Today’s typical American food is a melting pot of global
Today’s typical American food is a melting pot of global cuisine
Fifty years ago, a description of typical American food would have been quite short. Steak and potatoes, hamburgers, hot dogs and ice cream cones would pretty much sum it up. People in the America of the 1950s and on into the 1960s were not so [...]
Useful turkey facts for making the most of the holiday
Useful turkey facts for making the most of the holiday bird!
Millions of turkeys are sold each year between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. While this is a favorite main dish on the holiday dinner table, if you do not treat that bird right, you risk illness, due to mishandling of preparation and storage. Here we [...]
A sweet potato recipe for those who do not like
A sweet potato recipe for those who do not like sweet potatoes!
Sweet potatoes are an American institution at the holiday table. However, not everyone likes sweet potatoes! To my mind, there is just something wrong with a vegetable that is cloying sweet and covered with marshmallows to boot. As a child, I avoided this dish [...]
Smoothie Machines For Health and Refreshment
we have all heard the mantra to eat five servings of fruits and vegetables every single day. I finally decided to take this advice that many health organizations are touting seriously by experimenting with a variety of fruit combinations in frosty blended drinks. To create the perfect concoctions, I began shopping for smoothie machines that [...]
At the spa or at home, seaweed wraps are all
At the spa or at home, seaweed wraps are all around good for your body!
You may have heard of the newest trendy topic, seaweed wraps, thinking it is part of some new crazy diet plan. This sort of wrap is not to be eaten! it is a spa treatment that has women everywhere raving about [...]
Five ways to use recipes for chicken salad to serve
Five ways to use recipes for chicken salad to serve quick, economical, healthy and thoroughly delicious meals!
it is been often repeated that there is such a thing as too much chicken showing up at the dinner table. Naturally, it is because Mom is trying to make the food budget work and chicken is on the [...]
Quick dinner recipes begin with a clean, organized kitchen!
Most of us are cutting back on dining out. While we can save some money with this strategy, it does not give us any more hours in a day. So nutritious and quick dinner recipes are in even greater demand than ever. There are a lot of quick dinner recipes to be found, both in [...]
Usually, I like to eat healthily and cook my own food, but some nights I just like the convenience of food delivery. You see, I work pretty hard and live in a kind of difficult climate. Chicago’s great during the spring, but it can be hard during the summer and winter. In the summer, it [...]
As a nutritionist, I am constantly subjected to questions about low carb fad diets. Do not get me wrong, eating from a low carb menu can be very healthy for many people. The most healthy diets, in fact, completely eliminate potatoes and refined carbohydrates, balancing out any carbs gained from vegetables with fiber. It is [...]
When I got married, my cousin got me a set of kitchen knives as a gift. He joked that we should be sure to use them for cooking, and not on each other. We had a good laugh over that, but we soon found that these knives were very nice, and perhaps they could be [...]
Gingerbread Cookies Have Many Functions
At Christmas time, one of the favorite things to do besides opening up gifts is to bake. There are so many delicious recipes available that you could spend days and days in the kitchen. When you have your family over for supper, youll be more excited about dessert. Your wide selections of baked goods will [...]
Dieting And Food Portion Sizes
if you have been trying to lose weight lately, you are probably familiar with some of the obstacles that we all face. Sometimes, it can be difficult or impossible to figure out why a weight-loss program is not working. Are you eating too much fatty food? Are you not eating enough grains or vegetables? What [...]
Looking for easy salmon recipes? Here are several, all easy
Looking for easy salmon recipes? Here are several, all easy as 1-2-3!
Among fish, salmon is one of the most nutritious foods you can eat, packed with the valuable antioxidant omega-3 fatty acids. Salmon is also one of most delicious and easily prepared foods. As such, you should eat this cold water fish regularly, as your [...]
A little history of the Chinese fortune cookie may help
A little history of the Chinese fortune cookie may help you decide if its a lucky dessert!
When we want to treat ourselves to a night out, or just want to order in, the neighborhood Chinese restaurant is a favorite destination. Along with the experience of dining on several tasty and exotic dishes, you get a [...]
There are some foods in this world that appeal to nearly everyone. The first and foremost cuisine that comes to mind for me is pizza. Who do you actually know that does not enjoy a hot, gooey slice of pizza? All that melted cheese, rich sauce, soft dough and luscious toppings send our taste buds [...]
