Cooking

Sunday, October 26th, 2008

We love home cooking. Those T.V. dinners just do not seem to hold a candle to a home-made meal. The problem usually is that we do not have the time to devote to making an entire meal from scratch. Frozen or boxed dinners are quick and easy. It is not enough though. We yearn for the home cooking that our parents and grandparents prepared for us.

American Home Cooking

American Home Cooking

There is nothing like healthy cooking. So why do we turn to boxed meals or fast food fare? There are two highly possible reasons. The first is lack of time. Work takes up a vast majority of our time.