What’s your favorite date night, treat-yourself, indulge-a-little-but-also-be-healthy restaurant choice? If you’re like many Americans, you likely said sushi. While sushi was first introduced in the 1960s to America, its popularity only took off in the 1990s with creations like the California roll, and over the past 5 years sushi consumption has increased by close to […]
There are tons of recetas de comidas out there for ceviche, but if you’re looking to try something new, check out this Peruvian ceviche recipe. Gather the Ingredients. – To make this recipe, you’re going to need a pound of skinless, boneless fish cut into one-quarter-inch cubes. You can use tilapia, sea bass, striped bass, […]
Do you eat hummus on a regular basis? There are plenty of benefits to eating hummus, especially health wise. For instance, eating a diet that is rich in legumes, like chickpeas, reduces the risk of chronic heart disease. It also means a lower BMI and smaller waist circumference for those who eat healthy. But eating […]
Chicken salad is a summer picnic staple. But in our health conscious world, many of us are hesitant to pack this typically mayonnaise laden salad into our picnic baskets. Luckily, there is a solution to America’s mayonnaise aversion, and its name is hummus. Hummus is a chickpea-based dip whose origins lay in the middle east. […]
Every spice comes from a plant, and every plant reproduces using pollen. We’re used to associating pollen with allergies and runny noses, but many spice flavors are enhanced when their pollen is used instead. This is especially true in the case of fennel. This perennial herb comes from the Umbelliferae family, and has been used […]
If you’re looking to run your own business or step into a new career, investing in a franchise may be for you. The most successful small business ideas grow into lucrative worldwide profits thanks to franchising, and whether you’re investing or creating your own you, too, can benefit from this business model. Why a Franchise? […]
After your guests have whet their appetites on your spicy appetizers — maybe some fresh guacamole with jalapenos or peppery, Greek yogurt veggie dips — you’re going to want to give them an entree that really wows them. So, why not serve cedar planked salmon? Cooking the fish over a cedar plank lends an intense, […]
Summer is a great time for inviting family, friends or neighbors over for some food and relaxing in the backyard. But it’s pretty easy to get tired of the hot dog, hamburger, and chips-and-dips routine. What’s an easy way to spice things up? Your own salsa bar. It’s as simple as making (or buying) several […]
You may have read the title of this article and gone “what is hummus?” Whether you’ve eaten it or not, hummus is one of those foods that everyone should learn about. Hummus is made from chickpeas and tahini (a paste made from sesame seeds), and it can also contain other additives for more flavor. These […]
Actress, songstress, and superstar entertainer Beyonce Knowles has amassed quite the following of loyal, dedicated, and die-hard fans since she first came onto the music scene nearly two decades ago. Since that time, the “Beehive” has grown in both numbers and solidarity. So when Beyonce recently revealed her struggles with dieting and weight, her fans […]