There are many things that have been made to make life easier in the kitchen. There are wonderful gadgets out there, but it seems that I can not find any cheese graters that work well and wont bust after I have had them for a few months. Perhaps I am just shopping in the wrong [...]
When I met my husband, he didnt have much of a sweet tooth. He ate what he wanted, and never gained an ounce. Though he thought he was too thin, I have always loved him as he was. While he didnt spend a lot of time eating sugary snacks back then, he did have one [...]
Which Bottled Water Brands Do You Like?
There are people that say all bottled water is the same. They see no difference in either taste or health benefit. Water is water, they think, and they just get the most convenient and cheapest bottles of water that they find when they walk into a store. Others, like myself, can taste a difference in [...]
The food of any area is bound to absorb different cultures, particularly when there is a diverse mix of immigrants coming in. New York City food has benefited from the cosmopolitan make up of the city. Visiting the Big Apple is fun and enjoying the food is all part of the experience, whether it is [...]
Notting Hill in London has become a fashionable neighborhood and one that the residents are proud of. One of its famous landmarks is the Books for Cooks bookstore where more than 8,000 titles are available. There are not many specialist cookery bookstores in the country and this store is an important part of the community.
Founded [...]
Because of its cosmopolitan nature, eating places in the United States represent a variety of ethnic traditions. From diners to delis, fast food outlets and five star establishments, American food restaurants have something for everyone and tourists going to the US always remark on how meals offer value for money. There are many chains and [...]
Make your holiday buffet sparkle, with an aromatic side dish
Make your holiday buffet sparkle, with an aromatic side dish of black beluga lentils
Lentils, consumed with relish for more than 8000 years in the Mediterranean and near East regions, may be unfamiliar fare for many Americans. Here, you will discover the many virtues of this ’sleeper’ of American cuisine.
Perhaps the most famous historical reference to [...]
The most delicious tortellini salad recipe
Tortellini Salad Recipe … Now why do you suppose I made the distinction of this tortellini salad recipe being a perfect dish for a gathering of the ladies? Shall I say it? Sure. Women know that most men regard a dish that contains ingredients with which they’re not familiar, with more than a dash of [...]
Have You Tried any Tilapia fish recipes?
Tilapia Fish Recipes … Tilapia, while a fairly recent addition to the U.S. fish market, has been consumed with relish for over 2000 years. Tilapia is sometimes called ‘St. Peter’s fish’ due to a Biblical reference in the book of Matthew. This fish, which Peter caught, contained a coin in its mouth, used to pay [...]
Seafood Salad Recipes … Many of us are all too aware that we must improve our diet and become healthy eaters. Seafood Salad recipes can be a part of that commitment. Not only do they promise low calories, low fat, and lots of vitamins, but they are very tasty too. These dishes can impress at [...]
A recipe for salad to keep you in good health!
A recipe for salad to keep you in good health!
Recipe For Salad … When you tell the family, We’re having a salad with dinner tonight, everyone envisions the simple tossed salad. While most people enjoy a tossed salad, it becomes old if you serve it every day. You might even think that it’s ridiculous to [...]
Have You Tried a Peanut Butter Pie?
Peanut Butter Pie … There are some people that think you should make just about everything with peanut butter. This pertains mostly to sweets, but there are some entre ideas that have this ingredient as well. Peanut butter is very common and popular in desserts in the United States, but that is not the case [...]
Mexican Food … Before I moved to San Francisco, I was not that big a fan of Mexican food. You see, in Michigan where I grew up, the Mexican restaurants were not very good. You would almost inevitably have to make some sacrifices. The food was done in a very American style. Basically, it consisted [...]
Low Carb Recipes … Those wishing to lose weight while cutting out refined sugars and other carbs have to learn about the various low carb recipes that are out there. Though the low carb diets can be restrictive, they have more variety and a lot more satisfaction than many of the diets on the market [...]
King Crab Recipes … The case for eating seafood is a good one. Not only is it tasty but it is healthy too. King Crab recipes are imaginative and there are many superb ideas for appetizers, main courses or as tidbits to hand out at parties. Crab meat is an excellent source of protein and [...]
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