I recently decided to start to try and cook versus baking. I have cookies down to a science but one type of food has always been intimidating to me–meat. With different types of cuts, temperatures, and methods of cooking, sometimes it seems easier to just go ahead and head for takeout. I am here to tell you that nobody has perfectly cooked something the first time around. In order to learn how to cook meat, you have to go ahead and cook it.
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I was recently received a press pass to go to Saucy Soiree, a food tasting event of all the best restaurants voted by reader’s in the Saint Louis area. This being my first food based event, I didn’t really know what to expect. I learned some things on how to get the most experience and enjoyment on trying new, exciting, and exotic foods at food tastings.
Strawberries are now in peak season and are at their most delicious state. Whether eating them raw or dipped in chocolate, strawberries carry many surprising benefits besides being a healthy fruit. Find out what you can do to get your healthy dose of strawberries during the peak season!
You decide to bake cookies and the recipe calls for margarine and you only have butter or vice versa–what now? Many bakers are lost about what the differences are between butter and margarine in baking. I am here to tell you which to use for the cookies that you want.
I have been drinking my green health smoothie with almond milk and I began to think, “Why don’t I try this with other stuff?”. I know solely use almond milk for my cereal, cooking, and just for a drink. I am hooked. Almond milk isn’t just for the lactose intolerant, it is a milk that everyone can enjoy, and like milk helps every aspect of your body.
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I have never liked to eat my vegetables, and of course, that means I was missing some key nutrients. Through a collaboration with WelleCo, I was able to try their revolutionary Super Elixir, alkalizing greens in powder form made from all organic materials. I have tried this for several weeks now and it has changed my life–and it can change yours too, even if you don’t like vegetables.
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We all know this story. You bring home an amazing burger from a restaurant with the intention of eating it as leftovers. The burger either does not meet your expectations or gets thrown away in the trash. I am here to tell you there is a way to reheat your burger so it is just as yummy as it was in the restaurant (and reheat your crispy fries too!)
I have decided to try to live a healthier life in the year 2016. My first task is to try to have a healthy breakfast (or breakfast in general). Upon doing research I discovered that oatmeal is a healthy and easy option when you are running tight on time. I have decided to try to get that extra serving of fruit and I will share with you how I discovered the wonderful world that is fruit in oatmeal.
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