In your formative pre-parenting years, chances are that you rolled your eyes when you were eating out and encountered a table full of unruly children. As with everything related to parenting, you just don’t have any clue what life as a parent is like … until you are one. Now that you have young children yourself, you’re debating if you should try to pack up the kids and attempt eating out as a family.…
Read More »Are you hosting a family reunion for the Thanksgiving weekend this year? If so, you may be feeling a bit stressed over what to feed your guests. Here are some ideas that might make your job easier. Breakfasts Of course, if your guests are staying at a hotel during the Thanksgiving weekend, a complimentary breakfast might be available to them. If not, or if you have family members staying at your home, consider keeping things simple.…
Read More »Pizza and beer is a classic culinary pairing that’s been on the American food scene for decades. However, the traditional combination involves ice-cold, domestic pilsner-style beer with pizza made primarily from meat and cheese. Although this can be a delicious dinner choice, both pizza and beer have evolved significantly in recent years. Craft beer has gone from a trend to a normal fixture on the food and beverage landscape, and pizza ingredients have expanded to include items such as roast duck, seafood, and hazelnuts – and these are all perfect pizza options for pairing with craft beer.…
Read More »Feeding hundreds of people at a wedding can be extremely expensive. You have to make sure that you have enough food for your guests to eat for the meal, as well as snacks throughout the reception so that nobody gets hungry. To add another wrench into your plan, you will also have to contend with the fact that you might have to provide food for people who will only eat specific diets, such as gluten-free diets, paleo diets, vegetarian diets, and vegan diets.…
Read More »Having family pizza night is a great tradition that brings your family close. However, if you are getting tired of the same pizza choices week after week, then you can easily change up your recipe by using different cheeses. If you’re ordering out from a restaurant like Tony & Joe’s Pizzeria, ask whether they offer any specialty cheeses. While not all cheeses are appropriate for use on pizzas, there is a wide variety that are, such as:…
Read More »Pizza and spaghetti get a lot of press when it comes to Italian food. However, there are so many other things on the menu you can try. Whether you are adventurous with your palate or you like to stick with more traditional offerings, here are four dishes you need to try on your next visit to an Italian restaurant. 1. Cheese ravioli. When it comes to ravioli, most people envision the pasta filled with questionable meat that comes out of a can.…
Read More »Whether you live near an ocean and have your own fresh catch, or if you’ve purchased your favorite seafood from a local vendor, you can turn your delicacies into a gourmet dinner quickly and easily. Transform your shrimp, fish, oysters, crab or other fresh seafood into a restaurant-worthy meal in a matter of minutes. Fast and Simple Seafood Meal Ideas: Shrimp Skewers Shrimp skewers on the grill are ideal for warm summer nights when you don’t want to heat up your home with the oven.…
Read More »Not only is seafood delicious, but it is also very healthy. This delectable dish contains oils that are essential to your diet, which help provide you with energy while also enhancing flavor. Before you decide on your next meal, you may want to consider picking a seafood dish for the following reasons. Seafood Is A Great Source Of Oil Seafood contains two important acids that your body needs. Omega-3: polyunsaturated fatty acid EPA: eicosapentaenoic acid Your body will only produce a small amount of those two fatty acids, which means you need to seek out additional sources for it.…
Read More »When most people think of Mexican sauces, they tend to think of something that looks a lot like hot sauce, only maybe a little bit spicier. The truth is that traditional Mexican food is about a lot more than just spice and heat. Some of the most common Mexican sauces are some that you may not have tried before. Salsa Verde Salsa Verde is almost a puree, and it’s made up of mostly green foods.…
Read More »An all-you-can-eat buffet can be quite appealing for those who enjoy having a variety of dishes to choose from. Furthermore, buffets tend to be budget-friendly dining options, especially for those with lots of mouths to feed. Unfortunately, some people who dine at buffets don’t understand the etiquette basics, which can result in poor cleanliness, wasted food, and even a poor experience for other guests. By following a few simple dos and don’ts, however, you can avoid being “…
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